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Vegetable Tip:
Add Flavor to Vegetables!
Roast vegetables with your
favorite herbs to add flavor. Try
a new herb to discover different
tastes and use local seasonal
vegetables for a variety
throughout the year.
Eat five or more
fruits and vegetables
every day.
Healthy eating does not
need to be perfect! Healthy meals
start with more fruits, vegetables,
grains, protein foods, and dairy.
Drink and eat less sodium, saturated
fat, and added sugars.
Try these tips to help you achieve
your nutrition goals.
Use a smaller plate at meals to
help with portion control.
Prepare foods at home. If you
choose to eat out, choose
healthier options.
Satisfy your sweet tooth in a
healthy way, such as choosing a
fruit parfait made with yogurt.
Use the SuperTracker to get tips
for making better food choices.
January 2017
January
Jan. 16: Martin Luther King
Day of Service
Cervical Health Awareness
Month
National Birth Defects
Prevention Month
National Blood Donor Month
Schools across the county have partnered with the Florida Department
of Health in Okaloosa County to present Healthy Okaloosa Schools.
Together we are making Okaloosa County a Healthier Place to
Live, Learn, Work and Play!
Limit recreational screen time to two hours or less each
day.
Most people think only about diet
and exercise when trying to lose
weight for their New Year’s
resolution, but do not forget that
limiting screen time can help too!
Decreased screen time is proven
to lower obesity. Plus, you will
have less exposure to sugary
drinks, junk food and fast-food
advertisement on television
tempting you. Source: Let’s Go!
Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County School Health
221 Hospital Drive NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (850) 833-9240, ext. 2244
www.HealthyOkaloosa.com
Source: National Wellness Institute, INC
Source: ChooseMyPlate.gov
Source: ChooseMyPlate.gov
Tips for New Year’s Resolution Success
Make One Change at a Time. Multiple resolutions are not likely to work. Pick one so you do not get overwhelmed and lose willpower.
Break It Up. If losing weight is the ultimate goal, make small attainable goals to help you succeed. For example, workout three days at the gym this week or pack your lunch instead of eating out at a restaurant.
Lift Your Spirts. If you get discouraged, do something that puts you in a good mood. This is helpful to get you back on track and keep a positive attitude.
Source: WebMD
Be physically
active at least
one hour every
day.
Having an active
lifestyle does not have to be hard
or involve a gym. Here are some
tips to help you make physical
activity a lifestyle.
Get active with friends.
Instead of going out to eat,
walk around the mall or play
an exercise-themed video
game.
Do something new. Sign up
for a class to learn how to
salsa dance or play a sport.
Get more steps in during
the day. Go for a walk
before and after school, or
simply walk to school if it is
close enough.
#HealthiestWeightFL
Cut back on soda, sugar-sweetened tea,
fruit or sport drinks.
Cutting back on sugary beverages makes for a great
New Year’s resolution. Remember water is best! To
help you drink water often, carry a refillable bottle or
cup of water throughout the day and refill as needed. Drinking
water can help you lose weight by helping to manage calories.
Adults and children take in about 400 calories per day from
beverages. A reduction of 500 calories per day for seven days
equals one pound of fat loss per week. Water is easy on your
waistline and your wallet! Drinking water from the tap at home or
when eating out can help you save money.
Source: ChooseMyPlate.gov
Eliminate use of and exposure to
tobacco and nicotine products.
The best resolution for a smoker is to QUIT! According to
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
Quitting smoking cuts cardiovascular risks. Just one year after a
smoker quits, their risk for a heart attack drops sharply.
Within 2 to 5 years after a smoker quits, their risk for stroke could
fall to about the same as a nonsmoker’s.
If a smoker quits, their risk for cancers of the mouth, throat,
esophagus, and bladder drop by half within 5 years.
Ten years after a smoker quits, their risk for lung cancer drops by half.
Source: ChooseMyPlate.gov
Source: CDC
Source: Fresh From Florida
Florida Cabbage and Citrus Slaw
Ingredients:
1/2 large head cabbage, shredded fine
2 oranges, segmented
1 grapefruit, segmented
1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced thinly
1/4 cup olive oil
2 lemons, juiced
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients,
mix well and let marinate in refrigerator
for an hour.
Taste slaw and adjust seasoning with
salt and pepper.
Tooth healthy foods are low in sugar
and high in fiber and nutrients, such as
fruits, vegetables,
beans, and whole
grain breads. Tooth
unhealthy foods are
starchy and high in
sugar, such as dried
fruit, chips, cookies,
juice, and soda. Eating tooth unhealthy
foods creates an acid that attacks teeth.
Limit “tooth unhealthy foods” to special
occasions.