Getting HIIT FITT at University Academy
By: Gina Stingley, Director of Community Impact, 2013-14 A new report published last week from the New England Journal of Medicine says one in eight US kindergarteners is obese. By … Continue reading
Healthy U | Family Dinners bring family and food together
By Kristi McNearney, Family Dinners committee member His smile said it all. A boy in my group had accomplished his final weekly goal of cooking a meal for his family. … Continue reading
Glove Drive: keeping little hands warm this winter
By: Alise Kowalski, 2013-14 PR/Marketing Chair The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri kicked off its annual glove drive on September 1 at League headquarters in Kansas City, Mo. The … Continue reading
The Junior League: making an impact on children’s nutrition and fitness
By: Gina Stingley, Community Impact Director According to a new report out by the American Medical Association, one third of Americans are considered obese, and, perhaps more alarmingly, childhood obesity … Continue reading
Member Spotlight | HealthyU promotes positive change
Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri member Elizabeth Arnold, Sponsorship Committee Co-Chair, has a new perspective on living a healthy lifestyle prompted by the League’s signature program, Healthy U. The … Continue reading
Healthy Lifestyle | Recipes for healthy living
Spicy Rice and Beans Recipe: Courtesy of Harvesters 1 (14 ounce) can no-salt added chicken broth 2 cups uncooked instant brown rice 2 jars, roasted red peppers in water, diced … Continue reading