February 2012 Newsletter Now Posted! "Chef Charles Says..." is a fun way to help older adults know more about nutrition and food selection. Each issue contains interesting articles, puzzles and a recipe.
February 2012 ~ Pick a Better...Cereal and Fruit Combination, Chef Charles Asks The Questions - Are Healthy Foods Always More Expensive?, Get the News...Lose Weight to Improve and Maintain your Independence, Food Safety...How Are You Handling Your Food?, Chef Charles Says...B12 Is Important For Older Adults, Easy Breakfast - Yogurt Porfait, Be Active...Wall Push-Ups and Chair Squats, Food Assistance Promotion and much more.
January 2012 ~ Be Active...New Exercise Guidelines, Pick a Better...Cruciferous Vegetables, Get the News...Nutrition Facts Label on Meat and Poultry, Chef Charles Says... Vitamin B12 is Important As We Age, Food Safety...How Are You Handling Your Food?, Chef Charles Asks the Questions...Does My Diet Cause Gaut? Creamy Cauliflower - Pea Medley, Food Assistance Promotion, and much more.
November 2011 Pick a Better...Dairy Food Think about a Supplement, Food Safety...Keep Holidays Happy and Healthy, Chef Charles Asks the Questions...If I Exercise Most Days of The Week, Why is Being a Couch Potato Bad For My Health?, Get the News...Fiber for Life, Be Active...Add Some Activity to Your Life, Recipe: Broiled Pineapple Snack.
October 2011 Pick a Better...Snack for Your Grandchild, Be Active ~ Fight a Cold, Chef Charles Says...Grandparents to the Rescue, Get the News...Wait to Sleep After you Eat, Chef Charles Asks the Questions...How Do I Substitute Applesauce For Oil In A Recipe?, Food Safety...Heat Processed Meat to Prevent Being Sick, Recipe: Yam & Jam Muffin.
September 2011 Pick a Better...Low Sodium Diet, Get the News - Sodium, Potassium and Staying Alive, Food Safety - Keep Food Safe: Check Your Steps A New USDA Campaign, Chef Charles Asks the Questions - Will All Fruits and Veggies Finish Ripening After I Bring Them Home?, Chef Charles Says...Try a New Vegetable - Increase Variety, Resource, Be Active - Start Exercise at Any Age, Recipe: Carrot Muffins.
August 2011 Pick a Better...Egg, Chef Charles Asks the Questions; How Many Eggs Can I Eat Each Day?, Food Safety - Never Eat Eggs Raw, Be Active...Consider Walking Sticks, - Chef Charles Says...Listen to the Messages, - Get the News, 3 ways to Prevent Sarcopenia, Recipe: Corn with Tomatoes Snack.
July 2011 Chef Charles Says...Hints and Tips for Farmer's Market Shopping, Chef Charles Asks the Questions - "I Love To Eat Watermelon In The Summer. Is It Good for Me?", Pick a Better...Fat, Get the News...Nutrition Keys Program, Food Safety, Be Active...Healthy Summer Walking, Recipe: Watermelon Kiwi Smoothie.
June 2011 Pick a Better...Berry, Chef Charles Says...Planned Weight Loss Is Good For You If You Are Overweight, Food Safety, Chef Charles Asks the Questions...I Am Overweight. Should I Try To Lose Weight?, Be Active...Exercising Your Upper Body, Get the News...Applying For Food Assistance Benefits Can Help You, Just Like Mary, Recipe: Strawberry Salsa.
May 2011 Pick a Better. . .Breakfast Cereal, Food Safety: Cloth Grocery Bags, Chef Charles Asks the Questions - Which Foods Help Me to Maintain A Healthy Brain?, Get the News - Nutrient-Dense Diet Influences Fractures, Chef Charles Says. . .Are You Eating Your Vegetables & Fruit?, Be Active - Build Strong, Shapely Calf Muscles, Recipe: Peanut Butter Strawberry Snack.
April 2011 Pick a Better. . .Healthy Plate, Chef Charles Says...Tips on the DASH Eating Plan, Food Safety: Keep Eggs Safe, Chef Charles Asks the Questions - How Many Calories Do I Need?, Be Active, Get the News - Key Recommendations for Older Adults, Recipe - Spinanch Salad with Eggs, Orange & Nuts.
March 2011 Pick a Better . . . Cabbage, Get the News - DASH Diet and Healthy Heart, 2010 Dietary Guidelines, Chef Charles Says . . . More Potassium and Less Sodium Equals Best Blood Pressure Results, Food Safety: How to Handle Packaged Shredded Cabbage, Be Active, Chef Charles Asks The Questions - How Do I Control The Sodium In My Diet? Recipe: New Look Cabbage Salad
February 2011 Chef Charles Says . . . Vitamin D and Skin, Get the News . . . Being Fit Slows Cold Symptoms, Pick a Better . . . Carrot, Chef Charles Asks the Questions - Why Does Ground Beef Turn Gray?, Food Safety: Older Adults Have Special Risks, Be Active - Walking Improves Brain Health, Recipe - Apple Carrot Salad.
January 2011 Pick a Better . . . Beverage, Get the News . . . Putting Nutrition Labels to Work, Chef Charles Says. . ., Chef Charles Asks the Questions . . . Is Fresh Food Really Better?, Be Active . . . Resistance Training Fights Muscle Loss, Food Safety: Understanding Dates on Food Products, Recipe: Broccoli Mandarin Orange Salad.
December 2010 Pick a Better...Dried Fruit, Get the News...Vitamin D Deficiency Could Be Harmful, Food Safety: Hand Washing, Chef Charles Says...Choose the Best Fruit, Be Active...Walk Your Winter Wonderland, Chef Charles Asks the Questions..Does Strength Training Benefit Older Adults?, Recipe - Holiday Oranges.
November 2010 Pick a Better...Sweet Potato, Get the News - Eat Fish for Eye Health, Chef Charles Asks the Questions - Do I need to exercise?, Food Safety - Take Leftovers Home Safely, Chef Charles Says...Higher Vitamin D Intake Can Lower Risk of Falls, Be Active - Dancing to Improve Your Balance, Recipe - Sweet Potato Salad.
October 2010 Pick a Better...Exercise Shoe, Get The News...Move More - Move Better, Chef Charles Asks the Questions - Which is healthier: apples, applesauce, or apple juice?, Food Safety...Clean Those Greens, Chef Charles Says..., Be Active...Fit Feet, Recipe: Simple Applesauce.
September 2010 - Get The News: Orange Juice Fortified With Vitamin D Is A Healthy Choice, Be Active: 'Green' Exercise Improves Mood and Self-Esteem, Chef Charles Asks the Questions, "Which Is Better for Me?" "Dietary Supplements Or Food?", Resource 1-888-674-6854, Food Safety, "Older Adults: Food Poisoning Can Be Prevented", Pick A Better...Rainbow of Vegetables, Recipe: Potato Vegetable Salad.
August 2010 - Get The News: Iodized Salt, Why do processed food contain so much sodium?, Pick a Better...Snacks Ready to Go, Food Safety; How long can I save leftovers in the summer heat?, Walking helps lower stroke risk, Recipes: Tuna & White Bean Salad; Easy Red Bean Dip.
July 2010 - Get The News; Balancing Sodium and Potassium, Be Active - Stay Cool When You Work Outdoors, Chef Chares Asks the Questions; How do I keep my sodium below 1500 mg a day?, Food Safety; Basics for Fruits and Vegetables, Pick a Better...Low Sodium Diet, Recipes: Italian Zucchini, Watermelon Pops.
June 2010 - Get The News; Congress is concerned about your salt shaker!, What is Salt?, Chef Charles Asks the Questions; How does sodium harm my body?, Pick a Better . . . Restaurant Food with Salt, Food Safety; Hold the Mold!, Recipes: Cold Fusilli Pasta with Summer Vegetables, Watermelon Salsa; Be Active, Get Fit While Enjoying Gardening.
May 2010 - Pick a Better . . . Veggie for You, Get The News - Eat Your Fruits and Veggies for Your Heart's Sake, Be Active - Stay Active Ease Your Pain, Chef Charles Asks the Questions - Meet Gail Smith, Food Safety, Recipes: Asparagus Bites and Very Veggie Individual Pizza.
April 2010 - Pick a Better . . . Ground Meat, Get The News - Quick Tips to Increase Protein with Healthy Food Choices, Meet Christa Hanson - Chef Charles Instructor, Be Active - Physical Activity Improves Endurance and Muscle Strength in Older Adults, Foods Safety, Recipes: Strawberry Tofu Smoothie, Taco Salad with Meatless Crumbles.
March 2010 - Get The News, Protein All Day Long, Pick a Better. . .Menu With Protein, Chef Charles Asks the Questions, I worry about falling so I just stay home. What can I do?, Food Safety, Be Active, Recipes: Lazy Day Beef & Vegetable Soup, Cucumber & Onion Salad.
February 2010 - Protein Plus Strength Training is Key to Staying Strong, Pick a Better. . .Choose Lean Protein, Chef Charles Asks the Questions, Meet JaNeil Long, Site Supervisor, Polk County Senior Services, Be Active - Exercise Adds Life, Food Safety - How to Bleach Countertops, Think About Food Safety When Shopping, Recipes: Cottage Chees Fruit Dip or Salad, Hamburger Soup with Black-Eyed Peas and Kale.
January 2010 - Pick a Better . . . Sugar, Get The News - Low Vitamin D Increases Health Risk for Older Adults, Meet Carlene Russell, Be Active, Handle Hot Dishes Safely, Food Safety - Kitchen Safety Tips, Recipes: Spinach Vegetable Dip, Grapes and Grains.