SacKid Wellness

When we talk about physical activity, most people think about high intensity workouts like running or weight training. However, there’s a form of physical activity that is often forgotten that is just as good as the more intense ones: yoga. Yoga not only works your muscles, but also makes you relax

As a child, I always went to the grocery store with my mom. I would pick out my snacks for school and help her shop for the rest of the week. Although my mom let me choose snacks, she always encouraged me to make healthy, nutritious choices. Even now, I’m inclined to look over the nutrition facts an

Happy Holidays to you and your family, may you enjoy your holiday season and stay safe! --SacKid Wellness

We make goals all the time, but they might be unreachable sometimes. They might be too difficult to achieve, or we’re just not making the right plan to achieve that goal. Whatever that goal may be, we can achieve it by breaking it down and making it more realistic. So, here are a few tips to help yo

Happy Saturday! It’s November, which means the year’s almost over and it’s Diabetes Awareness month. Many people know about diabetes, but they don’t know what exactly it is. Diabetes is a condition where one’s blood sugar is higher than what’s considered normal and healthy. There’s 2 types of diab

Fats (lipids), like carbs and proteins, are macromolecules. These are made of up three molecules joined together which make a triglyceride. They are one of our sources of energy, but they also provide protection and are an important part of our cells. A lot of the fat that is needed is made by our b

There are several apps that help find the nutrition value of foods. Just by scanning the food item, you can find out a lot of information about it: nutritional value, positives and negatives, and healthy alternatives. Here are two such apps that are especially helpful to find healthy snacks. Yuka

It’s the first 3-day weekend after the school year began! If you’re trying to figure out what you can do this weekend, here are some beautiful places to visit. There’s so many hiking trails around the greater Sacramento area, even more if you’re willing to travel a couple hours. These are perfect to

It’s often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If this important meal isn’t nutritious and well-balanced, then we may not feel as energetic throughout the day. With a busy morning trying to get places, it might be difficult to get a well balanced breakfast. To help out, here a

Meal planning makes it a lot easier to have healthy food for every meal of the day. However, meal planning can get difficult and may seem like a hassle sometimes. Here are tips to make meal planning easier! Before you go to the grocery store, make a menu for the week and list out what items you ne

The holidays are coming around quickly, and the weather’s starting to get pretty cold. Here are a few healthier holiday dessert recipes for this winter! Healthier Hot Cocoa Cookies Ingredients • 1 egg • 1 cup coconut sugar • 1 cup runny almond butter, cold. (whole foods brand is great) • 1 ts

Everyone loves to get a little snack every once in a while, but sometimes this can cause us to take in the bad nutrients. By having protein, fiber, and healthy fats in a snack, we can keep ourselves full for longer and reduce the number of snacks that we intake. Many snack companies claim that th

Happy Friday! Happy Halloween! Everyone’s probably super excited for this weekend. To celebrate this season, here’s a healthier Jack-o-Lantern pie! For the crust: • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 tsp baking powder • 1 tsp salt • 1 Tbsp brown sugar • 6 Tbsp almond milk • 6 Tbsp soft vegan butter

Happy Friday! It’s finally starting to get colder and we’re getting the beautiful autumn weather. When it comes to food, we generally associate fall with pumpkin spice. Everywhere you go you’ll see pumpkin spice flavored desserts. Here is a healthier pumpkin spice muffin recipe to celebrate fall!

The phrase “plant based diet” can be interpreted in a couple ways. Some people consider it to be a vegan diet, while others interpret it as a diet mostly composed of plant foods. Regardless of how you interpret the term “plant based diet,” the idea is to make plant based foods a central part of yo

Nutrition labels can be confusing if you have never looked at one, or been taught how to read one. This post will explain the most important parts of a nutrition label in one place. Key parts of a nutrition label: 1. Servings per container: this is the amount of servings that are in that one con

Staying active is important for all ages. Children need to stay active so that they can stay healthy and grow. Going out to play at parks might be difficult and unsafe during the pandemic and inconvenient during the winter season. Instead, you could make an obstacle course at home with items that yo

Packing a healthy lunch for kids that they actually enjoy is quite a struggle. Here are six tips to help pack a healthy lunch that kids will love! 1. Make it look fun! Using cookie cutters to cut out shapes in their fruits and veggies, or adding a healthy dip like peanut butter would make their lun

In 2020, children spent an average of 4-6 hours on a screen and teens spent almost 9 hours on average every single day. The advised time to spend on a screen is only about 2 hours. While the main reason behind this was having school through distance learning, even in years past the screen time of ch

The holiday season is finally here! There’s so many things to look forward to: family time, gifts, and of course the delicious food. Unfortunately, sometimes the food is usually just as unhealthy as it is tasty. So, here are some tips and tricks to make healthy choices during the festive time. Try

There are various benefits of establishing a routing. Lower stress levels and better mental health are only a couple of the benefits. Having a set morning routine can prepare you for the rest of the day, increase productivity, feel more in control of your tasks, lower stress, boost energy, and impro

We’re often told to eat more proteins, but what exactly are proteins? Proteins are a type of macromolecule, just like carbohydrates. Proteins have a slightly different structure and serve a couple different purposes. Like carbohydrates, proteins are a source of energy. However, they’re also involved

Carbohydrates, also called carbs, are your body’s primary source of energy along with proteins and fats. These provide fuel for your body to repair and build itself. Because they immediately break down into glucose molecules that your cells can use, carbohydrates are the fastest way to get energy. H

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