by Dan | May 26, 2011 | Exercise, Motivation, Weather
It must be Spring Time. Outside working with the lawn and garden today, and we were met by a lot of “peeping/chirping” as a Mama duck and her ducklings were walking along the lawn, and in and out of the shrubs. All in a line, following each other. Spring must be here…
…while I was working on the lawn, Sarah was finishing up in the garden. All set now, just sit back and watch it grow! It was just a great day to spend outside. Later in the afternoon Molly wanted to go for a bike ride, so she and I rode around the lake for a 15 mile ride. Fun day!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1339
by kelsey | May 26, 2011 | Food
With Memorial Day just a few days away, you may be getting your grocery list ready for your holiday cooking and gatherings. Desserts on the grill are a great way to enjoy a tasty treat while getting more fruit into your diet. When grilling fruits such as peaches, plums, nectarines, pineapples, pears, apples, and bananas, the heat carmelizes with the sugars and brings out the juices resulting in a very tasty flavor. Try marinating your fruit with honey, lemon juice, or nutmeg before grilling. Enjoy!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | May 25, 2011 | Wellness/Health
Did you know that 29% of Codington County residents are obese? Or that 21% of adults smoke? The CDC has released really interesting data by county….check it out! http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/south-dakota
-Kelsey
by Dan | May 24, 2011 | Etc.
Below is an application form that can be picked up at the clinics, the community recreation center, or downloaded from the Prairie Lakes hospital web site, or saved and printed from here. It will also be present in the newspaper shortly. I will be having more posts related to it in the coming days. It is our 15th annual event, scheduled for June 11, at 8AM! Hope to see you there!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1337
by kelsey | May 24, 2011 | Food, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
Did you know that about 60% of our body is water? Water is used for every system in the body and when we don’t have enough, our body does not function as well. Are you a good water drinker? Personally, I make constant efforts to make sure I am getting enough water for hydration and overall health. One way that has really helped me be more aware is to get a fun colored water bottle and set a goal for the day of how many times I need to fill it up and empty it. We need about 8-9 cups a day, which is about 64-72 oz. Blue is one of my favorite colors, so if I fill up my pretty blue water bottle at least 2 times while at work, I have gotten about half of my daily fluid requirements. I find I do not do so well on the days I forget my water bottle as it really is a constant reminder to me! Next time you’re at the store, you may want to find a fun water bottle to help encourage you meet your daily fluid requirements.
-Kelsey
