Nutrition & Exercise

Looking for a quick healthy breakfast idea? Check out two of my favorites below! Morning Oats 1/2 cup oats ½ diced apple Dash cinnamon 2 tbsps walnuts ½ c milk Place milk, apple, cinnamon and oats into a microwave safe container and microwave for 1...

I have never been athletic or very coordinated; in fact, clumsy so no sports in school for me. I had been thin most of my life, but when I got to college I gained that freshman 15, which prompted me to get to the gym. I loved it not only for the...

Registration for the Valpo Parks 38th Annual Popcorn Panic on September 10 is open online at RunSignUp.com. The race and walk start at 7:30 a.m. from Central Park Plaza. Individuals, families, co-workers and teams are invited to run the 5-mile course...

Looking to boost your energy levels and decrease hunger at night? A well-timed afternoon snack may just be your answer! While it is true that snacking too often, especially on salty or sugary snacks, can add pounds not shed them, a healthy snack (a...

Over the last five years, Valparaiso has been making a conscious effort to incorporate physical activity into all aspects of life. Whether it was creating Central Park Plaza or implementing a skating rink downtown, Valpo has made uniting the town...

What is Pilates Reformer? One of the best things about the reformer is its versatility. Exercises can be done lying down, sitting, standing, pulling the straps, pushing the footbar, perched on the footbar, perched on the shoulder blocks, with...

Hospice Hustle 2016 is a peaceful ride of either 25, 62 or 100 miles through rural southern Lake County Indiana. Proceeds benefit non-profit Hospice of the Calumet Area, serving Northwest Indiana and surrounding Illinois communities since 1981. Your...

Runners with pounding hearts, riders gripping their handlebars anxiously and families cheering from the edge of the trails are all participant experiences of the Tour de La Porte. An event that has been around since 2001, the Tour de La Porte has...

Kori is a teenager who resides in Valparaiso with her family. The following are comments from her biggest fan; her mother! “After years of getting little to no physical therapy for a mobility issue, we finally decided to try something different....

On Friday, June 18th, Lakeshore PAWS will be hosting their annual Pup Crawl at Valparaiso’s Central Park Plaza. This year’s fun-filled celebration of our 4-legged friends begins at 5:00pm and will last until 10:00pm. All dogs are welcome at this...