University of Central Florida Master’s student completes project looking at the history and context of volunteering with Healthier Jupiter, and offers recommendations on improving the volunteer experience at Healthier Jupiter.
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Salads are a great way to incorporate more healthy greens, vegetables, and proteins into your diet. However, you have to be cautious of some of the salad dressings you buy at the store. Some brands have added sugar and salt (sodium), artificial colors, and refined oils. Making your own salad dressing at home allows you to control what goes into your dressing and may help you save money.
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The Couch to 5K Training Guide has strength training exercises (without equipment - yay!), which helps with endurance, flexibility, and prevents cramping. Check out the Strength Training How to Videos from our very own Lilly and Taylor from Jupiter Medical Center’s Cary Grossman Health and Wellness Center. They share proper techniques and modifications.
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One of the benefits is assistance from the Jupiter Medical Center trainers when participants have aches and pains. As some participants start to walk or run more, they have raised concerns about lower back pain. Try out these stretches to help.
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As an organization, we are committed to understanding and undoing racism in our food system. We have found a tool to strengthen our will and skill to address racism in our food system. Please join Healthier Jupiter as we embark on the FSNE 21-Day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge together.
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The Couch to 5K Training Program helps individuals gradually increase their physical activity levels enough to walk or run a 5K or 3.1 miles. This program is great to ease your way into a healthier lifestyle and reach your 5K goal. If you don’t currently have a walking or running routine, here are some great tips…
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