May 2012
20 posts
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Need Better Hydration Habits?
Make Your Water Bottle Your New Best Friend! by NatureBox Health Contributer Lana House, Pilates Instructor
Yesterday we discussed why drinking plenty of water and staying hydrated is important for not only your health, but your mood as well. But gulping down those 8 glasses every day is easier said than done! Today, Lana shares a guest post about her secret to getting plenty of water each day,...
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Hydrate Well For A Better Mood
Here comes summer, start fueling up now! Jenilee Matz, MPH
Our bodies are made up of mostly water. So, it should come as no shock that our bodies suffer when our fluid levels are down.
Dehydration happens when we take in less water than we lose. Fluids are lost each day through exhaling, sweating, urinating, and having bowel movements.
Dehydration is serious. It upsets the body’s natural...
Happy (and Healthy) Memorial Day Weekend!
from the NatureBox editors
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Whether you’re already on a plane heading somewhere new or uncovering the grill and getting ready to grill and chill these next few days, the NatureBox team wishes you a very happy (and healthy!) Memorial Day Weekend.
We can’t wait to hear about all of the delicious foods and snacks that kept you going this weekend. Feel free to share...
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Six Brain Foods for Kids
Grab Your Lunchbox and Get to the Head to the Class! by NatureBox Health Writer Jenilee Matz, MPH
Helping your child study and hiring a top-notch tutor aren’t the only ways to give your son or daughter the academic edge. A nutritious breakfast helps kids perform better on tests and reduces the risk of behavioral problems during the school day. A well-balanced, wholesome lunch is key for keeping...
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Moody Foodies
How Brain Chemistry Can Affect Our Eating Patterns by NatureBox Nutritionist Kat Brown, MS RD RYT
You’ve felt it in your body after you eat- certain foods can totally affect your mood. What about the other way around-have you noticed how you feel can affect what you put in your body? There’s definitely a link between food and mood, backed up by a large body of research. Let’s learn a little more...
Chew On This!
from the NatureBox editors
The NatureBox Blog has a new name- Chew On This! Full of the same great nutrition information, recipes and healthy snack ideas but with a fun new name that’s all its own. Stay tuned for a new URL, an updated design and some fun guest posts!
Did You Know? Each month, we post information about the current month’s NatureBox on our site. Not a member yet?...
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Mind the Jitter Factor
Using Caffeine Wisely by NatureBox Nutritionist Kat Brown, MS RD RYT
Americans are high-octane people- we work hard and play hard. Often times that leaves us feeling a little burned out at times. It’s so tempting to reach for a quick fix- often in the form of a shock of caffeine to get through the day. That’s what has made caffeine the most used “drug” in our culture. Let’s check out the ups and...
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Find Your Golf!
How Do You De-Stress? by NatureBox Health Contributor Lana House, Pilates Instructor
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We’ve been talking a lot this month about how food makes you feel- but we know that there is a lot more to how you feel than just the foods that you eat. Without getting too medical or scientific, we think that Friday is a perfect time to stop and reflect on the importance of finding whatever it...
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Don't Get Hangry
Hunger + Anger = Hangry— watch out! by NatureBox Health Writer Jenilee Matz, MPH
You’re in the middle of a late afternoon meeting. Suddenly, everything your coworkers say bothers you. You’re downright irritable, sleepy, and you feel a headache coming on. What gives? You were in a perfectly good mood just a short while ago.
Chances are you’re hangry. Hunger + anger = hangry. This is your...
Giveaway for Good Winners!
Plus an Instagram Update! from the NatureBox editors
Thank you to everyone who entered our Giveaway for Good! Thanks to you and your generous sharing, NatureBox will be donating 1,144 meals to children in need.
Our three winners were:
Jen
Donna
April
You can see the results posted in Rafflecopter on the original contest.
Congratulations, winners! You should be receiving an email from the...
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Natural Energy Boosting Foods For Pregnancy
For moms-to-be or anyone looking to cut back on caffeine! by NatureBox Health Writer Jenilee Matz, MPH
For many women, pregnancy is a time of joy, excitement, and extreme exhaustion. Unfortunately, with pregnancy comes hormones that often sap energy levels.
It may be tempting to turn to caffeine to help get you through the day, but try to resist. (The March of Dimes says pregnant women should...
NatureBox Giveaway for Good!
Plus, Calling All Gardening Pros! from the NatureBox editors
One more day left to enter the NatureBox Giveaway for Good!
Also, we’re looking for anyone in our community with a green thumb and experience in summer gardening. We want to feature your tips for becoming a better summer gardener on our blog- you don’t have to be a blogger or pro to contribute! Email info@naturebox.com if...
April Showers Bring May's NatureBox!
from the NatureBox editors
New NatureBox! May’s NatureBox is on its way to a mailbox near you! Here’s a sneak peek from the recipe section this month- get excited!
Giveaway for Good! Have you heard about our Giveaway for Good? We’re giving away a one month NatureBox subscription to three lucky winners. The best part? For each entry (there are 4 ways to enter!), we’ll...
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Nutritional Nightcaps
Natural Sleep Aids From Your Pantry by NatureBox Nutritionist Kat Brown, MS RD RYT
The National Sleep Foundation reports that as many as 60% of Americans suffer from at least a few poor night’s sleep per week. Lack of sleep not only affects mood and concentration but recently has been linked to metabolic factors than can lead to increased risk of diabetes and heart disease.
We’ve all heard about...
Win A Month of NatureBox Snacks!
from the NatureBox Editors
We just kicked off a fantastic giveaway today! Three lucky winners will receive 1 month of NatureBox snacks and for every entry, we’ll donate a meal to a child in need.
Click here to enter and share with your friends!
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Nutrition Tips to Optimize Sleep by NatureBox Nutritionist Kat Brown, MS RD RYT
We all know that a good night’s sleep is crucial for focus, mood, and energy levels. But did you know that burning the midnight oil could also be detrimental to your health? Large studies have shown an association between lack of sleep, weight gain and factors that regulate appetite and blood sugar levels. Plus, when...
Together, We Give
from the NatureBox editors
Since launching NatureBox a few months ago, we’ve donated thousands of meals to children in need in the United States. If you are a member of our community, we thank you for your support and generosity to help us eat well and do good each and every month.
If you haven’t joined NatureBox yet, now’s a great time. Order by Saturday, May 5th to receive...
Feeling Stressed?
from the NatureBox editors
Find yourself something citrus-y: tea, essential oil, or just a juicy slice of orange and take a whiff (or bite!). The scent of citrus can help calm and ease feelings of tension.
Or, if life hands you lemons, make homemade lemonade and get into the summer spirit! Have a great lemonade recipe? We’d love to see it and share it on our blog!
Get more healthy...
Become a NatureBox Ambassador!
from the NatureBox editors
Do you love NatureBox? Are you already on a mission to show those around you that healthy snacking can be fun and delicious? We are currently accepting applications to our Ambassador’s Club and we want you to help us spread the love of healthy snacking to the world! If you want to be the voice of NatureBox in your community and online, click here to fill out the...
Food for Thought
Introducing Our May NatureBox Theme
from the NatureBox editors
It’s May 1st- shocking right? Where did April go? While we’d love to just stop and smell the flowers that April’s showers have brought us, we know that this is the time of year where the pace of life takes off like a horse coming out of the starting gate at the Kentucky Derby. Impatient students waiting for the...
