Want to try growing your own fruits and veggies this summer?

Now's a great time to start!
Check out www.squarefootgardening.com for great tips and tricks on square foot gardening! Thanks to Mike Marshall for putting on a great brown bag last week on Square Foot Gardening! If you didn't get a copy of his handout and would like one contact Kari and uchlth.karis@state.ut.us

Don't forget to sign up for the second quarter challenge, Circuit Training! It start this Sunday, April 29th. Sign up on your Orriant account.

Great 100 calorie snack ideas!

Check out this link for great 100 calorie snack ideas!
http://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-100-calorie-snacks?ecd=wnl_din_041912

What is Quinoa?

Have you heard about quinoa (pronounced keen-wah)? It's actually a seed but is considered a whole grain by MyPlate.com guidelines. It's very similar to rice or couscous, but it's full of protein so it's a great addition to any meatless meal. Try it out; for several quinoa recipes, click here.

Watch your salt!

Too much sodium is bad for our health. It can increase your blood pressure and risk for a heart attack and stroke. Most of the sodium we eat comes from processed, store bought foods and restaurant food.

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Here are a few suggestions of things you can do to keep your sodium consumption in check:

Know the recommended daily limits for sodium. For adults, the guideline for sodium intake is less than 2,300 mg of sodium per day. If you're at high risk for high blood pressure the guideline goes to less than 1,500 mg per day.

Choose to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables.

Read the nutrition facts on your purchased food.

Ask for low sodium foods in restaurants.

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If anyone is interested in participating in an on-site Weight Watchers class (probably held in the HJB), or interested in purchasing a Curves membership at a discounted price contact Kari at uchlth.karis@state.ut.us or 801-851-7098!

Are you committed to your goals?

Commitment is a visible and compelling force that contains the drive and energy to act. Commitment is the path of least resistance because, once engaged, there are no decisions left to be made. With commitment the next step is as good as done! (Intrinsic Coaching)

How Much Sleep Do You Need?

It's easy to forget that sleep is an important factor in our health. Insufficient sleep is associated with several chronic conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and depression. Additionally, drowsy driving can be as dangerous as drunk driving. Getting adequate sleep is a necessity, not a luxury.

To find out how much sleep you and your children should be getting, click here.

Walking... Did You Know?

As the weather is warming up it's a great time to get outside and go for a walk! Here are a few facts about walking you may not have known.

Walking is the most popular form of physical activity in the United States.

Although 41% of all trips made in the United States are one mile or less, fewer than 10% of all trips are made by walking and biking.

The average person takes 2000 steps per mile.

Brisk walking (≥3.5 mph) has been shown to reduce body fat, lower blood pressure, increase high-density lipoprotein, and even reduce risks of bone fracture.

Because of the health benefits, the cost of walking is actually negative.

For more interesting facts about walking, click here.

End of the 1st Quarter!

March 31st marks the end of the first quarter so make sure you've contacted your coach, your goal tracking is up to date, you've marked your physical activity and health education points or whatever you need to have completed before March 31st!