A Gym In Your Purse – Literally!

So many of us are on the go – moving and grooving from office, to home, to our children’s school and sports events. Who has time to stop by a gym? If you carry the right tools with you, then you can sneak a quick workout in no matter where you are.

I love being able to carry my own personal gym right in my purse- no gym fees, it’s light weight, and makes life real easy!

Cyberbullying

It’s a growing trend among teenagers and even adults – cyberbulling. How do you know if your child is a victim? What are steps you can take to prevent it from happening?

Join Jennifer as she talks about this issue to gain some insight and tips – please leave your comments if your child has been a victim. We’d love to hear how you identified the problem and steps you took to correct it!

Thoughts on Swimming Pool Safety From a Lifeguard

The kids had been counting down the days until the opening of the swimming pool that we go to; so I pushed aside my swimming suit insecurities, packed up the suntan lotion, put a smile on my face, and got everybody in the car.

I’m not a strong swimmer, and I get a little nervous at the pool, trying to keep constant watch over my no-fear children. I had my little Flip video camera with me and I asked an experienced lifeguard, Lauren, what she would want parents to know about making their children comfortable and keeping them safe at the pool.
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How to Fuel Your Young Athlete

We get the right gloves and helmets, and pads to protect them on the outside, but how can we make sure we’re doing all that we can to make them strong on the inside?
As a mom of five football, soccer, tee-ball, and basketball players…this is something I care about!

Here are some things to keep in mind:

1. Serve a variety of healthy foods to make sure they’re getting enough protein(from meat, eggs, and dairy); carbohydrates (from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains); vitamins (from fruits and vegetables; and minerals like calcium (from dairy products). Healthy fats from meats, cheeses, nuts, oils, and butter are needed, too.

2. Kids who practice and play a lot may need more food, because they are burning more calories. Children ages 6 to 12 generally need between 1,600 and 2,500 calories a day.

3. Active kids need to get calcium and iron to build strong bones, and energy.

4. Athletes need to drink water before, during, and after the practice or game. Being hydrated allows our bodies to function at their best levels. Water is the best way to stay hydrated, fruit drinks mixed with water and sports drinks are OK once in a while, but they often include lots of extra sugar and calories.

5. It’s best to eat at least 2 hours before the practice or game so that your child’s body has time to digest the food, and is able to use energy needed to play when the time comes.

Have fun! Play smart.
j.

7 Anti-Aging Foods

Hmmm…seems to be a big focus on anti-aging foods here on the jen Blog…can you tell somebody’s a summer birthday?! Laugh at me if you want, but keep these things on your plate to make sure you grow stronger as you grow older (I’ve been holding at 35 for a while now, and I don’t plan on budging anytime soon)!

1. Greens
Greens contain nutrients like folate and calcium that help keep bones, the brain, and the eyes strong and healthy. Levels of nutrients in broccoli and cabbage have been shown to protect against memory loss and to lower the risk of certain cancers.

2. Whole Grains
It takes our bodies longer to digest whole grains, so replacing processed grains with whole grains can help to prevent high blood sugar and diabetes. Whole gains contains lots of good fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants which can lower the risk of heart disease and some cancers.

3. Berries
Berries are full of antioxidants which have been shown to sharpen brain power, improve muscle tone, and slow the growth of certain cancers.

4. Tomatoes (and other red fruits)
Red fruits contain an antioxidant called lycopene which may reduce the risks of various cancers, and heart disease; as well as improve skin tone and texture.

5. Fish
You’ve heard about omega-3 fatty acids? They are contained in oily fish, and have been proven to support brain function, and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and stroke.

6. Nuts
You only need a small handful to get the benefits of nuts. Nuts contain good fats, as well as vitamins and protein that help to keep your heart and brain healthy.

7. Olive Oil
Olive oil is considered a healthy fat, full of antioxidants which help heart and brain health, as well as a reduction of cancer risk.

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Anti-Aging Citrus Salad with Almonds

Looking for a quick light lunch? I usually am. Here’s a fantastic refreshing salad, full of many of the anti-aging superfoods!

What Do I Need?

2 oranges
1 grapefruit (we used red)
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
sugar or sweetener to taste
1 bag of spring mix salad greens
1/4 cup slivered almonds

How Do I Make It?

1. Cut the peel and white membrane off of each of the citrus fruits and then cut the fruit sections into bite sized pieces, removing the seeds as you go along. Do this in a bowl so that you can save the juice from the fruit that will come out as you work with it.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, olive oil, vinegar and sugar/sweetener. Pour this dressing over the fruit and stir to coat.

3. Serve by placing some of the salad greens on a plate, top with the fruit mixture, and then some of the almonds.

We have more Make Life Easier Meals recipes for you at jenniferTVshow.com.

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Colorful Chopped Salad

A $10 meal you can prepare in 10 minutes or less??? Believe it!
Hannah Keeley of TotalMom.com shared this recipe with us on our TV show. It’s an easy way to get a healthy dinner (or lunch) on the table fast tonight!

What do I need?

1 15 oz. can Libby’s whole kernel sweet corn, drained
1 15 oz. can Garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 14.5 oz. Libby’s cut green beans, drained and chopped
1 large red bell pepper, cored and chopped
1 small head iceberg lettuce, cored and chopped (about 6 cups)
1/3 cup bottled Italian dressing

How do I make it?

In large bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss gently until well mixed. Serves 4.

Tip: Add chopped leftover ham, turkey or chicken.

We have more Make Life Easier Meal recipes for you at jenniferTVshow.com.
Do you have any easy, healthy recipes you’d like to share? We’d love to see ‘em!

j.

Clean Green

Having a family with children and pets makes you care a lot about the kind of things you bring into your house. What’s really in some of those cleaning powders and potions and sprays? Going all-natural when it comes to cleaning makes me feel better—safer. Try some of the cleaning recipes below and see what you think:

• All Purpose Cleaner - ½ cup of ammonia, ½ cup of baking soda, ½ cup of vinegar, 8 cups of hot water
• Vehicle Cleaner - ½ cup of dish soap, ½ cup powdered clothes soap, 1 gallon of hot water.
• Furniture Polish - ¾ cup of olive oil, ¼ cup of vinegar
• Glass cleaner - ¼ cup of ammonia, ½ vinegar, 3 cups of water
• Disinfectant – 1.6 oz of eucalyptus oil and 1 quart of warm water
• Carpet cleaner - ½ cup of vinegar, ½ cup baking soda, 1 gallon Hot water
• Jewelry cleaner - ¼ cup of vinegar, ¼ cup ammonia, ½ cup of warm water

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Tap Into the Power of Color Energy

Have you every wondered why some colors seem to soothe you while others get you fired up? Maybe you have a favorite “power color” that you like to put on when you want to impress?

There’s a belief that colors give off their own vibes. I think it’s fun to learn about color energy, and then use this information to decorate the rooms in your home with purpose! Experts say just a few splashes of color do the trick…so you don’t have to paint the whole room orange to bring cheerfulness into it…a vase of flowers, a pillow, or a picture frame will work just fine.

RED: warmth, love, anger, danger, boldness, excitement, speed, strength, determination, desire, courage

ORANGE: cheerfulness, low cost, affordability, enthusiasm, stimulation, creativity

YELLOW: attention-grabbing, comfort, liveliness, cowardliness, hunger, optimism, overwhelm, Summer, intellect, happiness, energy

GREEN: durability, reliability, environmental, luxurious, optimism, well-being, nature, calm, relaxation, Spring, safety, honesty, harmony, freshness

BLUE: peace, professionalism, loyalty, reliability, honor, boredom, coldness, Winter, depth, stability, trust

PURPLE: power, royalty, nobility, elegance, sophistication, artificial, luxury, mystery, magic

GRAY: conservatism, traditionalism, intelligence, serious, dull, uninteresting

BROWN: relaxing, confident, casual, reassuring, nature, earthy, solid, reliable, genuine, Autumn, endurance

BLACK: Elegance, sophistication, formality, power, strength, illegality, depression, morbidity, night

WHITE: Cleanliness, purity, newness, virginity, peace, innocence, simplicity, sterility, snow

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