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 Health Month Information
January 2012
Start out the new year trying some multipurpose fitness gadgets and sites, buying cheaper and healthier foods and choosing foods wisely. Click on the following links for more information. These files are in a PowerPoint format.
Smart Fitness Gadgets
Smart Shopping
Smart Foods
December: Holiday Survival Strategies
Make this the month to get the 2012 off to a great start! Give the gift of health to those you love. Suggestions are listed in a PowerPoint format. Healthy Gift Ideas
Try to enjoy the holidays in moderation. Make smart choices where you can. Focus on the people, not the buffet table. Try activities that do not revolve around food. Find constructive ways to de-stress for a few minutes. More strategies are in the link below.
Holiday Survival Strategies
November is National Diabetes Month
Lower your risk by knowing the risk factors and taking steps to control them. Diabetes is often preventable. Diabetes is treatable. You must decide to change your lifestyle. Click on the links below to learn more.
American Diabetes Association
Your Guide to Medicare Preventative Services
American Diabetes Association (website link)
October is National Physical Therapy Month
“Sports Injury Prevention Across the Lifespan” is the goal for this year. Regardless of age, everyone needs to get up and move. While this is harder for some than others, there is almost always a way. If you have orthopedic issues, consider physical therapy to get you up and moving. Click on the following links for some helpful information.
Memorial Hospital Chester's Physical Therapy Department
Be Active Your Way Fact Sheet
Be Active Your Way Fact Booklet
Activity Pyramid for Kids
Move Forward link
September is National Cholesterol Education Month
Too many people assume heart healthy equals only no fat and low fat foods. The first step is removing the saturated fat from your diet (which usually takes care of the dietary cholesterol too). Then progress to heart protective foods. Too many “heart healthy” products are actually health imposters- less desirable forms of fat, too much added sugar, little to no fiber or mostly refined carbohydrates. Supply does equal demand. If you buy it, manufacturers will make more products like it.
Get progressive by choosing nutrient dense, plant-based, whole foods and healthy fats. The only food you should super size is veggies! The following recipes take a heart healthy diet to the next level. Let your taste buds experience something new. You can also sample these easy, nutrient loaded recipes at our FREE Healthy Lifestyle Support Group on September 13th at 1 pm and 7 pm (the 2nd Monday of every odd month)
National Cholesterol Education Month
August is back to school month
With hectic schedules, eating healthy can be challenging. The newest edition of the USDA Food Guide is MyPlate. Balance your plate by including fruits and vegetables
first.
Choose MyPlate Poster
MyPlate Lets Eat Tips
History of the USDA Food Guide
Choose MyPlate
July
Time seems to speed up towards the end of summer. When people feel rushed, they fall back into the comfort zone of old habits. If these habits are based on nutrition myths, the lack of progress leads to frustration and desperation. Quality choices keep your body fueled, satisfied and feeling good.
Advertising to Children
Food Porn
Good vs Bad Carbohydrates
Who Knew?
Vinaigrette Recipes
June is the start of summer!
Don’t let these hectic summer months get the better of you. Manufacturers often make drinks and foods appear healthy on the front. Make sure you check the nutrition facts label out for yourself. If you are trying to eat 1200-1600 calories, 50% of calories from carbohydrate equals 150-200 grams per day.
Tea Time
10 Common Food Goofs
Lemon Aid Recipes
May is Exercise is Medicine Month
The benefits of exercise are much greater than calories burned. Improving aerobic fitness and strength requires intensity and overload. If arthritis or other orthopedic issues limit your intensity, try intervals (short bursts of higher intensity exercise). When starting to exercise, don’t fall into the more is better trap. If your body does not feel ready for an intense session, then choose low intensity exercise to promote recovery. Adequate recover is one key to consistent progress. The following articles are from the American College of Sports Medicine.
Baby Boomers
Dehydration and Aging
Energy Expenditure
Exercise and the Older Adult
Overtraining
Vitamins and Minerals
Weight Gain
March is National Nutrition Month
Most people know to eat 5-10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. But how can you fit them in and find some variety? Click on the links below for resources and recipes to help you along.
Under Wraps
Spread the Health
Mainlining Veggies
CDC Fruit and Veggies Matter
February is Heart Month for Women
Are you taking steps to love your heart? The red dress campaigns sponsored by the American Heart Association and the National, Heart Lung and Blood Institute are here to help you. Wear red on the first Friday in February (February 4th) to bring attention to women and our leader killer. Use the materials below to start living a heart healthier lifestyle. Both associations have other great handouts as well.
My Life Check website
10 Foods in Red
Go Red BetterU Workouts
Recipes for Heart Health
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