by kelsey | May 27, 2015 | Exercise, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
The outdoor walking club is set to start next Friday!! Below are the details. This is a great way to get out and enjoy the beautiful trail system while getting some activity!
When: Each Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. for around an hour each week.
Cost: Free of charge
We will walk at a comfortable pace, so come and join the social aspect of being outside with friends and getting some exercise.
Dates:
June 5 McKinley Park (at the picnic shelter)
June 12 Stokes-Thomas City Park (at the Veterans Memorial)
June 19 Mt. Hope Cemetary (by the front entrance)
June 26 Redlin Art Center (by the front entrance)
July 3 No Walk Scheduled
July 10 Joy Ranch (parking lot near SE side of Main St.)
July 17 Jackson Park (in the parking lot across from Cattail Crossing)
July 24 Bramble Park Zoo (by the picnic shelter)
July 31 Eastwoods Park (by the playground)
August 7 Slumberland Disc Golf Course (in the parking lot)
August 14 Stokes-Thomas City Park (at the Veterans Memorial)
For more information call Jeremy @ 882-6260
by kelsey | May 26, 2015 | Cooking Tips, Diet, Food, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
Summer has officially started now that school is out! The kids are back home and they’re going to be eating more of the foods that you keep stocked for them at home. Active children burn through their energy stores very quickly and need to replenish them often. Snacking is an important part of keeping your kids energized for their play-filled summer days.
Snacks should be a combination of fiber and protein so that they are filling and satisfying. Pistachios are a good snack as they contain both fiber and protein. You can also pick out two foods that will meet the fiber and protein combination needs. Some ideas are:
- An apple and a teaspoon of peanut butter
- String cheese and a few whole wheat crackers
- Baby carrots and hummus
- Low-fat yogurt and almonds
- Mixed nuts and raisins
- Celery sticks filled with peanut or almond butter
Just be sure to keep in mind that snacks are just to get by until the next mealtime, so snacks should not be a significant source of calories. Kids have small stomachs so keep the portion sizes small as well. This is a good time to instill healthy habits in your child so try to avoid having the TV or video games going during snack time in order to discourage mindless munching. Any fruit, vegetable, low-fat dairy product, or whole wheat grain product makes a good snack so find out what your child likes and get creative with the combinations!
-Written by Kara Schmidt, SDSU Dietetics Student
by Dan | May 25, 2015 | Etc.
It seemed like only yesterday I was getting my kids harnessed up in the car seats, getting ready to go somewhere. Now they are doing the driving. It has been a great adventure, these years as a parent, taking care of the kids, and watching them grow up. I did have some experience with my twin daughters, though. It made taking care of Nick easy. Of course, with Noah Hauck growing up with him, it was like having another set of twins at home. I can’t thank Carletta Hauck enough for all she did for all during all of those years of them growing up. If she would not have been our daytime nanny, there would have been no way Sarah and I could have done what we did. I think that over these years, we did a good job setting our priorities. Did we make it to every event our kids had? No. But we did our best to make sure at least one of us was there for all of them, rotating at times. Later on as they got older, we both got to make to the majority of their activities. And with all of the activities available to kids now, that was a lot. It was a lot of work, but I would not trade it for anything. It has been fun this last month as we get ready for Nick to graduate, looking through all of the pictures from these growing up years. It is why as a parent you want to be around, and help participate in all of these memories. So, all you parents out there. Keep working on your health so you can be around to share in all of these. Once the kids graduate, it won’t be long into the future and they will start having kids. Take if from me…I never got to meet either one of my grandfathers, and always felt like I missed out on a lot of things with them. Don’t be one of them. If you have any say in the matter, be around for those grandkids…to be able to spend time with them. Talk about something being truly priceless! Below are pictures of Nick and Noah when they graduated yesterday, holding their diplomas, and below that, the day they graduated from preschool. Time really does go fast! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2796
by kelsey | May 21, 2015 | Cooking Tips, Diet, Food, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
| Looking to eat locally and economically? Grow your own produce in a garden, either in the ground or in pots. This is also a fun way for children to be active outdoors during the summer and can help them to learn about where their food comes from! Almost any container can be used for planting, just make sure that there are holes in the bottom so that excess water can drain.Easy vegetables, like cherry tomatoes and sugar snap peas, might be a good start for a first-timer. However, most vegetables will grow in containers. You can buy seed packets, which will have the best planting and harvest times, or buy starter plants from your local greenhouse. When the vegetables are ready, just harvest, wash, and enjoy!
If you do not want to grow your own garden, be sure to check out the great locally grown produce at our farmer’s market every Saturday morning at the Runnings parking lot!
-Written by Kara Schmidt, SDSU Dietetics Student |
by kelsey | May 20, 2015 | Cooking Tips, Diabetes, Diet, Food, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
Last night was our last night of STRIVE 2 Survive until fall. The treats County Fair Foods served are healthy and tasty appetizers and would be a great addition to your holiday get togethers this weekend! Be sure to give these a try!
Creamy Feta-Spinach Dip (pictured above)
6 oz fat free Greek yogurt
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 oz reduced fat cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 cups finely chopped fresh spinach
1 tsp dill weed
1/8 tsp pepper
Fresh veggies, pretzles, or sliced bread
Place yogurt, feta cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, and crushed garlic cloves in a food processor; process until smooth. Spoon yogurt mixture into medium bowl; stir in spinach, fresh dill, and black pepper. Cover and chill before serving.
Mock Tuna
1 (19 oz) can garbanzo beans
2 Tbsp mayo
2 tsp spicy brown mustard
1 Tbsp sweet pickle relish
2 green onions, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
In a food processor combine garbanzo beans, mayo, mustard, relish chopped, onions, salt, and pepper. Mix well and chill and serve fresh veggies, pretzles, or sliced bread.
Enjoy!
-Kelsey
