Top Tips to Protect Your Eyes and Skin
The Tampa Bay area is at the top of another list, but this time it’s not a list that we necessarily want to celebrate. However, it does deserve a call to action. Tampa Bay area is ranked number FOUR in a list of cities receiving the highest level of Ultra Violet (UV) exposure. UV light is an invisible, electromagnetic radiation emitted by the sun. We are just behind San Juan, Honolulu and Miami. The Vision Council compiled the list by analyzing data from the
Community Resource Highlight – June 2019
The Community Resource Bus The Community Resource Bus is a partnership with the Department of Health - Pinellas (DOH - Pinellas), the St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation Department, and the St. Petersburg Police Department to help citizens understand community health and find public information to pursue a healthier lifestyle. Target Areas: Public health information - housing, children (daycare, WIC), dental, primary care, mental health, substance use, senior services, and food security Municipal information - Parks & Recreation, Codes, Law Enforcement (crime and
Ben’Nisha’s Kitchen – June 2019
Eat Seasonal With the abundance of seasonal produce that the Sunshine state provides, it’s a great time to add some colorful and nutritious variety to our meals this summer. Eating seasonal produce gives us maximum freshness and flavor. Florida offers a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs in every season. In the table below are a few summer seasonal highlights that can be found in grocery stores at reasonable prices. Avocados Eggplant Passion fruit Basil Guava Mushrooms Watermelon Parsley Lychee Peanuts Carambola Mint Spotlight Mangoes Mangoes
Fitness with the Family – June 2019
A Family’s guide to slaying the Beast in OBESITY According to the National Institute of Health, “A person is more likely to become obese if a close friend or family member has put on some pounds.” After reading the article Friends and Family May Play a Role in Obesity, I began to reflect on my own weight gain and who in my circle could be affected by it. I realized it was the MVP of my family, my dearest confidant, my mother.
Farm to Fork
As a chef, healthy eating is at the forefront of almost everything I do. Not to say that everything I cook is healthy, at times it may contain butter, pork fat or rich cuts of meat. I do take into consideration health by knowing where my meats, fats, and produce are coming from. I know that my products are coming from a natural source, not pumped with growth hormones, saline solutions, flavor additives, antibiotics, pesticides and the list goes on. I
Everyone Needs More PLAY Time!
There are plenty of opportunities to add spontaneous play to your day - whether it is dancing around the house or playing at the park. Try keeping a bag of fun in your car including sneakers, towel and a ball of some sort. The city has numerous parks, trails, and beaches to get outside and move around. If you are seeking a more organized form of weekly play, there are leagues offered for numerous sports for both adults and youth.
A Part of Living Healthy – Friendship
We all know the basics of living healthy – eating right, exercise, getting enough sleep. But did you know that your social life is a critical part of your physical health? Researchers have shown that loneliness and isolation are as damaging to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and is more dangerous that other risk factors such as obesity, www.campaigntoendloneliness.org. This isn’t about being an extroverted party animal; it’s about developing close friendships that you can rely upon.
Go with What You Know
After indulging—or overindulging—during the holidays, eating fruits and vegetables can be a great way to reset your body and get back to a healthier lifestyle. No one would call me a vegetarian, but fruits and vegetables are the primary part of my diet. And how could they not? In St. Pete, premium quality fruits and vegetables are in abundance—even at your local gas station. Plus, they are easier on your body, your waistline, and your wallet (this also comes as a
Having Fun and Being Active
Are you getting enough exercise? Adults need recess too and with a little creativity and planning, even a person with the busy schedule can make room for physical activity. For many folks, before or after work is often an available time to cycle, walk, or play.Think about your weekly or daily schedule and look for opportunities to be more active- every little bit helps. Mix it up! It's good to vary your activities. Choose from aerobic, strength, and flexibility activities to
Three Ways to Bring Health into the Holiday
Inspired by the USDA’s “Ten Tips to Make your Holiday Healthy” #1. Colorful meals make healthy meals! Not only does the array of colors look appealing, eating a rainbow of colors ensures we are getting a variety of nutrients. A colorful recipe from the UF IFAS Family Nutrition Program (FNP) “Cooking Matters” course is the Veggie Wrap. Thinly shredded veggies like radishes, bell peppers, carrots, lemon zest, greens, and fresh herbs like cilantro are layered on top of a whole-wheat tortilla