June 2012
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Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes
Building stronger bodies from the ground up by NatureBox Nutritionist Kat Brown, MS RD RYT
Kids are out there playing hard this time of year! Between more outdoor play, sports camps, and conditioning for fall sports, they need good fuel and hydration to keep them on top of their game. Here are some tips to keep your young super star going strong, whatever their active pursuits may bring.
Core...
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Homemade Breakfast, Away From Home
Whole Wheat Pancakes with Flaxseed Video & Recipe by Kodjo Hounnake of Kodjo Workout
There’s nothing like a long week at the beach, lake, or the Grandparents house to catch up as a family and enjoy the summer together. Instead of relying on fast-food breakfasts, greasy diners, or sugary cereals for your morning meal, why not bring all of the ingredients you need for a hearty and healthy...
Put A Little Kick In Your Day!
from the NatureBox editors
The votes are still out on your favorite snack from June’s NatureBox (have you voted over on our Facebook page yet??) but we keep hearing our community hoot and holler about the Citrus Kick Almonds.
What we like best about this snack is that the name and look of the almonds might imply that they are a citrus-y sweet snack but when you eat them, you’re...
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Fueling Up for the Game of Life
Nutrition for Active Bodies by NatureBox Nutritionist Kat Brown, MS RD RYT
Sports nutrition gets a lot of hype- and stirs up a lot of confusion. How do you separate the propaganda from good solid nutrition advice? Let’s review some foundations of fuel for active bodies to get you feeling well-fed for whatever active pursuits come your way.
Get the basics Dietary variety and sufficiency are core...
Get Sun Savvy
6 Ways to Prevent Dehydration in Kids by NatureBox Health Writer, Jenilee Matz, MPH
Think back to your childhood summers. Do any of your favorite memories include splashing in the pool, playing “tag” with friends, or enjoying the local playground? Probably so!
Not only is playing outdoors enjoyable for children, but it’s good for them too. Kids get an ample dose of vitamin D from the sunshine and...
So Just What is a MOMable?
The face behind your monthly NatureBox recipe!
from the NatureBox editors
We’ve been so fortunate to partner with MOMables to bring you easy and delicious recipes using your NatureBox snacks every month and wanted to share a bit more about the super woman behind the recipes.
Laura Fuentes (aka “MOMables”) specializes in helping parents to feed their children uncomplicated...
It's a Virtual Golden Leaf Hunt!
from the Naturebox editors
Announcing the first ever NatureBox Virtual Golden Leaf Hunt- stay tuned to our Facebook page and Twitter to hear when we hide the leaf each day!
Just be sure not to ruin the hunt for other people- don’t share the location if you find it! Facebook message or email us (info@naturebox.com) when you find it.
Get more healthy ideas and delicious snacks by...
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Dog Days Dining
Eating Well on Summer Vacation by NatureBox Nutritionist Kat Brown, MS RD RYT
Summertime travel gets us out of the box- it’s such an exciting time to see new things, explore the outdoors, and spend time with loved ones. Adventuring out however, can make a dent in your intentions to eat well. With some planning and ingenuity, you can keep it up with the wholesome diet you have all year round, and...
And the Winner Is....
from the NatureBox editors
Congratulations Tracy W.- your name “Sunny Trails” was the winner for NatureBox’s first ever “Name That Snack” contest! Our team will be in touch soon to make sure you receive an upcoming box that includes the Sunny Trails Snack Mix.
Thank you to everyone to contributed suggestions and voted- we had so much fun watching the community...
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Summer Food Safety
Keep It Cool, Keep It Safe by NatureBox Nutritionist Kat Brown, MS RD RYT
Whether you’re barbecuing at home, chowing down on food from vendors at the boardwalk or ballpark, or out camping, paying attention to food safety can ensure that everyone has a good time- because there’s nothing worse than foodborne illness to ruin a party. Time to review some food safety wisdom.
Basics of Food Safety...
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6 Ways to Green Your Grilling
Make Your Next BBQ a Little More Eco-Friendly by NatureBox Health Writer Jenilee Matz, MPH
Are you looking to give your next grill out a healthy makeover? Maybe you’ll replace white buns with wheat ones, choose black bean burgers in place of ground beef patties, and sub out mayo-laden side salads for grilled fruits and veggies.
That’s a great place to start!...
Name That Snack Finalists
We’ve Narrowed It Down, Now Head On Over and Vote! from the NatureBox editors
We had such a great response to our “Name That Snack” contest we announced last week and we were so impressed with the creative names that you all came up with. We’ve narrowed the nominations down to four finalists:
Fruit Festival
Sunny Trails
La Vida Crunch
Over the Rainbow Mix
The...
Summer Bucket List
Here’s Ours, What’s On Yours? from the NatureBox editors
We saw a few weeks ago that our friends at NourishRDs posted their Summer Bucket List - a list of all of the things they want to do and foods they want to eat over the next several months. Their post inspired us to take a few minutes and think about the things that we want to accomplish, savor, and experience this summer- both...
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Healthy Hot Weather Fare
Big Flavors, Light Nutrition All Summer Long by NatureBox Health Writer Jenilee Matz, MPH
Not many things are more delicious than a cold ice cream cone on a warm, summer day. Treats like hot dogs, potato salad, and margaritas are perfectly fine in moderation, but eating these indulgences all summer long isn’t good for your health or waistline.
These 8 nutritious, mouth-watering foods are...
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Summer Nutrition Smarts
Staying in the Healthy Routine by NatureBox Nutritionist Kat Brown, MS RD RYT
Summertime is fun and exciting for families with vacations, outdoor activities and camps planned. And while these activities are wonderful, they can lead to a disruption in the routine, which can be unsettling for eating habits. Here are some tips for staying in the healthy eating swing of things during your summer...
Healthy Fun in the Sun
Introducing June’s NatureBox theme! from the NatureBox editors
School’s almost out, vacations plans are shaping up, and summer campers are dusting off their sleeping bags. This month’s NatureBox is full of wholesome snacks that are perfect for travel, camping, hot summer nights, and active days in the great outdoors.
Throughout the month we’ll share tips and ideas for...
Name That Snack!
An Exciting New NatureBox Contest from the NatureBox editors
We’re so excited to announce this completely new contest here at NatureBox! We want you to join in the fun of creating and naming our snacks for each month. Check out the announcement above and submit your nomination for a future NatureBox snack. You can email us (info@naturebox.com), comment on this post, or post to our...
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"Cruise Control" Nutrition
Enjoying All Foods as Part of a Healthy Diet by NatureBox Nutritionist Kat Brown, MS RD RYT
Have you ever eaten with someone who is “in the zone” with their eating- someone who’s not overly thinking it or under thinking it and making healthy choices from a place of enjoyment rather than guilt? How does your food attitude stack up? And is your energy around food positive or something that’s...
