by Dan | Aug 27, 2011 | Exercise, Family, Goals, Wellness/Health
The Cross Country season is under way for the school year as of yesterday with the first Watertown home meet. It ended up being a very warm afternoon for a race, but considering the usual weather for Cross Country, this was great. Here Nick is running, and really enjoys the sport. He spent a good part of the summer running and biking to get ready.
Here Molly is in her race. Both did well for the first meet of the year. A lot of work lies ahead, but they are up for the challenge. They have a friendly rivalry between themselves, not to mention with Dad! I think they realize maybe Dad is not as slow as they think he should be. We all have fun together, and it makes for a good activity/sport that we can do together, and you don’t need any special equipment to do it. Enjoy the weekend.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1432
by Dan | Aug 25, 2011 | Wellness/Health
Yesterday was a funeral for Assistant Fire Chief in Watertown, Pat Smith. 32+ years of service helping others. He passed away after a short battle dealing with Melanoma. The funeral was quite the tribute, as multiple different fire trucks from all over the state of SD were in attendance. They had this flag flying at the corner of the church.
Here is towards the end of the processional. I was too caught up in the moment to take a picture, but it goes for as far as you can see, and it was started by all of the firetrucks with lights flashing. It was a very honarable farewell. You will be missed Pat. Thanks for all of your years of service for caring for people. I think this gives me an idea to start next week about the issue of melanoma, and what it involves, and how to prevent it. This will hit closer to home for me as well with all of the outdoor activities I do, my red hair, and light complexion, all of which makes me more vulnerable to this as well.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1430
by kelsey | Aug 25, 2011 | Diet, Food, Heart Health, Wellness/Health
This last weekend I made fresh salsa for the first time! I was excited for this adventure and am pleased with my end product. Tomatoes are a great source of lycopene with is an antioxidant essential in disease prevention. Tomatoes are also low in calories, making them a great addition to your meals or snacks. One of my favorite treats is chips and salsa. We all know that chips aren’t the best for you, but there are some that are better than others. I highly recommend the whole grain tostito type chips. They are whole grain and very tasty. Just remember to be conscious of your portions!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Aug 24, 2011 | Diet, Food, Heart Health, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
As I drove along Hwy 212 yesterday, I couldn’t help but notice the multiple vendors selling fresh garden produce! This time of the year is an excellent time to work on increasing your fruit and vegetable intake. As I have discussed before, we need at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day to promote heart health and weight management. When you dish up your plate, half of it should be fruits and vegetables. Whether you get your produce from a local gardener, farmer’s market, or grocery store, I encourage you to work on adding variety to your meals and snacks by trying new produce. You can also try various preparation methods of the produce to make it more appealing. Tomorrow I am going to discuss tomatoes as I made up some fresh salsa with the abundance of tomatoes I have gotten from friends and family lately.
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Aug 23, 2011 | Etc., Food
This is one of my favorite times of the year…I love fresh garden produce! Some friends gave me a few melons they grew in their garden. Here is a picture of the fresh cantaloupe I have been enjoying. Cantaloupe is very high in vitamin A (beta carotene) and vitamin C. In addition there’s only about 50 calories in a cup, which makes it a pretty good treat or addition to your meal! Check out the local farmer’s markets for locally grown produce and enjoy!
-Kelsey
