Posted by Kelli Arruzzo on Tue, Jun 08, 2010 @ 07:56 AM
When I was younger, snack time in my family was out of control. Of course I didn't notice it back then, but looking back I now realize that there is something truly scary about the platefuls of cookies, large bowls of ice cream, and handfuls of chips I would consume. The thing is - no one ever metaphorically slapped my hand to stop me or, better yet, offered me healthier options.
It was never about me not liking healthy options, it was just that I never considered sensible snacking to even be an option. I was never offered Pretzel Twists over cookies, apples over cupcakes, or Oatmeal Cinnamon Raisin bars over donuts. Had these healthier options been the only ones I was offered and thought of as snacks, I would have never felt as if I was being deprived of something else. You can't miss something you never had in the first place!
Children don't really understand why living a healthy lifestyle is important and depend on their parents to make healthy choices for them, but many adults see healthy living as a complicated and abstract ideal that takes too much time and costs too much money. But - it doesn't have to be that way. To help our centers show their dieters this, we have developed a new program called Healthy Families Create Healthy Futures that will assist dieters and dieters' families in making healthy choices.
How? By focusing on small, gradual changes to start snacking sensibly, eating well on-the-go, and to get moving! Each Robard center was provided with a packet of start-up materials to help them begin integrating this service into their center. And, with an abundance of other information available to them - including posters, postcards, pamphlets, and more - I believe Healthy Families is going to empower individuals to help their families become healthier and happier.
My question to you: What do you think is one change that you can make in your house to get your family on the right track to a healthier future?
If you'd like to find out more about integrating Healthy Families into your centers' services, please contact a Business Development Manager at 800.222.9201, or leave your comments/questions in the comments section below.
If you're a dieter and want to find a local center that offers Robard products, fill out our Find a Provider form.
Posted by Kelli Arruzzo on Tue, Apr 27, 2010 @ 08:39 AM
When I was in high school, my parents gave me $2.00 every day to buy lunch. I would stand in line in the cafeteria, tray in hand, scrunching my nose at everything I passed until I reached the worker scooping out french fries, at which point I'd sweetly smile and hope she'd give me a larger serving than most. Right before I'd go to pay, I'd grab a carton of chocolate milk and a straw. On most days, this was my entire lunch - leaving my body without the vital nutrients it needed to keep me alert in class and satiated throughout the day.
No-one ever asked me how I was spending that $2.00, talked to me about nutrition, or brought up a simple concept that we've been discussing here at Robard: Sensible snacking. It's simple really: substitute an unhealthy option with a nutrient rich one.
Have a sweet tooth? A piece of fruit like an apple or banana is a better option than an ice cream sundae. Want something savory? There's more than just potato chips! I've been snacking on our Sour Cream Crunch O's lately and they quench my cravings! Are you a chocolate lover? It is possible to partake in a chocolate-y treat that is still healthy for you! We have plenty of bars that can satisfy you - our Chocolate Mint Bar tastes a lot like a peppermint patty if you ask me - or you can grab a fat-free pudding from your local grocery store.
Eating healthy isn't about depriving yourself of the foods you love - it's about choosing healthy options instead of unhealthy ones! Sensible snacking isn't just for people wanting to lose weight - it's for everyone!
Posted by Kelli Arruzzo on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 @ 10:37 AM
For months now our team has been hard at work on a new feature for our website, and I'm very excited to announce the expansion of our online product catalog! We're very pleased with it - and we think you will be too!
No longer just a display of our products, the new product catalog is a tool that can help you quickly find the products you're looking for, while recommending those you may not even be aware we offer! Some of the new features include:
• An intuitive search feature that recommends products and keywords as you type
• The ability to filter items by dietary restrictions - aspartame, gluten, kosher, and wheat - and search by product features - meal replacements, fiber, flavors and more.
• A suggestive list of products you may be interested in based upon your search results.
It still contains full color pictures, nutritional and dietary information, and a list of ingredients for all of our products - but it's so much more than that now. Just today I used it to pull up a list of all of our gluten free products - and I must say using this is definitely a lot easier than scanning through item by item in the old catalog.
Go to www.robard.com/catalog and take a look around. Leave a comment below and let me know what you think; your feedback is always welcome!
Posted by Lauren Merkhofer on Tue, Dec 15, 2009 @ 10:42 AM
Did you know reducing your calorie intake for weight loss, increases your need for high quality protein? A daily supply of protein is necessary to support and maintain your body's functions, but it also plays a critical role in healthy weight loss.
Protein supplements are a convenient way for dieters to get the protein and nutrition they need- but it also provides other benefits.
1. Helps to curb your hunger between meals.
2. Easy to make for busy schedules.
3. Portion- controlled nutrition that helps to control your serving size.
4. Helps the body burn fat instead of muscle for healthier weight loss.
5. Assures adequate intake of protein during calorie restriction.
6. Provides structure towards weight management.
7. Help to eliminate temptations of high calorie, high fat sweets.
8. Saves time by minimizing shopping and meal planning.
9. Provides a safe food environment while learning to manage diet, behavior, and nutrition skills.
10. Helps you to maintain energy you need for daily physical activity.
Robard offers a variety of protein supplements including shakes, bars, soups, entrées, desserts, and snacks. Using protein supplements with our comprehensive programs and meal plans increases weight loss results and success. For more information about our product line and the benefits they provide Contact Robard Now!
Posted by Lynda Lewis on Tue, Sep 15, 2009 @ 09:18 AM
Pancakes, hotstacks, griddlecakes, flapjacks, or crapes. Whatever you call them, for most people, those thin golden brown cakes bring welcome nourishment any time of the day. And now, thanks to Robard, they are no longer off limits to the common dieter.
So, start your day smiling and satisfied with our nourishing Pancakes. Whether you're reducing or just minding your weight, our Pancakes are a nutritious choice. Low in cholesterol and low in fat, they also provide 12 grams of protein, a full 5 grams of fiber and 25% of your recommended daily calcium!
Robard does not sell directly to dieters but we can point you towards a provider near you --- click http://robard.com/Dieter/Default.aspx.