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Fitne F us: PICKLEBALL
If you are ever in a pickle as to what sport a serving error. The opposing player then
to play, try pickleball! It is a fun activity that gets the chance to serve, thus commencing a
combines the likes of tennis, badminton, volley of which is played out until either side
and ping-pong. Perfect for all ages and scores a point. The game concludes once a
skill levels, this activity will surely keep you player reaches eleven points.
occupied for hours. Pickleball has a wide variety of health benefits,

Pickleball can be played indoors and not only physically but mentally. This sport
outdoors, with each match consisting of two is notorious for increasing your good mood
teams, with one to two players on each side. and releasing endorphins. Pickleball also
The equipment required is minimal; all that burns a significant amount of calories and can

is needed is a 20’ x 44’ court, a net, paddles, improve balance and agility, thus preventing
and a pickleball. The paddles are a fusion future injuries.
between a tennis racquet and a ping pong Before starting pickleball, check with your
paddle, traditionally made from aluminum or physician to ensure that this activity is right ask the rdN:

graphite. A pickleball resembles a Wi e ball, for you.
making it light and challenging to control DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS FOR
during a game. Source: MIXING UP THE FRUIT SNACKS
In pickleball, you serve the ball diagonally, https://www.pickleball.com/rules-how-to-play- I GIVE MY KIDS EVERY DAY? FRESH
starting from the right side of the court. pickleball-s/106.htm FRUIT IS SOMETIMES HARD TO
The ball must bounce on each player’s side https://courtreserve.com/top-7-health-and- TAKE ALONG.

before a volley can take place. The first server social-benefi ts-of-pickleball/ Consider trying some of the freeze-dried
continues to serve until they “fault” or have
fruits showing up on the grocery store shelves.

These o er an alternative to fresh fruit and
sugar-packed fruit snacks with several options
like bananas, strawberries, peaches, or mango,
to name a few. Manufacturers take fresh fruit
and remove any water from the fruit, which
leaves a crispy, sweet treat without added sugar
and preservatives. This alternative to fresh

fruit provides all the benefits but without the
challenge of transporting.

IS IT A GOOD IDEA TO BE GLUTEN
FREE TO HELP ME LOSE WEIGHT?
If someone has celiac disease or a wheat
allergy, a gluten-free diet is a necessity. If you
are trying to maintain your weight or lose
weight, avoiding gluten will not help with this
endeavor. Gluten-free foods tend to be just
as high in calories as their gluten-containing
counterparts. There are often more additives
in gluten-free foods too. It would be a better
idea to eat smaller portions of these foods.
By watching portions and increasing intakes
of things like fruits and vegetables and lean
protein, you can balance your nutrient intake
and lead to successful weight maintenance or
weight loss.

Have a question? Send it to
eathealthy@brockco.com