deBtors Anonymous • MONDAYS, 7pm - Debtors Anonymous meets at First Congregational UCC, 20 Oak St., Room 101. Info: debtorsanonymous.org. depression And BipolAr support AlliAnce: mAgnetic minds • WEDNESDAYS, 7-9pm & SATURDAYS, 4-6pm - Magnetic Minds provides self-help through weekly, peer-facilitated support meetings offering acceptance, info and techniques to manage challenges. Meets at 1316-C Parkwood Road, across from the West Asheville BB&T. Free. Info: MagneticMinds. weebly.com or 367-7660.
nAr-Anon • Nar-Anon provides support to relatives and friends concerned about the addiction or drug problem of a loved one. • TUESDAYS, 7pm - West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Road; enter through back door. Info: robinplemmons@gmail.com. • WEDNESDAYS, 12:30pm - First United Methodist Chuch, 204 Sixth Ave. W., Hendersonville. Enter through side parking lot. Info: 891-8050.
eAting disorders support group • WEDNESDAYS, 7-8pm - Support group for adults at T.H.E. Center for Disordered Eating, 297 Haywood St. Led by licensed professionals. Free. Info: thecenternc.org or 337-4685.
neW moms support group • THURSDAYS, 6pm - A group for new mothers (children through 5 years) who suffer from depression will focus on meeting parenting challenges while caring for self and offer solutions in a safe, healthy environment with professional support. Info and location: newmomsgroup@yahoo.com.
fAmily hope line • TUESDAYS, 2-5pm & THURSDAYS, 8-11pm "Compassionate listening, encouragement and help finding recovery resources for individuals and families experiencing mental health challenges and/or emotional distress." (855) 4467348. Free. Info: motherbearcan.org.
oVereAters Anonymous A fellowship of individuals who are recovering from compulsive overeating. A 12-step program. • TUESDAYS, 10:30am-noon - Asheville: Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. at Ottari. Info: (609) 731-0808.
fAmily mentAl heAlth support • WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm - Mother Bear Family Dens are free recovery education and support meetings open to individuals, families, friends and care providers working with mental health challenges. Held at All Souls Counseling, 35 Arlington St. Info: motherbearcan.org.
recoVery from food Addiction • MONDAYS, noon & FRIDAYS, 7pm - A 10-step support group for those suffering from food addiction meets at Biltmore United Methodist Church, 376 Hendersonville Road, second floor. Info: scmunchkin59@yahoo.com.
hiV/Aids support group • 1st & 3rd TUESDAYS, 6pm - Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP) hosts a free, confidential HIV/AIDS support group led by a trained facilitator. Info and location: 252-7489, ext. 328; thomas.buffkin@gmail.com; 2527489; or wncap.org. memory cAfe • 1st MONDAYS, 1-3pm; 1st WEDNESDAYS, 2-4pm; 3rd SATURDAYS, 1-3pm; 3rd THURSDAYS, 2-4pm - Memory Cafe is an opportunity for those living with the challenges of dementia to gather and socialize. Free. Info and locations: shendrix@mountainprojects.org, Asstminister@uuasheville.org, LBrown@FBCA.net or bettyrobbins@morrisbb. net. nAmi support groups The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers three types of groups to support people living with mental health issues and their families, friends and loved ones. Free. Info: namiwnc. org or 505-7353. • 2nd & 4th WEDNESDAYS, 6pm - Dual Diagnosis Support Group. For individuals with MH/SA diagnoses. 3 Thurland Ave., off Biltmore Avenue. • 1st SATURDAYS, 10am; 2nd & 4th MONDAYS, 11am; 3rd TUESDAYS, 6pm Connection group for people with mental health issues. 356 Biltmore Ave., Suite 207. • 1st SATURDAYS, 10am; 3rd TUESDAYS, 6pm - Family/Caregiver group for people supporting someone experiencing a mental health issue. 356 Biltmore Ave., Suite 315.
s-Anon • ONGOING - An anonymous 12-step program for those affected by another's sexual behavior. Four meetings available weekly in WNC. Days, times, locations and additional info: 258-5117. shAmBhAlA meditAtion center • TUESDAYS, 6-7pm - Heart of Recovery meetings integrate Buddhist meditation with 12-step recovery programs. New and experienced meditators welcome. Meetings are anonymous. Held at 19 Westwood Place. Info: asheville.shambhala.org. trAns-positiVe support • 2nd & LAST THURSDAYS - TransHealth Coordinators offers peer support for transgender people with HIV at WNCAP, 554 Fairview Road. 2nd Thursday support group, 1pm; Last Thursday "Lunch and Learn," noon. Info: transhealthcoordinators.org or wncap.org. Wnc prostAte support group • TU (9/3), 7pm - The WNC Prostate Support Group, for men, caregivers and families, will meet at American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park, College St. Free. Info: 3380290. more Wellness eVents online Check out the Wellness Calendar online at mountainx.com/events for info on events happening after Sept. 5.
Eating Right for Good Health presented by
Should Cow’s Milk MOOOVE over? The next time you pay a visit to your supermarket (Ingles Market of course!) check out the options in the dairy aisle. While the cow's milk section has gotten smaller and smaller; non-dairy options have increased. Non-dairy milks are certainly a welcome alternative for those with milk protein allergies or some cases of lactose intolerance...but how do they compare when it comes to total calories, fat, protein, calcium and carbohydrates? I compared 8 oz servings of original and a vanilla flavored milk and non-dairy "milks"from specific brands (note - your brands may be slightly different)...let's take a look:
1.CALORIES: The lowest calorie -original FLAX milk (Flax USA) coming in at 50 calories. The highest of the non-dairy milks - vanilla Rice Milk (Rice Dream). The highest calorie- vanilla flavored cow's milk - 150 calories. 2. FAT: The highest fat milk - SILK Coconut both original and vanilla - 5 grams per 8 oz cup; The lowest fat was 1% cow's milk at 2.4 grams per 8 oz cup. 3. CARBOHYDRATES (natural & added sugars): The milk with the highest carbohydrates -Rice Dream Original ( 23 grams) and Rice Dream Vanilla (26 grams). The lowest carbohydrates Flax Original (7 grams) and Flax Vanilla (11 grams).
4. PROTEIN: Highest protein - Cow's milk - both plain and chocolate at 8 grams per 8 oz cup followed by SOY (SILK) both original and vanilla at 6 gms per 8 oz cup. Least protein - Coconut milk (SILK) - 0 grams for both original and vanilla. 5. CALCIUM: Of all of the milk, the one with the most NATURALLY occurring calcium is Cow's milk at 300mg/8 oz. The others utilize supplemental calcium like Tricalcium phosphate (Flax milk, Rice milk) or Calcium Carbonate (Soy, Almond, Coconut) to achieve all or the majority of their calcium content which ranged from 300-450mg/serving.
What's the bottom line? Are you drinking milk for the calcium? The protein? Take the time to read labels and the ingredients and see what you are actually getting. Cow's milk remains the least expensive and best way to get calcium in its natural form along with protein.
TIP: Trying to figure out what the PERCENTAGE of calcium translates to when it comes to milligrams(mg) of calcium? Saw a great tip - just add a "0" to the end of the % Daily Value of calcium (note, this only works with calcium), e.g. 30% = 300mg of calcium in the serving.
Leah McGrath, RD, LDN Corporate Dietitian, Ingles Markets Follow me on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InglesDietitian Work Phone: 800-334-4936
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