Healthy Families Start with You
Let’s talk about healthy eating as a family. The ADA American Diabetes Association has tips and resources on line to get you started.
FOUR TIPS TO MAKE HEALTHY EATING A FAMILY AFFAIR
- Lead by example
- Get them in the kitchen (maybe try a new recipe together every other week)
- Bring them grocery shopping
- Be patient
Check the online ADA food Hub. You’ll find recipes, meal plans, create a grocery list, healthy eating blog and FREE online COOKING CLASSES. Don’t miss it!
The American Diabetes Association has wonderful resources to help you get your family involved in healthy eating. Follow this link for more information and tips.
A program for families to eat together, have fun, and grow closer through conversation.
https://diabetes.org/food-nutrition/eating-healthy/get-family-involved-healthy-eating
FINDING TIME FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS AS A FAMILY
FINDING TIME FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS AS A FAMILY
No matter what your age and the ages of your children, get outside and take a walk in your local city parks, neighborhoods, and State Parks. Family hiking is an excellent opportunity to connect and can fit any fitness level and age. Here’s a link to Kentucky’s beautiful trails. https://parks.ky.gov/things-to-do/trails
If you don’t have access to a safe walking path then think about things you can do around your home. Fall is a great time to get the whole family involved in yard clean up and raking leaves.
There are many more! Check them out.
Other indoor activities include dancing and cleaning house to music. Make household chores a game by timing each other to see who can get done the quickest.
Like the indoors better? Then check out these exercises for the family.
October Family Events
Bon Appetit’ Cooking Club through the
UK Laurel County Extension Office
October 3rd
Registration information can be found on the website.
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