Wednesday, November 23, 2022
National Sardines Day
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
World Prematurity Awareness Day - Nutritional Challenges and Resources
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The First Weeks at Home
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Monday, November 14, 2022
World Diabetes Day: Education To Protect Tomorrow
World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization. World Diabetes Day became an official United Nations Day in 2007. The campaign draws attention to the issues of importance to the diabetes world and keeps diabetes in the public spotlight.
World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated every year on November 14th. The World Diabetes Day campaign is led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and its association members. It joins millions of people worldwide in diabetes advocacy and awareness.
The theme for World Diabetes Day 2021-23 is Access to
Diabetes Care. The emphasis for 2022 is “Education to Protect Tomorrow.”
Millions of people with diabetes worldwide do not have access to diabetes care.
People with diabetes require ongoing care and support to
manage their condition and avoid complications.
Medicine, technologies, support, and care are to be made available to all people with diabetes that require them.
Governments to increase investment in diabetes care and
prevention.
The centenary of the discovery of insulin presents a unique
opportunity to bring about meaningful change for the more than 530 million
people living with diabetes and the millions more at risk.
EDUCATION TO PROTECT TOMORROW
Halting the rise in diabetes is possible and goes hand in hand with implementing strategies such as:
Prevention of diabetes and its risk factors, especially overweight/obesity and insufficient physical activity.
Screening for diabetes in the general population and closely monitoring the population at risk.
Improving the diagnostic capacity of health services for diabetes.
Continuous monitoring of people living with diabetes.
The capacity for referral and care at the secondary health care level.
Access to quality diabetes education guarantees adequate training for the healthcare team, people living with diabetes, their immediate environment, their caregivers, and society in general.
Access to essential diabetes medicines and technologies, including insulin.
Information systems for data collection for monitoring and surveillance of diabetes.
The change caused by the COVID-19 pandemic makes it essential to integrate evidence-based digital solutions, such as telemedicine and educational and monitoring applications in diabetes health care.
Diabetes care should be part of preparedness and response to health emergencies. People living with diabetes must be guaranteed the uninterrupted availability of their medicines in situations of this type.
Diabetes currently affects one in ten people worldwide. Understanding the condition is the first step towards managing and preventing it. In conjunction with the World Diabetes Day 2022 focus on access to diabetes education, the IDF School of Diabetes has developed a new online education platform to help people with diabetes and those who care for them to make informed decisions about their condition.
Contact Family Nutrition Center to schedule an appointment with our Registered Dietitians. Let us help you meet your health and nutrition goals.
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Friday, October 7, 2022
Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week
Thursday, October 6, 2022
What happens to the people effected by Hurricane Ian
Our hearts, strength, and prayers go out to those affected
by Hurricane Ian. Hold on to your loved ones and pray. The next year, if not
longer, will be different and sometimes really difficult. The hardest part is
finding temporary housing and then the essentials.
Hopefully, you will never have to suffer a natural disaster,
but many have. All of us experience natural tragedy differently.
How do I know?
On September 24, 2021, my home in South Florida was hit by lightning and caught fire during a strong thunderstorm, nothing like Ian. My son used siri to call 911, I was sleeping. He saved my life. We lost one of our pets, Snoopy, from smoke inhalation. The house was not liveable for over 10 months.
Bless the Red Cross for finding us a place for the first few days. After that,
we became dependent on the Florida insurance industry. It has been over a year, and the house is still not done.
Searching for a place was difficult. I have a son who is
quadriplegia. They were going to separate us. Finally, I found a bottom-floor
apartment, I knew it was not accessible, but I felt we had no choice. We lived
there for 10 months. They prepared the house so my son could move back in,
except for the backyard. His ramp disappeared.
The fire was in the back of the house where I was. They are
still not done and I haven't slept in a bed in over a year. They say be
grateful you are alive, but as the blank walls go up nothing is familiar, I
find myself crying.
40 years of my career lost with the backups. 70 years of family films gone. I lost all my clothes, shoes, books, photos, lesson plans, etc. I know I didn't lose my life, but in some way, I really did. I feel lost without a purpose.
Jake made quite a few holes in walls and doors. The people and the area were nice, but it wasn't home.
Prior to the fire, I had a thriving practice providing nutrition information for recipes and menus in books, newspapers, and magazines. I still have a semi-active Social Media presence called @DieietitianOnline (on Twitter & Facebook). I provide basic nutrition education to the consumer and educator. I love teaching farm-to-table. I do social media as a volunteer.Sadly, at my age, we pee a lot, and I can't make it to the other side of the house in time, so I go outside with the dogs. Maybe Lola will learn to potty train from me.
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I've brought you up to date. I wish I could say I am doing well. Lately, I've lost my purpose, and I pray I get it back. I love to laugh and smile and miss it.
Maybe with the New Year, we will be filled with happiness and joy. "Shanah Tovah" “May you have a good and sweet new year.”
Thursday, September 15, 2022
September 15, National Linguine Day - Nutrition and Recipes
Friday, August 26, 2022
Banana Lovers Day: Our Banana Plant . What do you do with over 100 Bananas Check out the Banana Muffins
Be careful. The Bunch is Heavy.
(some with chocolate chips)
Ingredients
Makes 12 muffins.
4 bananas, about 1 ⅓ cups, mashed
1 large egg
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
3 Tablespoons light brown sugar
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose whole wheat flour
1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Directions
- Grease a muffin pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mash bananas in a mixing bowl. Add egg, vanilla, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir well to combine.
- In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to banana mixture and stir.
- Stir in melted butter.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pans and bake for about 20 minutes.
1 Muffin
126 Calories (kcal)
3 Protein (g)
26 Carbohydrates (g)
3 Total Dietary Fiber (g)
10 Total Sugars (g)
5 Added Sugar (g)
2 Fat (g)
1 Saturated Fat (g)
18 Cholesterol (mg)
208 Sodium (mg)
- For variety, add chocolate chips, walnuts, and dried cranberries. Use your imagination.
- To freeze: Allow muffins to cool completely. Store them in a freezer-safe ziplock bag or air-tight container
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
August 31, National Trail Mix Day
The Food Label Detective:
Emerald Trail Mix
The Food Label Detective:
Emerald Trail Mix
*FDA 21 CFR 101.9 Nutrition labeling of food. FDA regulation allows manufacturers to round a number of servings to the nearest 0.5 serving, as long as they use the term “about”. Serving size is based on RACC = Reference Amount Customarily Consumed per Eating Occasion.
Thursday, August 18, 2022
August 19 - World Humanitarian Day - Inspire Humanitarian Work Around the World
“From supporting civilians caught up in crisis to addressing disease outbreaks, women humanitarians are on the front lines”, said Secretary-General António Guterres.
These unsung heroes have long been working in their own communities in some of the most difficult terrains – from the war-wounded in Afghanistan to the food insecure in the Sahel, to those who have lost their homes and livelihoods in places such as Central African Republic, South Sudan, Syria, and Yemen.
“Their presence makes aid operations more effective by increasing their reach”, said the UN chief. “It also improves the humanitarian response to gender-based violence, which increases during emergencies”.
Across the globe, 250,000 aid workers are women – a figure that amounts to more than 40 percent of the humanitarian workforce. But aid work is becoming increasingly dangerous.
Since August 2003, more than 4,500 aid workers of all genders have been killed, injured, detained, assaulted or kidnapped while carrying out their work. That averages out to five attacks per week.
Moreover, women humanitarians are at particularly high risk of robbery, sexual assault, and other violence.
Natural disasters, conflicts, and other emergencies threaten the lives and health of millions of people every year. In the middle of such crises, thousands of dedicated humanitarian workers strive to care for those who have been affected and support local authorities to deliver assistance. On World Humanitarian Day, WHO and other international bodies are highlighting the roles performed by humanitarian workers and remembering aid workers who have been killed or injured while performing their vital roles.
World Humanitarian Day offers the chance:
· for the public to learn more about the humanitarian community, what aid workers do and the challenges they face;
· for nongovernmental and international bodies and UN agencies, to demonstrate their humanitarian activities;
· to pay respect to those who have died or been injured in the course of their humanitarian work.
To show your support for World Humanitarian Day visit http://worldhumanitarianday.org/
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Friday, July 22, 2022
Mango: From Our Mango Tree to the Table
National Mango Month - From Our Mango Tree to the Table
Sunday, July 10, 2022
July 11, National Blueberry Muffin Day
The Food Label Detective:
Otis Spunkmeyer Wild Blueberry Muffin
The Food Label Detective:
Otis Spunkmeyer Wild Blueberry Muffin
Can You Eat Just Half a Muffin?
*FDA 21 CFR 101.9 Nutrition labeling of food. (http://bit.ly/29vdc90). FDA regulation allows manufacturers to round number of servings to the nearest 0.5 serving, as long as they use the term “about”. Serving size is based on RACC = Reference Amount Customarily Consumed per Eating Occasion.
Most people assume one muffin is one serving.
Friday, June 24, 2022
Take Your Dog To Work Day
Health Benefits of Having a Dog
Health Benefits of Having a Dog
Businesses, animal shelters, and pet-care professionals from around the world will work together to better the lives of shelter dogs everywhere. Pet Sitters International invites your business to participate in this fun and worthwhile event.
For nearly 25 years, research has shown that living with pets provides certain health benefits. Pets help lower blood pressure and lessen anxiety. They boost our immunity. "Studies have shown that Alzheimer's patients have fewer anxious outbursts if there is an animal in the home," says Lynette Hart, Ph.D., associate professor at the University of California at Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.
Studies have found that:
• Pet owners are less likely to suffer from depression than those without pets.
• People with pets have lower blood pressure in stressful situations than those without pets.
• Playing with a pet can elevate levels of serotonin and dopamine, which calm and relax.
• Pet owners have lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels than those without pets.
• Heart attack patients with pets survive longer than those without.
• Pet owners over age 65 make 30 percent fewer visits to their doctors than those without pets.
with those healthy lifestyle changes by:
• Reducing anxiety. The companionship of a dog can offer comfort, help ease anxiety, and build self-confidence for people anxious about going out into the world.
• Adding structure and routine to your day. Many pets, especially dogs, require a regular feeding and exercise schedule. No matter your mood—depressed, anxious, or stressed—you’ll always have to get out of bed to feed, exercise, and care for your pet.
• Providing sensory stress relief. Touch and movement are two healthy ways to quickly manage stress. This could involve petting a cat or taking a dog for a walk.
Pets and older adults
The key to aging well is to effectively handle life’s major changes, such as retirement, the loss of loved ones, and the physical changes of aging. Pets can play an important role in healthy aging by:
• Helping you find meaning and joy in life. As you age, you’ll lose things that previously occupied your time and gave your life purpose. You may retire from your career or your children may move far away. Caring for a pet can bring pleasure and help boost your morale and optimism. Taking care of an animal can also provide a sense of self-worth.
• Staying connected. Maintaining a social network isn’t always easy as you grow older. Retirement, illness, death, and moves can take away close friends and family members. And making new friends can get harder. Dogs especially are a great way for seniors to spark up conversations and meet new people.
• Boosting vitality. You can overcome many of the physical challenges associated with aging by taking good care of yourself. Pets encourage playfulness, laughter, and exercise, which can help boost your immune system and increase your energy.
Resources and References
Facebook. Take your dog to work
5 Ways Pets Can Improve Your Health
Take Your Dog To Work Day
Pet Sitters International
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
MyPlate Dairy Group - Choose Low-Fat or Fat-Free Dairy
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