The Holiday reminds me of the wonderful aroma of fresh-baked cookies. My family owned a bakery in New York. This is my son Jake peering through the glass, wondering what cookie he wants.
The American Peanut Council proclaims peanut butter one of America’s favorite foods. Peanut butter is a good source of protein, niacin, and folate. It is enjoyed by many of all ages.
Below are a few ways to enjoy peanut butter - be creative and enjoy.
The National Peanut Board has a fun website filled with recipes, classroom activities and fun facts. Did you know...
*It takes about 540 peanuts to make a 12-ounce jar of peanut butter.
*There are enough peanuts in one acre to make 30,000 peanut butter sandwiches.
*By law, any product labeled "peanut butter" in the United States must be at least 90 percent peanuts.
*Peanut butter has been banned in some schools due to peanut butter allergies. Make sure to read the ingredient label.
Recipe: Stuffed Sweet Potato with Cranberry-Walnut Relish, serves 2 1 medium Sweet Potato 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar 2 teaspoons Unsalted Margarine or Butter, room temperature 1/8 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Dash Ground Nutmeg 1/4 cup Cranberry-Walnut Relish 2, 1 oz slice Raisin Bread 2 teaspoon Honey Preheat oven to 400° F. Pierce the sweet potato several times with a fork. Place sweet potato on baking sheet lined with foil. Bake for about 45 minutes or until soft. Cut the sweet potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out potato and place in a small bowl. Leave the potato skin intact. Add unsalted butter or margarine and the spices to the sweet potato and mash. Divide the mashed sweet potato in two and add back to the potato skins. Place on baking sheet and heat for about 10 minutes or until browned. Top each stuffed sweet potato half with 1 to 2 tablespoons of cranberry-walnut relish.
Nutrition Information
Sweet Potatoes are high in vitamin A, high in vitamin C, good source of dietary fiber and potassium. They are naturally fat-free; saturated fat free; low sodium; and cholesterol free.
Sesame Street premiered on Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) stations on November 10, 1969.
Sesame Street: Healthy Habits with Grover PSA| #CaringForEachOther
To celebrate Sesame Street's commitment and dedication to children's education we created our Sesame Street Friends out of nutritious foods. Can you find the Artichoke Leaves, Blackberries, Blueberries, Broccoli, Celery, Corn, Cottage Cheese, Eggs, Figs, Grapefruits, Green Beans, Guavas, Mushrooms, Onions, Orange, Parsley, Prunes, Raisins, Raspberries, Red Peppers, Strawberries, Tomatoes, and Watermelon?
The Sesame Street sign is made from cottage cheese,
spinach, corn, and white beans.
Do you know other foods that are Green?
Can you name the foods that match
the letters in Happy Birthday?
To learn more about the Sesame Workshop, visit http://www.sesameworkshop.org/. Sesame Street is a production of Sesame Workshop, a nonprofit educational organization making a meaningful difference in the lives of children worldwide by developing innovative and engaging educational content delivered in various ways.
The mission of nutritionDay is to improve patient safety and quality of care by raising awareness and increasing knowledge about disease-related malnutrition.
Malnutrition - Another Weight Problem
nutritionDay Mission: To improve patient safety and quality of care by raising awareness and increasing knowledge about disease-related malnutrition.
Vision: To provide the healthcare community, including acute care facilities, rehabilitation facilities, home healthcare, and nursing homes, with a full spectrum of resources to assess and ultimately minimize healthcare-related malnutrition. To learn more about nutritionDay in the U.S.
World Alzheimer's Month is an opportunity to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and the need for more education, support, and research. Millions of families across the United States and the world are affected by this disease.
How to Cope with Eating Problems
in Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
There is no special diet required for people with Alzheimer's disease unless they have another medical condition that needs consideration. Eating well-balanced and nutritious meals is extremely important.
A person with Alzheimer's disease and their caregiver face numerous eating challenges.
1. Poor nutrition due to Alzheimer's may be related to depression, forgetting to eat, diminished sense of hunger and thirst, difficulty feeding, eating, chewing and/or swallowing or the inability to obtain or prepare foods.
2. Check for food and drug interactions; look for any medications that may decrease appetite or affect nutritional status.
3. Constipation may be a problem. Drink enough fluids, stay active and include fiber-rich foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
4. Dry mouth might be a side effect of some medications or a symptom of Alzheimer’s. Provide and encourage the drinking of water and other fluids. To soften foods, dip them in fluids or add broth, gravies or sauces. When eating, take a sip of a beverage between bites, this will aid in swallowing and moisten the mouth. To increase the production of saliva and moisten the mouth, use a frozen ice pop or sour candy.
5. Problems with dentures and/or oral health.
6. As Alzheimer’s progresses, an individual may not recognize foods and easily becomes distracted.
7. Weight loss or weight gain may occur.
Recommendations
1. Allow plenty of time to eat and remove any distractions.
2. A person should be calm before providing food and drink.
3. Make sure a person is positioned properly to allow for safe swallowing.
4. Communicate about the food and temperature of the foods.
5. If a person has difficulty using utensils, try finger foods. Finger foods are prepared so a person can eat with one’s hands. The use of finger foods allows for independence.
6. If finger foods are a problem, feeding may be necessary.
7. Make meals colorful and appealing.
8. Offer small mini-meals throughout the day. Use smaller plates and cups. Too much food on a plate may be overwhelming.
9. Add herbs, spices, chutney, and/or sauces to add flavor.
10. Make sure food and fluids are consumed.
From His Window (song about Alzheimer's disease)
Resource
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer research. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s, and since our founding in 1980, we have moved toward this goal by advancing research and providing support, information and education to those affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
Mission: To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Kids Eat Right is a joint initiative from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation. The goal of Kids Eat Right is to educate families, communities, and policymakers about the importance of good nutrition. August is Kids Eat Right Month, a nutrition education, information sharing, and action campaign created by Kids Eat Right, an initiative of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and its Foundation.
Kids Eat Right Month spotlights healthy nutrition and active lifestyles for children and families, offering simple steps to help families cook healthy, eat right, and shop smart.
The Kids Eat Right website centers around the theme "Shop-Cook-Eat." The goal is to bring families together each day for nutritious meals by providing simple and easy-to-follow tasks.
Share the Monday Message Campaign involves Academy member volunteers who distribute weekly advice through social media channels (such as Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc.). The Kids Eat Right campaign provides resources to help Academy members become recognized leaders in childhood obesity prevention. Volunteers then educate the community on shopping ideas, cooking tips, eating right, and recipes.
The Sandwich Generation represents a group of individuals who find themselves in the unique position of caring for their elderly parents while also supporting their own children. This generation embodies dedication, patience, and compassion, making it a cause for celebration and recognition. The primary aim is to raise awareness about the unwavering efforts of these individuals and ensure they receive the support they need.
Sandwich Generation Month is observed annually in July in honor of this extraordinary group. During this time, the community comes together to better understand the specific challenges faced by this generation and highlight the various support systems available to them as they navigate the complexities of maintaining multi-generational households.
According to data from the Pew Research Center, slightly over one in eight Americans aged 40 to 60 finds themselves in this dual role of raising their own children while caring for aging parents. This statistic underscores the growing significance of the Sandwich Generation and the importance of acknowledging their remarkable contributions.
National Day of Unplugging. is a holiday that consists of a 24 hour period from sundown to sundown, to unplug, unwind, relax and do things other than using today’s technology, electronics, and social media.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time for children under 2 and less than 2 hours per day for older children. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents create an electronic-media-free environment in children’s bedrooms.
The Benefits of Reduced Screen Time
• Reducing screen time can help prevent childhood obesity.
• Children who spend less time watching television in the early years tend to do better in school, have a healthier diet, and are more physically active.
Hazards of Too Much Screen Time
•Adolescents with a television in their bedroom spend more time watching TV and report less physical activity, less healthy dietary habits, worse school performance, and fewer family meals.
• Children with a television in their bedroom are more likely to be overweight.
Alternative Activities During National Day of Unplugging
Prepare a family meal together.
Take a walk in the park.
Join a family fitness group.
Plant a vegetable garden or grow a fruit tree.
Visit the zoo.
Plan a picnic or barbecue.
Go to a museum.
Take a nature hike.
Organize a scavenger hunt.
Learn yoga.
Go dancing.
Volunteer for a community or charitable organization
*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.
One Serving Size: 1oz (28g)
130 calories per Serving
Package Size: Net Wt. 2.25 oz (63.8g)
About 2 Servings per package
Findings Actual Serving per Package = 2.3 299 Calories per Package Read the Label; an Educated Consumer has the knowledge to make the Best Choices.
Pet Sitters International’sTake Your Dog To Work Day® was created to celebrate the great companion dogs make and to encourage their adoption from humane societies, animal shelters, and breed rescue clubs. This annual event asks pet lovers to celebrate the humane-canine bond and promote pet adoption by encouraging employers to support “Take Your Dog to Work Day”.
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.
Health Benefits of a Dog
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.
Caring for a pet can help with those healthy lifestyle changes by:
• Increasing exercise. Exercise doesn’t have to involve boring repetition at a gym. Taking a dog for a walk, riding a horse, or simply chasing a kitten around are fun ways to fit healthy daily exercise into your schedule.
• Providing companionship. Isolation and loneliness can make disorders such as depression even worse. Caring for a living animal can help make you feel needed and wanted, and take the focus away from your problems. Most pet owners talk to their pets, some even use them to work through their troubles.
• Helping meet new people. Pets can be a great social lubricant for their owners. Dog owners frequently stop and talk to each other on walks or in a dog park. Pet owners also meet new people in pet stores, clubs, and training classes. • 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
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