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Monday, June 27, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
What does your plate look like?
Mrs. Obama has dedicated much of her time and energy, since moving into the White House, encouraging families to become healthier, beginning with what and how much food goes on your plate.
This week, she helped the government roll out their newest version of the Food Pyramid called ChooseMyPlate.Gov, making it easier and clearer for parents and kids alike to make healthy choices about food. Just one plate divided into just four categories—fruits and vegetables, which make up half of ones plate, grains and protein make up the other half.
We all know that “good ideas” are only “good” if and when we implement them!
So here is my question for you: What little change can you make using the “plate” concept to see a big result in your health?
Here are some ideas: (1) The two largest portions on your plate should be vegetables and grains. If you don’t like vegetables (or only like them when they are fried) or you prefer white grains (such as rice and potatoes) instead of leafy greens and whole grains, then your “little change” should begin by having more greens and fibers with your meals. (2) If you only enjoy fruit if it is sweetened or smashed in a smoothie, then this is your opportunity to start eating and snacking on more fresh fruits, such as grapes, oranges, and berries. (3) If you LOVE your protein (maybe too much), your best bet is to decrease your protein portion to fit into the size of your palm.
Just by making a few little changes (portion control, eliminating sweeteners, and cutting back on white flours, grains, and sugar), you will immediately see big results: reduction in calories at every meal, increase in fiber, and lowering your cholesterol.
Why not start eating healthier today?
Be encouraged,
Becky
This week, she helped the government roll out their newest version of the Food Pyramid called ChooseMyPlate.Gov, making it easier and clearer for parents and kids alike to make healthy choices about food. Just one plate divided into just four categories—fruits and vegetables, which make up half of ones plate, grains and protein make up the other half.
We all know that “good ideas” are only “good” if and when we implement them!
So here is my question for you: What little change can you make using the “plate” concept to see a big result in your health?
Here are some ideas: (1) The two largest portions on your plate should be vegetables and grains. If you don’t like vegetables (or only like them when they are fried) or you prefer white grains (such as rice and potatoes) instead of leafy greens and whole grains, then your “little change” should begin by having more greens and fibers with your meals. (2) If you only enjoy fruit if it is sweetened or smashed in a smoothie, then this is your opportunity to start eating and snacking on more fresh fruits, such as grapes, oranges, and berries. (3) If you LOVE your protein (maybe too much), your best bet is to decrease your protein portion to fit into the size of your palm.
Just by making a few little changes (portion control, eliminating sweeteners, and cutting back on white flours, grains, and sugar), you will immediately see big results: reduction in calories at every meal, increase in fiber, and lowering your cholesterol.
Why not start eating healthier today?
Be encouraged,
Becky
Sunday, June 5, 2011
A Sheriff, K2, and you...
This past week, I had the privilege of hearing Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens speak at the California Youth Services Open House—a non-profit organization that provides needed counsel and drug/alcohol education to parents and students in our county.
Sheriff Hutchens personally and professionally understands the negative impact of substance abuse on our culture and has made a career of trying to make our county a better place to raise a family. Beginning with statistics, she told us that underage drinking and substance abuse is on the rise across America. She added, that after 33 years in law enforcement, she was confident that a poll of every jail inmate would reveal either personal or family drug/alcohol abuse had been a factor in his or her crime. But in order to make an even stronger connection with us, Sheriff Hutchens shared that her father had been an alcoholic her entire life, until he died.
The same week, ABCNews shared the story of one family whose teenage son overdosed on a legal synthetic drug that he purchased at a local mall. Even just a little digging around reveals how easy and how cheap drugs can be purchased, especially by teens.
Why does a heart-broken family who just lost a child tell their story? To prevent other families experiencing such pain.
Why does a sheriff fight against the legalization of marijuana? Because she sees firsthand how the lives of those 1000's who commit crimes while under the influence of a mind-altering drugs are devastated.
Why did I attend the open house? It was not because I am the parent of a student at risk, but because as a former teenage alcoholic, and I believe that all adults—not just parents of teens or sheriffs--have to take seriously the cultural threats against our young generation of boys and girls.
How can you make a little change that will make a big result in your family or community?
Read and discuss the current stories about drugs and alcohol that include young adults, parents of teens and teens. Ask related questions to the families and students you know, such as, “Does this happen in your school or with your friends?” Support youth counseling organizations; attend events where professionals are trying to bring awareness to the community, become a “Big Brother or Big Sister,” or volunteer to be a foster grand-parent. You don’t have to be an expert. Just be available, caring and informed. The big result? Become a part of changing our culture.
Be encouraged,
Becky
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