by kelsey | Jul 7, 2015 | Exercise, Family, Heart Health, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
Another great opportunity to get some activity while enjoying our beautiful trail system starts tomorrow, Wednesday, July 8th!
Details: Five different nights with bike rides on different parts of the Recreational Trail. Designed for the recreational bike rider in mind. The only things you will have to have is a bike and a helmet which will be mandatory. Ride one or all the nights. No registration required just be ready to ride at 6 p.m. sharp at the starting location for that week. There is no cost to participate.
Dates:
July 8-McKinley Park to Jackson Park and back
(meet at the Horseshoe Courts) (6.72 miles)
July 15-McKinley Park to City Park and back
(meet at the Horseshoe Courts) (8.12 miles)
July 22-McKinley Park to Eastwoods Park and back
(meet at the Horseshoe Courts) (8.44 miles)
August 5– Eastwoods Park to Redlin Art Center and back
(meet by the playground) (5.6 miles)
August 12—Around the Lake Ride-start and finish at City Park
(meet by Veterans Memorial) (13.92 Miles)
Time: 6pm sharp each week.
Fee: FREE!
For more details contact:
Jeremy Herrboldt
Adult/Senior Activities Coordinator
Watertown Park and Rec.
882-6260
by Dan | Jul 5, 2015 | Etc.
Brown Clinic is celebrating 80 years of service–service to the people and community of Watertown and surrounding areas. Over the years we have worked hard to try to take care of our patients, and we want to start off by saying something to all of our patients: Thank you! We take pride in doing the best we can to help take care of our patients. Many things have changed over the years: the physicians, the staff, the patients. But one thing stands out through time: We are there to take care of you, our patients, the best way we can. Some of the people may change over the years, but our commitment has not. It has been a privilege to be involved with our patients care over the years, and we are not planning on going anyway. Our commitment is simple: Our Brown Clinic family is there to take of your family, so you can spend time with your family! We are there to help you live the healthiest life possible. That’s why we strive to provide skilled and compassionate care, every step along the way. And that’s the kind of care you’ll get from Brown Clinic–the people you know and trust! Below is a large group of our staff outside the Main site of Brown Clinic, followed by our 4th of July parade float, where we were out to celebrate our 80 years of service. Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2837
by Dan | Jun 28, 2015 | Etc.
Running is always an adventure…sure there may be good days and not so good days, but I realize how much I miss it when I can’t. I got hurt last week lifting weights last monday…a groin tear. You never realize how much all of those muscles come into play just to get up and down from a chair, or into a car, much less trying to run. I did try twice last week…a very slow jog for a 1/4 of a mile, followed by a walk for a 1/4 mile, then back again for 4 miles total each time. Overall, it hurt to much to keep doing it. I can walk or use the elliptical with no pain, so at least my exercise streak continues. I would rather be running though…especially now with it being Summer out. Hopefully this won’t take too long to heal up, but will have to see. I still went to meet with the run club this AM, and when they took off, I put my walk in. I was walking along the lake and having time to think. It was a very nice morning, and the time for thinking is always good. It was a time to put all things in perspective…such as upcoming goals, accomplishments thus far, and what is it that I am truly trying to accomplish? There will be more thoughts and posts in this regards as time goes on. For now, I will keep doing what I can, and get back to running as soon as I can. The running is my first true sport, my time to get away from it all, my time for me! Hopefully it will be soon. Members of the run club from this AM…Sarah, who ended up going a different direction after a little while to go longer, and in the picture are Steve, Jill, Jackie, and Jennifer. Also, as the picture below says, these are the feelings you get when you can’t run! Keep going guys! And, keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2830
by kelsey | Jun 25, 2015 | Cooking Tips, Diet, Food, Holidays, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
With the 4th of July a week away, many are prepping their grocery list or menu for the fun filled holiday weekend. You’ll fire up the grill, enjoy some burgers or steaks, a few tasty drinks, and friends and fellowship. I love to grill and foods on the grill are my favorite…and I know beef will be what’s for dinner in my household as nothing beats a tasty “Raml” hamburger or steak. Besides the protein, I am sure there will be plenty of fruits and veggies to enjoy of which both can be grilled as well! Kabobs are a great way to incorporate meat, veggies, and fruit all in one!
Did you know that beef is 20% leaner than it was about 15 years ago? There are at least 29 cuts of lean beef which means they meet the government guidelines for lean, meaning each cut has less than 10g of total fat, less than 4.5 g of saturated fat, and less than 95mg of cholesterol (in a 3 oz serving). Here are some tips for you to make beef a part of your heart healthy meals:
- Look for key words such as “round” or “loin” …these are typically leaner cuts
- Choose 90% or greater lean beef. This means in a 3oz serving there is less than 5g of fat in it.
- Use healthy cooking methods such as grilling, broiling, baking, roasting, or braising. The less tender cuts can be marinated in a tenderizing marinade such as salsa or light Italian dressing.
- Trim the fat! Trimming the fat before cooking will help eliminate some of the fat from the cut.
- Cook with fresh ingredients such as lemon juice, peppers, onions, garlic, and herbs instead of adding extra fat to the cut.
- Practice portion control. Select the 3-5 oz serving over the 10oz.
Balance is key to a healthy diet, so be sure to include your fruits and veggies and whole grains along with your lean meat to create a healthy plate. All meat is required to have the nutrition content (label) posted by it in the grocery store. Be sure to use this when you’re selecting your cuts of meat and pay special attention to the total fat and saturated fat content. If you want to learn more about the benefits of beef and explore healthy recipes check out these websites: www.beefnutrition.org and www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com.
Happy 4th of July!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Jun 24, 2015 | Diet, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
Portion Vs Serving
While these two terms are often used interchangeably, they mean completely different things. Knowing the difference between the two will help you make healthy choices and practice appropriate portion control.
A serving is how much of a food is recommended by consumer education materials, like MyPlate.
A portion is how much food you choose to eat at one time.
Estimating Serving Size:
3 oz of meat is the size of a deck of cards
1 cup of pasta is the size of a baseball
1 oz of cheese is the size of your thumb
½ cup of fresh fruit is the size of a tennis ball
1 teaspoon of butter is the size of a dice
Tips:
Use a smaller plate so less food will seem like more.
Don’t eat from the package so you don’t lose track of how much you eat.
-Written by Kara Schmidt, SDSU Dietetic Student
