Eat five or more

fruits and vegetables

every day.

What we choose to eat and drink

can be a big factor in maintaining our

health. A high intake of simple sugars

can make cells, including those in the

brain, insulin resistant. This means

your body cannot respond properly to

the insulin it makes. Over time, this

sends your blood sugar levels up.

That can set you up for type 2

diabetes, heart disease, or may

cause the brain cells to decline.

Choose to eat heart-healthy foods

and limit your intake of sugar and

saturated fats.

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April 2018

April

• National Alcohol Awareness

Month

• National Autism Awareness

Month

• Sexual Assault Awareness Month

• Stress Awareness Month

• April 2 - 8 National Public Health

Week

• April 22 Earth Day

Schools across the county have partnered with the Florida Department

of Health in Okaloosa County to present Healthy Okaloosa Schools.

Together we are making Okaloosa County a Healthier Place to

Live, Learn, Work and Play!

Limit recreational screen time to two hours or less each day.

Screened devices include TVs,

computers, video games, tablets,

and smartphones. How much time

do you spend on a screened device?

Track your screen time habits for

one week to find

out! Set yourself a

goal for limiting the

amount of screen

time you get each

day! You can find

a log to track your

screen time here.

Tips for Every Kid Healthy Week

Pick your favorite idea and share it

with your teacher!

1. Do a healthy

taste test.

2. Visit the local

famer’s market.

3. Combine snack hour with

craft hour.

4. Bring a yummy twist to math

homework.

Source: EveryKidhealthyweek.org

Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County School Health

221 Hospital Drive NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 (850) 334-0660

www.HealthyOkaloosa.com

Source: National Wellness Institute, INC

Source: Let’s Go

Source: WebMD

Source: Fresh From Florida

Herb-Seared Mahi-Mahi

Ingredients:

• 4 (5-to-7-ounce) mahi-mahi fillets

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 bunch flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

• 1 sprig fresh rosemary, finely chopped

• 1 small bunch fresh thyme, finely chopped

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:

• Season fillets with salt and pepper

• Mix together chopped herbs and press onto tops of fillets

• Heat oil in a large sauté pan on medium-high heat; add fillets herb-side down

• Sauté for 3 to five minutes on each side until cooked through

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Cut back on soda, sugar-sweetened tea,

fruit or sport drinks.

Sugary drinks are popular among both youth and adults. Types of sugary drinks are soda, fruit drinks, sports and energy drinks, and flavored milk. The sugar in these drinks can lead to cavities and

unhealthy weight gain. Sugary drinks are also high in sugar and calories, and low in nutrients. Maintain a healthy weight and smile. Replace these beverages with water and low fat, white milk.

Celery has a long fibrous stalk tapering into leaves. Their stalks can be eaten raw, used as an ingredient in salads, or as a flavoring in soups, stews, and pot roasts. A classic snack dish for kids would include “ants on a log”. This is a stalk of celery spread with either peanut butter or cream cheese then topped with raisins or craisins to look like the ants. Try making this fun snack at home!

Eliminate use of and exposure to

tobacco and nicotine products.

The tenth annual Tobacco Free Florida Week takes

place April 2-8, 2018. The theme is “Helping Every

Floridian Reach Their Fullest Health Potential”. Quitting tobacco is

one of the most difficult challenges. It is

also one of the most rewarding. Tobacco

Free Florida offers free tools and

services to help you or your loved one

get started. Quit Your Way at Tobacco

Free Florida.

Be physically

active at least

one hour every

day.

This spring, take more

time to appreciate the beauty of

nature around you. Instead of

staying inside all day, go outside.

Here are some fun, family-friendly

outdoor activities you can try:

• Go apple or berry picking

• Stargaze and name the

constellations

• Plant a vegetable garden

• Go for a hike or nature walk

• Build a sandcastle on the

beach

• Go for a bike ride

• Camp in the backyard

• Go swimming

• Fly a kite

Source: Let’s Go

Source: Tobacco Free Florida

Source: Amy Pleimling, Mayo Clinic Health System Registered Dietitian

Tips for Healthy Teeth:

• Reward your child with pencils, stickers, words of praise, or fun activities instead of food like cookies and candy, or sweetened drinks.

• Be a good role model. Let your child

see you drinking water, eating healthy snacks and brushing your teeth!

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