Healthy Tips Ride a Bike Riding a bike
Healthy Tips • Ride a Bike. Riding a bike is a fun way to enjoy the outdoors and be active. You will also reduce pollution and save on travel, gas, and car maintenance costs. Try riding your bike to work or to the store. Set up a time to bike ride with a loved one each week and work on increasing your stamina. Always be sure to use a helmet and to obey traffic signals. Produce Tips for Apples • Look for apples that are firm and do not have bruises or soft spots. • Store apples at room temperature for up to one week. Or, refrigerate apples for up to three months. Do not refrigerate apples in closed bags.
OCTOBER 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Domingo Lunes Martes Miercoles Jueves Viernes Sabado 1 2 3 4 5 Walk to School Day 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Child Health Day 13 14 Hajj Begins Columbus Day 15 16 17 18 19 World Food Day Eat Healthy & Get Moving • Talk to your employer about offering a healthy dining menu at your workplace. It can be profitable, and will benefit your health. • Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. Choose more whole grains and lean meats and beans in smaller serving sizes. Include fat-free or lowfat dairy such as milk, cheese, and yogurt with meals. • Avoid candy bars and enjoy an apple or baby carrots for a healthy afternoon snack. It will help you feel full and energized – and you won’t have the sugar “crash” afterwards. Eid al-Adha Begins 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 31 Halloween 25 26 ∫∫∫ A Slice of Apple History The legendary Johnny Appleseed was a real man. He roamed America planting apple trees for nearly 50 years so that people would never go hungry. For Cal. Fresh information, call 1 -877 -847 -3663. Funded by USDA SNAP-Ed, an equal opportunity provider and employer. Visit www. Ca. Champions. For. Change. net for healthy tips. • California Department of Public Health • Physical activity breaks can take place anywhere. Try inside your work space, in a meeting room, outside your building, or even in your chair. October is National Eat Better, Eat Together Month This month is all about celebrating healthy, family meals. Take the time out to plan meals and enjoy them as a family.
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