Eating right and exercising doesn’t have to be hard – and LMQC presents local experts from around the Quad Cities who are more than willing to show you the way.
Bustin’ diet myths about carbs, fruits and gluten
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, busts the ten of the most common diet and nutrition myths to help you focus in on how to select and eat healthy foods without going crazy.
Should these kitchen gadgets be on the “nice” or “naughty” list this holiday season?
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, shares her tips on which kitchen gadgets should be on your shopping list this holiday season.
Balancing calories this holiday season
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains how balancing your calories in and calories out can help keep the pounds off and make the holidays more enjoyable.
Five tips to eating healthfully through the holidays
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, offers these five tips for eating healthy during the holiday season.
Pumpkin lattes, “fun size” candy can add up fast!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, warns that despite their good taste, treats like spicy lattes, home-baked goods and chocolatey treats come with not-so-fun-sized calorie counts.
Eating to reduce inflammation
According to LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, inflammation sufferers have the power to reduce the pain and stiffness they endure by making some different food and exercise choices in their daily routine. Check out Jeni’s list of Dos and Don’ts to fight inflammation.
Enhance your health with turmeric
LMQC Nutrition Blogger and Registered Dietitian Jeni Tackett, takes a closer look at turmeric and the various claims made surrounding the health benefits of consuming the orange-colored Asian spice.
Healthy school lunches can taste good, too!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, gives you a new way to think about the traditional “brown bag lunch” and make those meals more interesting, tasty and nutritious.
A healthy European adventure
Traveling to Europe won’t stop LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, from sharing her thoughts and observations on how you can have a healthy adventure while on a holiday abroad.
RAGBRAI DAY 4 and 5 – Beating the heat (before it beats you)
This year’s RAGBRAI has been rough on riders. Record heat and plenty of hills have made this year’s ride one for the record books – and LMQC’s biking blogger Gabe Lareau has been gathering stories along the way. But the heat the past day has been too much for even Gabe who files this dispatch following a day of rest before he rides into Davenport on Saturday, July 29.
RAGBRAI DAY 2 – In search of “an oasis in a sea of corn”
A second day on the road and LMQC’s RAGBRAI blogger, Gabe Leareau, has a little wisdom of his own to share along with the tale of a local politician who loves RAGBRAI so much, he made his own.
Summer berries: juicy, delicious and good for you
Quad Citians love their berries, and can find them fresh at area farmers’ markets! Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains just how good berries can be for you.
Ditch the idea of fitness “perfection”
QC Health Coach Aryn Lloyd and Registered Dietitian Jeni Tackett, show you how to make changes that will pay off throughout your whole life! And it all starts with realizing you can’t be perfect TODAY.
Hold the Mayo! 5 Ways to Survive July 4 Picnics
Making plans to cook out this July 4? Watch out! Picnics, family get-togethers, and cookouts can end up expanding your waistline.
You can’t outrun a bad diet
Want to drop a few pounds and slim down? Cardio is great, but that won’t get you there alone. LMQC dietary blogger and Registered Dietitian Jeni Tackett explains why it’s impossible to run away from a bad diet.
Cycling Nutrition: Food is Fuel
What you eat and when you eat it can make a difference in the quality of your bike ride. Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett shares her tips on preparing and consuming “bike fuel.”
A island getaway, in downtown Davenport
LMQC dietary blogger and Registered Dietitian Jeni Tackett shares her review of Zeke’s Island Cafe, and explains how you can take a lunch vacation … right here in the Quad Cities!
You can’t outrun a bad diet
Want to drop a few pounds and slim down? Cardio is great, but that won’t get you there alone. LMQC dietary blogger and Registered Dietitian Jeni Tackett explains why it’s impossible to run away from a bad diet.
Smart ways to recharge your batteries.
Trying to get things off to a good start this year? LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, suggests important ways to keep the body – and mind – nourished and healthy.
Celebrating Galentine’s Day with half the calories and twice the fun!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, celebrates Galentine’s Day and explains why sharing a sweet treat with a gal pal isn’t just nice, it’s sensible, too.
How and why to record your (honest) behavior
LMQC Nutrition Blogger, Jeni Tackett, challenges you to be honest with yourself about your healthy habits and your dietary progress and answer four basic questions that are the key to your success.
How to (NOT) gain 1 pound by New Year’s Day
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, helps you avoid packing on the extra pounds this holiday season by providing some healthy alternatives.
Slash your risk of a devastating disease
Millions of Americans are at risk from Diabetes – including LMQC Fitness blogger Aryn Lloyd. She shares her story about living with Type 1 Diabetes.
Five tips for a healthy holiday season
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, offers up five healthy tips for the coming holiday season.
Five tricks for resisting Halloween treats!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, shares her top tips for controlling the urges that often accompany a successful night of trick or treating this Halloween holiday.
A healthy empty nest
According to LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, once the kids go off to college, you need to take some time to re-set your priorities to make sure your empty-nest life takes off.
Plan-ahead meal ideas for busy parents
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains that healthy eating requires a little planning and offers some helpful hints on how you can get it done.
Fall for beans this fall
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains why you should plan to put more beans in your diet and shares a delicious chili recipe that’s perfect for the fall weather.
Sitting all day? For your health, get up!
Does sitting long hours really have an effect on your health? It sure does … even after a brisk morning workout. Now with our new normal of working from home, you may be sitting way too much.
Hundreds of miles across Iowa – a look back at RAGBRAI’s 50th ride
RAGBRAI’s 50th ride is in the books. And LMQC’s biking blogger Gabe Lareau shares his parting thoughts as he reports back on his ride through Eastern Iowa to the banks of the Mississippi on Saturday, July 29th.
Hydration 101: Keep your cool
According to LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, over-heating can happen here in the Quad Cities, drinking enough water keeps your body cool, aids in post-exercise recovery and can improve your mental function. Jeni provides some useful tips for staying hydrated and healthy this summer.
RAGBRAI Day 1 – Greetings from Storm Lake, Iowa!
With the first day of RAGBRAI in his rearview mirror, native Quad Citian, Gabe Lareau, shares some of his first observations, stories of veteran riders, and why “there are no hills in Iowa” might be a slight understatement. Ride with Gabe as he participates in RAGBRAI’s 50th ride and shares his adventure on Let’s Move Quad Cities.
Let’s ride across Iowa!
Native Quad Citian, Gabe Lareau, will be journaling his way across the state of Iowa with fifty thousand of his new “closest friends” when he participates in RAGBRAI’s 50th ride. You can take the ride with Gabe and follow his adventure on Let’s Move Quad Cities.
Marvelous melons
According to LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, melons are a nutritional miracle food. Nutritious, flavorful, and easily digestible, you can include a variety of melons to keep meals interesting, tasty, and nutritious.
Let’s hear it for the guys!
June is Men’s Health Month, so LMQC dietary blogger Jeni Tackett offers five tips to a healthier life for you and the men in your life.
Five ways to eat smart at a picnic.
Summer is filled with fun, outside activities and that means more outdoor meals. Picnics can be a great change of pace from an indoor meal, but beware of over-indulging. LMQC Nutrition Blogger, Jeni Tackett shares her five tips for surviving your next picnic.
High-impact exercise not for you? Here are three low-impact alternatives.
LMQC fitness blogger, Cody Lichthardt, says shaking battle ropes is a good low-impact alternative to high-impact exercise.
Five ways to avoid concession stands and fast food traps
LMQC dietary blogger Jeni Tackett offers five tips on how to make sure you do not fall into the concession stand trap or wind up as the next victim of the local, fast-food drive-thru when attending outdoor events!
Take your first step – couch to a QC 5k
PT and Health Coach Aryn Lloyd says finding a running buddy can put the “fun” back into the run. Her buddy Harper is a great motivator.
Health starts with what you eat
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains how The Dash Diet helps people deal with high blood pressure and hypertension.
A Valentine’s Diet: What’s in dark chocolate and red wine?
Massages, movies, yoga classes and flowers are non-edible gifts that make thoughtful treats indeed! But during this time of love and chocolate, here are how you can make sure some delicious items find their way onto your menu as well!
Beware the holiday cheer – those sips add up!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, shares a handy little chart that lists everyone’s favorite holiday cocktails and their respective calorie counts.
This holiday, give the gift of fitness
This time of year, everybody has an excuse for not getting to the gym – but that doesn’t mean you can’t work out. LMQC Fitness blogger Cody Lichthardt suggests four, essential (and low-cost) fitness tools you can keep around the home or apartment to help get you in shape this winter.
Low-cal substitutes for full-taste holiday menus
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, says as long as you’re in control of your grocery list, you can ward off those unwanted pounds that seem to find us during the holidays by making a few simple ingredient substitutions.
QC Apples are ripe and ready!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, shares her love of apples and the joys of her family’s annual visit to a nearby apple orchard.
QC Brew Review: Healthy drinking is a craft
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, sits down at the Bent River Brewery and talks about the nutritional value of craft beer with local brewer Patrick Martinez.
Trail nutrition tips for the perfect hike
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, makes sure she packs the food the body needs when she hits the hiking trails this fall with her husband Nathan.
5 tips to bolster your immune system
Disease prevention is a good reason to eat right and be physically active. QC nutrition expert Jeni Tackett shares key ways to help boost immunity.
Packing a lunch with food allergies in mind.
Now an empty nester, QC Dietician, Jeni Tackett, has packed her share of lunches for her kids over the past 20 years. She explores why food allergy cases are going up among children and how to know if your youngster has developed one.
Three ways to minimize workout soreness
Launching into new exercise too fast can lead to sore muscles later. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is a real condition many experience.
RAGBRAI DAY 3 – Having “a bellova good time” on Iowa’s backroads.
A second day on the road and LMQC’s RAGBRAI blogger, Gabe Leareau, has a little wisdom of his own to share along with the tale of a local politician who loves RAGBRAI so much, he made his own.
HITT and LISS your way to optimal fitness.
LMQC fitness blogger, Cody Lichthardt, explains the fundamental difference between HITT and LISS workouts.
Five hydration and fueling tips for your run up to the Bix and other Summer Races
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, provides five helpful tips for dealing with hot temperatures and sunshine during your summertime run.
Eat to hydrate this summer
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, tells you how you can beat the heat and improve your hydration by eating fruits and vegetables that help increase your water intake.
Granola is both nutrient and calorie dense
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, says there’s plenty to like about granola – but be careful what you put add to it if you want to eat healthy.
Road trip goodies that won’t crash your diet
Before you climb in the car for your next road trip, make sure you pack food that’s good for you and good to go. Nutritionist blogger Jenny Tackett passes along four healthy tips to make sure you’re cutting some calories (and saving a few bucks) on your next trip.
Vitamin D: the magic cure?
Can adequate Vitamin D levels help you prevent cancer, avoid a heart attack, and even reduce the symptoms of COVID-19? Learn the facts about Vitamin D and how it can help you power through what’s left of winter!
Local veggies are you hometown diet heroes
LMQC dietary blogger and Registered Dietitian Jeni Tackett explains why a trip to your local farmer’s market might be the best step you can take in your diet journey this year.
How much protein is enough?
Exercise and diet experts alike sing the praises of protein to sate hunger, build muscles, and keep your fitness plan on track. LMQC dietary blogger and Registered Dietitian, Jeni Tackett, explains protein basics and why we all need it.
Fit and fab after fifty – improving strength, endurance, flexibility and balance
Quad City pickleball players, like retired Deere executive and Augustana basketball alum, James Van De Casteele, enjoy the sport because it keeps them in great shape!
Pre-hab to avoid rehab – four ways to prevent injury
Personal trainer and LMQC fitness blogger, Cody Lichthardt, shares 4 great ways to reduce your chance of injury and improve your posture – including the exercise shown above, known as “The Superman.”
Eating right and exercising doesn’t have to be hard – and LMQC presents local experts from around the Quad Cities who are more than willing to show you the way.
Bustin’ diet myths about carbs, fruits and gluten
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, busts the ten of the most common diet and nutrition myths to help you focus in on how to select and eat healthy foods without going crazy.
How to (NOT) gain 1 pound by New Year’s Day
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, helps you avoid packing on the extra pounds this holiday season by providing some healthy alternatives.
Beware the holiday cheer – those sips add up!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, shares a handy little chart that lists everyone’s favorite holiday cocktails and their respective calorie counts.
Should these kitchen gadgets be on the “nice” or “naughty” list this holiday season?
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, shares her tips on which kitchen gadgets should be on your shopping list this holiday season.
Slash your risk of a devastating disease
Millions of Americans are at risk from Diabetes – including LMQC Fitness blogger Aryn Lloyd. She shares her story about living with Type 1 Diabetes.
This holiday, give the gift of fitness
This time of year, everybody has an excuse for not getting to the gym – but that doesn’t mean you can’t work out. LMQC Fitness blogger Cody Lichthardt suggests four, essential (and low-cost) fitness tools you can keep around the home or apartment to help get you in shape this winter.
Balancing calories this holiday season
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains how balancing your calories in and calories out can help keep the pounds off and make the holidays more enjoyable.
Five tips for a healthy holiday season
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, offers up five healthy tips for the coming holiday season.
Low-cal substitutes for full-taste holiday menus
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, says as long as you’re in control of your grocery list, you can ward off those unwanted pounds that seem to find us during the holidays by making a few simple ingredient substitutions.
Five tips to eating healthfully through the holidays
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, offers these five tips for eating healthy during the holiday season.
Five tricks for resisting Halloween treats!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, shares her top tips for controlling the urges that often accompany a successful night of trick or treating this Halloween holiday.
QC Apples are ripe and ready!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, shares her love of apples and the joys of her family’s annual visit to a nearby apple orchard.
Pumpkin lattes, “fun size” candy can add up fast!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, warns that despite their good taste, treats like spicy lattes, home-baked goods and chocolatey treats come with not-so-fun-sized calorie counts.
A healthy empty nest
According to LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, once the kids go off to college, you need to take some time to re-set your priorities to make sure your empty-nest life takes off.
QC Brew Review: Healthy drinking is a craft
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, sits down at the Bent River Brewery and talks about the nutritional value of craft beer with local brewer Patrick Martinez.
Eating to reduce inflammation
According to LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, inflammation sufferers have the power to reduce the pain and stiffness they endure by making some different food and exercise choices in their daily routine. Check out Jeni’s list of Dos and Don’ts to fight inflammation.
Plan-ahead meal ideas for busy parents
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains that healthy eating requires a little planning and offers some helpful hints on how you can get it done.
Trail nutrition tips for the perfect hike
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, makes sure she packs the food the body needs when she hits the hiking trails this fall with her husband Nathan.
Enhance your health with turmeric
LMQC Nutrition Blogger and Registered Dietitian Jeni Tackett, takes a closer look at turmeric and the various claims made surrounding the health benefits of consuming the orange-colored Asian spice.
Fall for beans this fall
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains why you should plan to put more beans in your diet and shares a delicious chili recipe that’s perfect for the fall weather.
5 tips to bolster your immune system
Disease prevention is a good reason to eat right and be physically active. QC nutrition expert Jeni Tackett shares key ways to help boost immunity.
Healthy school lunches can taste good, too!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, gives you a new way to think about the traditional “brown bag lunch” and make those meals more interesting, tasty and nutritious.
Sitting all day? For your health, get up!
Does sitting long hours really have an effect on your health? It sure does … even after a brisk morning workout. Now with our new normal of working from home, you may be sitting way too much.
Packing a lunch with food allergies in mind.
Now an empty nester, QC Dietician, Jeni Tackett, has packed her share of lunches for her kids over the past 20 years. She explores why food allergy cases are going up among children and how to know if your youngster has developed one.
A healthy European adventure
Traveling to Europe won’t stop LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, from sharing her thoughts and observations on how you can have a healthy adventure while on a holiday abroad.
Hundreds of miles across Iowa – a look back at RAGBRAI’s 50th ride
RAGBRAI’s 50th ride is in the books. And LMQC’s biking blogger Gabe Lareau shares his parting thoughts as he reports back on his ride through Eastern Iowa to the banks of the Mississippi on Saturday, July 29th.
Three ways to minimize workout soreness
Launching into new exercise too fast can lead to sore muscles later. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is a real condition many experience.
RAGBRAI DAY 4 and 5 – Beating the heat (before it beats you)
This year’s RAGBRAI has been rough on riders. Record heat and plenty of hills have made this year’s ride one for the record books – and LMQC’s biking blogger Gabe Lareau has been gathering stories along the way. But the heat the past day has been too much for even Gabe who files this dispatch following a day of rest before he rides into Davenport on Saturday, July 29.
Hydration 101: Keep your cool
According to LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, over-heating can happen here in the Quad Cities, drinking enough water keeps your body cool, aids in post-exercise recovery and can improve your mental function. Jeni provides some useful tips for staying hydrated and healthy this summer.
RAGBRAI DAY 3 – Having “a bellova good time” on Iowa’s backroads.
A second day on the road and LMQC’s RAGBRAI blogger, Gabe Leareau, has a little wisdom of his own to share along with the tale of a local politician who loves RAGBRAI so much, he made his own.
RAGBRAI DAY 2 – In search of “an oasis in a sea of corn”
A second day on the road and LMQC’s RAGBRAI blogger, Gabe Leareau, has a little wisdom of his own to share along with the tale of a local politician who loves RAGBRAI so much, he made his own.
RAGBRAI Day 1 – Greetings from Storm Lake, Iowa!
With the first day of RAGBRAI in his rearview mirror, native Quad Citian, Gabe Lareau, shares some of his first observations, stories of veteran riders, and why “there are no hills in Iowa” might be a slight understatement. Ride with Gabe as he participates in RAGBRAI’s 50th ride and shares his adventure on Let’s Move Quad Cities.
HITT and LISS your way to optimal fitness.
LMQC fitness blogger, Cody Lichthardt, explains the fundamental difference between HITT and LISS workouts.
Summer berries: juicy, delicious and good for you
Quad Citians love their berries, and can find them fresh at area farmers’ markets! Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains just how good berries can be for you.
Let’s ride across Iowa!
Native Quad Citian, Gabe Lareau, will be journaling his way across the state of Iowa with fifty thousand of his new “closest friends” when he participates in RAGBRAI’s 50th ride. You can take the ride with Gabe and follow his adventure on Let’s Move Quad Cities.
Five hydration and fueling tips for your run up to the Bix and other Summer Races
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, provides five helpful tips for dealing with hot temperatures and sunshine during your summertime run.
Ditch the idea of fitness “perfection”
QC Health Coach Aryn Lloyd and Registered Dietitian Jeni Tackett, show you how to make changes that will pay off throughout your whole life! And it all starts with realizing you can’t be perfect TODAY.
Marvelous melons
According to LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, melons are a nutritional miracle food. Nutritious, flavorful, and easily digestible, you can include a variety of melons to keep meals interesting, tasty, and nutritious.
Eat to hydrate this summer
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, tells you how you can beat the heat and improve your hydration by eating fruits and vegetables that help increase your water intake.
Hold the Mayo! 5 Ways to Survive July 4 Picnics
Making plans to cook out this July 4? Watch out! Picnics, family get-togethers, and cookouts can end up expanding your waistline.
Let’s hear it for the guys!
June is Men’s Health Month, so LMQC dietary blogger Jeni Tackett offers five tips to a healthier life for you and the men in your life.
Granola is both nutrient and calorie dense
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, says there’s plenty to like about granola – but be careful what you put add to it if you want to eat healthy.
You can’t outrun a bad diet
Want to drop a few pounds and slim down? Cardio is great, but that won’t get you there alone. LMQC dietary blogger and Registered Dietitian Jeni Tackett explains why it’s impossible to run away from a bad diet.
Five ways to eat smart at a picnic.
Summer is filled with fun, outside activities and that means more outdoor meals. Picnics can be a great change of pace from an indoor meal, but beware of over-indulging. LMQC Nutrition Blogger, Jeni Tackett shares her five tips for surviving your next picnic.
Road trip goodies that won’t crash your diet
Before you climb in the car for your next road trip, make sure you pack food that’s good for you and good to go. Nutritionist blogger Jenny Tackett passes along four healthy tips to make sure you’re cutting some calories (and saving a few bucks) on your next trip.
Cycling Nutrition: Food is Fuel
What you eat and when you eat it can make a difference in the quality of your bike ride. Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett shares her tips on preparing and consuming “bike fuel.”
High-impact exercise not for you? Here are three low-impact alternatives.
LMQC fitness blogger, Cody Lichthardt, says shaking battle ropes is a good low-impact alternative to high-impact exercise.
Vitamin D: the magic cure?
Can adequate Vitamin D levels help you prevent cancer, avoid a heart attack, and even reduce the symptoms of COVID-19? Learn the facts about Vitamin D and how it can help you power through what’s left of winter!
A island getaway, in downtown Davenport
LMQC dietary blogger and Registered Dietitian Jeni Tackett shares her review of Zeke’s Island Cafe, and explains how you can take a lunch vacation … right here in the Quad Cities!
Five ways to avoid concession stands and fast food traps
LMQC dietary blogger Jeni Tackett offers five tips on how to make sure you do not fall into the concession stand trap or wind up as the next victim of the local, fast-food drive-thru when attending outdoor events!
Local veggies are you hometown diet heroes
LMQC dietary blogger and Registered Dietitian Jeni Tackett explains why a trip to your local farmer’s market might be the best step you can take in your diet journey this year.
You can’t outrun a bad diet
Want to drop a few pounds and slim down? Cardio is great, but that won’t get you there alone. LMQC dietary blogger and Registered Dietitian Jeni Tackett explains why it’s impossible to run away from a bad diet.
Take your first step – couch to a QC 5k
PT and Health Coach Aryn Lloyd says finding a running buddy can put the “fun” back into the run. Her buddy Harper is a great motivator.
How much protein is enough?
Exercise and diet experts alike sing the praises of protein to sate hunger, build muscles, and keep your fitness plan on track. LMQC dietary blogger and Registered Dietitian, Jeni Tackett, explains protein basics and why we all need it.
Smart ways to recharge your batteries.
Trying to get things off to a good start this year? LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, suggests important ways to keep the body – and mind – nourished and healthy.
Health starts with what you eat
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, explains how The Dash Diet helps people deal with high blood pressure and hypertension.
Fit and fab after fifty – improving strength, endurance, flexibility and balance
Quad City pickleball players, like retired Deere executive and Augustana basketball alum, James Van De Casteele, enjoy the sport because it keeps them in great shape!
Celebrating Galentine’s Day with half the calories and twice the fun!
LMQC Nutritionist blogger, Jeni Tackett, celebrates Galentine’s Day and explains why sharing a sweet treat with a gal pal isn’t just nice, it’s sensible, too.
A Valentine’s Diet: What’s in dark chocolate and red wine?
Massages, movies, yoga classes and flowers are non-edible gifts that make thoughtful treats indeed! But during this time of love and chocolate, here are how you can make sure some delicious items find their way onto your menu as well!
Pre-hab to avoid rehab – four ways to prevent injury
Personal trainer and LMQC fitness blogger, Cody Lichthardt, shares 4 great ways to reduce your chance of injury and improve your posture – including the exercise shown above, known as “The Superman.”
How and why to record your (honest) behavior
LMQC Nutrition Blogger, Jeni Tackett, challenges you to be honest with yourself about your healthy habits and your dietary progress and answer four basic questions that are the key to your success.