Hershey Center for Health & Nutrition {Giveaway}

Okay, I got an e-mail the other day about Hershey Center for Health & Nutrition; I wasn’t too sure, I love Hershey, BUT how does Hershey get along with Health & Nutrition?

I had to check this out, after all, my kids love Hershey and if I can make it healthier for all of us, why not share it with all my readers, right?

Hershey knows that Mom’s already have a  busy schedule – taking care of the kids, work, errands, etc. – and find time to stay healthy and active.  Hershey teamed up with Batuka Dance to created  the Moderation Nation™ Activity Snacks™

Moderation Nation is a national wellness campaign created by the Hershey Center for Health & Nutrition^® (HCHN), in collaboration with the American Dietetic Association and the American Council on Exercise, to help people access practical tips, tools and resources for achieving balance in nutrition and physical activity while enjoying chocolate in moderation.

The Moderation Nation Web site  provides a host of tools, including these fun ways to be active:

• Activity Snacks.  When it comes to getting active, sometimes you need to think of activity as a “snack,” not an hour-long workout or elaborate routine, but something simple and fun to fit into your busy lifestyle. Moderation Nation has created several “Activity Snacks” to get you moving throughout the day – in the kitchen, while watching TV, playing with kids indoors and outdoors, or at your desk.
• Batuka Videos.  Recently, Nancy O’Dell from Entertainment Tonight helped the HCHN debut the Moderation Nation Batuka dance, a fitness activity fit for the whole family. The video will help you learn the Batuka dance in the comfort of your living room, while having fun and getting in some of your daily recommended physical activity.  You can share this great activity and video with your readers and get them moving, too!

Snack App  – I love the Snack App, be sure to check it out:

• Automatic “reminders” throughout the day that let you know it’s time to take your ACTIVITY SNACK
• Select any activity from the pre-set list, then start the timer and you’re off!
• When you have finished your activity, choose whether you want to share your achievements with your Facebook friends
• View a week’s worth of activity to see how you stack up against the recommended 150 minutes of activity per week 2008 National Physical Activity Guidelines
• Earn badges for achieving milestones on the app

Isn’t that cool? I challenge you to learn the Batuka so you can keep eating the yummy Hershey goodness that we all love… Just keep it all in moderations. That’s the key!!!

For more information on a balance lifestyle and to keep chocolate in your diet, while maintaining a healthy diet, be sure to browse The Moderation Nation Web site, Facebook. Be sure to check out the Recipe Section, too

I’m super excited that I was asked to inform you about this wonderful program, I can honestly say this is something that completely pertains to me and my family and nowadays everyone is trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but you shouldn’t have to miss your favorite treats.

The Moderation Nation also asked me to host a giveaway, to get you started with your Healthy lifestyle. One 2Boys=1Girl=OneCrazyMom reader will have the chance to win this awesome prize pack courtesy of Hershey Center for Health & Nutrition.

Moderation Nation” prize pack, which includes one bag of Hershey®’s Drops, a Moderation Nation tee shirt, a Moderation Nation branded bag, Hershey’s coupons, and Moderation Nation recipe cards

I was provided with the same prize pack from Hershey Center for Health & Nutrition, my winner will also receive their prize pack courtesy of Hershey Center for Health & Nutrition