If you Give a Pig a Pancake…
JTA Wellness2016-11-04T06:25:48-06:00One of my favorite children’s books is an adorable tale entitled If you Give a Pig a Pancake. The story begins, “If you give a pig a pancake… she'll want some syrup to go with
Jamaican Jerk Pulled Pork with Caribbean Mango Salsa
JTA Wellness2016-11-04T06:25:48-06:00Jamaican Jerk Pulled Pork with Caribbean Mango Salsa Nutrition Information Serves: 10 Calories: 300 Fat: 10 Carbohydrates: 25 Sodium: 360 Fiber: 3 Protein: 28 Cholesterol: 85 Type: Entree Cuisine: Jamaican Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 9 hours Total Time: 9 hours 30 mins Save
No More Excuses!
JTA Wellness2016-11-04T06:25:48-06:00I once had a teacher who said, “Excuses are like armpits; everyone has them and they all stink.” Well thank goodness for deodorant, but what can be done about the excuses we all make? People
Don’t be a Breakfast Skipper!
JTA Wellness2016-11-04T06:25:48-06:00Well it turns out your mother was right—breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Apart from providing a boost of energy at the start of each day, eating a nutritious breakfast is
Lead the Way
JTA Wellness2016-11-04T06:25:48-06:00As parents, we have a profound influence over our child’s perception of the world, and are deeply responsible for instilling self-confidence, as well as molding personal values. We are also greatly accountable for our child’s
A Healthy Diet for Happiness!
JTA Wellness2016-11-04T06:25:49-06:00A study recently published in the Annals of Behavior Medicine indicates that a healthy diet not only reduces a person’s risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer but an eating style rich in fruit and
Harness the Power of Positivity
JTA Wellness2015-12-18T14:34:27-06:00Positive thinking sometimes gets a bad rap. That’s because negativity is often equated with being powerful and decisive. Positivity, on the other hand, can be (wrongly) viewed as puny, pleading, and even ill-considered. Consider, however,
Pack a Healthy Lunch!
JTA Wellness2016-11-04T06:25:49-06:00Back to School season is officially in full swing! It is time to start thinking about “The Plan”- how are you going to keep your family healthy during the upcoming year? Frankly, finding the perfect
Asian Mango, Avocado & Ramen Noodle Salad
JTA Wellness2016-11-04T06:25:49-06:00Asian Mango, Avocado & Ramen Noodle Salad Nutrition Information Serves: 8 Calories: 270 Fat: 16 Carbohydrates: 29 Sodium: 650 Fiber: 4 Protein: 5 Cholesterol: 0 Type: Salad Cuisine: Asian Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 15 mins Save Print This quick,
Think Better with Exercise!
JTA Wellness2015-12-18T14:35:37-06:00You know exercise makes you feel better, but you may not know why. It’s true that exercise helps reduce muscle tension and boost endorphins- but it’s more than that. One of the big reasons we