So summer vacation time is here! Yippee! Now that you have more free time on your hands, show your heart you care and focus on the health of your heart this summer! *Give your heart a workout: Try brisk walking, running, cycling or swimming this summer, and limit your screen time! *Skip or limit…
When a snack attack strikes, refuel with a nutrition-packed snack like one of the following: Spread mustard on a flour tortilla. Top with a slice of turkey or ham, low-fat cheese and lettuce. Apple Pie Oatmeal: Make one packet of microwave oatmeal with 1% or skim milk. Mix in 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce. Sprinkle…
Eat some green fruits and vegetables today-St. Patrick’s Day, and every day! Asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, collards, cucumbers, grapes, pears, kiwi, green beans, green peppers, honey dew melon, kale, peas and spinach! Eating fruits and vegetables provide health benefits! People who eat more fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to…
Here’s what you said: Drink skim or 1% milk! 85.7% of you know that milk is the best choice for teens to drink in order to get the most nutrients and protein for their growing bodies. However, less than 1/2 of you seem to know that drinking skim or 1% milk is the best…
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…
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…
When drinking juice make sure you are drinking 100% juice and not juice drinks, cocktails and juice beverages. Limit your juice intake to less than 8 ounces/day. Eat fruit instead for more fiber and less sugar!
Hey you! Are you getting at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day? Any combination is fine (3 fruits + 2 vegetables; 1 fruit + 4 vegetables), just make sure you are getting a variety!