Sorry I seem to have fallen off the face of the earth lately, but I’m back! While away, I stumbled upon this article using the ZITE app on my phone and it definitely had me thinking. To summarize, the article states that a person is capable of changing their own genes when it comes to obesity simply by walking more. Not only did my eyes widened when I read that, I instantly thought, “No way is this true.” But the short article has proof from a study done at Harvard, so it must be true, right? I’m still skeptic. I think having a routine of walking briskly for an hour a day will affect your heath and weight, but it will not change your genetics. In my opinion, living a lifestyle that consists of physical exercise and healthy eating habits is what causes a change. Then, applying this same lifestyle to how you raise your children will instill the same healthy values, causing a ripple effect to future generations. What do you think??
On a lighter note, spring fever has hit campus! Everyone is outside in the quad, tanning in bikinis, going for runs, you name it college students everywhere are doing it. So with all this extra activity that Spring always brings, here is a healthy treat that you should try: FROYO!
Are you an ice cream junkie? Do you sneak spoonfuls when no one is looking? Well this lovely invention is the PERFECT healthy alternative for you. Now I know frozen yogurt is nothing too new to the world, but up until I started college a few years ago I never knew it was better to eat than ice cream. There is a place in town a few blocks up from my apartment called Kiwi Yogurt (formerly known as "Sprinkles" for those of us who were around when it first opened) that is to die for on a hot day! All of their frozen yogurt varieties are non-fat, and as of recently many are gluten-free! There is also a bar of goodies that you can top your dessert with such as fruit, candy, sprinkles, cereal—practically anything you want. Here's a look at my delicious treat I shared with my boyfriend:
More good news: a ½ cup (the serving size) of any of the yogurts comes to under 150 calories before the toppings. Kiwi, like many frozen yogurt places, also pays by the ounce, which is an added bonus. A FROYO shop that is close by is also a great place to run to ;]
picture 1 http://www.hiren.info/desktop-wallpapers/animals-birds-pictures/spring-scents_beagle-puppy
picture 2 http://amplifiedculture.com/bliss-kiwi-frozen-yogurt-opens-in-winter-springs/
picture 2 http://amplifiedculture.com/bliss-kiwi-frozen-yogurt-opens-in-winter-springs/
so I'm thinking we're going to use your Kiwi photos for our collaborative website! I definitely want to try Kiwi now!!
ReplyDeleteSpring Fever has definitely hit WCU. People are running, laying out, and taking part in various other activities everywhere I go. In regards to Kiwi Frozen Yogurt, I also recommend it to anyone looking for a healthy treat. My girlfriend works there so I get it often. Way more healthy than fatty ice cream and tbh it tastes so much better.
ReplyDeleteI am definitely an ice cream junkie but I haven't been able to love "froyo" more than ice cream! Don't get me wrong, I like going to Kiwi and the way they have it set up with the bar of different toppings is awesome but a year ago a team of my classmates and I did a project comparing the two tastes (ice cream and frozen yogurt) and ice cream won by far. You should also try Scooped ice cream which is close by to Kiwi! I think it's great to support local businesses in West Chester since it's what makes West Chester so unique :)
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