Adventures of Jamba Girl!

The 9th annual Jamba Banana Man Chase 5K and Keiki Fun Run 500 meters, will be held on Saturday, May 8th at Ala Moana Beach Park. Proceeds benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association of Hawaii (MDA) and Hawaii Speed & Quickness, a skills training program for aspiring youth athletes.  Preliminary estimates indicate this a-peeling event will raise approximately $27,500  for the two charities.

Date: Saturday, May 8th
Time: Race begins at 7am with the Keiki Race starting at 7:45am

Entry Cost: $25 until 4/30, $30 after 5/1
(5K entry fee includes a Jamba Banana event shirt and a Jamba coupon for a free 16 ounce smoothie.

Tshirt not guaranteed if registration is received after 4/20)

Prizes for the 5k race
The first three male and female runners to pass the Jamba bananas and cross the finish line receive Jamba for a Year (26 free 16 oz. smoothie coupons). In addition, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in EACH male and female division (12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+) also receive Jamba for a Year!

Keiki Fun Run Cost: $15
(Keiki Fun Run fee includes an event shirt and a Jamba medal.

Tshirt not guaranteed if registration is received after 4/20)

Jamba introduced two new bowls the Chocolate Strawberry Bowl and the Protein Berry Bowl. For more details: http://jambahawaii.com/new-chocolate-strawberry-bowl.asp

Where should exercise be given?

Hawaii has many beautiful parks and beaches that you can take your dog to walk or play. Below is a listing of “off the leash” or dog parks as also “on the leash” traditional parks. As always remember to bring a bag or something to pick up after your pets droppings.

Off the leash dog parks Oahu:

· Ala Wai K-9 Playground - www.alawaik9playground.com

o Coming Soon

· Bark Park - www.barkparkhonolulu.com

o 18^th Ave. & Diamond Head Road

· Hui ‘ilio Hawaii (Hawaii Kai Dog Park) – www.hui-ilio.com

o Corner or Keahole Street and Kalanianole Hwy.

· McInerny Dog Park – www.hawaiianhumane.org

o Hawaiian Humane Society

· Moanalua Dog Park – moanaluadogpark.org

o Moanalua Community Park

· Mililani Dog Park

o Mililani Mauika District Park

· Windward Dog Park – www.windwarddogpark.org

o Coming Soon

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Off the leash dog parks Kauai:

· Freddie’s Dog Park – www.kauaihumane.org

o Kauai Humane Society

Off the leash dog parks Maui:

· Kilohana Dog Park

o Wailea

On Leash Dog Parks:

Kauai

Dogs are required to be under control by a leash 8ft. or shorter off your property. All Kauai county parks prohibit animals.

For tips on using the dog park go to: www.hawaiipetmagazine.com

Start the New Year off right with Jamba! Make a resolution that’s good for you…and for your pet! Get out and get active together. Studies in humans as well as animals have clearly shown the psychological and physical benefits of regular exercise, resulting in an improved quality of life, reduced susceptibility to illness and increased life-span. Get active together to stay healthy!

Jamba Heath Tip: Take your pet for a 20-minute walk daily. Studies in humans and animals show benefits from regular exercise, resulting in improved quality of life!

Keep your health resolution going and stop by Jamba for a bowl of organic, slow cooked, steel cut oatmeal. Served until 11am daily. Try the newest flavor, Berry Cherry Pecan Oatmeal only around for a limited time.

Jamba Hawaii will donate twenty-five cents from each Jamba Oatmeal purchase to one of Hawaii’s No Kill Animal Shelters that help prevent cruelty of animals. The mission of the No-Kill Animal Shelters is to reduce euthanasia through the rescue and rehabilitation of abandoned, homeless, feral, abused and neglected animals. These organizations look for a perfect match when placing an animal to ensure a “forever home”.

Up to $10,000 will be donated to the following Hawaii No-Kill Animal Shelters:

Hawaii Dog Foundation, Hawaii Cat Foundation, Shiloh Rescue 808, Kawa’s Happy Tails Rescue & Rehab Foundation, Wildbird Rehab Haven, Cat Friends, Oahu Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA), Hawaii Animal Sanctuary; and Friends for Life.

The Pumpkin Smash is BACK! But hurry this delicious blend of real pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg is only around for the holidays.

Did You Know…that pumpkin is chock full of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants?

Trying to change up the dinner scene so got online to look for some healthy recipes. Came across a warm goat cheese and pancetta salad from the Food network and it tasted amazing!! You gotta try it: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/michael-chiare…llo/warm-goat-cheese-and-pancetta-salad-recipe/index.html

Did you know: Blackberries are notable for their high nutritional contents of dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid - a B vitamin and antioxidants.

Both our Acai Blackberry Bowl or the Blackberry Bliss are packed with Blackberries and taste great.

It is vital that after a workout you consumer protein to help your muscles recover.  Take in about 20 grams of protein for an optimal response. You can easily accomplish this with a scoop of whey powder added to your post-exercise smoothie.  Read more about protein at:  http://www.active.com/nutrition/Articles/Get_enough_protein_after_your_next_workout.htm

If you didn’t get the email Buy One Get One FREE coupon, download it here:

http://www.summerblissisback.com/

Just introduced the newest edition to the bowl line up at Jamba! The Acai Blackberry Bowl. It is blended with acai juice, raspberry juice, strawberries, blueberries, bananas and blackberries then topped with organic granola, fresh bananas, coconut, natural almonds, Hawaiian organic honey and blackberries!