How to reduce the starch content of mashed white potatoes:
2 March 2023
Replace half with boiled cauliflower. Mash together. Enjoy the spike in nutrition.
Diabetes is leading cause of kidney disease: An early exam can help save your kidneys
1 March 2023
Ask your health care professional for a check of your urine and blood for early signs of kidney disease at least once a year. At least once a year
Join a group or get a buddy to support your healthy lifestyle
28 February 2023
Accountability may keep you on track!
Laughter is one of the best medicines:
27 February 2023
When you laugh, your blood pressure falls, your heart rate becomes more regular and your stress decreases, Which helps to maintain a healthy heart.
Foot Care Safety in the Snow
24 February 2023
Activity in the snow requires the right foot gear, for safety. Outdoor Gear to Protect Your Feet Two pairs of thick wool socks (one to change into when feet become cold) Dry winter boots (preferably ones with removable insoles to …
Tell yourself, “Thank you for this good beating heart.”
23 February 2023
Sit tall, place your hands over your heart, gently close your eyes, and breathe slowly and-eventy
Make it a family affair
22 February 2023
Learn how to care for your heart. Medications to reduce cholesterol or improve heart function and healthy lifestyle changes can help. Find resources to teach kids at https://hskids.ca/hsk-at-home/
Getting a good night’s sleep…
21 February 2023
provides many benefits including managing diabetes.
150 minutes of physical activitv-ner weeK
20 February 2023
Lowers blood sugar levels in those living with diabetes, And decreases the risk of heart disease.
Frost Bite
17 February 2023
While diabetes does not increase a person’s risk of frostbite, neuropathy impairs sensation associated with too much cold in the skin and feet. People living with sensation loss in the feet may not be aware that their feet are too …
Embarking on a safe and positive healing-journey
16 February 2023
Cleanses the body Channels the emotions and lightens the heart Lifts the spirit
Heart disease can be prevented
15 February 2023
Be smoke-free, get physically active, adopt a healthy diet, maintain a healthy weight & limit alcohol use. See your health care professional to manage high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. Give your heart some love by giving it 30 …