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Healthy Bites

Submission by resident Diane Lewis

If you are like me, you are enjoying these springlike temperatures and the occasional rain that pops up. Our desert is starting to show its colors like a proud peacock. Can’t wait to see what March weather has to offer.

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Last month we touched on an important health subject, Inflammation. The silent enemy that hangs out in the body and when gets turned up too high can cause health issues such as heart, brain, digestive and even fast track aging. Here are just a few of the most common symptoms that can indicate there may be inflammation brewing in you.

1. Memory Impairment

2. Cholesterol Imbalances

3. Elevated CRP levels

4. Aches and Pains

5. Skin issues

6. Digestive discomfort

Personally, at certain times in my life I have experienced most of these symptoms to a small degree. When this happens I look back at my lifestyle from past weeks and can almost pinpoint what I’ve done wrong to bring on these issues. It always comes to diet, lack of exercise, stress, too many happy hours, not enough water intake and running on too few hours of sleep. Once I recognize and correct these items, I’m back on track and feel so much better.

Last month I included some foods to stay away from and ones to incorporate. As a reminder try to limit or eliminate these from you diet. Sugar, saturated fats, trans fats, refined carbohydrates and alcohol are the biggest culprits. You hear this all the time but try to incorporate more of fruits and vegetables into your diet. Limit or eliminate red meat, alcohol, non-organic foods, processed and packaged foods. So, if you have donuts, cookies, chips, crackers, candy, sugary cereals, ice cream lurking in your kitchen, remind yourself how these could make you feel. Is it worth it?

Get out and get some exercise. Remember our community center has a plethora of classes and ways to incorporate a fun exercise program. Even 30 minutes of walking can greatly improve your health. Word of caution: you may get hooked on something that evolves into a habit. Lol https://www.safeway.com/vaccinations/group-clinic?account-id=GCS-01017

Self-care is so important in relieving stress. So, take time for you and get a massage, practice yoga, of course exercise and even a soak in the tub will go a long way towards feeling relaxed and de-stressed.

I know these are things we all have heard before, but sometimes we just need a reminder to get us kickstarted. Also, and most importantly, these things can help eliminate inflammation brewing. This is key to your health.

Here is a fast and healthy Ranch dressing/dip that will help in getting more veggies into your diet. We make this recipe and a variety of cut up veggies to snack on all week. So good!

Look for activity # 15665 or call the Welcome Desk for help

DMDW Flying Solo is a social group of single men and women who enjoy being with friends attending a dinner, bowling, or Happy Hour. We currently have a group of 73 single people in our community who have expressed an interest in joining together in their choice of events. For the month of March, we are planning to go Bowling, Pueblo Wine tour, Happy Hour, Steak dinner and maybe throw in a musical selection too. Just an example of our activities.

Please contact Marge Smith at 719-250-8944 or msmith697@comcast.net if you are new to our community or if you already reside here.

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