Do you have a picky eater? Then you are likely dealing with frustration and worrying if your child is getting enough nutrients. Sometimes dinnertime can become a power struggle. Do any of these sound familiar? “No dessert until you eat three more bites of your dinner.” “The carrots are good for you. You need to […]
Read MoreResource Bin
As we spend more time in our homes, Powered on Well is offering many resources to inspire and empower you and your child to be both strong minded and strong bodied.Powered on Well Resource Bin POW! Active Kids: a daily weekday show that includes physical education games, nutrition education, and cooking. Available on Facebook and […]
Read MoreQuarantine and Eating
Jump to free download Now that the world is currently on pause, you may find that you are more in tune with your children’s eating habits (Arg! Did you have snack every 15 minutes at school too?) and possibly your own eating habits as well. During this time of quarantine, Are you more aware of […]
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Schools across our nation are switching to online learning for the next few weeks. Do you have active kids with no Phy Ed class? Are you asking yourself how you will keep your kids active during this time at home? POW! Active Kids goes LIVE at 1:00 PM CDT daily until schools resume*. Partner games […]
Read MoreThe Good, the Bad, and the Clean
When was the last time you labeled a food as “good” or “bad”? How about “clean”? The challenges of having a healthy relationship with food stem from the moral labels our modern society places on eating. It’s time to stop shaming ourselves for consuming the very thing that nourishes our bodies. Does eating food make […]
Read MoreVeggies and Kids
We know our kids need to eat more vegetables. We know we need to eat more vegetables. Then why is it so hard? Why kids (and adults) don’t like vegetables According to Healthline, researchers at the University of Kentucky believe a certain gene makes compounds in some vegetables taste particularly bitter to some people, so […]
Read MoreCellphones and Sugar
Did you ever consider that staring at your cellphone at night before bed may have the same effects as eating too much sugar? What is blue light? Sunlight comes in all different colors (red, orange, yellow, green, and blue) and not all colors of light have the same effect. The amount of energy provided by […]
Read MoreBenefits of Peas: Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
One small thing you can to improve your wellness this winter is eat at least 5 servings of vegetables per day. But when the dinner hour rolls around, the kids are hungry, you are exhausted, and the kitchen looks like a disaster zone, the last thing you want to do is prepare a separate vegetable […]
Read MoreHoliday Survival Tips
Let’s face it: it is hard to stick to a healthy eating and exercise plan during the holidays. Everywhere we turn there are tempting foods and drinks—from treats at office parties to our own traditional family favorites. When you add in a busy schedule filled with shopping and get-togethers that make it tough to squeeze […]
Read MoreThanksgiving: A time for gratitude and health
In just a few days, families all over America will be sitting around the dinner table sharing stories of gratitude. However, for many people, the holidays can bring on additional stress and struggle when it comes to their wellness goals. Check out the FREE Holiday Survival Guide that comes with everything you need to make your health […]
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