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New post added at Youth Health & Fitness Foundation - The benefits of eating a variety of fruits and vegetables

The benefits of eating a variety of fruits and vegetables If you’ve ever felt confused about how much fruit and veg you need to eat, you’re not alone. The latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed that while nearly one third of Australians eat the recommended number of serves of fruit each day, less than one person out of 25 eat th...

New post added at Youth Health & Fitness Foundation - Top 10 Healthy benefitis of playing squash

Top 10 Healthy benefitis of playing squash Though it many not be a very popular sport in North America, squash has acquired popularity as a sport worldwide. An indoor sport which requires the use of racquets, squash is played by two or four players in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball. Squash is a fast-moving sport and is ...

New post added at Youth Health & Fitness Foundation - TIPS ON PLAYING GOLF WITH KIDS

TIPS ON PLAYING GOLF WITH KIDS Golf is one of the most ideal sports that you can play with your family members. It brings many benefits to your kids such as creating a quality time with you and your loved one as well as enhancing your children’s physical and emotional health.Playing in a golf field also brings a good chance for y...

New post added at Youth Health & Fitness Foundation - The benefits of exercise for children

The benefits of exercise for children Many people who enjoy a high standard of life well into their senior years, attribute their longevity and good health to being active all their lives. They started at a young age and never stopped. Things have changed a lot in today’s high-tech world, and ensuring that your children get enough exerc...

New post added at Youth Health & Fitness Foundation - 10 Vegetables That Are Even Healthier Than You Think

10 Vegetables That Are Even Healthier Than You Think Certain greens and cruciferous vegetables have enjoyed quite a bit of popularity in recent years. Still, a person can only take so many servings of roasted cauliflower before it starts to get old. Additionally, increased demand has made a lot of produce much costlier than it once was. But who says y...

New post added at Youth Health & Fitness Foundation - Vitamin D & your child

Vitamin D & your child Vitamin D is an important nutrient that works with calcium to help build bones and keep them strong. Vitamin D also plays a role in preventing health problems like heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and thinning bones.

Our bodies naturally produce vitamin D when we're outside in the sun. So, ...

New post added at Youth Health & Fitness Foundation - Child not into team sports?

Child not into team sports? Not every kid is interested in team sports. But what do you do when telling your son or daughter to “go outside and get some exercise” doesn’t work? If you’re looking for something more inventive to coax your child away from screens, consider these activities.

Some may be new to you (orienteering...

New post added at Youth Health & Fitness Foundation - How To Winterify Your Favorite Juice

How To Winterify Your Favorite Juice Oh juice, how we love thee. Your rainbow of colors and your treasure trove of nutrients make our hearts go pitter-patter. But when the air starts to chill, our tastes shift. Not sure what to do with your cold-pressed during a cold front? Never fear, your faithful juice can have a place in your daily...

New post added at Youth Health & Fitness Foundation - 3 Creative Ways to Exercise as a Family

3 Creative Ways to Exercise as a Family Over-scheduled kids aren’t the only ones who have trouble these days fitting in the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity. It’s tough for their parents too. Here are a few family-bonding activities that make it fun and easy to feel the burn:
Family Fitness Challenge:
Everyone enjoys fr...

New post added at Youth Health & Fitness Foundation - Benefits of Sleeping

Benefits of Sleeping We all know that sleep is vital for wellness and health.A good night’s sleep is incredibly important for health. In fact, it is just as important as eating healthy and exercising. Unfortunately, the Western environment is interfering with natural sleep patterns. People are now sleeping less than the...

New post added at Youth Health & Fitness Foundation - How to Avoid Added Sugars in Your Diet

How to Avoid Added Sugars in Your Diet Sugary foods are: regular soft drinks sweetened with sugar or high-fructose corn syrup are sugary beverages. Soda, lemonade, sweetened iced tea, fruit drinks, and many sports drinks and energy drinks may also contain added sugars. Frosted or pre-sweetened breakfast cereals, candies, sweetened y...

New post added at Youth Health & Fitness Foundation - 5 Myths About Triathlon for Kids

5 Myths About Triathlon for Kids At Tri One, we believe triathlon is THE sport for today’s children.

It offers variety in sports, running, cycling and swimming.The big difference is that in a triathlon event, children do all 3 on the same day, with less time and more pressure.

Additional to health benefits, the sense of achi...