NC Wellness Week
March 13th - March 17th
Each day we will focus on one way to keep your body as healthy as possible!
Wellness Week - Monday, March 13th - Friday, March 17th
Monday 3/13 - Fun and Fitness day. Add a yoga pose to your classroom or family meeting this week.
Tuesday 3/14 - Get a good night's sleep.
Wednesday 3/15 - Go for the Greens! Chef Danny will be serving smoothies in the cafeteria during lunches. (WEAR GREEN).
Thursday 3/16 - Stay hydrated and Drink Lots of Water!
Friday 3/17 - Top o' the Mornin' to you! Eat the Rainbow! Count the colors of fruits and veggies you ate this week.
Sleep (Tuesday)
Check out Why is Sleep Important?
Go for the Greens! (Wednesday)
Why are GREENS so important?
For starters, here are four reasons to pack more green on your plate:
- Vegetables aid digestive health. Vegetables are an excellent source of insoluble fiber, and many vegetables are rich in magnesium, both of which will help keep you regular and reduce the risk of gastrointestinal disease. Vegetables to consider: Artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, brussels sprouts, edamame, peas, and spinach.
- Vegetables reduce the risk of cancer. A number of green vegetables contain lutein, a carotenoid, and other anti-oxidants that help keep cancer-causing free radicals in check. Your best bets are arugula, cabbage, kale, bok choy, turnip greens, watercress, wasabi, and spinach.
- Vegetables strengthen your bones. A health study indicates that individuals who eat more than 110 mcg of vitamin K a day (about ½ cup cooked) are 30% less likely to break a hip. A number of vegetables are high in calcium and vitamin K, which can keep your bones healthy. Top contenders to consider: Kale, spinach, turnip greens, Swiss chard, mustard greens, romaine, and green leaf lettuce.
- Vegetables boost your heart health. Folate and soluble fiber come packed in a number of veggies and can lower inflammatory markers in your blood and cholesterol levels. Try these foods: Endive, brussels sprouts, romaine lettuce, okra, spinach, lima beans, avocados, and collard greens.
Stay Hydrated (Thursday)
Here is an article and a couple videos on why water is so important for our bodies:
Eat the Rainbow (Friday)
Here is an article on how eating different colored fruits and veggies can help you stay healthy!
Keeping Your Veggies Fresh
Annette Lemma, MSN, RN, CSN
North Coventry Elementary School
Email: alemma@ojrsd.net
Website: www.ojrsd.net/nc
Phone: 610-469-5105