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Heart&Stroke Healthline - July is Physical Activity Month
July 2009
Healthline for Parents
See Emma run, watch Jacob catch!
Kids love being told they are good at something – and the better they are, the more likely they'll keep up the activity. Learn how to teach your kids skills such as jumping, catching, throwing and running from an early age – and help them begin to love being active for life. Find out how.

Avoiding summertime nutrition traps
By Cara Rosenbloom, RD

An ice cream here, a bag of chips there, and it can all add up to unnecessary weight gain in your children. Learn about what you can do in five common food scenarios to avoid the traps.

Kid-friendly meals
Try these fun healthy recipes: Blueberry gelatin dessert and Cinnamon tortilla chips with blackberry yogurt dip.
Features
Waist not, weight not
Extra weight around your waist could raise your heart disease risk. Fad diets and pills don't work. But regular physical activity can help whittle down your middle. Find out how much you need to do from our Foundation-funded expert.
Healthy Living Tips
Hold the sugar
By Cara Rosenbloom, RD

You'd be surprised how many food products these days are overly sweet – and packed with empty calories. Learn how to recognize sugar's various forms by reading nutrition labels, and then cut back on your sugar intake with our 6 easy tips.
Why your workouts aren't working out
Stuck. Fed up. Bored. Not seeing the results you want? To continue making progress and seeing your fitness level increase, it helps to vary your workout routine. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced athlete, here are some tips to help you overcome a workout rut.
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