TOP 5 WITH DANETTE MAY
(And a Healthier You!)
3. Create healthy versions of ‘fun’ foods. Hamburgers, pizza, and tacos usually aren’t the most healing foods, but you can make healthier versions that will still get your kids excited. “What we like to do in our family is make homemade pizzas. Everybody gets their own cauliflower or gluten-free pizza
Going on a journey to better health and fitness can be so exciting. When you feel lighter and happier every day, it’s natural to want to share that energy with your loved ones. That said, sometimes it’s difficult to know where to start when it comes to teaching your kids or grandkids healthy habits. Plus, we all have a stubborn little girl inside of us who could use the same advice, no matter how great our healing foods and movements make us feel.
With that in mind, and because this is Mother’s Day month, we sat down with Danette to ask about her top five strategies for raising healthy kids and healthier selves.
crust, and they get to build their own pizza,” Danette says. Nacho night using lean meats, plenty of beans and veggies, and healthy bean chips made with coconut oil is another popular option. 4. Jazz up your water so you stay hydrated. Water cleanses our bodies, keeping our organs healthy and our eyes bright. To make it more fun to drink, try making healthy lemonade or fruit juice by adding fresh lemons and coconut sugar or blueberries and mint. 5. Say goodbye to white sugar. “Nothing makes me sadder than when parents feed their children white sugar. It’s like feeding a dog chocolate — we would never do it because we know it’s poisonous to the dog!” Danette says. To create a healthy environment
1. Always have healthy treats on hand.
“Everyone loves a treat or a snack. Everyone enjoys eating something sweet, feeling like it was made at home, and having the memory of that, so I always try to have healthier cookies on hand,” Danette says. She opts for oat or
gluten-free flour in her cookies and uses coconut sugar and dark chocolate chips. Other favorites include healthy homemade ice cream, peanut butter balls from the freezer, and healthy chocolate peanut butter cups. You can find recipes for all of them on Members.FitRise.com! 2. Make your time with loved ones active time.
Instead of camping out in front of the TV to watch a movie, Danette suggests getting outdoors with
for you, your kids, and your grandkids, purge your pantry and fridge of sugary foods that will cause cravings. Your immunity, energy level, and concentration will improve.
your kids or grandkids and spending time together while you move. Try playing catch, throwing a Frisbee, or creating an obstacle course in your backyard.
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