Friday, October 28, 2011
E-cooking video
How to Can
Save money while making your delicious fresh produce last year round by using a hot water canner.
http://videos.tasteofhome.com/video/How-to-Can-2;How-to-Cook-Videos
E-cooking video
Blueberry and Peach Crisp with Crunchy Topping Video
Diabetic and Heart Healthy
Ingredients
- 4 medium peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 Tbsp packed brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp orange juice
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup Honey Nut Clusters® cereal, slightly crushed
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°. Lightly coat bottom and sides of squarebaking dish (8 x 8 x 2 inches) or rectangular baking dish(11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inches) with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place peaches and blueberries in baking dish. In a small bowl, mixbrown sugar, orange juice, cinnamon and nutmeg. Drizzle mixture over fruit.
- Sprinkle fruit with cereal and walnuts. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until peaches are tender when pierced with a fork. Serve warm or cold.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
Drive Safely Work Week
October 3-7 Drive Safely Work Week
Focus. Safe driving is serious business.
Drive Safely Work Week (DSWW) is the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety's (NETS) annual workplace safety campaign, providing a turnkey way to remind employees about safe driving practices.
The 2010 campaign materials focus on the dangers of distracted driving, particularly as related to the use of cell phones and texting. The program provides meaningful activities to:
- Help prepare an organization for the launch of a new cell phone policy;
- Reinforce an existing policy; or
- Build awareness of the issues related to distracted driving and help develop strategies to minimize distractions.
The DSWW tool kit has everything needed to launch a successful campaign:
- Activities for each day, including interactive, electronic-based tools
- Daily communications messages
- Downloadable graphics
The DSWW campaign has been sponsored by the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) since 1996. Although the national observance of the campaign takes place each year during the first week of October, the materials are not dated and can be used throughout the year for continued promotion of safe driving practices.
Founded in 1989, NETS is a non-profit partnership of socially responsible public and private organizations dedicated exclusively to traffic safety in the workplace.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Mental Illness Awareness Week
October 2-8 Mental Illness Awareness Week
In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in recognition of NAMI's efforts to raise mental illness awareness. Since 1990, mental health advocates across the country have joined together during the first full week of October in sponosoring many kinds of activities.
MIAW has become a NAMI tradition. It presents an opportunity to all NAMI state organizations and affiliates across the country to work together in communities to achieve the NAMI mission through outreach, education and advocacy.
The MIAW Idea Book suggests activities that can be incorporated into planning for the fall. Stickers, posters and a web banner to use on websites or in documents are available for download in English and Spanish.
The National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding is Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. Special resources for outreach to faith communities also can be downloaded.
Start your MIAW preparation now and begin changing attitudes, changing lives!
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Benefits of Water
Top 11 Health Benefits of Drinking Water
You will be amazed of the benefits of drinking water as follow:
1. Lose weight: Drinking water helps you lose weight because it flushes down the by-products of fat breakdown. Drinking water reduces hunger, it’s an effective appetite suppressant so you’ll eat less. Plus, water has zero calories. Here are the further details on how to achieve fat loss by drinking water.
2. Natural Remedy for Headache: Helps to relieve headache and back pains due to dehydration. Although there are many other reasons contribute to headache, dehydration is the common one.
3. Look Younger with Healthier Skin: You’ll look younger when your skin is properly hydrated. Water helps to replenish skin tissues, moisturizes skin and increase skin elasticity.
4. Better Productivity at Work: Your brain is mostly made up of water, thus drinking water helps you think better, be more alert and more concentrate.
5. Better Exercise: Drinking water regulates your body temperature. You’ll feel more energetic when doing exercises and water helps to fuel your muscle.
6. Helps in Digestion and Constipation: Drinking water raises your metabolism because it helps in digestion. Fiber and water goes hand in hand so that you can have your daily bowel movement.
7. Less Cramps and Sprains: Proper hydration helps keep your joints and muscles lubricated, so you’ll less likely get cramps and sprains.
8. Less Likely to Get Sick and Feel Healthy:Drinking plenty of water helps fight against flu and other ailments like kidney stones and heart attack. Water adds with lemon is used for ailments like respiratory disease, intestinal problems, rheumatism and arthritis etc. Another words one of the benefits of drinking water can improve our immune system. Follow this link for further information on how lemon water can improve your health.
9. Relieves Fatigue: Water is used by the body to help flush out toxins and waste products from the body. If your body lacks of water, your heart, for instance, need to work harder to pump out the oxygenated blood to all cells, so are the rest of the vital organs, your organs will be exhausted and so are you.
10. Good Mood: Your body feels very good and that’s why you feel happy.
11. Reduce the Risk of Cancer: Related to the digestive system, some studies show that drinking a healthy amount of water may reduce the risks of bladder cancer and colon cancer. Water dilutes the concentration of cancer-causing agents in the urine and shortens the time in which they are in contact with bladder lining.
Can you see the importance of water to your body after understanding the above benefits of drinking water?
Article from: http://www.mangosteen-natural-remedies.com/benefits-of-drinking-water.html
� s a �� �� e-span>The Harmful Effects Result from Dehydration:- Tiredness
- Migraine
- Constipation
- Muscle cramps
- Irregular blood-pressure
- Kidney problems
- Dry skin
- 20% dehydrated – Risk of death
Here are some of the symptoms that you need more water:
- Dark Urine – Dark Yellow or Orange in Color: Urine is generally pale yellow to clear when you have sufficient water intake. Dark color or smell strong indicates that you need to drink more water.
- Dry Skin: Skin is the largest body organ and requires its share of water.
- Thirst: Thirst is the most obvious sign that you're already dehydrated. It is always a good practice to drink more water when your are not thirsty, don’t wait until you're thirsty.
- Hunger: Most people mistaken hungry is the indication to eat more, whereas in actual fact, you may be dehydrated. So before you have your meal, grab a glass of water.
- Fatigue: Water is a source of energy, give you a boost in energy.
October Awareness
October 7, 2011 – World Smile DayA smiley, or happy face, is a stylized representation of a smiling human face.
October 15, 2011 – Sweetest Day
Sweetest Day commonly involves women giving their husband or boyfriends candy.
October 23-31 Red Ribbon Week
October Activities, Challenges, Other & On-going
October 7, 2011 – World Smile Day
A smiley, or happy face, is a stylized representation of a smiling human face.
October 15, 2011 – Sweetest Day
Sweetest Day commonly involves women giving their husband or boyfriends candy.
October 21, 2011 Fitness Classes – Aerobics
Maintain Don’t Gain
Healthy Utah Challenge
Registration October 1-November 20; Challenge November 21-December 31
5 for 5 Challenge
5 Flights of Stairs 5 times daily
Farmer’s Market
http://utahsown.utah.gov/farmersmarkets/index.php
Food of the Month www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov
Rhizomes
Persimmons
Stress Less Challenge
Healthy Utah Sign-up
Registration August 1-31; Challenge September 1-30
Workout Warriors
Healthy Utah Monthly Challenge www.healthyutah.org
Eye Injury Prevention Month
Home Eye Safety Month
October 2-8 Mental Illness Awareness Week
October 3-7 Drive Safely Work Week
October 5 Walk to School Day
October 12-20 Bone & Joint Decade National Action Week
October 16 World Food Day
October 23-31 Red Ribbon Week
Air Quality at Work
Be Active Your Way
E-Cooking Videos
Available on blog & website
Laughing Board
Healthy Recipe Exchange
Laughing Board
Run A Race
Walk with Co-workers
Walking & Exercise Group
Workout Warriors
Worksite Farmer’s Market
4th Quarter 2011 - Route 66
October 1 – December 31
Outline:
Route 66! Choose any physical activities you like… whether you’re a thrill seeker or prefer the familiar walk around the neighborhood, Route 66 will help you build a fitness habit to last a lifetime. Each day you choose the physical activity and record your time, then watch your vintage car move along the 2448 miles of America’s Highway — 1 minute of exercise equals 1 mile. The goal is to exercise 5-6 days a week for 30 minutes a day. If you don’t reach 2448 minutes (miles) by December 31 it’s okay, just strive to exercise, eat right and be happy!!
Try something new or stick with a favorite. If you’re just starting out, 15 minutes of exercise at a time may be your goal. As you progress, aim for 30 minutes or more each day.
For greatest health benefits, set a realistic daily goal and aim for consistency.
Along the way, there will be information about historical landmarks, healthy recipes, health articles.
Award:
2 hours of comp time if the requirement is met and the log/calendar is turned into Sarah by October 6.
Registration:
By November 6, 2011
Log/Calendars due January 6, 2012
Idea from AARP.com - Tracking is available on aarp.com website with daily reminders.
Incentive Logs/Calendars and detailed information is available on the
Wellness Website (http://sites.google.com/site/paysoncitywellness/),
and facebook (PaysonCityEmployeeWellnessProgram).
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