July Wellness News

 

Monthly Events

National Recreation & Parks Month
UV Safety Month
Herbal/Prescription Interaction Awareness Month
International Group B Strep Awareness Month
Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
Family Reunion Month
National Wheelchair Beautification Month
Sandwich Generation Month
Smart Irrigation Month
National Hemp Month
National Baked Bean Month
National Blueberry Month
National Culinary Arts Month
National Grilling Month
National Horseradish Month
National Hot Dog Month
National Ice Cream Month
National Pickle Month
National Picnic Month
National Watermelon Month
Wheat Month

Daily Events
Wed	1	Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day, National Gingersnap Day
Thu	2	National Anisette Day, Made in the USA Day
Fri	3	Stay out of the Sun Day, Eat Beans Day, International Plastic Bag Free Day, Idaho 43rd State, Chocolate Wafer Day
Sat	4	Independence Day, Caesar Salad Day, National Barbecued Spareribs Day, National Baked Beans Day
Sun	5	Workaholics Day, Graham Cracker Day, National Apple Turnover Day
Mon	6	Take Your Webmaster to Lunch Day, Fried Chicken Day, National Hand Roll Day
Tues	7	Strawberry Sundae Day, Father-Daughter take a walk together day, World Chocolate Day, National Macaroni Day
Wed	8	National Milk Chocolate with Almonds Day, National Freezer Pop Day, Raspberry Day
Thu	9	National Sugar Cookie Day
Fri	10	Teddy Bear Picnic Day, Piña Colada Day, Wyoming 44th State
Sat	11	UN World Population Day, National Blueberry Muffin Day, Rainier Cherry Day, National Mojito Day, Make Your Own Sundae Day, French Fries Day
Sun	12	National Pecan Pie Day, Eat Your Jello Day, Paper Bag Day
Mon	13	National Beans ‘N’ Franks Day, National Nitrogen Ice Cream
Tues	14	Bastille Day, National Mac and Cheese Day, Shark Awareness Day
Wed	15	Gummi Worm Day, National Tapioca Pudding Day
Thu	16	National Corn Fritter Day, Natl Personal Chef Day, National Hot Dog Day
Fri	17
Sat	18	Nelson Mandela Day, National Sour Candy Day
Sun	19	National Blueberry Month, National Daiquiri Day
Mon	20	National Lollipop Day, Fortune Cookie Day, National Ice Cream Day
Tues	21	Junk Food Day
Wed	22	National Penuche Fudge Day, National Mango Day
Thu	23	Gorgeous Grandma Day, National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
Fri	24	Cousins Day, National Drive-Thru Day, Tequila Day, International Self-Care Day
Sat	25	Culinarians Day, National Hot Fudge Sundae Day, National Hire a Veteran Day, National Wine and Cheese Day
Sun	26	Coffee Milkshake Day, Americans with Disabilities Act Signed (1990, Anniversary), National Bagelfest Day, World Tofu Day
Mon	27	Insulin First Isolated, National Creme Brule Day, Parents’ Day
Tues	28	National Milk Chocolate Day
Wed	29	Lasagna Day, National Chicken Wing Day
Thu	30	Cheesecake Day, Chicken and Waffles Day
Fri	31	National Raspberry Cake Day, Jump for Jelly Beans Day, National Avocado Day, Refreshment Day, National Chili Dog Day

	Months
	January	July
	February	August
	March	September
	April	October
	May	November
	June	December

 

December 4, National Cookie Day Healthy Cookie Recipes and Tips

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.

Try healthy homemade cookies from EatingWell, Healthy Cookie Recipes, and Tips.
(You still need to watch how many cookies you eat.)

Resource

EatingWell, Healthy Cookie Recipes and Tips

My Favorites:

Meringues at 8 Calories per cookie.

For young and older - here is Cookie Monster,
sharing how he feels about cookies.

Sesame Street: 
Cookie Monster Sings C is for Cookie

National Special Education Day and Meeting Children's Nutritional Needs

Special Education Day commemorates the anniversary of our nation’s first federal special education law, signed by President Gerald Ford on December 2, 1975. This law is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

IDEA made education available to all American children, and to this day, honors the progress that has been made in special education

National Special Education Day was first celebrated in 2005, which was the 30th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

In recent years, we have seen increasing emphasis on ensuring that children with disabilities have the same opportunities as other children to receive an education and related benefits, such as school meals.

My son Jake has cerebral palsy and requires someone to feed him. He was brought into the cafeteria with his aide, and they sat alone. He asked if he could eat in the classroom because he was embarrassed that the children would make fun of him. The school said no. Jake started to refuse to eat - he said he wasn't hungry. Sometimes he would come home with food all over his clothes and face. There is still time to learn how to meet nutritional needs for Special Needs Children.

Florida State Receiver Travis Rudolph Eats

Lunch With An Autistic Boy Sitting By Himself

Autistic kindergartner denied school lunch

Florida will phase out certificates of completion

for students with disabilities

When my son graduated, his certificate of completion was a huge milestone for him and our family. Ending these certificates erases years of hard-won progress. Why hurt students with disabilities by taking away the recognition they deserve? #SpecialEducationDay 

Reference

National Special Education Day

December 1, National Eat a Red Apple Day

Health Benefits
Apple is a fruit rich in antioxidants and a good source of fiber. Quercetin, an antioxidant found in apples, may inhibit lung cancer. Pectin found in apples helps treat diarrhea and constipation by adding bulk to the stool. Other benefits being studied include treatments for diabetes, heart disease, lowering blood pressure, lowering blood levels of LDL, reducing risks of Alzheimer’s, and decreasing bone fractures.

Apple seeds should never be eaten. They contain the poison cyanide.

Let’s not forget the peel. The apple peel contains ursolic acid, a chemical that may prevent muscle wasting.

There may be some truth to “An Apple a Day, Keeps the Doctor Away”.

Recipe

Baked Stuffed Apple

Yield 2 servings

Ingredients 
2 medium apples 
1/2 cup bran flakes 
1/4 cup applesauce, unsweetened
1 Tbsp raisins 
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Directions 
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Core and slightly hollow out the apples with a spoon, leaving the bottom of the apples intact to create a well for the filling. Place the apples in a pan.
3. In a bowl, combine the bran flakes, applesauce, raisins, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Fill and top each apple with the cereal mixture.
4. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the sides of the apples are soft and easily pierced with a knife.

Nutrition Information

U.S. Apple Association Members

NY Apples Are a Smart Choice for Healthy Eating
Kelly Springer, RDN

References and Resources
1. U.S. Apple Association
2. Apple Recipes, Washington Apple Commission

 

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