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.
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.
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.
The secret to staying sane when biking in the rain.
Gabe Lareau, 19, LMQC’s featured “Bike-to-Work Week” blogger, says you shouldn’t let the rain get you down. Just keep peddling and channel your inner Pooh – you know, the silly old bear.
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.”
Four ways to spring clean your life.
After surviving 2020, your life may need a spring cleaning. LMQC blogger Jeni Tacket suggests that decluttering your space and figuratively cleaning up your mindset can do wonders for your habits this year.
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.
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.
The joys and sorrows of urban biking.
Gabe Lareau, 19, talks about the hazards cyclists face when they have to share the road with cars.
Eat smart on Cinco De Mayo with 5 tips for guilt-free QC Mexican dining!
Don’t let your next Mexican meal negate your work at the gym! Jeni shares strategies that she uses at favorite QC spots like Los Agaves in Moline.
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!
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.
Them’s the breaks.
Gabe Lareau, 19, our featured “Bike-to-Work Week” blogger, shares some tips for making sure your bike remains relatively trouble-free (even if it means you might have to make a repair on the fly) and safe for your travels.
A lifetime of biking can take you places.
Gabe Lareau, 19, Moline is LMQC’s 2021 Bike To Work Week Blogger, sharing his love for cycling and perspective on the benefits of biking to work and the issues surrounding local cycling routes.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
The secret to staying sane when biking in the rain.
Gabe Lareau, 19, LMQC’s featured “Bike-to-Work Week” blogger, says you shouldn’t let the rain get you down. Just keep peddling and channel your inner Pooh – you know, the silly old bear.
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.”
Four ways to spring clean your life.
After surviving 2020, your life may need a spring cleaning. LMQC blogger Jeni Tacket suggests that decluttering your space and figuratively cleaning up your mindset can do wonders for your habits this year.
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.
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.
The joys and sorrows of urban biking.
Gabe Lareau, 19, talks about the hazards cyclists face when they have to share the road with cars.
Eat smart on Cinco De Mayo with 5 tips for guilt-free QC Mexican dining!
Don’t let your next Mexican meal negate your work at the gym! Jeni shares strategies that she uses at favorite QC spots like Los Agaves in Moline.
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!
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.
Them’s the breaks.
Gabe Lareau, 19, our featured “Bike-to-Work Week” blogger, shares some tips for making sure your bike remains relatively trouble-free (even if it means you might have to make a repair on the fly) and safe for your travels.
A lifetime of biking can take you places.
Gabe Lareau, 19, Moline is LMQC’s 2021 Bike To Work Week Blogger, sharing his love for cycling and perspective on the benefits of biking to work and the issues surrounding local cycling routes.
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.
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!