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Archive for March, 2012

March 01, 2012

Our Favorite Smoothie Recipe!

TIPS FOR EATING HEALTHY: Start your morning off with a healthy and delicious smoothie! Smoothies are easy to make and can make a great and healthy breakfast on the go. While each vary in health benefits depending on the ingredients, most contain berries and yogurt. As mentioned in our “The Top 10 Superfoods” ...more

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March 01, 2012

Who is Rick Wilson?

Rick Wilson is the Downtown Y’s new Executive Manager and is responsible for overseeing its daily operations. He may sound familiar because he has been an active member of the YMCA staff since 2002, but many of you may still be wondering, who is Rick Wilson? He started out as the YMCA Facility Director and has contrib ...more

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March 01, 2012

Healthy Living: The Top 10 Superfoods

Today, maintaining a healthy diet has become increasingly challenging, especially with temptations of fast foods and sweets around the corner. A healthy diet is the key to living a healthier, more productive life, and it’s much easier to achieve than we may think. There are specific foods that are exceptionally hig ...more

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