Nov. 1, 2013
Aloha!
I was able to enjoy Halloween on the beautiful island of Oahu! I hope you all were able to enjoy the festivities and dressed up as something fun or spooky! Halloween kicks off a fun string of holidays for everyone and I’m always excited when October comes around. I was able to celebrate my birthday this month and was able to top off the month with a great trip out to see some family and participate in Kids Fest in Honolulu. Kids Fest is put on annually by Hawaii Pacific Health and it is a fun day of activities! It promotes health and exercise to all the kids in Hawai’i! I was able to help with some fun events with fellow Olympic Gold Medalist Bryan Clay. Bryan won gold in Beijing in the decathlon. It was fun to meet him and to help Hawaii Pacific Health get the kids of Hawaii active and excited about health!
In speaking about health, what we put into our bodies helps us maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Whether it is for Olympic athletes or young kids, the best way to be healthy is to fill your body with nutritious foods! It only seems fitting to talk about nutritious foods leading into Halloween and especially going into the holidays. While we all love to eat sweets and indulge into the finer things in life, we can always look to some healthy options for great taste too!
As we all know, it’s hot and humid in Hawaii year-round. While I’m definitely not complaining about the week I was able to spend in paradise, I must say I was consistently looking for something that would cool me down and quench my sweet tooth all at the same time. So, look no further than a delicious smoothie from Jamba Juice! I was craving something pumpkin all week and while I love pumpkin pie, I wanted something a little more fitting to the weather! As I walk into Jamba Juice…what did I see but a PUMPKIN SMASH! My goodness it was delicious. It was exactly what I needed! I was able to get my pumpkin fix while also getting some nutritious energy and it was a refreshing end to a day at the beach!
So, to all my Jamba faithful…make sure you enjoy this season and don’t forget that you can enjoy the sweet tastes of the holidays while also making healthy decisions. If you’re feeling a pumpkin fix, don’t forget to get a Pumpkin Smash at Jamba this season, it’s a treat you won’t regret!
Mahalo! Until next time,
Tumua
