Start the school year right with these healthy, after-school snack ideas and get an “A” for these amazingly fun and easy-to-make treats — thanks to HealthNet’s Health Promotions staff: Apple slices with peanut butter Fruit with low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese Banana or grapes with low-fat or fat-free milk Smoothie with yogurt, fruit and ice [...]
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4 Days ‘til July 4th Weekend: PART FOUR – Health Promotions
The final entry of our four-part blog series that has been full of introductions brings you an inside look at HealthNet’s Health Promotions! A team that helps patients stay on the right track AFTER they leave the doctor’s office. ——————————————————————– Meet – Health Promotions Community health centers are successful because of the fact that [...]
Tips for a Healthy St. Patrick’s Day in Indy!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Whether it’s the Shamrock Run & Walk, the Greening of the Canal, or the 31st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, there are LOTS of fun things to do today in Indy. Here are some healthy ideas for celebrating this fun holiday: Walk the parade route. The parade kicks off at North [...]
Fours are everywhere in March – What about FOUR great things about Health Promotions?
It’s the middle of March! Meaning that the buzz of the town is all about “FOURS.” Which FOUR teams will make the FINAL FOUR? The excitement of the FIRST FOUR teams playing today and tomorrow. And, all this talk may remind you of the FANTASTIC FOUR! BUT!! Don’t forget FOUR great things about our Health [...]
Indy Parents: How Healthy Is Your Child’s School?
Want to help your child’s school be healthier? The average kid spends nearly 12,000 hours in school, from kindergarten through 12th grade. That’s a big chunk of time during which he or she can develop good (or bad) health habits. Happily, many Indy schools today are recognizing the many benefits of a healthy head start. [...]
What’s for lunch? Help prevent childhood obesity at Indy schools
Whether you are a parent, a student, a teacher or a school administrator, you can improve school lunches and help prevent childhood obesity for hundreds of kids living in Indianapolis. Everyone from Top Cheffers to Jamie Oliver to Michelle Obama agrees that our nation’s school lunch program is hungry for change. Given that 1 in [...]
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