by kelsey | Sep 8, 2011 | Heart Health
We had recent question from a STRIVE participant regarding niacin and it’s affects on heart health. Niacin is a B vitamin and assists with energy production and metabolism. Niacin also assists with our nervous system. Niacin supplementation has been shown to improve HDL (good) cholesterol. HDL cholesterol can also be improved with regular exercise, however there is a genetic component to it as well. Niacin is part of multivitamins and found in many foods. Foods rich in niacin include protein foods like lean meats, poultry, fish, and peanuts. In addition, milk, eggs, and some grains contain niacin. If your HDL is low, I encourage you to review your labs with your doctor and further examine your diet and exercise routine.
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Sep 7, 2011 | Food
We had a great meeting last night with our fall STRIVE group! Every meeting County Fair provides tasty (and healthy) treats for us as well as grocery products to review. Last night we had a great veggie tray and baked tostito chips with salsa. The salsa was really tasty so I thought I’d share the recipe with you all!
Healthy Homemade Salsa:
6 fresh tomatoes chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno finely chopped (take seeds out to make less hot)
1/2 white onion chopped
Mix all ingredients together and serve with whole grain or baked chips.
Enjoy!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Sep 6, 2011 | Diet, Food, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
This weekend was a crazy one for us! My niece was born last week so we made a trip to the cities to meet her (isn’t she darling!) and then came back for the South Dakota State Fair. We were basically on the road for 4 days with the 2 trips which makes eating healthy a challenge! A few tips to help you with this challenge is to always pack some healthy snacks and a cooler with healthy drinks. Some of our favorite snacks are whole wheat crackers like Wheat Thins or Triscuits and cheese, light popcorn, and trail mix. Another idea is to pack a small loaf of bread and lean lunch meat to make your own sandwich instead of driving through the drive-thru. To stay away from pop, try unsweetened tea or good ol’ water. Eating on the road has it’s challenges, but planning ahead can help you be more successful.
We are excited to start our fall session of STRIVE today. We still have some room, so contact us today to get enrolled!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Sep 1, 2011 | Etc.
My phone was ringing off the hook today with future STRIVE 2 Survivors calling to sign up and learn more about our program! We are thrilled to start the fall with such an awesome group of people all with one common goal…to live healthier!
We still have room for our fall session which starts on Tuesday, September 6th. If you’re looking to lose weight, gain strength, improve your cholesterol or blood sugars, or just learn more about overall health and wellness, we’re here for you!
Please be advised that Barb, Kristie, and myself are out on Friday, September 2nd and the clinic is closed Monday, so if you are calling or emailing with interest, please leave us a message with your contact information and we’ll get back to you on Tuesday. We would like to have a head count before we start, but if you make the last minute decision to join us, you can always show up at the County Fair Banquet Hall at 5:30pm on Tuesday.
Hope everyone has a wonderful Labor Day weekend!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Aug 30, 2011 | Etc.
We still have room for our fall STRIVE 2 Survive wellness program starting next Tuesday, September 6th. If you’re looking to lose weight, gain strength, improve your cholesterol or blood sugars, or just learn more about overall health and wellness, we’re here for you! Contact us now to get enrolled!
Call us at 605-884-4226, email us at strive2survive@brownclinic.org or contact through our contact link!
-Kelsey
