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HEALTH & FITNESS WORKSHOPS
Call Joy at (302) 545-3184 for information about scheduling a workshop.
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CERTIFIED HOLISTIC HEALTH CONSULTANT
Do you want to get healthy? It's never too late!
Everyone's body and lifestyle is different and I don't use a cookie-cutter program for my clients. My programs are designed to fit your needs.
Available: By appointment only
Phone: (302) 545-3184
Rates: Vary depending on location
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JOY IS NOW PART OF THE PERSONAL TRAINING STAFF AT SNAP FITNESS - 24/7
Personal Trainer and Nutrition Advisor for SNAP Fitness Gym in New Castle and Newark, Delaware. Sessions must be scheduled in advance by calling (302)545-3184.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION - SUPER BUG MRSA
MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) is a rapidly evolving staph infection that is responsible for infection of the skin and soft tissue as well as a serious form of pneumonia. Over the past few years, it has become resistant to antibiotics. Left untreated, and allowed to enter the bloodstream, Mersa can kill.
MRSA lives on the skin and spreads in health clubs, through dirty towels, filthy locker rooms or sweat-drenched workout equipment. While it can appear in any number of places other than health clubs, FITNESS FANS MUST TAKE PRECAUTIONS.
Protect Yourself and reduce risk by ...
· NEVER SHARING PERSONAL ITEMS such as towels, sheets, razors, clothing and athletic equipment. MRSA spreads on contaminated objects as well as through direct contact.
· COVERING CUTS to help protect against exposure to MRSA bacteria.
· LAUNDERING WORKOUT CLOTHES after each wearing (I know... how GROSS is THAT not to!); If you have a cut or sore, wash towels and bedding in hot water - add bleach - and dry them in a HOT dryer.
· WASHING HANDS OFTEN by scrubbing briskly for 15 seconds or more and dry them with a disposable towel (use another towel to turn off the faucet). Carry hand sanitizer with at least 62 percent alcohol for times when you don't have access to soap and water.
· TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF and eating a balanced diet and getting proper rest and plenty of exercise (and de-stressing); Low resistance can equal lessen immunity to flu and other “bugs”.
· BEING AWARE AND CAUTIOUS if you have a skin infection that requires treatment, SEE YOUR DOCTOR and ask him/her if you should be tested for MRSA.
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JOY'S HOLIDAY FOOD TIP
On average, a traditional Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner can contain more than 2,000 calories. We often put our focus on what not to eat, but there are still many nutritional goodies in our traditional dinner that we should not overlook.
5 Healthy Holiday Foods
1. Pumpkin - Rich in Vitamin A and also provides fiber. Pumpkin seeds are in high polunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids (the good fats). Pumpkin itself is quite low in calories and is a healthy holiday food. Pumpkin pie, however, becomes a high-calorie food because it's made with eggs, white sugar, evaporated milk and baked in a high-fat pie crust. To make a lower-fat or healthier pumpkin pie, you may consider using an egg substitute or organic eggs, light cream or low-fat evaporated milk, raw sugar instead of white in your recipe. Go for a pie crust with the lowest amount of trans fat possible. Check out Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, or your Natural Food Grocery Store for pie crust not made with shortening.
2. Cranberries - Cranberries are packed with Vitamin C and also provide a fair amount of dietary fiber and manganese. Cranberries also contain proanthocyanidins, a type of antioxidant that can prevent the adhesion of bacteria to the urinary tract sometimes causing urinary tract infections.
3. Sweet Potato - Sweet Potato is a rich source of antioxidants such as Vitamin C and beta-carotene. Similar to the banana. It is also an excellent source of potassium. If you eat the skin, you will also reap the health benefits of fiber, making the sweet potato a healthy holiday food.
4. Turkey - In addition to being an excellent source of protein, turkey offers the least amount of fat per serving, among all other meals, if you pass on the skin.
5. Green Beans - Green beans are probably one of the healthiest holiday foods around. An excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K (important for bone health) and manganese. They also contain a good amount of vitamin A, dietary fiber, potassium, folate, and iron. Green bean casserole in a traditional Thanksgiving meal is rather high in calories as it contains butter, cream of mushroom and cheese. Prepare this dish with lower-fat version of these ingredients such as fat-free cream of mushroom and light butter and you will be able to enjoy the yummy taste without the guilt!!
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A Fact About Fiber
Most people think that fiber is a laxative, because many fiber products are advertised as aiding in the restoration of normal bowel regularity. The truth is that fiber is not a stimulant laxative; rather it is a type of
carbohydrate that passes through your body un-digested. In its transit through your gastrointestinal tract, it provides additional bulk, which gives the muscles of your GI system something to push against. It is this
rolling or pushing motion, called peristalsis, that facilitates elimination through the colon.
Many people ask, will I go to the toilet all day long? The answer is no. But most people find that they restore their elimination
to one to three healthy bowel movements per day, which is best for optimum health.
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