YMCA of the North Blog

Enjoy the Minnesota summer with these five ideas to get out and get active

This one dish meal combines Italian flavors with hearty chicken breast, olive oil, and a generous serving of garden-fresh vegetables.

Tip: Share at least three family meals a week to foster better nutrition, greater academic success and good mental health in your children.

Guidance on successful and sustainable weight loss and maintenance

This tasty snack is satisfyingly crunchy, and kale is high in vitamins A (beta-carotene), C and K.

In a season that celebrates at the ballpark or in the backyard, get 10 tips for making healthier choices

Tip: Taking baby steps is the easiest way to introduce your family to healthier eating.

Spend time on two wheels in May with resources to help you get ready to ride

Find out what it is, how it can help and how to get started

Youth sports has a dynamic place in our culture and even our economy.

Studies show that organized sports help kids develop and improve cognitive skills.

According to the Institute of Medicine, nearly one in three children in the United States are overweight or obese.

Summer is just around the corner and with it kids often get a break from normal routines.

This is an easy pasta dish, full of bright flavor from the lemon and capers.

2016 ForeverWell Camp Retreat is May 10-11

Tip: Smart, whole-food nutrition is your best fuel for race day. 

Learn about the very real benefits that walking can bring

These colorful and quick roll-up sandwiches are not only tasty—they also provide a good balance of protein, healthy fat and slow carbohydrates from the vegetables and whole-grain tortillas.

Tip: Make stress management a high priority so you can to enjoy life more and decrease your risk of chronic disease.

Recently revamped sports program for kids offers bountiful benefits

I believe mentoring is one of the most critical elements of not only youth development but development as an adult. 

Tips to help you gear up for springtime races.

Tips for making informed food choices and sound eating habits.

You will have a tasty, healthy meal ready to eat when the family walks in the door when you use a slow cooker. This one pot chicken dinner is just the ticket on a cold winter day!

Tip: Eliminate added sugars from your diet to feel more energized, have less pain and a clearer mind, and avoid chronic disease.

This is a fresh idea for breakfast that incorporates the bright flavors of greens with the eggs and cheese.

This easy, tasty smoothie gets its tangy sweetness from berries and a touch of honey.

Tip: Minimize artificial sweeteners, which may have negative health effects.

Tip: A slow cooker saves time and money, and will help you keep your new year’s resolution to cook more nutritious family meals at home.

Time is a challenge for everybody.

Eighty percent of a child’s brain is developed by the time they are three years old.

Bridge to Fitness is a great introduction to classes for senior members

Start training now for your next 5k or 10k run

Nourishing your body during the cold months of year

Tips for choosing a diet that helps your heart

Simulated government can work toward real change

Push yourself at your own pace in this results-producing class

Time flies at this low-impact dance party

by the Chef Marshall O'Brien Group

Tip: Weekly planning, prepping in advance and “cooking once to eat twice” will help you get nourishing family dinners on the table quickly and without stress.

Tip: Sustain your New Year’s resolutions through the whole year by setting motivating goals, planning for unsafe zones, revising your plan when needed, and having compassion for yourself.

This salad’s great ingredients are high in flavor and brimming with nutrients.

Tip: The start of a new year is the perfect time to evaluate what worked and what didn’t in the past year, create a plan, and take baby steps toward your healthiest, happiest self.

Tip: With a smart eating plan, you can enjoy the holidays without the post-New Year guilt hangover.

This sweet and savory recipe for sweet potatoes is seasoned with cinnamon and curry powder

Tip: The first 12 years of your child’s life are so important to who they are and what they become! Make sure you give them the special gift of Smart Nutrition.

Find strength in numbers with five tips for working out with others to help you meet your fitness goals

Find new skills, make lasting friendships, create lifelong memories and discover the magic over overnight camp for adults

Why you should give a water workout a try

Enjoy quality time together and teach kids about living a healthy lifestyle with family-focused workouts