HEALTH MINISTRY TEAMThe goal of the Health Ministry Team is to inform, guide, and assist our church membership as well as the community toward choosing healthier lifestyles. All ages share fellowship as they explore health topics of concern. Blood Pressure Checks First Sunday of Every Month Recent Annual Events April 2008 -- Health Fair May 2008 -- Kids' Bike Rodeo for Helmet Safety -- All kids attending received a free helmet! "Walking with God" -- a daily walking program (or as your schedule allows) inside our church building -- the program has been mapped out for participants to log miles and progress. WATCH WHAT YOU EAT...... CHECK THE LABELS Checking food labels can help you skim the fat, cut sugar and reduce sodium while enjoying your favorite foods. When browsing the aisles at the grocery store, keep these tips in mind: • Compare fat content: A serving of regular mayonnaise has 100 calories -- all from fat. But light mayonnaise halves the fat and calories. And fat-free mayo has only 10 calories per serving. • Check the amount of fat in a serving. Two tablespoons of peanut butter contains 37% of the fat a person on a 2,000 calorie diet should eat all day. However, combining peanut butter with fat-free fruits or vegetables makes a balanced choice. • Count your calories. Beware of "low-fat" foods that are still high in calories thanks to added sugar. • Look for "low-sodium" or "sodium free" labels. A tablespoon of regular soy sauce contains 920 milligrams of sodium -- about 38% of an adult's recommended limit for the whole day. The same amount of light soy sauce has just 575 milligrams of sodium. Consuming less sodium can help control high blood pressure. • Find out the fiber content. Dietary fiber has many health benefits, such as lowering your cholesterol and reducing diabetes and heart disease risks, in addition to relieving constipation. Choose breads and cereals that have three or more grams of fiber per serving. Interested in joining this team, call the church office
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