Don’t carry more than 15% of your body weight in your backpack (10% for younger kids) Your Weight Maximum Load 23 kg / 50 lbs 2.2 kg / 5 lbs 32 kg / 70 lbs 3 kg / 7 lbs 40 kg / 90 lbs 6 kg / 14 lbs 50 kg / 110...
When most start to sneeze or get watery eyes, the first thought is often to pop an antihistamine pill. But did you know that chiropractic adjustments could help you overcome your allergy problems? Most people only associate chiropractors with back and neck pain, but we...
Here’s how you can make this fun Christmas snack at home. What you’ll need: A handful of sugar snap peas A handful of pomegranate seeds 1 slice of cheddar cheese 1 pretzel stick, sliced for a tree trunk Ranch dressing for dipping (optional) Small cookie cutter—star or snowflake shape Directions: 1. Wash your sugar...
The signature tartness of grapefruit provides a contrast to other citrus fruit. Add it to mixed greens, combine it with avocado & shrimp, or enjoy a fresh glass of its anti oxidant-rice juice. Health benefits of grapefruit include: more than 75% of you daily recommended...
What makes apples so great? In 2004, USDA scientists investigated over 100 foods to measure their antioxidant concentration per serving size. Antioxidants are disease-fighting compounds. Scientists believe these compounds help prevent and repair oxidation damage that happens during normal cell activity. Apples are also full of...
This all sounds really good, right? You’ve got your larger produce, which goes further; resistance to pesticides, herbicides and insecticides; enhanced flavor and consistent crop growth. But, you can’t stop there; you have to track the whole story. On farms that large companies own, they...
"When was the last time you took off your shoes and walked barefoot in the dirt, the grass, or a puddle of water? Encourage yourself, along with your babies and kids, to explore, play and be free to let the world tickle your senses!" -Kacie...
Here are 10 things I did to help overcome my negative thoughts that you can also try: 1. Meditate or do yoga. One of the first things I did was head to a yoga class. It took my focus away from my thoughts and brought my attention...
Ingredients 1/2 cup vanilla flavored yogurt, plus more for garnish 2 cups fresh strawberries 1 cup almond milk or water 1 large banana, cut up 1/2 cup blueberries, plus more for garnish Preparation -Place yogurt, strawberries, milk, banana and sugar into a blender. -Blend until smooth. -Pour into tall glasses and top...