Healthy lifestyles and happy families go hand-in-hand. From going on bike rides to cooking meals together, you and your nearest and dearest can sneak in a little quality time while improving your quality of life. That’s multitasking you can be proud of! We rounded up a few of our favorite resources to help get you started.
Safe Routes to School (National, Iowa)
A coalition that focuses on creating safer ways to get to school and building local infrastructure while improving health and alternative transportation choices.
The Iowa Bicycle Coalition builds partnerships, educates Iowans, and helps to establish safe and enjoyable bicycle transportation and recreation networks throughout Iowa.
Iowa State University Extension offers practical, how-to information for gardeners of all skill sets. Not only is gardening a fun way to get your veggies, it’s also low-impact exercise.
Encore Careers combine personal fulfillment, social impact and continued income, enabling people to put their passions to work for the greater good.
Choose MyPlate has Dietary guidelines, menu ideas, games, and tools that make it easy and fun to plan a nutritious diet.
Beliefnet is an independent organization offering resources to help people find their spiritual path, from prayer to meditation.
Founded by the Iowa Sports Foundation in support from Iowa State University Extension and Iowa Department of Public Health, Live Healthy Iowa provides a series of team-structured wellness challenges for families or workplaces.