tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34579014669328205542024-03-19T01:47:39.924-07:00Nutrition with NatNathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14400850819037800916noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457901466932820554.post-28145914550665557192017-10-12T20:00:00.000-07:002017-10-12T20:00:24.358-07:00Why Can't Everyday Be Halloween? by Jaclyn Kruzie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love Halloween. I love the colors, the pumpkins, the black cats &
witches, the costumes, really I love all of it except the candy.<b> I loathe the candy. </b>It
isn't surprising, to people that know me, when I tell them I confiscate
all candy on November 1st. My monsters get to choose 5 pieces to hoard
away and eat at their own discretion... eat it all at once or eat it
sparingly, I don't care BECAUSE THAT'S ALL THEY HAVE ACCESS TOO!<br />
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Don't panic, I don't throw away the overpriced chocolate. I happily
donate it the first chance I get and get that crap out of my house.
Obviously, I loved this book because it was inline with my mad parenting
skills.<br />
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<i>Why Can't Everyday Be Halloween?</i> is a fun children's book that
tells the tale of coming down from a month of monsters and candy. Of
course this story relays to kids in a fun way what might happen if you
keep eating all that junk; unlike my approach of just <i>ripping off the band-aid</i> (aka take all the crap away).</div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Anyone with kids needs to get this book! </span></div>
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My full review can be found <a href="http://www.idsoratherbereading.com/2017/10/book-review-why-cant-everyday-be.html#.WeArJIprxBw"><b>HERE.</b></a> </div>
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<b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><i>What are some Halloween traditions that you have that do not include sugary sweets?</i></span></b></div>
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Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14400850819037800916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457901466932820554.post-91927068170517383842017-01-30T07:54:00.000-08:002017-02-16T07:52:43.014-08:00How We Feel When Our Bodies are Sick<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I recently received the book, <b><span style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://www.idsoratherbereading.com/2017/01/book-review-when-youre-feeling-sick-by.html"><i>When You're Feeling Sick</i></a></span></b> for review and I thought it was perfect to adapt into a lesson on sickness for young children. This lesson is ideal for Pre-K to Kindergarten.<br />
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Here is a breakdown of the lesson, feel free to use it!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Lesson Plan: How We Feel When Our Bodies are Sick</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Objectives: </b></span><br />
To introduce & identify both the physical and mental feelings accompanied with illness. <br />
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</span></b> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Duration:</span> 45 minutes</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Supplies:</b></span><br />
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<li>A copy of <i>When You're Feeling Sick</i></li>
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<li><i>Library copy or purchase <b><span style="color: #274e13;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/When-Youre-Feeling-Sick-Bowles/dp/0399552863/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1485747491&sr=1-1&keywords=when+you%27re+feeling+sick">here</a></span></b></i></li>
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<li>Download The Sickness Song <span style="color: #0b5394;"><b><i><a href="http://coybowles.com/books/">here</a></i></b></span> </li>
<li>Monster Gloves (see picture below) I borrowed my monster mitts from my <span style="color: #134f5c;"><b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6676951-tickle-monster-laughter-kit-with-tickle-mitts">Tickle Monster Kit</a></b></span> but anything fun will do</li>
<li>Bingo cards (example below)</li>
<li>Hand Sanitizer</li>
<li>Box of tissue</li>
<li>Little tissue packs for Bingo prizes </li>
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<li>Prior to the lesson read <i>When You're Feeling Sick</i></li>
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<li>Have a basic understanding of how to play Bingo (see basic instructions below)</li>
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The basic idea is to identify when our bodies feel bad and what we can do to get better. Begin the lesson by discussing these questions:<br />
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<li>How our bodies feel when we first feel the effects of sickness</li>
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<li>tired, cranky, our head feels hot, eyes might hurt, nose might be runny</li>
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<li>Who do we tell when we start feeling bad</li>
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<li>if we are at school we tell our teacher and nurse</li>
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<li>if we are at home we tell our mom, dad, grandma, etc.</li>
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<li>What is "sick day protocol"</li>
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<li>Introduce the Sick Book and read it out-loud to find out. Then continue to discuss the following questions. Be sure and put on a pair of sweet, gloves while reading. Make it fun!</li>
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<li>Why is it important to rest</li>
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<li>so our bodies can heal and fight the virus' in our bodies</li>
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<li>Why is it important to wash our hands when we are sick</li>
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<li>so we don't give the bugs to anyone else.</li>
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<li>Demonstrate proper way to blow your nose and clean your hands. And also demonstrate how to properly sneeze into the crease of your elbow to avoid "THE SPRAY" of virus monsters. </li>
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Now play The Sickness Song and let the kids wiggle. Prepare to play Bingo.<br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>It's B-I-N-G-O time! </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tip: Be sure and get a really nice room mom to cut out all the little snot pieces & Bingo cards for you.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">We want to review what they have learned and have everyone win a little pack of tissue for their backpacks. </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Remember this is the kid version. You draw out a picture, they cover it
with the little snot glob, the first person to get 3 in a row yells
BINGO with much gusto. Obviously I only made 3 cards so you will need to
create more variations of the images based on class size. I don't mind
multiple kids yelling at once. If you would like to create more using my
template email me at nataliemartinezlong(at)gmail(dot)com and I will send you the file. The point of the activity is to play a game, review and everyone is a winner in the end!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Handouts/Game:</b></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #990000;">***I created these BINGO cards for personal use. They are free but cannot be replicated and resold in any capacity. The images used for these handouts were from two sources:google images: free clipart & a few are actual images from the book and can be found at coybowles.com. Book images were illustrated by Andy Elkerton.***</span></span></b><br />
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Below are my version of "snot globs". I had to add a little humor into the game because lets face it, sickness usually is accompanied with a snot nosed child who wants a hug.<br />
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Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14400850819037800916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457901466932820554.post-31655778311808153082016-08-31T08:24:00.002-07:002016-08-31T08:27:15.303-07:00Dear Do-Good-er Politicians, Make ALL Medications AffordableI hate politics... a lot and I only believe about 25% of what is reported on the news. What I hate even more are the months before the Presidential election. All the "hot topics" and "injustices" that become front and center are sometimes such a joke.<br />
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One that really got me was the great cost of an EpiPen. Really. Let's talk about the cost of ANY medical condition and you know what you find?! Someone is making a ton of money off of sick people. With that said, yes EpiPens are overpriced and save lives but so do many other medications. Let's attack <b>the big bad pharmacy</b> as a whole.<br />
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I worked in the hospital for a long time and one of the repeating causes of hospitalization was uncontrolled diabetes. Some were there because they simply didn't take care of themselves but a lot more were admitted because <b>they could not afford their medication</b> <b>AND supplies</b> needed. Here is a post that I really found note worthy:<br />
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<i>"Recently, you may have seen the public outcry over the cost of
EpiPens. While I sympathize with you, I want to share with you a couple
of pictures. These two pictures represent the cost of the life saving
devices and medications that I have to use/take daily. It will never
end, because my disease currently doesn't have a cure. I have Type 1
Diabetes, which is an autoimmune disease. In short, my body attacked my
pancreas, rendering it unable to produce insulin. EVERYONE needs<span class="text_exposed_show">
insulin to live. Only difference between you and I is your body
produces it's own. I have to inject mine. Every time I eat, and every
time my blood sugar is at an unsafe level. Please do not confuse this
with the more commonly known Type 2. Type 2 is where your body becomes
RESISTANT to insulin, which is why Type 2 in most cases can be managed
by diet and exercise. No amount of diet or exercise will make my
pancreas work again. Now that we have that established, back to the two
pictures. The first one is the ESSENTIAL supplies and medications that a
Type 1 needs to survive and live a healthy life. The second, are
considered "luxury" items. (I'll never understand why they are
considered that by many insurance companies, but that's another story
for another day). Those prices are the retail prices of the specific
items for a ONE MONTH SUPPLY. Just one month! As most of you know, not
everyone has health insurance, and even more don't have sufficient
coverage, and while they may not pay FULL retail price, they still pay
very large deductibles and co-payments. This is ridiculous! This is NOT
OK! Did you know that the very same insulin in Canada costs about $25 a
box? The very same insulin! It's almost $800 here in America! How is
this fair?! There are mothers out there PLEADING with others to help
them afford their 7-8 month old baby's LIFE SAVING MEDICATIONS AND
SUPPLIES. How is this ok?! We need to see a change. You shouldn't have
to pay $3,000 A MONTH just to keep yourself or your child alive!! </span></i><br />
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Please, I never post things to share. I don't ask for much but this,
THIS IS SO IMPORTANT. PLEASE share this post. We need to make a change,
and we need it NOW. Our lives are NOT for profit!"</i><br />
<i><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/mylifeisnotforprofit?source=feed_text&story_id=10208888937835110"><span class="_5afx"><span class="_58cl _5afz">#</span><span class="_58cm">mylifeisnotforprofit</span></span></a></i> <i><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/makeinsulinaffordableforallamericans?source=feed_text&story_id=10208888937835110"><span class="_5afx"><span class="_58cl _5afz">#</span><span class="_58cm">makeinsulinaffordableforallamericans</span></span></a></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> Author: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/usmcwife2scot?pnref=story">Crys Allen</a> of Boise Idaho </span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-size: large;">So here is my outcry for all you <i>do-good-er politicians</i> <b> </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Make ALL Medications Affordable. </b></span></span></div>
Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14400850819037800916noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457901466932820554.post-89791057617304326922016-08-02T02:00:00.000-07:002016-08-02T02:00:20.167-07:00Cockroach Milk<h1 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b>One of my absolute favorite instagram accounts is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/science/">Science</a> by <i>Guff</i>. </b></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b>It's a little weird, super-awesome and loaded with FACTS. </b><i><br /></i></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>"Yeah, this one’s kind of gross. Scientists
recently found that the “milk” found in cockroaches is actually super
good for you. While only Diploptera punctate produces “milk” (or at
least the bug equivalent) to feed its young, these protein crystals in
the mid-gut of the cockroach are four times more nutritious than cow’s
milk and have three times more energy than buffalo’s milk. How do they
plan on milking these cockroaches? Did I ever think I’d write that exact
sentence? Anyway, scientists are trying to sequence the genes of these
milk protein crystals so that they can make them in a lab. “The crystals
are like a complete food – they have proteins, fats and sugars. If you
look into the protein sequences, they have all the essential amino
acids,” says Sanchari Banerjee, a researcher on the project. They hope
that this research will aid in coming up with solutions to worldwide
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Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14400850819037800916noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457901466932820554.post-79508749182295712892016-07-31T20:15:00.001-07:002016-07-31T20:15:06.934-07:00Dance Like Yo Daddy! 2K16<div style="text-align: center;">
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Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14400850819037800916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457901466932820554.post-46521845613184401592016-03-11T08:42:00.000-08:002016-03-11T09:05:30.774-08:00A Look at School Lunches<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">After <strike>surviving</strike> eating lunch with my kids, I asked myself "What do school lunches look like in other countries?" </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Are they better, the same or dare I think <b>WORSE</b>? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">So I did what any good parent would do, I YouTube'ed it. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://buzzfeed.com/" target="_blank">Buzzfeed</a> had the <i>scoop</i>. --> {pun intended, nerdy food joke}</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I was a kid I LOVED to eat lunch at school. It is pretty safe to say that today's school lunches {in America} are terrible. There are many factors that play into why school lunches have taken a nose dive in appeal here in the US with obesity being the number one concern. With that said, there are so many rules and regulations that schools must abide by that is has worked as a double edged sword.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The FUN of food has been removed and replaced with even more processed items {but with added fiber- like that will save us}. Food is not associated with fun but more with frustration. </span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">You can't eat your birthday cupcakes before this time</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">No Popsicles at track & field day because they are considered a competitive food item {even though the heat index might be 105 degrees!}</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are so many <b>cant's</b> that no one wants to come up with the <b>can's</b>. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">>>>Be like Japan.<<<</span></b></div>
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Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14400850819037800916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457901466932820554.post-50459924033869322322015-08-12T21:56:00.002-07:002015-08-12T21:59:54.453-07:00Food for Thought: Bizarre Ingredients We Eat<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My weekly grocery shopping happens in one of two forms: <i><span style="color: #990000;">The Mad Dash</span></i> or <span style="color: #274e13;"><i>The Turtle Pace</i></span>. </span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #274e13;">The Turtle Pace</span></i> is when I have a lot of label reading to do (and am kid-free #canigetanamen). </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Obviously <i><span style="color: #274e13;">The Turtle Pace </span></i>is a must when you are reading labels and comparing products. Label reading gets tricky and frustrating about 10 seconds in. That's one reason I started posting <a href="http://www.nutritionwithnat.com/2013/02/try-this-not-that-juice.html#.VcweLPlViko" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;"><i>Try This, Not That</i></span></a> food product comparisons. My intention is that it will alleviate some of the stress associated with label reading. While most of the <i>Try This, Not That</i> posts focus on the calorie copntent and nutrient breakdown (carbs, fat and protein), they do not breakdown the ingredients. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are some ingredients that are commonly used that might make your stomach hurt! I'm a visual person and when I came across this graphic my eyes nearly popped out of my head --> human hair and anit-freeze! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's time we get educated on what these "mystery" ingredients really are.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Despite the fact that there are certain regulations on what a food label should contain, the labels often give us only partial information. Have you ever wondered about the meaning of <span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">L-cysteine, an ingredient that can be found on labels on some types of breads? This weird-name ingredient is an amino acid used in the baking industry as dough conditioner, and the cheapest and most common way to synthesize it <b>is from human hair</b>. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; mso-highlight: white;">Or were you aware that cellulose, an ingredient found in different kinds of food, is actually <b>wood pulp</b> processed and manufactured for food supply?</span></div>
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Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14400850819037800916noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457901466932820554.post-88399833728581115692015-08-07T23:36:00.000-07:002015-08-07T23:52:04.230-07:00A Girl and Her Baggage<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">travel luggage. Yes, you read that right. I'm pretty sure one of my brothers still uses a plastic bag instead of actual luggage. #truthbomb</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was feeling all puffed up with pride and even snapped this picture to text Sweet Stuff when I realized the sad truth. Where my bags came from...</span></div>
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<i><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yea, that's right, I brought all the bags I had been collecting on the side of my refrigerator.</span></b></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now they will be stored in my trunk. Cycle broken. I'm a fighter.</span></div>
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Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14400850819037800916noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457901466932820554.post-31387107930448381752015-06-15T22:21:00.001-07:002015-10-02T06:06:27.261-07:00Summer Hydration in School-Age ChildrenTo wrap up the school year, a local elementary had a health fair and I was asked to teach a class. My assignment was to teach the kids the importance of staying hydrated. I decided addressing second graders would be best if I used the <span style="color: #38761d;">Go</span>, <span style="color: #ffd966;">Slow</span> and <span style="color: #cc0000;">Whoa</span> approach used by the <a href="http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/wecan/eat-right/index.htm" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: blue;">We</span> <span style="color: orange;">Can!</span></i> </a>campaign.<br />
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To introduce the concept of making wise beverage choices using the Go, Slow and Whoa approach.<br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232;">Slow: occasional drinks, not everyday choices. These beverages usually contain added sugar.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">This is a simple recipe that is easy to prepare and simple to create. I do this with my kids to kick-off summer. We pick fresh berries (strawberry, blueberry or blackberry- depending on the farm and season) and then come home and make our ice cream. It's fun but I also spin it off as a science project and a sweet treat for their hard work after "picking" all day.</span></div>
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Everyone has their passions. Some are passionate about animals while others are passionate about cars. I have many passions and obviously nutrition and wellness are pretty high on my list. I don't know it all but I know I learn something new everyday and I try to keep an open mind.</div>
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The health field is a mean beast. Why? Because everyone has an opinion and the "quick fix" to virtually any health concern. People will believe ANYONE as long as the information tells them what they want to hear.</div>
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The honest answer is that people will believe those that SHOUT the loudest. Whoever has the best marketing campaign <b>will win</b>. When it comes to health and wellness, I try to look for alternative treatments before jumping on the pharmaceutical bandwagon. Alternative therapies have no voice... no SHOUT factor. Simply put, these therapies do not provide great wealth like a new pharmaceutical drug can. </div>
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For instance, why take red yeast rice, reduce the amount of animal products from your diet and start walking 20 minutes 3 days a week to lower your cholesterol; when all you have to do is take a single pill (Lipitor) daily and not make a single lifestyle change? </div>
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I believe in medicine but I also believe in alternative treatments. I think it all boils down to common sense. If something sounds to good to be true, it is. If something sounds too far fetched, it is. But if an idea or treatment offers a new approach to healing and has minimal risks, give it a try. </div>
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I was introduced to Essential Oils (EO's) about 6 months ago and was a real skeptic. Why was I a cynic? Because I was arrogant, I just couldn't wrap my mind around the idea that something as simple as peppermint oil could help my boys breathing better than the $200.00 prescription inhalers that their pediatrician ordered. And I didn't want to take the time to learn. I was taking the easy road and buying right into the "quick fix" ... like most moms, I was too busy.</div>
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All thanks to the encouragement of my best friend, one thing lead to another and I bit the bullet and dove in. I started out with just one roll-on called <a href="https://www.youngliving.com/en_US/products/essential-oils/roll-ons/breathe-again-roll-on" target="_blank">Breathe Away</a> in an effort to help my boys with their seasonal asthma attacks. </div>
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<br />Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14400850819037800916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457901466932820554.post-23193822359565214002014-12-06T23:18:00.000-08:002014-12-08T11:11:34.028-08:00Tutorial: Upcycled Tote<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I am alone and have <i>the mega list</i>. This is a tragic love story for this dietitian. I spend WAY to much time looking at labels, having mental debates with myself and sometimes "glancing" in other peoples carts in the checkout line. #shameful </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Will I keep the weight off? For how long? If the answer is less than a year, it's junk.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you need or want to lose weight, you need: a personalized meal plan, personalized exercise goals and a support system. <span style="color: #666666;"><i>The worst thing you can do is to try and do it alone</i></span>. Everyone needs a team, people who support you. </span><br />
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<br />Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14400850819037800916noreply@blogger.com129tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3457901466932820554.post-89027164911205909572014-01-12T12:22:00.002-08:002014-01-12T12:25:07.318-08:00Before Your Brain Knows What You have Done!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Maintain a healthy weight: This does not mean you need to make a goal to look like a super model or hope for a frail stick figure. This means you need to focus on a size that make <i>YOU</i> feel good. #saynotohollywoodsideaofpretty</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Engage in regular physical activity: Get moving! Don't be idle. If you like to shop become a mall walker and window shop. If you like to watch TV series, do it while on a treadmill. If you like the outdoors, ride a bike. If you hate to exercise, find something you do enjoy and add some activity to it. Start small and when your goal becomes easy or second nature, change it up!</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Eat a healthy diet: Keep a food journal and start to identify your problem areas. Make better choices and choose wisely but still enjoy life. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Manage blood pressure: Check it! Numerous pharmacy's offer free blood pressure checks. Find out your numbers. If they are in a healthy range, periodically check it (every 3 months). If they are off: go to your doctor, clean up your diet and start exercising (don't try to run a marathon, start small and simple). Keep track of your numbers and how you feel. Knowing how you physically feel will help to identify when your blood pressure may quickly change. Know your body and listen.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Take charge of your cholesterol: Get it checked! Know your number. If it is >200 you need help. Cholesterol comes from two sources: your body naturally makes it (we need it for several body processes) and from <b>animal products</b> we consume. So, every time you eat dairy products, meats, cheese or anything from an animal you are eating a cholesterol food. Plant based foods do NOT contain cholesterol. So how do you lower the cholesterol in your diet? <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;"><b>Eat less animal products and MORE fruits and vegetables</b></span></i>.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Keep your blood sugar at a healthy range: Simple, check it. Either check it with a home glucose monitor (2 hours after a meal) or at a well visit with your doctor (they will check your glucose level when running basic blood tests). Visit <a href="http://www.nutritionwithnat.com/2013/04/diabetes-report-card-hgb-a1c.html#.UqyZu47qtOc"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">HERE</span></a> for healthy blood sugar ranges and to learn about your <i>Diabetes Report Card</i>.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Currently, the recommendations for children ages 6 to 17 is 1 hour of active play per day. For the young athlete this recommendation is easily met each week. What becomes next important after physical activity is fluid needs. It is important to remember that children are NOT young adults and that they can dehydrate very quickly. Thirst is a poor indicator of fluid need in children because they are typically to busy to recognize the need for water. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">General Rule of Thumb:</span></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Drink even if your not thirsty</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Parents job to remind/enforce/monitor (especially younger children)</span></li>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Signs your child needs more water:</span></b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Headache</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Tired, muscle weakness/cramps</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Dry mouth</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Urine color & smell</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Weather (heat, humidity, time of day)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Skin tone (very flush)</span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Daily Fluid Recommendations for an Average, Healthy Child who actively plays one hour a day:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">4-8 yrs: 5 1/2 cups</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">9-13 yrs, girl: 9 cups</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">9-13 yrs, boys: 10 cups</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">14-18 yrs, girls: 10 cups</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">14-18 yrs, boy: 14 cups or 1 gallon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If your child consumes the recommended amount of fruit and vegetable servings each day, their fluid needs are between 6 to 8 cups a day. <span style="color: #990000;"><i><b>Raw fruits & vegetables have a high water content, are rich in vitamins and are low in calories. </b></i></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></span><span style="color: orange;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">During Activity & After</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It is VERY important that a young athlete stay hydrated during physical activity (practice, games, tournaments, etc). Every 15 minutes they should gulp down water, ideally, a cup or more at a time. Once activity is over it is important that the child eat OR drink a carbohydrate rich food within 15 to 20 minutes. For example, any fresh fruit (bananas, grapes, apples, peaches, pears, oranges) and/or a sports drink.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I referred to fluid as water throughout this post. Water is the best fluid replacement, however, there may be times when it is necessary to use sports drinks. <span style="color: blue;"><b>Our rule for our kids: if they are excessively sweating during activity or will be active for multiple hours, then we pull out the sports drinks.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is a family favorite! Super simple, cheap and adds a nice flavor. I make about 20X this amount and store it in a glass container next to my stove. I use it when I make tacos, chili, soups & chicken salad. If you want a little more "kick" just double the chili powder to 1T.</span><br />
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