For Coordinators
September is Healthy Aging Month. Aging is part of the
lifestyle, so why not live it the healthy way? Coordinator
Tip #1
This is Food Safety Education Month. Food Safety is everyone's
responsibility. Do you wash your fruits and vegetables before
eating them with clean running water?
Coordinator
Tip #2
September is National Cholesterol Education Month. High cholesterol
is a growing problem. Soluble fiber may help lower cholesterol.
Fruits such as apples, figs, prunes, pears, and berries have lots
of fiber. Try some today.
Summer's winding down, Get outside and enjoy the outdoors by taking
a walking break.
This is National Mushroom Month. Did you know that mushrooms aren't
actually a vegetable? Mushrooms are a type of fungus that grows
in the soil. Try this delicious recipe to celebrate these famous
fungi: Apricot-Studded Pilaf with
Mushrooms.
Celebrate Better Breakfast Month by starting your day with colorful
fruits and on your cereal or dried fruit on your oatmeal. You
could even use your blender to make a fresh fruit smoothie
September is National Fruits & Veggies—More Matters Month. It's time to celebrate by
eating a colorful variety of vegetables and fruits each day. Can
you do it? It's easy, serving sizes are smaller than you think.
Coordinator Tip #3
Have you seen the Vegetable of the
Month?
Eggplant is a purple vegetable and a good source of fiber. Try
this delicious recipe for Stuffed
Eggplant.
The roller skate was invented in September. Lace-up a pair of
skates and get moving.
Enjoy the last days of summer by biking around the neighborhood
or in the park. Make sure to pack an energy-boosting snack that
contains some fruit or vegetables. Try trail mix with dried fruit
or celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins.
Try this Fruits & Veggies—More Matters salad. You can get a variety of vitamins, minerals,
phytonutrients and more than one serving of fruits and
vegetables. Try one today! Fruits & Veggies—More Matters Salad
Got the munchies during your work, school, or commute? Try keeping
some dried fruits handy for a snack.
National Apple Dumpling Day (17). Try this low-fat, quick and
easy Apple Dumplings recipe.
Do you know what the Fruit of the
Month is?
It is still the beginning of the week, and you are already looking
forward to the weekend. Are you looking forward to the birthday
party, dinner party, picnic, or backyard barbeque but not looking
forward to deciding what dish you'll have to bring? Here is a
quick-and-easy recipe that is loaded with fruits and vegetables.
Harvest Vegetable Salad
Fall is apple season. Find a place to go during the weekend to
pick your own. Apples can be packed in your backpack, brief case,
or purse. Try adding finely chopped apples to tuna or chicken
salad.
Breaks are welcome after sitting for a long time. Take a 15 minute
activity break every hour you read, work, or watch TV.
Do you know what the vegetable of
the month is?
This is National Cherries Jubilee Day (24). Add some fresh cherries
to your favorite low-fat frozen yogurt, and make a sundae. Or
throw the cherries and yogurt in a blender, and make a smoothie.
Physical activity is important to all ages. Don't forget to
schedule time to run, walk, bike, or whatever activity your child
enjoys throughout the week.
Coordinator
Tip #4
Celebrate National Pancake day by topping your low-fat pancakes
with fresh peaches, strawberries, or blueberries
Get back to nature. Plant a winter vegetable garden (cabbage,
broccoli, spinach). Gardening is a great way to put physical activity
into your day. And where else could you get fresher vegetables
that right out of your own yard?
Time to spend time with your female friends to celebrate Women's
Health and Fitness Day. Plan a hike through a park or a stroll
through the neighborhood.
Start multitasking. While watching the evening news, why not do
a 10-minute stretch? You'll be relaxed and more flexible no matter
what the day's news.
September is National Potato Month. Why not try a Yukon Gold or
Orange Sweet Potato variety?
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