APRIL 2022 EDITION
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ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO
Spring Forward – Check. Spring Cleaning – Check. Spring Tune-up – Check! NOW, what about you? Yes, we had the Spring Break — woohoo! But are we making sure we are “tuned-up” nutritiously? by Elizabeth Ailles, Registered Dietician Central Community Health Centre, Downtown St. Thomas
– just one small step at a time.
We feed our children and make sure their diet is balanced. We keep our pets cared for and get them regular dose of exercise; but are we looking after ourselves?
No need to make drastic changes – in fact, that can often lead to trouble – small steps lead to success. And if we look at this as a journey rather than a destination our mindset helps us embrace each day.
As was said, “A journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step.”
Spring is a great time for change! There is such vigour and desire to renew. Now is the time to reenergize. Where to start – what can you do? Let us look at change – but not an entire diet
How to begin? Think positively and add, rather than thinking negatively and taking away. Here are some simple but effective ways to improve your diet: • Add carrots to your lunch – great colour, fibre, nutrients and flavour • Add water, even half a glass, to your meal(s). Fluids are essential • Add chick peas or black beans to your
salad; increases fibre, protein, healthy fats and a great change in taste • Look at your plate and ask: does it have colour? Add a veggie if not • Add a fruit as a snack, include some seeds. This pair offers energy, protein and satisfaction guaranteed Start slowly, be kind, be patient. This journey is totally worthwhile. Stay tuned for more. Next, how to begin this journey locally with foods grown, harvested and sold at our farms, markets and in stores or looking to grow some of your own.
Message from DDB but those worries were unfounded. In fact, they are now packed with happy customers that couldn’t wait to get back to enjoying great food and fun times with
by Earl Taylor Chair, Downtown Development Board Welcome to the spring issue of The Downtown VIBE! Some amazing things have been happening in our Downtown over the winter. A number of new businesses have opened and a few have relocated to larger venues. Our restaurants are now open to full capacity and no longer need to check vaccine passports. There was a concern as to how customers would react to the new rules,
family and friends. Our Downtown Development Board is working full steam ahead to promote and
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beautify the heart of the city. Our flower baskets, which we missed for two years, will be installed. Our banner program is back on track to showcase local art. And the ever popular sidewalk patios will allow customers to enjoy downtown restaurants in fresh air. Last September, we hosted Nostalgia Nights and assembled the largest collection of classic vehicles ever seen in our Downtown. Not to disappoint, our Nostalgia Nights Car Show, along with free train rides and so much more, will return to Downtown St Thomas on Saturday July 9th. Stay tuned to www.nostalgianights.ca for more details. As our myFM radio jingle proclaims, Love Where You Shop - Downtown St Thomas!
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