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Healthy Holiday Helper

11/9/2017

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With the holidays quickly approaching many people are thinking of ways to still make healthy eating choices and still be able to enjoy all of the delicious seasonal dishes they know and love. Here are some helpful tips from the American Heart Association on how to choose and prepare your favorite dishes and still be mindful of healthy food choices:

• Choose wisely, even with healthier foods. Ingredients and nutrient content can vary by brand and preparation.
• Compare nutrition information on package labels and select products with the lowest amounts of sodium, added sugars, saturated fat and trans fat, and no partially hydrogenated oils.
• Watch your calorie intake. To maintain weight, consume only as many calories as you use up through physical activity. If you want to lose weight, consume fewer calories or burn more calories.
• Eat reasonable portions. Often this is less than you are served.
• Eat a wide variety of foods to get all the nutrients your body needs.
• Prepare and eat healthier meals at home. You’ll have more control over ingredients.
• Look for the Heart-Check mark to easily identify foods that can be part of an overall healthy diet. Learn more at heartcheck.org.
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The American Heart Association has compiled some important information regarding healthy choices and alternatives for holiday beverages, family meals, ways to stay active, and delicious recipes in their Holiday Healthy Eating Guide. Visit https://healthyforgood.heart.org/eat-smart/articles/holidays-healthy-eating-guide to download this helpful guide and navigate your way through the holiday season with healthful food choices.

                                                                   Author: Jessica Shupp

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American Heart Month

1/15/2015

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“During the month of February, Americans see the human heart as the symbol of love. February is American Heart Month, a time to show yourself the love. Learn about your risks for heart disease and stroke and stay "heart healthy" for yourself and your loved ones.”

​Strategies for better heart health:
· Get a checkup at least once a year.
· Monitor your blood pressure.
· Get your cholesterol checked.
· Eat a healthy diet.
· Exercise Regularly.
· Don’t Smoke.
· Limit Alcohol Use.
· Manage your diabetes. If you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugars closely.
· Take your medication to treat high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and/or diabetes.

For more information please visit CDC.gov at http://www.cdc.gov/features/heartmonth 
Originally Posted in the Young at Heart Instructor Newsletter - January 2015
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    We love being healthy and sharing with the community how to be happy, healthy, and strong!

    The Young at Heart Instructor Newsletter is a newsletter prepared by the Fitness Program Manager and sent out bi-monthly to all Certified Young at Heart Instructors.

    Samantha Borba, M.A.
    • Fitness Program Manager (2017-Present)
    • Fitness Program Assistant (2011-2017)
    Jessica Shupp, B.A.
    • Fitness Program Coordinator & Health Educator (2017-Present)​
    Erlinda Bourcier, B.A.
    • Health Educator (2013-Present)
    Joanna Wong, B.A.
    • Health Educator (2019-Present)​
    Jonathan Denney, B.A.
    • Health Educator (2018-2019)​
    Kim Viviano, B.A.
    • Fitness Program Manager (2005-2017)​

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