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Volume 1, Issue 1, November 2015
La Maestra Monthly
Diabetes Awareness Month
Did you know that November is DiabetesAwareness Month?
La Maestra's Chronic Disease Programprovides weekly informative, preventive and self-management courses to diabeticpatients and their families, as well as accessto medications at little or no cost for patientswho would otherwise have to go without.
Within the past year, La Maestra's Chronic Disease Program has helped:* over 2,100 patients manage their diabetes* over 13,000 patients complete our health and nutrition courses
Growing Nutritious Food
La Maestra's Jardin de la Vida CommunityGarden took root in 2010 as part of the HealthyChoices and Microcredit Programs. Its goal is toeducate and empower families to be self-sufficient and maintain their cultural traditionswhile improving the nutrition of their children andtheir communities.
Produce may also be sold at the local farmers' market and/or donated to La Maestra'sFood Pantry when there is an excess from abundant harvests.
Improving your Health duringthe Holiday Season
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La Maestra's Nutrition & Weight ManagementProgram provides education on healthylifestyles and eating habits to patients.
Here are 3 tips to improve your health duringthe Holiday Season:
* Eat an apple or a healthy snack prior to a holiday party to avoid overeating* Fill 50% of your plate with fruits andveggies and 50% with your favorites* Eat a nutritious, low-calorie meal before orafter your holiday party to balance your daily caloric intake
La Maestra's Food Pantry
Our food pantry provides nutritious food for low-income, diverse families in National City and CityHeights, an area federally designated as a "FoodDesert." Each week, the clinic purchases, sorts, bags,and dispenses items to patients accessingservices in La Maestra's "Circle of Care."
We serve 400 to 500 families every week and each bag distributed contains nutritiousstaples, fruits and vegetables as well as educational information about making healthierfood choices on a tight budget. Donated clothing and household items are alsodistributed through our pantry.
Giving is Good for your Health
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Thousands of families who come to La Maestra areamong the working poor.
They struggle to afford nutritious food, rent and basicnecessities. Every year, La Maestra and its supportersbrighten up the holidays for many families in need.
When you donate to our Toy & Gift Drive this holidayseason, remember that your donation will not only helpover 5,000 local families in need, but that act of kindnessmay actually be good for your health.
Studies have found the following health benefitsassociated with giving:* Lower blood pressure* Lower stress level* Increased self-esteem* Greater happiness
Consider donating on #GivingTuesday and help us continue empowering the localcommunity with nutritious food and tools to live a healthy lifestyle.
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Annual Holiday Toy & Gift Drive
La Maestra Foundation Christmas Tree Sale & Holiday Gift Bazaar
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