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June 1, 2017
BOONE COUNTY
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Keep Skin Healthy By Knowing Sunscreen Facts The best way to care for skin is to be smart about sun exposure. Too much unprotected exposure to the sun can cause a host of problems, from premature wrinkling to skin cancer. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, millions of cases of skin cancer are reported each year, & many more may go undetected. The best way to protect skin from the sun is to stay out of the sun. When that is not feasible, using a broad-spectrum sunscreen can guard against damage from ultraviolet radiation. Although sunscreen is an enormous help, it is not foolproof. Sunburns & skin damage can occur even when using sunscreen, & user error accounts for much of that damage. To get the best results from any sunscreen product, consumers can educate themselves about proper application & avoid information inaccuracies. Myth: The best sunscreen is the one with the highest SPF. Actually, the best sunscreen is the one you will use regularly. Make sure you like the scent & feel of the sunscreen. Decide if you prefer a sunscreen that is grouped together with a moisturizer or a makeup foundation. Try sunscreens that are lotions or sticks to figure out which application works best for you. Make sure the sunscreen has an adequate sun protection factor. Myth: I only need sunscreen on sunny days. The sun can prove harmful even on cloudy days. You may not be safe indoors, either, particularly if you spend a good deal of time next to an open window. Window glass will only block certain types of UV light, making sunburn possible even if you are indoors or riding in a car. It’s a good habit to apply sunscreen daily regardless of if you will be out in the sun. Myth: Spray sunscreens are as effective as others. Spray products may not deliver enough sunscreen to the skin because droplets are dispersed unevenly. Also, the propellents used in spray sunscreens could be harmful if inhaled. Opt for sunscreens that are applied by hand & can be adequately coated over all areas of skin. Myth: Sunscreen does not need to be reapplied, especially if it’s water-resistant. There is no such thing as a waterproof sunscreen. The Food & Drug Administration recently prohibited the use of the term “waterproof” because consumers falsely believed their sunscreen products would not wash off. Water-resistant sunscreens will be effective for a certain number of minutes before they need to be reapplied, usually between 40 - 90 minutes. If you have been sweating profusely or have been in the water for awhile, play it safe & reapply often. Myth: A little drop of sunscreen is all that’s needed. Many people are applying far too little sunscreen to protect themselves from the sun. The average person needs about an ounce of lotion to cover his or her entire body. Think about the size of a shot glass & use that amount.
Celebrate Dairy Month Enjoy Harvard Milk Days June 2nd - 4th at the Milky Way Park in McHenry County. This event showcases a weekend of fun: A parade, carnival, food, fireworks, petting zoo & other animals, races, contests & entertainment, prince & princess contest, milk run/walk, bed race preliminaries, antique tractor display, golf outing, big wheel races, junior dairy cattle show, chain saw carving & more. www.milkdays.com
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The 20th Annual Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau® Foundation Farm Breakfast will be held June 17th at the Family Af-Ayr Farm at 2880 Krupke Rd., Caledonia. Breakfast will be served from 6:30 - 11 AM. Activities include a milking demonstration, craft show, horse drawn wagon rides, children’s games, petting zoo, Cow Pie Bingo, antique tractor display & more. The cost is $8 for adults, $4 children ages 6-10, & children under 5 are free.
This Month’s Healthy Recipe STRAWBERRY DIP Nutrition Facts Recipe Provided By The U of I Extension Office
Servings Per Recipe: 15 Servings
Ingredients 3 oz. low fat cream cheese, softened 2 Tbsp. sugar 8 oz. low fat vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, crused
Amount Per Serving:
Directions 1. Blend cream cheese and sugar. 2. Mix in yogurt and berries 3. Refrigerate until serving time. 4. Servce with sliced apples or graham crackers
Calories 30 Fat 1 g Sodium 35 mg Carbohydrates 4 g Fiber 0 g Protein 1 g
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