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Eat Raspberries!

Posted: 02/20/2012

Raspberries are a great source of fiber—some of it soluble in the form of pectin, which helps lower cholesterol. Raspberries are super high in fiber; one cup of raspberries has 8 grams (women need about 25 grams a day and men, about 35).

Go Outside Your Comfort Zone!

Posted: 02/14/2012

Convinced you “can’t” run a marathon, or sprint at level 10 on that treadmill? … Are you sure about that?

Even if you have a physical challenge or condition that limits you in some way, most of us also create false boundaries for ourselves — “no-can-do’s” that are only in our heads. And more and more studies are showing that the thing you think you can’t do just might be the one thing you MUST do to light a fire under your workout results.

Breaking through these false limits can also lead you to be more consistent about your workout regimen.

ADA Fundraiser at Flatbread a Success!

Posted: 02/13/2012

Thanks to all who came out to the Flatbread Company in Amesbury on February 7th! Because of your support, we raised vital funds for the American Diabetes Association.

Orange you healthy!

Posted: 02/13/2012

 

A sweet and juicy naval orange contains a mere 64 calories…but WOW there’s a lot of nutrition “squeezed” into that orange!

Healthy Heart, Healthy You

Posted: 02/07/2012

Take care of your heart so it will take care of you! This means exercising regularly and eating healthy.

Eat Mango! Feb Tip #1

Posted: 02/06/2012

Just one cup of this luscious heart healthy fruit gives you 80 percent of the daily value for immune-boosting vitamin C, 25 percent of vitamin A (in its “provitamin” form, beta-carotene).

Eat Flaxseed! Tip #5

Posted: 01/30/2012

Flaxseed has been around for centuries. Some call it one of the most powerful plant foods on the planet, and there's increasing evidence that it may help reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes.

January NT Tip #4- Salmon

Posted: 01/24/2012

Wild salmon is a phenomenal source of the super heart-healthy fat, the long chain omega-3s (DHA and EPA) that reduce inflammation in the body and thereby reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Wild salmon is practically free of contaminants (mercury and PCB).

January NT Tip #3

Posted: 01/16/2012

Oats (especially the fiber-packed steel cut variety) are chock full of essential vitamins, minerals and cholesterol-lowering fiber. Oatmeal is also overflowing with protective antioxidants that have been shown to reduce disease-causing inflammation in the body.

Flatbread Fundraiser for the ADA

Posted: 01/10/2012

Flatbread Fundraiser!! 

Help support the American Diabetes Association Sponsored & Held by Fitness Together Newburyport.  On February 7th, 2012 between 5-9pm, we will raise $3.50 for every large Pizza and $1.75 for every small Pizza sold.
(Take Out Orders are Included) 

Everyone attending will also have a chance to enter the raffle to win a variety of prices.  The more Pizza you order the more tickets you can enter.

 

We are very excited to be a part of this event for a great cause and hope to see you there!