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October 1, 2024

Countdown to LGM: Stay Hydrated

A countdown to the annual Let’s Get Moving (LGM) Midwest City 5k has begun! Join us on Sunday, October 20th for free family fun for all ages. Bring your friends, too – the more, the merrier! The health expo begins at 1:30pm, and our walk/race will begin at 3 from Joe B. Barnes Regional Park. […]

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Oct
October 1, 2024

Pre-race Hydration: How to prepare for LGM

It’s that time of the year! The annual Midwest City Let’s Get Moving (LGM) 5K is on October 20th , which is a FREE family fun run open to the public. Most 5K events have sign up fees between $20-$35 dollars, which makes it expensive for families to participate together.  To answer this challenge, we […]

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Aug
August 30, 2024

Oklahoma 4.5% State Grocery Tax Cut 

Oklahoma, this is an exciting time to work as a cashier in a grocery store! In the coming weeks, cashiers will have a front-row seat to watch customers light up at the impact of removing the 4.5% grocery tax on their food bill. Effective  August 29th, 2024, a bill through the Oklahoma House of Representatives […]

Cooking Tips & Tricks
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Jul
July 31, 2024

Essential Hydration: Why Water Matters

We all have that one health-guru friend who is determined to find the ultimate wellness tip to solve all of their problems, and today they bring news of a life-changing supplement. It reduced their fatigue and improved their knee pain, memory, and chronic headaches. They claimed it can cure constipation and make it easier to […]

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Jul
July 31, 2024

 Hydrate Smart: Choose Water Over Sugary Beverages

Imagine watching a wrestling match – the ultimate showdown between water and sugary drinks. Sugary drinks are the fan favorite, while water is the seasoned veteran. Some believe sugary drinks will win the match because of their sweetness, energy rush, and flashy appeal. Others choose to bet on water because of its reputation for endurance […]

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Jun
June 27, 2024

 Why 1 For 1?

We’ve mentioned 1 For 1 in other posts, but consider this the deep dive on why we love 1 For 1, plus examples of how and when to use it in your life. What Is Sodium? Sodium is a mineral found in salt. When we eat over the recommended amount of 2,300 milligrams of sodium […]

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Jun
June 27, 2024

Low Sodium Seasonings and Sauces

According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of adults have high blood pressure. You may think, back up, I thought this blog was about low-sodium seasonings and sauces. You may even check the title and wonder if you clicked on the right article. Trust me, you did. That statistic is why we are talking […]

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May
May 31, 2024

Understanding Nutrition Labels

For some people, grocery shopping is an enjoyable experience where they can spend hours browsing through aisles and finding the perfect ingredient for their latest culinary creation. However, for others, deciding between two almost identical products is not fun, especially when they have a long list of other things to do.  You know what would […]

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