Did you know that strength training is just as important as aerobic exercise like walking, jogging, and workout classes? Our weekly exercise routines should include both. Most of us, though, are...
Fit & Food Corner
The F&F Corner is the online extension of The Fit and Food Connection’s (FAFC) mission to provide healthy living resources to low income families throughout the greater St. Louis area.
The FAFC believes that true holistic wellness comes from five things: Exercise, Nutrition, Stress/Sleep Management, Goal Setting, and Positivity. Although we would love for everyone to be able to attend our events in person, we know that your busy lifestyle might not always allow that. This is where The Fit & Food Corner comes in. This page contains resources that complement our in-person events and classes so that you have even more resources to improve your health at the tips of your fingers.
Moderate Intensity Exercise: It’s the Immune Boosting Exercise!
Looking to boost your immune system in these last days of winter with more than just the COVID-19 vaccine? Fitness can help. In particular, try consistent moderate exercise.
Why moderate as...
Couples Workout
Exercise can be that much more motivating when we do it with our significant other. It’s like having a “built-in” accountability partner who can encourage you in your fitness routine. Plus,...
How to Prep for Outdoor Workouts in the Cold
Spending time outside is so important, for both our mental and physical health. But when it’s cold out it can be hard to motivate ourselves to get out there. The key to working out outside...
Twelve Days of Christmas Workout
Here's a "Twelve Days of Christmas" themed workout to get you in a festive mood this Holiday Season:
One minute...
FAFC’s Empowerment Certification
The Fit and Food Connection has been working to make lives healthier in Northern St. Louis City and County since 2013. We provide healthy living resources to low...
Thank you, Luxco!
The Fit and Food Connection has come a long way since it's beginning, and none of it would have been possible without the tremendous support of our donors, parteners, sponsors, and friends. Not...
How to Save Money While Grocery Shopping
Grocery shopping is a routine many have come to despise or fear due to the overwhelming number of options available in stores these days. With an average of 50,000 products for a supermarket,...
Thank you to Enterprise Medical!
Recently, the Fit and Food Connection received a kind donation of FAFC branded t-shirts from Enterprise Medical. These t-shirts have helped us with our marketing initiatives immensely. We would...
Give STL Day 2016 was a Huge Success!
This year, the Fit and Food Connection participated in Give STL Day for the first time. Give STL Day is a full 24 hours of online giving, sponsored by the St. Louis Community Foundation....
4 Easy Light Lunch Ideas
Need some easy light healthy spring lunch ideas that help you get more vegetables in your diet? Here’s your go-to light lunch menu for this spring. These light lunch ideas take just a few...
All About Mindful Eating
What is mindfulness and mindful eating?
Mindfulness describes a healthy state of mind when we pay attention and are aware of ourselves and the world around you without judgment. Mindful...
Valentine’s Dinner for 2
Date night dinners are often associated with expensive and fancy meals, when, in reality, they don’t need to be either of those things! What makes a date night special is intentionally setting...
10 Easy Ways to Meal Prep in Less Time
With the New Year upon us, it’s common to make the resolution to “eat better” or “get healthy”. But in order to achieve a resolution like this, it’s important to have tangible actions...
A Costly Disease You Can Prevent with Diet & Exercise
One in 10 people lives with diabetes. If you are lower income, studies show that you are more at risk of living with this disease and not living as long.
Why? Type 2 diabetes is a serious...
The Science Behind Love Languages
It’s been many years since Gary Chapman wrote “The Love Languages” book, but this classic still has much to teach us in terms of how to have fulfilling relationships and expressing love to...
Why Send Valentines?
Why send Valentines? We all remember our grade school days when every year we would all pass out our Valentines on February 14th to each of our classmates. It was always so exciting to open up...
In Pain or Not Feeling Well? It Might Be What You’re Eating!
Having aches and pains, migraines, stomach issues, or other problems and not sure what the cause is? Consider that it could be the food you are eating. Elimination diets can help determine if food...
Coronavirus: How to Stay Healthy At Home
The coronavirus outbreak is causing many of us to work from home — and stay home period. But it shouldn’t be a license to let yourself go completely. Two of the biggest mistakes you can make...
National Osteoporosis Month
May is National Osteoporosis Month. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, about 54 million Americans have osteoporosis and low bone density, sometimes called osteopenia. Osteoporosis...
March Challenge: The 8-Step Spring Cleanse
Don’t you love to air out your home at this time of year after the long cold months? I know I do. It’s the season for spring cleaning. Why not also cleanse your body with healthy habits this...
Why We Should Add Something Green to Every Meal
“Healthy eating” is a goal that many of us take on, especially in the beginning of the year. It’s often seen as a daunting, all or nothing goal that means we can no longer eat any of our...
January Challenge: Make an Effective New Year’s Resolution
Set aside 10-20 minutes to sit down and think about your goals for the New Year. Gretchen Rubin suggests five questions to ask yourself to guide you in setting your goals. Find a pen and notebook...
December Challenge: Focus on being present, especially while eating
In today’s world, it is so easy to get sucked into all of the technology temptations we have around us. Those temptations can take us away from the real things happening in our life. Make it...
November Challenge: Clean Out Your Fridge
This challenge may sound silly, but I can attest from personal experience that it will make a world of difference. Last Saturday I had a random urge at 6am to clean out our refrigerator. And I...
Benefits of More Daylight
It’s well known that the more sunshine there is, the happier people tend to be. But why? There are many reasons:
- Natural light helps keep our circadian rhythm in check. When it’s...
Tips for Insomnia
**Note chronic insomnia may be associated with other conditions and may require the help of a sleep specialist.
● If you do not fall asleep in 20 minutes get up and do...
The Science Behind Why Exercise Helps Depression
Did you know that exercise helps depression and uplifts the mood? Here’s the science behind it:
How does it help depression?
High intensity exercise such as running, high intensity...
15 Ideas to Feel Less Lonely Over the Holidays
The holidays are certainly different this year amidst COVID-19. Social distancing, mask wearing, less connection to family and friends, forgoing traditions, cancellation of holiday...
Take Time to be Grateful
Gratitude. It’s something that we should talk about every month, but it is especially apparent during November around Thanksgiving. Showing appreciation for both the big and small things in...