- Author: Hannah Lee
As the school year picks up and we head into fall, we have another opportunity to reset our habits and embrace some healthier choices. This month, Storey Elementary's Nutrition Corner was updated with a "Harvest Healthy Habits" theme, encouraging Storey staff to make healthy choices as the season turns. Check out the picture below and read on for more details.
Choose water instead of sugar-sweetened beverages! While these drinks are fine in moderation, water is always the best choice for our body. Make sure you're staying hydrated even as the weather cools down.
Read the Nutrition Facts label! It contains so much helpful information, including serving sizes, sugar, protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals. If you've never checked one out before, take a look and compare some foods next time you're in the grocery store.
Be active! It is recommended that children get 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Adults need 2.5 hours of aerobic activity, such as walking or soccer every week, along with doing strength training exercise twice a week.
Add fruits and vegetables to your favorite dishes! From blueberries in your waffles to sweet potatoes in your enchiladas, there are so many ways to increase our fruit and veggie intake. Click here for recipes and ideas!
Wash your hands often! Washing our hands is one of the easiest and effective ways to reduce the spread of germs. Be sure to wash your hands after school, coming home from errands, after playing outside or with pets, and before cooking or eating.
Set achievable goals! Goal setting can be challenging, but it's much more manageable when we set realistic expectations. It's much easier to make a change slowly, instead of all at once.
Cover your cough! Colds are all too common in the colder seasons. Be sure to cover your cough to keep those around you from getting sick.
Portion your holiday treats! Although delicious, many of our favorite holiday treats are high in calories, sugar, and fat. Practice moderation and be mindful of how much of them you eat at a time.
Try these tips as we enter the cooler seasons and let us know how you and your family stay healthy!