Weekends in the fall mean soccer games for many families in our area. When it’s your turn to bring snacks for the team, it can be tough to decide which options are the best and healthiest. Here are a few tips to help you find tasty and healthy snacks the whole team can enjoy. Snack […]
This year ask Santa to consider stuffing stockings with fun items but leave the sugary items out. Here are some ideas. Mittens and scarves Earbuds in fun colors Movie theater gift cards Jump rope or other small, active toys Art supplies, such as pencils, markers and erasers in fun colors and shapes Stickers or temporary […]
You don’t have to forego your holiday favorites in the name of health. Try one of these lighter ingredients as a substitute in your favorite recipes this holiday season. (Substitute the same amount your recipe calls for unless otherwise noted.) Enjoy these recipes with healthier substitutes made for you already. Amazing Butternut Squash 1 […]
The season of fresh summer produce is here. Bushels of tomatoes, peppers, green beans, corn, peaches, watermelon and more are currently for sale in farmer’s markets across the county. Chances are there is a farmer’s market near you. Advocates for Health in Action has pulled together a database of Wake County Farmer’s Markets. There are […]
Join parents from across North Carolina as we kick off plans for Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play! Tuesday, September 13 10 am to Noon Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education 224 Sunnybrook Rd., Raleigh ACTIVITY SESSIONS • Sideline Parents: Get Ready, Set, Fit! • Out You Go: Families That Play • Activity Dice • […]
Enjoy local farm-fresh foods for Mother’s Day Brunch at Market Restaurant to benefit the Farm It Forward program, a community supported agriculture (CSA) program for Wake County citizens who are working to improve their nutrition due to health concerns and who could use extra help financially to make these changes. Through Farm It Forward, needy […]
Once again, here are a few recipes straight from the NC’s No Diet Diet – all featuring North Carolina-grown seasonal veggies. Lettuce varieties sprout in early spring and are packed with tons of nutrients like vitamins A, C and K, beta-carotene and folic acid. Not all lettuce is created equal, however, so look for dark […]
Schools, churches, neighborhoods, community groups and other nonprofits are capitalizing on the excitement around sustainable food systems by connecting people with where their food comes from and promoting environmentally friendly living through community gardens. However, one of the biggest hurdles community gardeners face is funding for all the supplies needed to maintain the gardens. Many […]
Chickens, bees, and cucumbers In a box, in the ground, or in a jar At home, at a school, or in your community With a little time, a little space, dirt and some water you too can have a thriving garden of your own. Advocates for Health in Action is hosting its second annual Dig In! […]
Today, the Raleigh City Council voted 6-2 to prohibit smoking in Raleigh City Parks and Greenways. Advocates for Health in Action (AHA) commends Raleigh Parks and Recreation and the Raleigh City Council for their collective efforts to limit exposure to second-hand smoke and their strong commitment to protecting the health of Raleigh’s citizens. AHA advocated […]
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