Encourage dads with elementary-aged kids to sign up for All Pro Dad today! Dads team up with other dads and kids for a free pizza dinner and 45-minute program at either All Pro Dad location! WHEN and WHERE April 1 from 6:30-7:30 at MARTIN’S at Crossridge, 10250 Staples Mill Rd., Glen Allen, VA 23228 April 8: from 6:30-7:30 at MARTIN’S at Chesterfield Towne Center, 11361 […]
MARTIN’S Challenge & Giveaway!
March 17, 2014 By
I’m always looking for ways to spend a little less at the grocery store. But too many experiences with cardboard crackers and bad generic brands has me shy away from store brands and going for the old faithful national brands most of the time. I love the idea of the MARTIN’S Buy Theirs, Get Ours […]
Monument Avenue 10k 2014 – Nutrition Tips for Peak Performance:
March 5, 2014 By
Looking to gain that extra edge to your sport or fitness routine? Your diet has an important impact on exercise performance. Active people, both recreational and competitive, need to provide their bodies with extra fuel to support increased activity. For peak performance, be sure to routinely eat a healthy balanced diet with the right balance […]
High Energy Snacks for Busy Moms
February 2, 2014 By
Our busy schedules as Richmond Moms can easily interfere with our efforts to stay on a healthy meal schedule. Did you know that skipping meals or reaching for that sugary snack will actually lead to a low energy crash? Going too long without eating and high sugar snacks can make you feel tired, cranky and […]
Are Your Eating Habits a Mess? Here Are 14 Ways To Get On The Right Track
January 6, 2014 By
Each year eating healthy tops the list of New Year’s Resolutions. But how does one actually eat healthier? I like to think that I’m a healthy eater, but I tend to get bogged down by all the conflicting information. If your goals are to clean up your eating habits and get to a healthy weight, […]
Simply Enjoy a Little Help for the Holidays
December 4, 2013 By
One thing I love about this season is how often I get to see my family and friends. Actually, after not having been able to get together with my friends in a long time, I now have at least 5 gatherings in the next 6 weeks, half of which I’ll either be hosting or helping […]
Trans Fat Ban: What it Means for You
November 15, 2013 By
November 7th, the FDA made an announcement that it plans to ban trans fat, stating in a press release “…partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary dietary source of artificial trans fat in processed foods, are not ‘ generally recognized as safe’ for use in food’”. So… what exactly does that mean? We asked Valerie Waters, […]
Lighten Up Your Holiday With These Tips From Martin’s Nutritionists
November 4, 2013 By
It’s easy to get derailed on your healthy eating plan during the holidays. Thankfully, the nutritionists at GIANT Food Stores and MARTIN’S Food Markets gave us a few tips to make better-for-you choices, so you can still enjoy the holidays without any regret on January 1st. One of the most important things to remember is […]
Healthy Back to School Lunch Ideas
August 14, 2013 By
HEALTHY BACK TO SCHOOL LUNCH IDEAS FROM GIANT/MARTIN’S Think outside of the lunchbox – thanks to creative ideas contributed to Richmondmom.com by Martin’s! Carlisle, PA – With summer vacation winding down, the team of nutritionists at GIANT Food Stores and MARTIN’S Food Markets are offering several ways for families to think outside of the lunchbox […]
Get Healthy, Give Hope with Produce for Kids June 7 – August 10
June 18, 2013 By
It’s another delicious, nutritious, and fun event for kids and adults! Produce for Kids is launching its annual Get Healthy, Give Hope campaign with major supermarket chains across the country, including our own local GIANT store known as Martin’s in the Richmond area. It’s all to help raise money the Giant Family Foundation. Beginning June 7th, 2013 and running […]
