Congratulations!!!  The Department of Food and Nutrition would like to congratulate the 2009-2010 AFSCME Food Service Support Employee of the Year. Maggie Green, Food Service Manager  Country Club Middle The overall district AFSCME Support Employee of the Year will be announced on May19, 2010 at the Eddies Ceremony.  Congratulations and Good Luck Maggie!

Sticking With Your New Years Resolution

It’s that time of year when you’ve made all your New Years resolutions. If you’re like me, inevitably one of those resolutions is to lose weight. If you’re actually going to lose weight and keep it off, you should make small, gradual, realistic changes that will build upon one another, creating a healthier future. Start today by reviewing these strategies to help you control your weight:

1. You should think “choose well” not “diet.”
   Instead of trying to starve yourself, choose foods that allow you to fill up on fewer calories. These are foods that are: minimally processed; high in fiber; and, low in fat and sugar. Examples include fruits; vegetables; cooked whole grains such as barley, oatmeal, whole-wheat products and brown rice; and legumes. For protein, always pick leaner choices such as white breast meat of poultry (without skin); pork loin; lean beef; legumes; and seafood. Prepare these items with little added fat.
2. Try to make exercise fun.
   • Take up several aerobic activities that are enjoyable, such as an aerobic class, walking, bike riding, swimming, running, hiking, softball, etc.
   • Work out aerobically at least an hour a day, five or six days a week.
3. Only eat when you’re hungry
   Avoid eating to relax, cure boredom or overcome depression. Instead, talk a walk or call a friend.
4. Snack for better health.
   • Snack only when hungry.
   • Instead of packaged snacks, think “out with the bag” and enjoy fresh fruits, vegetables with low-fat dips or fat-free light yogurt. baked potatoes, sweet potatoes and oatmeal also make great snacks.
5. Be a little adventurous.
   • Be adventurous and expand your range of healthful food choices.
   • Buy a low-fat cookbook to help you modify traditional high-fat favorites, and to introduce quick healthful dishes.

Taken from the handout “10 Bright Ideas for Weight Loss,” Food and Health Communications, Inc. www.foodandhealth.com