November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. About 215,000 young people under 20 years of age have diabetes. Most of them have type 1 diabetes. As obesity rates in children continue to soar, type 2 diabetes, a disease that used to be seen primarily in adults over age 45, is becoming more common in young people. To lower the chance of getting the disease be active and make healthy food choices. Thanksgiving is just around the corner so why not try something new this year. Replace your traditional mashed potatoes with creamy mashed cauliflower or creamed parsnips. These vegetables make a perfect low-carb stand-in. Are you in charge of making the stuffing? Try using whole wheat bread and adding some dried fruit mixed with a variety of nuts. And instead of taking a nap before pie, take the kids for a nature walk to enjoy the colorful season. The American Diabetes Association recommends 20 -30 minutes of increased heart rate 3 to 5 days a week.
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Key Peninsula Co-op: is a parent participation preschool that provides a quality, developmentally appropriate, learning experience for children ages three to five. Through collaboration among teachers, parents, Bates Technical College and the Peninsula School District, it makes available a stand alone classroom at the Vaughn site and an inclusive classroom at the Evergreen site. To find out more about this unique preschool, please give us a call To Register: 253.884.5535
www.keypeninsulapreschool.org
www.keypeninsulapreschool.org