Nutrition Services wanted to congratulate 4 of our elementary schools; Brookwood Elementary, Granite Elementary, Oakdale Elementary, and Peruvian Park Elementary for receiving the bronze level for the Healthier US School Challenge. The goal of the Healthier US School Challenge (HUSSC) is to improve the health of the Nation’s children by promoting healthier school environments. To help meet the goal, the Nutrition Services Department works with the school to identify changes to in the school that improve the quality of the foods served, provide students with nutrition education, and provide students with physical education and opportunities for physical activities. Each school received a plaque, and a $500 monetary reward for meeting the bronze level challenge. Healthy Sandy also donated $300 towards the school for promoting healthy living in the school setting. We are so proud of our schools, and hope they continue to have a healthy active lifestyle.

 

Are you worried about staying healthy during the holidays? There may be a lot of yummy food and candy waiting to be eaten, but there are some ways that you can still enjoy the holidays without worrying about how much weight you will be putting on. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has 8 suggestions to keep your holidays fun and healthy.

1.       Make realistic goals. You don’t need the stress of starting a diet and trying to lose weight

2.       Use smaller plates so you will get smaller portions

3.       Eat a healthy snack before going to a party

4.       Focus on conversations and not food

5.       Look at the food options before you make your food choices

6.       Try to balance what you eat at parties to what you typically eat in a day

7.       Drink in moderation. Beverages contain calories as well and can be easily consumed

8.       Watch portion sizes and take smaller portions or tastes of high calorie dishes

We hope you all have a wonderful Winter Break and a Happy New Year!

Thanksgiving as well as the holiday season is just around the corner, and many of you are groaning because you are worried about how to stay healthy during this holiday season. There are so many delicious foods and sweets that tempt us and Thanksgiving only happens once a year. Luckily, there are ways that we can all stay a little healthier and “survive” Thanksgiving.

1.       Make sure to stay hydrated. Sometimes hunger is mistaken for thirst so make sure you drink several cups of water before the dinner.

2.       Exercise. Get the family together for some outside fun or go on a walk with some family members after the Thanksgiving dinner. This will help burn some of the calories and taking a walk after will actually help the food better digest.

3.       Eat Breakfast. It may be tempting to skip breakfast before Thanksgiving, but make sure you eat a good breakfast so you aren’t starving for Thanksgiving Dinner. This will prevent you from overeating.

4.       Socialize. This is a one time a year occasion and instead of focusing on the food, make sure you talk and play games with your relatives and do it away from the food so you don’t end up eating more.

5.       Help Clean up. This can get you moving and also helps remove the food so you don’t mindlessly eat 3rds or 4ths.

6.       Don’t overeat. Make sure you get a sampling of all the delicious foods that you have been craving, but try not to overdo it. Pay attention to your fullness level and when it starts to get uncomfortable stop. Overeating is what causes the after-Thanksgiving Dinner- nap.

 

For more tips on how to make this Thanksgiving a bit Healthier visit:
http://fitbie.msn.com/slideshow/10-ways-have-healthier-thanksgiving/slide/9

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/news/features/tips-for-a-healthier-thanksgiving

Canyons School District, is sponsoring their 4th Annual Pan Sale October 30-November 1, 2012. New commercial quality kitchen utensils made for home use.The sale is open to the general public, so bring your friends and family with you. We have hundreds of new items to choose from that are priced just right. They make great Christmas, birthday and wedding gifts.One free gift given away every day to the first 50 people!

The sale will be located at the Canyons Student Support Center 9361 South 300 East
For questions, please call Connie at 801-826-5443
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