Use What You Have | Gomestic

Use What You Have | Gomestic

We throw many things that are still usable and then buy something else to replace it. This is a waste of energy and our money. Before you throw anything away, take a careful look at it and see if there is any way you can continue to use it. You can repaint furniture and rethink it’s usefulness. Maybe someone you know could use it. If all else fails, donate it to the thrift store.

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Know Your Child’s Calorie Needs | Healthmad

Know Your Child’s Calorie Needs | Healthmad

Your child needs a certain amount of calories for growth and health, any more is stored as fat. That’s why portion control and activity is so important. Learn about calories and nutrition and prepare those preferred foods for your family meals. Avoid sugary and fatty foods. They lead to high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and overweight.. Remember that one soft drink contains 16 tablespoons of sugar.

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Exercise for Your Inactive Child | Healthmad

Exercise for Your Inactive Child | Healthmad

This is a plan to get your inactive child moving. There are many fun activities that can be substituted for inactive ones. You might have to lock away the video games and put away the CDs and computer to get his attention. An inactive child can learn to like all fun activities. If he or she is already overweight he will be awkward at the beginning of the program but as he loses weight he or she will be a happier, healthier child. It’s worth the effort to give your child a healthier life.

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