Meet Jennifer CardonaJennifer Cardona is addicted to her active lifestyle. As an avid cardio kickboxer and spinning enthusiast, Jennifer is always searching for new ways to push her limits with a new workout. She enjoys experimenting with classic recipes by giving them a healthy makeover and searching for creative food blogs to sharpen up her culinary skills. An educator by trade, Jennifer holds an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and a graduate degree in Mathematics Education. She is the recipient of several educational grants and delivers professional development to teachers. Currently residing in Chicago, Jennifer teaches mathematics and robotics to middle schoolers.
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Health
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June 7, 2012
Before you turn your nose up to frozen vegetables, are you sure about their nutritional value? Find out the bottom line between fresh and frozen vegetables. The Comparison In 1998, the FDA released a statement asserting that there was no major nutritional difference between fresh and frozen vegetables. The difference of the two lies in
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June 4, 2012
Before you hit the gym or go out for your daily run, are you sure you taking the steps you need to be at your optimal performance? What you put into your body before and after your workout can influence not only your performance, but also your ability to create muscle and burn fat. Keep
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Health
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June 1, 2012
You’re about to take the big step – begin a weight-training program. Get ready to see and feel changes in your body that you didn’t think were possible. When you lift, you immediate begin to lose fat by boosting your metabolism and increasing your ability to burn more calories throughout the day. Not only will
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Health
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May 31, 2012
After a long week, Friday night at the bar sounds like a much needed reprieve. You meet up with your friends, take a few shots, throw a couple back, and almost instantly you’ve forgotten how stressed you were just a mere few hours ago. Saturday rolls around and you’re feeling pretty exhausted from the night
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Health
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May 29, 2012
Here’s a scary fact: according to the Beverage Marketing Corporation, the average American consumes 44.7 gallons of soda every year. But what are you really putting into your body? Here are the top six ingredients in soda pop to watch out for (in no particular order). High-Fructose Corn Syrup High-fructose corn syrup pops ups everywhere
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Health
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May 28, 2012
You’ve heard the saying a million times, “I’m dying of thirst.” It’s a saying that emphasizes the importance and urgency of chugging down a glass of water when feeling parched. But how important is it to stay hydrated? You’d be surprised at how much our bodies rely on water to maintain our optimum performance. Our
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Health
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May 23, 2012
You’ve got your bag packed and you’re ready to hit the pool for some quality relaxation time. You review your list. Water bottle – check. Book – check. Most importantly, sunscreen? Check! But before you head out the door, are you sure that sunscreen is protecting your precious skin? Follow these few tips to maximize
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