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LOCAL HEALTH & WELLNESS LIFESTYLE MARCH 2016 • VOLUME 2

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t’s already feeling like summer.

For most living in the greater Cypress area, not only are we well-adjusted to the warmer temps, but we have learned to like them. Well, most of us!

Along with spring cleaning enjoy a month of spring activities and peaceful reflection. Perhaps it’s an early bike ride, discovery of a new running trail, signing up for a new class at the gym or making time for quiet meditation on the back porch. In the meantime, please visit some of our wonderful advertisers and let them know you heard about them here!

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HEALTH ZONE

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TO HEALTHIER FAMILIES Our busy lifestyles can be hard on our family’s health.

Rushing to and from school and work can make it difficult to find time to be physically active and eat well. Here at Cypress FitLife, we want to help make it easy on you and your family to get active and be healthy. Make sure and pick up your Cypress FitLife magazine every month for new ideas and thoughts on how to stay healthy!

1. GET ACTIVE EACH DAY

Regular physical activity is important for the healthy growth, development and well-being of kids and teens.

Kids and teens should accumulate at least 60 minutes and up to three hours of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day that makes them ‘huff and puff’.

Kids and teens should strengthening physical activities such as climbing, jumping, running or playing tug-o-war at least three days of the week.

2. CHOOSE WATER

Water is the best way to quench your thirst – and it doesn’t come with the added sugar found in soft drinks, fruit juice drinks and other sweetened drinks.

Reduced fat milk for children over 2 years of age is a nutritious drink and a great source of calcium.

Give kids and teens whole fruit to eat, rather than offering fruit juices contain less fiber.

Parents should be good role mod- 3. EAT MORE FRUIT & VEGGIES Eating fruit and veggies every day els and have a positive attitude helps kids and teens grow and to being active. develop, boosts their vitality and can reduce the risk of many chronic diseases.

Aim to eat 2 servings of fruit and 5 servings of veggies every day.

Have fresh fruit available as a convenient snack and try to include fruit and veggies in every meal.

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4. TURN OFF THE TV OR COMPUTER AND GET ACTIVE

Sedentary or ‘still’ time spent watching TV, surfing online, playing computer or electronic hand-held games is linked to kids and teens becoming overweight or obese.

Kids and teens should spend no more than 2 hours each day on small screen entertainment. Break up long periods of time sitting with physical activity as much as possible.

Plan a range of active indoor and outdoor games or activities for your children, as alternatives to watching TV or playing on the computer.

5. EAT FEWER SNACKS AND SELECT HEALTHIER OPTIONS

Healthy snacks help kids and teens meet their daily nutritional needs.

Snacks based on fruit and veggies, reduced fat dairy products and whole grains are the healthiest choices.

Limit snacks that are high in sugar or saturated fats – such as chips, cakes and chocolate – which can cause children to put on excess weight.

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CASHEW ’N’ OAT HOTCAKES

Makes 10 servings, 2 hotcakes each INGREDIENTS Nonstick cooking spray 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup raw cashews 1 dash sea salt 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 large egg 1 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted 1 1/3 cups water 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 5 cups mixed berries 1. Place oats, cashews, salt, and cinnamon in food processor or blender; pulse until coarsely ground.

2. Add egg, oil, water, and vanilla extract; pulse until well blended.

Batter will be thick, but if it is as thick as paste add 2 to 3 additional Tbsp. of water.

3. Heat medium nonstick skillet, lightly coated with spray, over medium heat.

4. Spoon about 1/4 cup batter onto skillet for each pancake; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until bubbles form on top.

5. Flip with spatula and cook for 30 seconds.

6. Repeat with remaining batter.

7. Serve pancakes topped evenly with berries.

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FitLife LOCAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH16

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Tuesday Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2016, March 1, 2016 - March 20, 2016 Recurring daily, NRG PARK, ONE RELIANT PARK | HOUSTON, TX 77054 Phone: 832-667-1000

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Saturday The Woodlands Marathon, Half, Relay, 5k, 2k Fun Run, Saturday, March 5, 2016, Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive The Woodlands, TX 77380

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Sunday SpringFest Metric Century Brookshire, TX; The Center Foundation invites you anyour family to participate in the fully supported The Center SpringFest Metric Century 2016, scenic bicycle tour winding through the countryside of Waller County. The 28, 48 and 64 mile routes all begin and end at Willow River Farms allowing you plenty of time to participate in the festivities of SpringFest or purchase one-of-a-kind items made by residents of the Farm. Individual riders, families and bike clubs are encouraged to join the fun.

First 1000 riders will receive a SpringFest Metric Century T-shirt and grilled smoked burger lunch following the ride (included with registration.)

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Saturday 44th Annual Buffalo Bayou Regatta, Buffalo Bayou B-GeO Magnolia Miles Magnolia, TX, Ride starts at Magnolia West High School.

Route options: 30, 50 and 70 miles. Proceeds from the event benefit the Holy Name Passionist Retreat and the Greater Magnolia Chamber of Commerce.

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Sunday Bluebonnet Express Waller, TX Six different distances/routes will be offered, traversing both South and North of Hempstead staying mostly on country roads. Cyclists will encounter both flat sections and gentle rollers. Route options: 25, 35, 45, 55, 65 and 75 miles.

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Monday Kluge Tennis Ranch, Spring break camp; March 14 - March 18, 2016.

Age group : 5 - 16 yrs

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Sunday Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, and Relay, Rex Meador Park, 2100 Meyer Road Seabrook, TX 77586

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Sunday IPAA Texas Wildcatters’ Open, Blackhorse Golf Club, Cypress, TX

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Tuesday Can a Diet Prevent Cancer? Discussion & Cooking Demo, Presented By: Dr. Dorothy C Serna, MD, CWP, FACP & The Wellness Team, North Cypress Conference Center, 1st Floor of North Cypress Medical Center, 21214 NW Freeway, Cypress, TX 77429; 6:00 PM

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Wednesday 2016 Shell Houston March 30, 2016 - April 3, 2016

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WHAT’S HAPPENING <<< Recurring daily,GOLF CLUB OF HOUSTON, 5680 WILSON ROAD | HUMBLE, TX 77396

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Thursday Get Healthy with Chiropractic Care, Cypress Clinic at 25626 Northwest Freeway Suite 700, Cypress 77429. 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Get healthy with chiropractic care. Learn how a well adjust spine helps every single organ function properly.

COMING UP: North Cypress Spring Classic Benefiting the Lone Survivor Foundation SAVE THE DATE for our 9th Annual North Cypress Spring Classic Golf Tournament benefitting the Lone Survivor Foundation.

Friday, May 13, 2016 at BlackHorse Golf Club

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Cypress Riding School offers riding lessons for kids and adults of all ages. We train beginners to experienced riders along with teaching Western and English disciplines.

SUMMER CAMP WILL BEGIN IN JUNE! REGISTRATION BEGINS ON MARCH 1ST! For more information, please visit our website at: www.cypressridingschool.com

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