Another issue of the Hy-Vee Balance Magazine came out the
beginning of September and will be available at your West Lakes Hy-Vee until
the end of this week. If you haven’t had a chance to pick up a copy, we have
the highlights for you right here. This month’s issue features the Kansas City
Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith. In addition to the details into the career and
life advice from the star pro football player, this month’s issue is full of a
variety of nutrition, health, wellness, fitness and food articles. See some
highlights below!
Joint Effort (p. 26)
This article stresses the
importance of you and your kids taking the time to learn about the basics of
one of the most stressed joints in the body: the knee. Youth athletes are being
sidelined at an alarming rate due to knee injuries. The article states that 60%
of the injuries that adolescent athletes face across the United States involves
the knee, the most common of which are ACL tears. According to the article, the
worst part is more than half of these sports-related injuries were preventable.
Prevention and treatment of a sports-related knee injury is featured in this
article, along with a Q&A portion from a Sports Medicine and Knee surgeon.
Here, he answers questions and gives advice on the prevention of knee injuries
through movements to protect the knee and absorb the stress load.
Sum it up
(p. 30)
Pack a punch with a compartmentalized lunch! This article
has three pages of information that will help you segment the right ratio of
carbs, protein and healthy fats to power you through any day. You will also
find the nutritional content and ingredients listed for each idea given!
Family Meals at
the Table (p. 42)
September is National Family Meals Month and what better way to celebrate than to get easy ideas and information on the benefits of eating
together as a family? Hy-Vee is proud to be a recognized leader in National
Family Meals Month, a nationwide event designed to promote the significant
benefits of regular family meals. With an assortment of products and services
to help take the stress out of meal prep, Hy-Vee makes it easy to fit this
important practice into event the busiest back-to-school schedules. While this
article features many ideas and information on family meals, it also includes
various recipes to make yummy and healthy meals for your family, such as Turkey
Chili, Burrito Bowls, Rainbow Lasagna and more!
Raise the Barre
(p. 62)
Pulse and pilé your way to a leaner body. Through
high reps and isometric movements, this ballet-inspired workout tones muscles
from the ground up. This article features the benefits of barre
fitness/classes, which target every major muscle group, assisting in helping your
body become more toned and flexible. While there are classes in a barre studio
you could attend, this article also shares ways to reap the benefits of barre
workouts at home or in a nontraditional barre studio.
Pick up a copy of the September Balance magazine by the end
of the week to read the full article on these topics!
-West Lakes Hy-Vee Dietitians Team
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