March is National Nutrition Month
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National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
"Go Further with Food" is the theme for 2018, and its importance is timely for many reasons. Whether it's starting the day off right with a healthy breakfast or fueling before an athletic event, the foods you choose can make a real difference. Preparing your foods to go further, by planning meals and snacks in advance can also help to reduce food loss and waste. This year's theme for National Nutrition Month® encourages us to achieve the numerous benefits healthy eating habits offer, but it also urges us to find ways to cut back on food waste. Learning how to manage food resources at home will help you "Go Further with Food", while saving both nutrients and money.
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Key Elements:
- Include a variety of healthful foods from all of the food groups on a regular basis.
- Consider the foods you have on hand before buying more at the store.
- Buy only the amount that can be eaten or frozen within a few days and plan ways to use leftovers later in the week.
- Be mindful of portion sizes. Eat and drink the amount that’s right for you, as MyPlate encourages us to do.
- Continue to use good food safety practices.
- Find activities that you enjoy and be physically active most days of the week.
- Realize the benefits of healthy eating by consulting with a registered dietitian nutritionist. RDNs can provide sound, easy-to-follow personalized nutrition advice to meet your lifestyle, preferences and health-related needs.
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For many people with diabetes, smart eating and active living are enough to control their blood sugar level and prevent the complications of the disease. General healthy eating tips to help manage diabetes include:
- Limit foods that are high in added sugar.
- Eat smaller portions, spread out over the day.
- Make your carbs count by choosing whole grains, fruit and vegetables over sugary drinks and refined, processed foods.
- Eat a variety of whole-grain foods, fruits and vegetables every day.
- Eat less saturated fat and focus on healthy fat sources such as avocados, olive and canola oil, and nuts.
- Limit your consumption of alcohol.
- Use less salt.
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, an RDN can create a simple eating plan tailored just for you, taking into account your weight, medicines, lifestyle and other health problems. The expert advice of an RDN can help you manage your diabetes while ensuring you get the nutrients your body needs.
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Cilantro-Lime Honey Garlic Salmon
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Ingredients:
1 lb salmon
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
3 garlic cloves minced
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Pat dry salmon. Brush with 1 tablespoon of olive oil from all sides. Season with salt and pepper. Place the salmon on a large piece of foil. Fold foil sides and ends up (1 or 2 inches high) tightly around the salmon. Place the salmon in foil on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine honey, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and garlic. Mix to combine. Spread this mixture over the salmon.
- Do not cover salmon with foil, leave it open (with foil sides up) and bake it just like that, at 400 F for 15-20 minutes.
- Carefully remove salmon from foil, separating the salmon from the skin which will remain stuck to the foil. Place the salmon onto a serving plate. Carefully scoop the sauce from around the salmon and pour over the salmon.
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Meet Linda Diggins-Domina, RN
Clinical Supervisor
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VNLV welcomes their new Clinical Supervisor, Linda Diggins-Domina! Linda brings an extensive amount of nursing experience and leadership to the VNLV team. Linda started out her nursing career 35 years ago as a Home Health Aide, as she worked her way through nursing school. After graduation in 1988, Linda became a Registered Nurse Case Manager and remained in home care for the next 26 years. Since then, she's worked as an Intensive Case Manager and Nurse Supervisor.
On a personal note, Linda lives in Manchester with her husband, Wayne, and niece Clarissa. They love to walk the dog, Haley, in the local woods and enjoy visiting the local wine trails. Together, Linda and Wayne have two boys and helped to raise Linda's nieces. She adds, "Our house is always full!"
Welcome, Linda! We're thrilled to have you on the VNLV Team!
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Planning for Success: Alzheimer's Care
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According to the Alzheimer’s Association the middle stages of Alzheimer’s are typically the longest and can last for many years. As dementia progresses, the person with Alzheimer's will require a greater level of care and planning of activities for the day. Having a plan will help the person with Alzheimer’s add structure to their day, reduce agitation and improve their mood. Planning activities for a person with dementia works best when you continually explore, experiment and adjust.
Before making a plan, consider:
- The person's likes, dislikes, strengths, abilities and interests
- How the person used to structure his or her day
- What times of day the person functions best
- Ample time for meals, bathing and dressing
- Regular times for waking up and going to bed (especially helpful if the person with dementia experiences sleep issues or sundowning.)
Make sure to allow for flexibility within your daily routine for spontaneous activities. For more information,
click here.
Lower Valley Care Advocates
can provide respite care for a few hours or around the clock; giving caregivers the time to reset and recharge.
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