Happy Thanksgiving! If you’re like most families you’ll probably be eating leftover turkey for the next few days. Visit usda.gov for helpful food safety guidelines so your family can enjoy delicious leftovers without getting sick.

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Are your kids big milk drinkers? Dairy products, like milk, provide necessary nutrients your child needs for growth and development. If you’re worried about your child’s dairy intake then this information is for you! When you visit 3aday.org you’ll find 33 different dairy snack ideas including tropical smoothies, yogurt pops and cheese ka-bobs.

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Many parents of children with diabetes are apprehensive about sending their youngsters away for summer camp.  Individuals with diabetes have to be very aware of blood sugar levels, insulin intake, physical activity, and nutrition.  One can see how a parent of a child with the disease could think twice about traditional summer camps.  Good News!  With the unfortunate rise in numbers of young people with diabetes, many specialty camps have been opened. Camps such as the one the Kingsport Diabetes Association runs are committed to teaching children with diabetes how to live a normal and active lifestyle, and provide a safe and medically-staffed program for these kids. To find a diabetes camp in your area, go to www.dlife.com.  KEEP MOVING!-Elizabeth, CPT.

Today is November 14, also known as World Diabetes Day. Diabetes is a disease that affects as many as 23 million children and adults in the United States. What can you do to help prevent yourself and your family from developing type 2 diabetes? Take a few minutes to visit eatright.org. There you will find information about both type 1and type 2 diabetes as well as advice on how to improve your family’s eating and exercise habits.

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What are nutrient-dense foods? They’re foods that provide the nutrients you need while providing fewer calories than alternative foods. For example, fat-free milk and whole milk contain the same amount of nutrients, such as calcium, but whole milk is much higher in calories and fat. Fat-free or low-fat milk is much more nutrient-dense than whole milk. To learn more about how you and your family can make more nutrient-dense food choices visit mypyramid.gov.

Things happen for a reason, just believe! - Cheryl, RD

Don’t let the cold weather be an excuse to let your youngsters hibernate with little activity.  Playing outside in the chilled air can be just as fun as playing in the sun; however, being outdoors in cold temperatures comes with certain cautions. Kids need to be properly protected from the elements, so read up on these safety recommendations from www.kidsexercise.co.uk for ways to keep your little ones safe during the cold seasons.  KEEP MOVING!-Elizabeth, CPT.

It’s easy to overeat during a football game, especially at a tailgate party where the goal is to have fun and let loose for a few hours. Instead of packing the usual hotdogs, nachos and potato chips, make your tailgate party a little more nutritious, without making it any less delicious. For healthier tailgate party snack ideas visit eatright.org.

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This recipe from Cooking Light tastes great while also being low in fat, with only 2.9 grams of fat per serving. The ingredient list is short and the directions are easy. If you’re looking for a great new snack for your family, give this one a try!

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Gotrybe.com’s Fitness Coordinator Elizabeth Cross, along with Brooke and Brielle Rathbun, made a second appearance on the local news show Daytime Tricities.  Healthy Trail Mix anyone?

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Banana bars are quick and easy to make. These bars add a little extra fruit to your day and satisfy your craving for something sweet. One bar contains just 65 calories. For those of you with diabetes, one bar counts as one carbohydrate choice. For the recipe as well as nutritional information visit the American Diabetes Association. Click on recipes and then type in banana bars.

Things happen for a reason, just believe! - Cheryl, RD