Do you struggle to get enough vegetables in a day? Most students your age are not getting enough veggies! Omelets for breakfast are a great way to enjoy veggies in the morning! Try adding mushrooms, peppers, spinach, shredded carrots or onion. Make eating a variety of vegetables something that you do every day at every…
It’s time to change the clocks and fall back into some good healthy habits! Aim for 60 or more minutes of physical activity each day Aim for 9 hours of sleep each night Eat 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day Drink 48-64 ounces of water in a 24 hour period …
Walk Maryland Day is a celebration of our states official exercise- WALKING! Take time out of your day to enjoy a 30 minute or more walk on Wednesday, October 7th! Go to http://www.mdot.maryland.gov/walktober and click on “Walk Maryland Day” to register as a “Sole Mate” with “Garrett County” as the location of the place you…
Time to turn off electronics: 30-45 minutes before bed Sitting time: 1 fewer minute per 60 minutes than you spend now Fruits & Vegetables: 1/2 your plate Hand washing: at least 20 seconds Nightly hours of sleep: 7-9 hours Blood pressure: below 120/80 is the new normal Exercise minutes: at least 60 minutes/day
Walk. Run. Dance. Play. What’s your move? Everyone needs physical activity to stay healthy! Children/teenagers should aim for 60 minutes or more of physical activity/day! You can divide the 60 or more minutes up throughout the day, but should do at least 10 minutes of physical activity at a time! Move Your Way, just get…
Shed about a pound a week by taking in 500 fewer calories a day, burning an extra 500 calories daily from physical activity, or doing a combination of both that adds up to 500 calories.
Frozen grapes make a delicious treat on hot days. Simply wash, freeze, and enjoy! Remember to visit the Mountain Fresh Farmer’s Market every Wednesday and Saturday from 10 am -1 pm in the parking lot in downtown Oakland!
Today is Wednesday and the Mountain Fresh Farmer’s Market is open today from 10:00am to 1:00pm! There is a variety of fresh, locally grown vegetables and fruit to choose from! The market is at the pavilion by the town parking lot in downtown Oakland! Treat your heart to some physical activity and take a walk…
Show your heart you care-focus on its health! *Give your heart a workout: try brisk walking, swimming or cycling *Skip unhealthy foods: limit sodium, salt, saturated fat cholesterol and sugars *Watch your weight: being overweight harms your heart. Ask your healthcare professional what weight range is right for you.
Make it a caffeine free summer by not drinking regular coffee, tea, energy drinks and soda! While caffeine may help keep you alert, it has some negative side effects on the human body such as: caffeine increases the release of acid in your stomach, sometimes leading to an upset stomach or heartburn caffeine may interfere…