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inside

May/June 2015 Vol. 4, No.5

departments

7 First Glance Letter from the Executive Editor

8 In & Out What’s happening in and out of New Albany

10 My Story Cancer survivor Juan Crestanello

12 Personalities Cherie Nelson

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16 On the Path Combating issues with fitting in, growing up

20 Initiatives Emergency preparedness pays off

Mexican foods

35 Widening Horizons Heit Center programming

38 Ask the Expert Movement: The Best Medicine

40 Road to Health Second annual Honor Ride

42 Growing on the Green Farmers Market

44 Gadgets & Gear

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Parenting

33 Foods for Fitness

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first glance

Yellow Fuel If I were to peruse my collection of shirts, especially those I wear for my daily workouts, yellow would not be among the predominant colors. So it comes as a surprise that I would don a yellow, one-piece garment that does not reflect who I am or what I represent. Or does it?

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Since I am an endurance athlete, my heart function is integral to my performance. The 400-plus mg of potassium supplied by one medium-sized banana helps to promote my heart health during exerting workouts.

The human body needs many additional sources of fuel. You’ll find that nearly every article that appears in this publication states that the significance of fruits and vegetables is inherent to overall well-being. You will come across articles in this issue about healthful snacks for children as well as information about foods to consume before, during and after exercise. You might delve into the Mini Feature “Growing on the Green,” in which you will discover how the New Albany Farmers Market serves to promote health by providing consumers the opportunity to purchase a variety of fruits and vegetables, some of which are unique, and all of which are locally sourced.

It’s evident that consuming the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables is imperative if we desire to function at an optimal level. Just don’t forget to eat your bananas, but think twice before indulging in that banana cream pie.

Healthfully,

Phil Heit, Executive Editor

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What's happening in and out of New Albany

For more events visit www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

May 2

May 16

May 23

8-9 a.m., Columbus Running Company, Columbus, www.columbusrunning.com

8 a.m., Downtown Columbus, www. komencolumbus.org

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, www.ride2recovery.com

Saturday Morning Running Club

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

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May 16

8 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, www.mccoycenter.org

11 a.m.-5 p.m., Church of the Resurrection, www.newalbanyfoundersday.com

Near East Side 3 Miler 8 a.m., East High School, Columbus, www. columbusrunning.com

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The Ultimate Beer Run

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New Albany Founders Day Parade and Celebration Photo by Michael Martin

Bruce Hornsby

Honor Ride Ohio

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Off-Trail Discovery Hike 2 p.m., Blendon Woods Metro Park, Westerville, www.metroparks.net

May 22

Last Day of School, New AlbanyPlain Local Schools

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Megan’s Miles 4K Run/1.5K Walk Noon, Central Crossing High School, Grove City, www.megansmiles.com

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Noon-1 p.m., Land-Grant Brewing Company, Columbus, www.ultimatebeerrun.com

Ring Around the Roses

Summer Farmers Market will be held 4-7 p.m. on Thursdays at Market Square. Visit https://newalbanycommunitygarden.shutterfly.com/ for all the latest news and to reserve your plot for this year or get on the waitlist for next year.

8:30 a.m., Kids Run; 9 a.m., 5K; Whetstone High School, Columbus, www.clintonvillecrc.org

Healthy New Albany Community Programs Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, 150 W. Main St.

May 4-11, Mondays Stinky U.

4:30-5:30 p.m., ages 6-12

May 5-19, Tuesdays Grains Every Day 6-7 p.m., ages 18+

May 6-27, Wednesdays Shop in Your Pantry 6-7:30 p.m., ages 18+

May 7

Carbohydrates … the Real Skinny Noon-1 p.m., ages 18+

May 8

Staying Safe Together: Mother/ Daughter Safety Workshop 6:30-9 p.m., ages 10+

May 30

Performance Enhancement in the Young Golfer 11 a.m.-noon, grades 6-college

June 2

A Plant Based Plan for Diabetes Control 6:30-7:30 p.m., ages 18+

June 4

Quick Lunches & Snacks for the Busy Family 6-7 p.m., ages 18+

June 20

Basic Babysitter Training 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m., ages 11+

June 22

Strong and Worth Defending: Safety Workshop for Girls 7-9 p.m., grades 5-8 and 9-12

June 23

What Do I Do Now? 6:30-7:30 p.m., ages 18+

June 27

Marinades and Dry Rubs for Any Occasion 1:30-2:30 p.m., ages 18+

June 30

Don’t Fear the Freezer 6:30-7:30 p.m., ages 18+

For additional information, contact Abbey Brooks at 614-685-6345 or abbeybrooks@healthynewalbany.org.

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in & out

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May 30

LoveWorks 5K and Family Fun Day 10 a.m., Creekside Plaza, Gahanna, www.columbusrunning.com

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June 6

Baguette Run

New Albany High School Graduation

8 a.m., Panera Bread, Marion, www.turningpoint6.org

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10 a.m.-1 p.m., Battelle Grand Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Columbus, www.napls.us

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June 7

New Albany Movie Night: Night at the Museum; Secret of the Tomb

HOKA ONE ONE Columbus 10K

7:30 p.m., Wexner Pavilion, www.newalbanyohio.org

8:10 a.m., Grasshoppers Kids Run; 8:30 a.m., 10K; Genoa Park, Columbus, www.columbus10k.com

June 28

Concert on the Commons 7:30-9 p.m., New Albany High School Commons, www.newalbanyarts.org

July 4

New Albany Independence Day 5K Run and Walk

June 18 & 25

8 a.m., Kids Races; 8:15 a.m., 5K Run and Walk; Market Square, www.narun.org

New Albany Farmers Market 4-7 p.m., Market Square, www.healthynewalbany.org

June 19

Circle of Friends Run for the Rainbow 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Fun Run

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5:30 p.m., activities; 7 p.m., race; Market Square, www.nationwidechildrens.org

June 20

Run UA 5K 8:15 a.m., Reed Road Park, Upper Arlington, www.uachamber.org

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my story

By Juan Crestanello

Editor’s Note: “My Story” is a first-person column about health issues that touch New Albany community members. Have a story to share?

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Stepping Out

Cancer survivor Juan Crestanello got a chance to watch Run for the Rainbow two years ago. This year, he looks forward to finally participating in the event himself.

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write to tell my story and that of so many other young people like me; to describe the influence that Run for the Rainbow had on me; and to give people a look into a world that is marked by not only struggle, but also success.

To many, Run for the Rainbow might seem like just another organization that attempts to throw money at a cause. But for me and so many other kids, it means so much more. Run for the Rainbow affects the lives of so many children in a way that is immeasurable: It gives them hope.

In June 2013, I was undergoing treatment for a cancer that had persisted

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Cancer survivor heartened

by Run for the Rainbow experience in my belly. It’s hard to describe how I felt undergoing treatment and then having to undergo more treatment. But one analogy might be fitting. It’s like when an ocean wave knocks you down and you can’t get up because the current keeps you under water. You panic and fight to get to the surface, but you realize this might be it.

At certain moments in that day, I would lose sight of the bigger picture and focus on the anger and anguish that had built throughout the course of treatment. But for every moment that I felt overwhelmed by emotions, I would look at the people around me: my fam-

ily, my community, my peers and all the children going through similar situations.

They made me realize that my cancer could take everything from me, but it could not touch my mind, my spirit and my soul. Only I could give those away.

And this gave me hope – hope that I could overcome my disease, which I finally did four months later.

Apart from my family, seeing organizations such as Run for the Rainbow helped me be more resilient. The run saw close to 1,000 participants that June. Some participants might not have noticed those of us who were watching for inspiration. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

Pelotonia and the New Albany Walking Classic. Everyone was eager. Eager to run towards a goal that many of us have embraced: end cancer.

Run for the Rainbow brings the best out of the New Albany Community, combining fitness with a desire to bring change in our community. I look forward to participating in the run this summer.

Juan Crestanello is a New Albany resident and a student at Columbus Academy. Feedback welcome at ssole@cityscenemediagroup.com.

Juan Crestanello, bottom right, volunteers for Run for the Rainbow 2013.

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personalities

By Garth Bishop

Beyond Business New chamber executive director is full of ideas to improve the community she loves

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fter spending most of her life bouncing from place to place – first as a Navy brat, then as a “corporate gypsy” – Cherie Nelson, 20 years ago, found a place she wanted to call home.

In November, the 51-year-old New Albany resident reached the latest milestone in her two decades of community involvement when she was named executive director of the New Albany Chamber of Commerce.

“I’m kind of a commercial for New Albany,” Nelson says.

Nelson has spent most of her career in human resources and staffing. Her work, and her family before that, had her doing a considerable amount of moving – she was born in Warwick, R.I., her sister was born in Cuba and she went to high school in Spain – before she and her husband, Jim, a captain for Delta Air Lines, arrived in New Albany with their then 6-month-old son, Conner.

“When we landed here, we didn’t want to move again,” says Nelson.

Nelson has a degree in business administration from Central Michigan University. Previous gigs in New Albany have had her at Kelly Services and New Albany Realty.

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She had been involved with the chamber as a volunteer and business member for years, and was on the board for three years, prior to being named executive director. When the chamber needed a new executive director last year, the other board members – remembering how she had talked up the position as a great job – came directly to Nelson.

She appreciates the opportunity to move the chamber forward, in large part because of the ambition of its members and board.

“We don’t think about ourselves as a small chamber with regards to the things we pull off and the things we plan,” Nelson says.

In a few short months at the helm, Nelson has already seen some impressive accomplishments. Watching the New Albany Young Professionals surge forward has been one such promising sign, she says.

“They are not just doing the networking ‘meet for a drink’ thing,” she says.

“They are really serious about developing themselves.”

One major endeavor of the group is a mentorship program that will be piloted from June to December.

“It’s very ambitious, but we have such a good group of young professionals on our steering committee,” she says.

The chamber’s Human Resource Council also has some big plans Nelson is looking forward to seeing through to completion. In March, it held a breakfast event focused on workplace violence – recognizing the signs, knowing how to approach the situation, how to seek help, etc. In the fall, it will hold a seminar on developing successful internship programs, with information including timelines for starting a program, developing meaningful work for interns and using such programs as talent pipelines.

“You either don’t want to do (an internship program) or you want to do it right,” says Nelson.

Continuing the events the chamber is known for – including the Legislative Breakfast, the Community Update Breakfast and the Taste of New Albany – is another of Nelson’s priorities. She’s already gone through her first Business Expo in early March, and this year, for the first time, the event included a job fair.

“Of the 70-plus businesses and nonprofit organizations that were there … about half of them were participating in the job fair,” Nelson says.

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and work together whenever possible, she says.

Another positive quality is the vibrancy of the business community. Though New Albany has a number of long-term companies within its borders, business here is growing by leaps and bounds – as demonstrated, again, by the Personal Care and Beauty Campus, among other areas.

Nelson’s first major contribution to New Albany came in 1998 when she, along with a group of other community women, founded the New Albany Women’s Network. She was off work and caring for her young son at home, and she found herself in Cherie Nelson has played tennis competitively for years, and is now part of the same boat as a a team based out of the New Albany Country Club. number of her neighbors. The city, then a The chamber is looking to hold a village, was growing, but a crucial social standalone job fair over the summer fo- component was underdeveloped – play cused primarily on manufacturing jobs, groups, book clubs, even an informal mainly represented by the Personal Care network to bring casseroles to fellow resiand Beauty Campus in the New Albany dents when they fell sick were lacking.

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The women, many of whom had Nelson has lived and worked in a lot moved there in the preceding few of places, so she’s in a good position to years, loved the community and formed see what separates New Albany from the network to fill those gaps. other communities. One major stand“It kind of happened on the playout point for the city and its business ground – a lot of talented, educated community is the spirit of collaboration: women talking about New Albany and From the city, Plain Township and New how great it was,” Nelson says.

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health of the business community. Exercise occupies a permanent spot on her agenda – a calculated move to ensure it always remains a priority.

“What I’ve learned through the years is, as a professional, you have to look at your (work) schedule … and overlap that with when you’re going to work out,” she says. “It doesn’t always work out that way, but you have to have it on your calendar.”

Of course, it always helps when health and wellness are family endeavors, Nelson says. Jim is also an athlete; he goes for runs three days a week.

And Conner – who is now a freshman at Arizona State University, studying earth and space exploration through the school’s engineering program – played football and lacrosse at Columbus Academy.

As an athlete, Nelson has two great loves: tennis and bicycling.

Nelson played tennis in school and has kept in practice all these years. She plays competitively with a team based out of the New Albany Country Club.

“I’ve moved around a lot, but I usually found a team to play with,” she says.

Tennis has done more than help keep Nelson in shape. Being a varsity athlete helped turn her into the person she is today, she says, teaching her to be part of a team.

On the cycling front, Nelson is a member of Girls with Gears, a women’s biking group that participates in Pelotonia. New Albany is a great place to ride a bike, she says; go one mile east or one mile north, and you’re riding past cornfields without serious traffic to navigate.

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on the path

By Hannah Bealer

Photos courtesy of New Albany-Plain Local Schools

You’ve Got a Friend

New Albany-Plain Local Schools combats issues with fitting in, growing up

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here’s no doubt about it: Everyone struggles with fitting in during his or her formative years, and the environment at school has a lot to do with it. From cliques and peer pressure to body image and cyberbullying, it seems like children are always facing new challenges.

Luckily, these issues have been receiving more public attention. With increased awareness comes an increased sense of responsibility from the school administration’s end, as is evident in New Albany-Plain Local Schools’ efforts to help students take care of themselves while looking out for one another.

As any New Albany resident knows, the school district is a little different from most others. Its main facilities are all connected on a college-style campus that sits on 80 acres, accommodating its nearly 5,000 students.

While the setup keeps students across all grades connected, in a sense,

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the staff and faculty are well aware that they need to address the unique challenges that come with different age groups. Kindergarten and first grade have their own building, as do grades two through five, six through eight and nine through 12.

“Finding their place is the biggest thing (for elementary-aged students),” says LeNora Angles, dean of students

for grades two through five. “You have issues with cliques when someone isn’t allowed to play in this group or that group.”

Social media, she says, has been the most challenging aspect. It used to be that when children went home, they were safe from any troubles they were facing at school. Now, those troubles can follow them via their smart phones.

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Throughout the school year, the staff and students work on improving the school culture through various team building activities. Some students have even taken an extra step to coordinate new initiatives, such as the New Student Network, which welcomes students new to the area and helps them connect with peers.

The school’s Peace Week will run May 18-22, with the goal of enforcing positive messages and engaging students in activities that will improve the school culture and their self-esteem and celebrate diversity and acceptance.

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“Social media just magnifies all the issues they deal with,” Angles says.

The steps the district has taken to combat these issues are numerous. On the playground, there’s a “buddy bench.”

If a student doesn’t have anyone to talk to or play with during recess, he or she can sit on the bench to indicate he or she needs some company.

“If someone sees them sitting on the bench, they can say, ‘Hey, do you want to play with us?’ Everyone will have someone,” Angles says.

Selena McKnight, fourth and fifth grade counselor, targets issues specific to fifth grade girls through a program called Girls Rox. Girls Rox was initiated after a similar summer camp program caught the attention of parents who wanted it to be integrated into the school year.

“We build confident girls by giving them a safe place to talk about things that are going on in their lives,” McKnight says. “(We talk about) the difference between aggressive communication and assertive communication; we teach girls to find their voice and speak up about their needs in relationships.”

Girls Rox also helps students learn the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, making wise choices on social media accounts, and mental and physical self-defense. During the summer camp, the girls’ mothers participated in the self-defense segment. McKnight hopes the lessons learned during Girls Rox will stay with the girls as they transition to middle and high school, as well as later on in life.

To address the sheer size of the student body, Angles says staff are working on changing the structure of the school by implementing smaller learning communities. These alterations are expected to be solidified during the 2015-16 school year.

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Recognizing Abuse

Fitting in with peers, bullying and low self-esteem aren’t the only issues young people have to tackle during adolescence. Sometimes, the biggest threat to their mental and physical well-being comes from a person who claims to love them.

Celeste LaCour-Belyn learned this after her 18-year-old daughter, Leigh Belyn, died at the hands of an ex-boyfriend. LaCour-Belyn says she didn’t recognize the abuse until it was too late.

“When he was abusing her emotionally, she would seclude herself in her room,” she says. “She would not want to be with her family or friends. I thought it was just something like the growing pains of a teenager. I had no idea it was related to him or anything he had done.”

Looking back, LaCour-Belyn says she can now point out the instances of abuse in her daughter’s relationship. Leigh’s boyfriend would bring her gifts after his mistreatment, a stage that LaCour-Belyn calls the “honeymoon period.” The gifts functioned as a peace offering.

“As soon as she got the peace offering, everything was back to normal,” LaCour-Belyn says. “I just thought, ‘This guy really likes my daughter.’ And I had grown to like him. … I didn’t know what (the gifts) really meant.”

LaCour-Belyn says her daughter had 23 teddy bears when she was killed.

Helping a loved one out of an abusive relationship can be tricky, LaCourBelyn says. But she stresses that intervening is better than being a bystander, even if it means losing a friend.

“I tell kids, a lot of times, people don’t recognize that they’re in an abusive relationship,” she says, adding that if a friend is describing abusive behavior from a partner, it’s important to take action and point out that he or she may be in a toxic situation.

If a friend excuses their partner’s abuse, LaCour-Belyn says to try to get other people involved, like a parent, school counselors, a teacher or other friends.

“Whether you lose a friendship or not, it’s better to do something than to lose a life,” LaCour-Belyn says.

Learn more about Leigh’s story at www.leighslegacy.org.

Leigh passed away in 2011, but the February death of Miami University student Rebecca Eldemire, who grew up in New Albany, shows that abusive relationships can still turn deadly. Eldemire was killed by a former boyfriend, who also took his own life, in her Oxford apartment following their breakup.

Here are some signs of an abusive relationship: The abuser …

• Constantly puts his or her partner down, making him or her feel insignificant • Checks his or her partner’s texts, emails and other personal messages • Is extremely jealous or insecure • Has an explosive temper over things that seem small • Is possessive, dictating what his or her partner does and who he or she is seeing A sure sign that the abuse is physical can be evidenced by pushing, pulling, hitting or anything the abuser does that involves aggressively putting his or her hands on the partner.

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Mother of dating violence victim on how to spot a toxic relationship

Children are selected to participate in the Eagle Talon Lunch. Students are recognized for good deeds and it is a treat to have lunch on the stage.

The idea is to keep students in similar groupings so, year by year, they’re not completely disconnected. Angles says the learning communities will be similar to a neighborhood school, or a “school within a school.”

McKnight says she expects the transition will help students as they move up grade levels. This January, she gave fourth and fifth grade students a survey about stress. A lot of the students reported feeling extremely stressed in a number of areas, such as their home life and extracurricular activities. Many also said they felt overly involved in activities.

“They’re 10 and 11 and talking about anxiety. They know what that is. So we’re building this support system, and you can go to your second grade teacher, who you’ve connected with, when you’re having trouble,” McKnight says.

Angles says she thinks the new setup will be beneficial for both students and staff.

“It’s really going to help our students identify with a certain group of kids and teachers,” she says.

Hannah Bealer is an assistant editor.

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Boys Group promotes behaviors and relationships with peers.

Student Ambassador Program matches current students with new students, helping the new students learn their way around the middle school.

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Thinking Ahead

Emergency preparedness pays off during disasters

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Tornado season is upon us, and Franklin County has experienced nearly 30 tornadoes since the 1950s. Most tornadoes occur between April and July. If one touched down in New Albany today, would you be ready? Here are some helpful tips:

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n a cold February day, more than 30 safety professionals arrived at the offices of the Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security to participate in a safety drill. The scenario: a semi-truck carrying hazardous material wrecks on the U.S. Rt. 62 bridge over State Rt. 161.

This very plausible accident could impact nearly every facet of the community. Such an accident would be less than a mile from the school campus. Would kids be able to leave campus at the end of the day and, if so, how would school busing be impacted? Would 13,000 workers be able to safely leave the New Albany International Business Park that day? If so, what routes would be open?

How would the almost 50,000 motorists along State Rt. 161 be impacted?

As a participant in this training, it was abundantly clear to me that local, county and state officials would work hand-in-hand to properly address the 20

incident. Sure, it would take time to fully assess the situation and respond appropriately to keep everyone safe and informed; but between multiple Franklin County agencies, the New Albany Police Department, the Plain Township Fire Department and our New Albany-Plain Local Schools personnel, it would happen. Trainings like this keep us on our toes when it comes to many facets of incident or disaster response.

After the training, though, I began wondering how many households have plans in place to address certain disaster scenarios. Tornado season is just around the corner, but as I write this, I haven’t talked to my kids in nearly a year about what to do in a tornado.

While local, state and federal agencies have plans in place to protect the public during an emergency, individual families are responsible for their own well-being, particularly during the first three days of an event. “Ready in 3” pro-

• Develop and routinely practice with your family where to go and what to do in the event of a tornado.

In your home, go to a basement, inner hallway or other inner room with no windows. If stuck outside, get into a ditch or gully, lie flat and cover your head with your arms.

• Purchase a battery back-up weather radio.

• Know the difference between a tornado watch and a warning. A watch means that conditions are favorable for a tornado. A warning means that a tornado has been sighted in the area.

• Keep apprised of the weather by listening to local TV and radio newscasts.

• Avoid being around windows.

grams can help households prepare for a disaster through three steps: creating a plan; preparing a kit for your home, automobile and workplace; and listening for information in the event of a warning or disaster.

For more information, search for “Ready in 3” at www.myfcph.org or click the “Citizen Preparedness” tab at fcemhs.com.

Scott McAfee is a contributing writer and public information officer for the city of New Albany. Feedback welcome at ssole@cityscenemediagroup.com. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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By Sarah Sole

Walking the Walk Teaching children good habits starts with setting an example

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our kids are watching you. And, while they might learn from what you say, they’re likely learning more from what you do.

“When you do something, they’re going to mimic it,” says Jennifer Piede, a New Albany psychotherapist who specializes in treating children, adolescents and adults.

The best way to help your child learn how to be a healthy human being might be to exhibit healthy behaviors yourself.

to avoid using food as a crutch, such as with stress eating, or associating the act of eating with feelings of guilt. Rather, they should accentuate practices that revolve around moderation.

From 12-23 months of age is one of the most important times in a child’s

life for food introduction, says Alexis Tindall, a dietician with Nationwide Children’s Hospital. What a child is eating from ages 2-4 predict what he or she will want to eat later in life.

“It’s really important to work with them,” Tindall says.

Healthful Eating If you’re introducing new habits into your family, the key is to treat it like an adventure.

“Everything should be really positive,” Piede says.

Parents should be sure to incorporate their kids into the decision-making process. Try making a list of healthful foods and showing it to your kids. Take them to the grocery store and pick out foods together.

Parents also need to be cognizant of teaching their children the basic uses for food. It’s important to talk to kids about the reasons for eating nourishing food instead of junk food, Piede says. While we enjoy food, the emphasis should be on the nutrients we gain from food to survive. Parents should also be careful

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Young children can wash, stir and pour items during food preparation.

Even children aged 3 and 4 can cut soft foods such as pear, melon and cantaloupe with a plastic knife. Setting the table is another good way to involve young children in the preparation process.

Because children can be sensitive to the color or mouthfeel of food, it’s important to try preparing food in different ways, Tindall says. Choice is also important. Asking children whether they want green beans or carrots in their meal, for example, helps them feel like they have a say in what they eat. Stick with one new item per meal.

Sitting down together to eat as a family also helps instill a habit of talking and taking time to finish a meal, Tindall says. Because it takes 20-30 minutes for the body to recognize that food is in the stomach, this habit will help children learn how to identify when they are full.

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Exercise If you’re trying to encourage your children to embrace a more active lifestyle, the same positive approach applies here. And, while it is advantageous for your child to see you exercising, there are also social benefits to working out as a family unit. Exercising can be a communal experience, which is especially important considering the lack of time many families have to congregate around the dinner table.

“You’re working together; you’re talking as you’re doing it,” Piede says.

Since children are engaged in an activity, they might be more likely to freely answer questions about their day.

“It’s just a fun family time to be together,” she says.

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Bowling and basketball can be fun activities for children of a variety of ages.

As important as it is to talk to children about the benefits of healthful eating, it is also necessary to educate them about the benefits of exercise.

“They want to know, and they want to understand,” Piede says.

And if children understand the benefits of healthy activities, it makes them more likely to repeat them when parents aren’t near them, such as when they’re at school.

Stress Management Parents can show their children a variety of healthy ways for coping with stress and anxiety. It can be helpful for parents to talk about their own emotions with their children, using words that are age appropriate. “I’m feeling bad about this” and “This makes me feel sad” are good ways of describing feelings to younger children. Help children understand how to identify the things that you can and cannot control.

Parents can also take this approach in helping children manage school projects, breaking down tasks into smaller, more manageable actions.

Parents like that she often gives children a toolbox of coping strategies, Piede says. She asks parents to model the strategies to illustrate the process to their kids. While the toolbox can be a physical item for younger children, for adolescents, it can be a list of activities to call upon when needed. These activities include exercising, deep breathing, replacing negative thoughts with positive ones, journaling and visualizing a peaceful space.

Parents should be mindful of avoiding harmful ways of dealing with stress, such as yelling, snapping at someone or otherwise reacting angrily. Statements such as “should have” or “what if” are also negative in nature and should be avoided, Piede says. Children could also internalize other harmful habits of dealing with stress, such as drinking alcohol.

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Communication While bickering among parents is common, kids should see that parents can disagree in a healthy way.

“It’s important to show good communication skills,” Piede says.

Piede’s “fighting fair” rules are pretty simple: Don’t point fingers. Talk about how you feel, using “I” statements. Stay in the present.

Similarly, disagreements with children can also be a dialogue. Parents should hear what their children have to say, Piede says. This reinforces the idea of establishing mutual respect. You can tell a child, “I hear what you’re saying.”

As children get older, parents can ask them to suggest appropriate consequences for misbehavior.

Still, it’s important for parents to let their children know that they still love them.

“Don’t degrade them just because they’re kids,” Piede says.

Establishing family guidelines and principles can also aid in overall communication, so everyone knows what the boundaries and expectations for respect are.

“It can work really well if families want to work together,” Piede says.

Sarah Sole is an assistant editor.

Feedback welcome at ssole@ cityscenemediagroup.com. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

By Sarah Sole

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Flying Solo

Careful planning helps first-time campers have positive experiences

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ll it takes is a bit of planning to make your son or daughter’s first camping experience an enjoyable one.

First, some research is necessary to ensure that your camp is a good fit for your child.

“There’s no better indicator of success than a camp that is well matched to each child and each family’s needs,” says Tom Holland, public relations spokesman for the American Camp Association.

Once you’ve selected the camp, make sure to familiarize your child with key details about the camp, such as location and the first day’s schedule, Holland says. Having your child meet with camp directors or other children heading to the same camp is also smart. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

Similarly, it’s a good idea to have a conversation with your child about who he or she can talk to, such as camp directors and counselors. In turn, parents can alleviate their own anxiety by learning about communication methods and schedules for picking up and dropping off campers.

While homesickness can be a positive sign that your child loves his or her life at home, the ACA recommends that future campers have already successfully managed sleepovers, Holland says. To combat feelings of loneliness, pack little reminders of home with your child, such as stuffed animals and photos. You can even record a good night mes-

sage on a child’s cell phone or audioplaying device.

Well-established camps have packing lists that have been formulated over decades. Even so, familiarizing your child with the items and packing can help to alleviate some of his or her anxiety, Holland says. If price is an issue for requested items, call the camp to see if it has extra items on hand for use.

“They want to be partners with families to make it the very best possible experience,” Holland says.

Sarah Sole is an assistant editor.

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A Shot of Confidence

Timely vaccinations can protect your child from a variety of viruses and diseases While summer camps can foster learning, the close quarters can also harbor growth of a more sinister kind.

Because children in proximity to one another are more likely to spread diseases or viruses, timely vaccinations can be one of the best ways to ensure your child returns home with health intact. While many camps require proof of vaccinations, it’s a good idea to make sure your child has received the necessary immunizations that he or she requires.

There are three main age groups for vaccinations: newborn to 2 years of age, 4-6 years of age and 11-12 years of age.

Children in the first age range initially receive vaccinations every two to three months, says Dr. Matthew Farrell of OSU Family Practice in New Albany. Children are immunized against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, Haemophilus, pneumo-

coccus, rotavirus and Hepatitis B. Annual doses of influenza vaccines are usually given in the fall after children have reached 6 months of age.

At age 1, children receive the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) booster shot along with the chicken pox and Hepatitis A vaccines.

Children in the second age range receive booster shots for polio, tetanus, diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella and chicken pox.

In the third age range, elementary-aged children receive another booster shot for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, along with meningitis and HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccines.

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By Zach Maiorana

Power Up Healthful snacks for sports

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arents want their child athletes to meet their dietary needs, but it’s difficult to know how to properly fulfill an appropriate nutrition plan. Below are some tips to help kids who exercise consume the foods they need:

Before Exercise The best time for young people to eat a full meal before sports is three to four hours beforehand. Instead of having them load up on food directly before practice, give children snacks 30 minutes to an hour prior to the start of exercise.

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fattening,” says Jessica Buschmann, a registered dietitian with Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine. Also avoid spicy foods, caffeine and sweets, as these may upset the stomach.

During Exercise Most children won’t need any food during exercise, Buschmann says, but Gatorade and Powerade are recommended after 60 minutes of physical activity, especially on a hot summer day.

The body needs those carbohydrates and calories during exercise, so there is no need to fear the high sugar content of these drinks.

After Exercise Within 15 minutes to an hour after exercise is the best time to have a snack, at the very least. Ideally, it’s great to eat a full meal’s worth of nutrients within an hour or two of playing sports.

In addition, milk is an excellent drink for general health, though one shouldn’t drink it during exercise.

Zach Maiorana is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at ssole@ cityscenemediagroup.com.

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By Garth Bishop

The Great Ouch-doors

Some tips for keeping children safe when they step outside this summer

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ummer is, as we all know, a time for swimming, bicycling, hiking, outdoor sports and fun in the sun.

For your kids, though, you don’t want it to turn into a time for upset stomachs, skinned knees, poison ivy, bug bites, sprained ankles and wicked sunburns.

There’s no stopping them from sustaining periodic bumps and bruises, but here are some suggestions for keeping outdoor injury to a minimum.

Be prepared for wily water.

Make sure everyone knows how to react if caught in a rip current. A swimmer caught in a current should not fight against it, but swim or float out of it toward the shoreline, according to the National Weather Service.

Curb the curb-hugging. Adults riding in traffic should, of course, keep close to the curb so cars can pass safely. But children, who are more apt to ride around neighborhood streets, may encounter more parked cars than moving cars, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends a wider berth so they aren’t surprised by, for example, the sudden opening of a car door.

Know your pool pH. Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a pool’s pH level should be between 7.0 and 8.0. Any higher, and it’s not doing an effective job of disinfection; any lower, and it’ll irritate eyes and skin.

Let them slide solo. If your little one is spooked by a steep slide, sliding down yourself with the child in your lap is not a wise alternative. A 2009 study by 28

New York’s Winthrop-University Hospital showed 14 percent of tibia fractures in young children occurred on playground slides, and all of them were sustained from sliding in a parent’s lap.

Sound and sound alike. When hiking, teach children to – should they get lost – respond to any noises they hear by making noises of their own, recommends

hikeSafe, a project of the White Mountain National Forest New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. If the noise was made by an animal, it’ll be frightened away; if it was made by an adult, the child’s location will become clear.

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Keeping children hydrated throughout the summer

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hen it comes to keeping kids healthy in the summer heat, hydration is key.

In fact, Jessica Buschmann, a pediatric sports medicine dietitian at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, says it’s absolutely crucial.

“We put so much emphasis on making sure our kids are fueled from a food standpoint,” Buschmann says, “but if your child is dehydrated, that can have serious consequences.”

These consequences can range anywhere from poor athletic performance to heat illness and even death.

To avoid these scenarios, Buschmann suggests that children should not rely on thirst as an indicator for hydration.

“Their thirst mechanism is not as developed as an adult; therefore, they are more predisposed to dehydration,” she says.

The recommended daily amount of fluids for children based on age group is: • 5 glasses for children aged 5-8 • 7 glasses for children aged 9-12 • 8-10 glasses for teens and adults aged 13+

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To encourage children to consume the recommended amount for their ages, Buschmann offers a number of strategies parents can employ.

“Always keeping water around them is a big one,” she says. “Another one I always tell kids is to infuse their water with fresh fruits.”

Buschmann says offering incentives is another way to keep kids continuously hydrated. For example, children may be more inclined to drink water if they have a special bottle, or if they get to check off a box every time they finish a bottle of water for a prize at the end.

Sometimes, irritability can be a sign of dehydration. Parents can also look for dizziness, fatigue and dark urine for signs of dehydration. More information can be found on Nationwide Children’s blog, 700childrens.nation widechildrens.org.

Taylor Weis is a contributing writer.

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Commercial crunches. For TV-addicted tots, turn commercial time into an exercise game.

Use these few minutes to play a game of freeze tag or see who can do the most crunches or best cartwheel. An hour-long show is comprised of, on average, 15 minutes of commercials.

For kids who watch too much television, these commercial break workouts can encourage them to abandon their sedentary lifestyles.

Dance it off. Even screen time can be used creatively. New games and activities such as Just Dance and Dance Dance Revolution give kids the chance to play the games they love while also being active. Dancing is a great activity in general that has been found to increase flexibility, range of motion, physical strength and stamina while also correcting posture.

Make time for fun, healthful snacks. Snack time doesn’t have to consist solely of Cheerios and apple slices. Snacks such as edamame and mango are tasty and different from what kids might be used to eating. Dried seaweed, similar to kale chips, is a snack high in vitamins and minerals such as iron. Kids may also find the Mediterranean-inspired pita and hummus combination or veggies and hummus to be appealing.

Garden. Children who garden can find a lifetime of love for the hobby, as well as for healthful eating and time spent outdoors, according

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to the University of Colorado Denver and Health Sciences Center. Positive social interactions also increase with gardening. As a building block for developing sound eating, exercising and socializing habits, gardening might be the perfect pastime for your child.

Bike. Teaching a child to bike not only impacts his or her future, but the future of the environment. Additionally, a kid who bikes is found to have improved psychological welfare, a National Center for Safe Routes to School article says.

Harvard-associated professors have also conducted studies relating bike riding to improved brainpower for kids.

Of all modes of transportation, studies have found that biking makes people the happiest. The average 7-year-old burns almost 100 calories biking for half an hour; this could burn off the brownie he or she ate with lunch or those carrots and hummus.

Throw it back. The fun and novel can sometimes get lost in an age in which technology is seemingly omnipotent. The timeless activity of hula hooping is a great cardio workout and easy to do whether inside or outside. Kids of years past also enjoyed activities such as jump roping. Ten minutes of nonstop jumping can equate to 30 minutes of jogging, according to research at Arizona State University. Both of these pastimes are entertaining for kids while also positively impacting their hearts and cardiovascular systems.

Yoga. Although yoga is popular among adults, it can be a great way for children to gain flexibility, confidence and improved health. Yoga helps children with different breathing techniques, physical posture and behavioral guidelines. Children can attend classes aimed at kids, and some schools offer after-school programs.

Shana Meyerson, founder of Californiabased mini yogis, which offers yoga for kids, says yoga builds self-esteem and self-respect, both important to a child’s growth and development.

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“They pick up on it and take it on as a trait for themselves,” says New Albany counselor Jennifer Piede, who specializes in child or adolescent counseling.

“You don’t realize that they are, but when you’re (showing stress) at the home … your kids overhear it.

They’re creatures that just want to know everything that’s going on.”

Piede says to practice speaking positively around young children and recognize that habits are hard to break. “(Work on) not criticizing yourself, and just being more aware,” she says.

If a spouse is causing stress in your children, Piede says don’t blame them. Try to think of ways to tackle the issue together.

“Say something like, ‘Hey, did you know that Timmy is stressed out and really beating himself up?’ and see how they respond,” Piede says. “Go in as a team. It does no good to point fingers and say, ‘You’re the one who’s going to change.’”

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By David Allen Food photos by Sarah Sole

Savor the Flavor Mexican food doesn’t have to sacrifice taste for nutrition

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t is no secret that Mexican food has a bad reputation.

According to a 2013 report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, there is a 32.8 percent prevalence of obesity among Mexican adults. But prepared the right way, Mexican food can be a healthful option for flavor seekers.

At El Vaquero in Gahanna, manager Efrain Quezada wants to push his establishment into the next era by improving the customer’s awareness of food.

“Not all Mexican restaurants prepare and serve unhealthy food,” says Quezada.

Customers visiting El Vaquero may find that their most interesting new offering isn’t a specific dish, but a calorie table: a list that details calories and macronutrients in each dish. This transparency not only allows customers to fully understand what they are eating; it allows for more educated choices.

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“We have a calorie table in all our restaurants, and we give our clients the decision to change and fit their dish to their diet,” Quezada says.

Quezada tries to avoid preparing foods in a traditional Mexican manner. For example, El Vaquero uses 100 percent vegetable oil for cooking instead of lard, which he says is typically used in Mexico.

“We opted not to do that to offer a healthier option at our restaurant,” he says.

Quezada knows his stuff. According to a study published in the European Journal of Nutrition, foods that were supplemented with vegetable oils had beneficial effects on the lipid profiles of individuals.

In addition, El Vaquero boasts in-house cooking, which allows for fresh and optimum food delivery. Customers also can ask for their foods to be prepared with olive oil, or with less salt. In fact, El Vaquero tries to use seasonings to reduce the salt content in its dishes.

“We use moderate seasonings to give it flavor; other condiments we use, like garlic, oregano, cumin, dry peppers, etc., are all used moderately and in the most healthful way possible,” Quezada says.

El Vaquero isn’t alone in its crusade to inject some healthful practices into Mexican food preparation. Local food vendor Brian Reed – founder, owner and manager of the Mojo TaGo – also boasts some impressive and nutritious options. While Reed has a brick-and-mortar location in Powell, his food truck will visit the New Albany Farmers Market this summer.

Mojo TaGo started out selling freshly made corn tortillas, all made to order. It has since added burritos, quesadillas and other items.

Reed emphasizes fresh ingredients. Mojo TaGo doesn’t use any frozen food; in fact, it doesn’t even have freezers in the kitchen. The food —which includes grilled chicken, steak 33

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and fish; slow roasted pork and beef; pico de gallo; grilled pineapple salsa; avocado salsa; tomato salsa; and bowls with freshly cut romaine lettuce — is all prepared fresh each day.

Like Quezada, Reed finds ways to take traditional Mexican fare and make it more nutritious. Many Mexican restaurants in the area are actually a hybrid of what real Mexican food is like, Reed says. The mainstays of this fare – such as melted cheese, fried items, tortilla chips, flour shell burritos and quesadillas – can prevent dishes from becoming healthful options.

“We strive toward more of a fresh, Mex-fusion menu,” Reed says.

David Allen is a contributing writer.

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By Sarah Sole Photo courtesy of Healthy New Albany

Widening Horizons Heit Center programming targets community needs

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he Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany’s plans for community programming include a six-week education experience for middle school girls targeting topics such as team building, bullying and confidence.

The pilot program received a positive response from students at New Albany Middle School, and now it will be implemented as a community program at the Heit Center, says Abbey Brooks, program manager for the center.

Girls Rox (Ruling Our Experiences) has a six-week program for sixth- and seventh-grade girls as well as a one-day middle school program. Both programs emphasize establishing healthy habits for communication and confidence building.

A one-day class for women preparing to enter college is also available. In this class, the women learn how to improve how they communicate assertively, deal with conflict, navigate stress and relationships, manage coursework and campus activities, identify avenues of support, and learn emotional and physical self-defense skills.

Self-defense skills are also taught at girls’ and mother-daughter safety workshops.

Additionally, Healthy New Albany is exploring more ways to educate individuals about sports health. A golf class for injury prevention and performance enhancement is planned, and Brooks says the center is looking to hold a similar class for tennis.

“Those are both big sports that happen in the community, and we want to make sure we’re addressing those needs,” she says.

Healthy New Albany is also adding to its cooking classes. Topics for summer and fall include forming a plantbased diet plan for diabetes control, vegetable chopping, freezer stocking, www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Wellness Through Recreation program

cooking with a slow-cooker, preparing marinades and dry rubs, cooking vegetable appetizers, making chilled soups, cooking for couples and brewing beer.

Individuals do not have to be fitness center members, New Albany residents or medical patients to sign up for programs, Brooks says.

Each class is typically an hour long and falls under one of four topics. Cooking classes are under the In the Kitchen heading. Adult programs are for those 18 and over. Programs for Parents, Students and Coaches include information related to sports medicine, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Family and Youth programs are for children ages 6-14.

While the Programming Committee members originally knew they wanted categories for cooking, kids and adults, they realized that they needed a separate category to account for sports med-

icine topics from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Brooks says.

“They’re willing to offer some great classes,” she says.

Instructors from The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children’s teach the programs, Brooks says. Eventually, Healthy New Albany will also look for outside instructors.

Possibilities also exist for an instruction partnership between outside organizations and OSU or NCH. One such partnership is already in the planning stages. A program is being developed with Jorgensen Farms and an OSU dietician to incorporate natural and healthful flavors into cooking.

“That’s when you get the best of both worlds,” Brooks says.

Sarah Sole is an assistant editor.

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Upcoming Classes All classes take place in the Heit Center, prices TBA May Stinky U.

4:30-5:30 p.m., May 4-11, Mondays, ages 6-12 Attendees will zero in on the grosser aspects of human bodily functions via multimedia and interactive classes. Yukonomics 101 covers blood and skin, and Yukonomics 102 features digestion and nose goo.

Grains Every Day

6-7 p.m., May 5-19, Tuesdays, ages 18+ This class instructs participants in how to feature whole grains and legumes such as quinoa, farro, buckwheat, amaranth, barley, wild rice and sorghum into soups, side dishes and entrées.

Shop in Your Pantry

6-7:30 p.m., May 6-27, Wednesdays, ages 18+ By working with a mystery basket of food each week, participants will learn to create unique food and flavor combinations using whatever food is available.

Carbohydrates … the Real Skinny

Noon-1 p.m., May 7, ages 18+ Attendees will learn about good and bad carbohydrates and why eating complex, nutrient-dense carbohydrates is important. They’ll also find out how to tell when the gluten-free diet is appropriate and how to incorporate healthy carbohydrates into a daily diet.

Staying Safe Together: Mother/Daughter Safety Workshop 6:30-9 p.m., May 8, ages 10+ Moms and daughters will learn about awareness, trusting one’s gut instinct and verbal and physical self-defense.

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Performance EnhanceJune ment in the Young Golfer 11 a.m.-noon, May 30, grades A Plant-Based Plan for 6-college Diabetes Control Participants will learn about how shortcomings in flexibility, strength, balance and coordination can negatively impact their golf swings. This class also addresses performance enhancement and prevention strategies for common golf injuries.

6:30-7:30 p.m., June 2, ages 18+ Attendees will learn how to prepare tasty low-calorie and low-carb foods – including cookies – with a variety of fruits and vegetables.

Quick Lunches & Snacks for the Busy Family

6-7 p.m., June 4, ages 18+ In this class, participants will learn how to quickly prepare healthful meals and snacks that give active children the nutrients to perform to the best of their abilities.

Basic Babysitter Training

9 a.m.-2:45 p.m., June 20, ages 11+ This training covers how to accept jobs, baby care, medical and household emergencies, foods and snacks, behavior management, child development and fun activities. Participants will each www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

receive educational materials, a pizza lunch, a babysitter success kit and an attendance certificate.

Strong and Worth Defending: Safety Workshop for Girls

7-9 p.m., June 22, grades 5-8 and 9-12 Girls will learn emotional, verbal and physical skills to stay safe.

What Do I Do Now?

6:30-7:30 p.m., June 23, ages 18+ Equipped with knives from home, participants will learn how to slice and dice a variety of fresh produce.

Chef Jim Warner’s “A Plant-Based Approach to Cancer Prevention” cooking class

Marinades and Dry Rubs Ruling My College Expefor Any Occasion rience: One-Day Track 1:30-2:30 p.m., June 27, ages 18+ Participants will prepare and sample different marinades and spice rubs for fruits, vegetables and meats.

Don’t Fear the Freezer

6:30-7:30 p.m., June 30, ages 18+ Meals from a cardboard box will become a thing of the past for attendees of this class, which instructs in how to stock the freezer with prepared foods.

July Vegetable Appetizers

6:30-7:30 p.m., July 7, ages 18+ Dinners and gatherings with family and friends can be vastly improved with the delectable veggie apps shared in this class.

Chilled Soups

6:30-7:30 p.m., July 14, ages 18+ This class explores the cooler side of soups with roasted tomato gazpacho, chilled melon and Yukon Gold potato and leek soup.

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9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 15, high school juniors and seniors, college freshmen Assertive communication; dealing with conflict; navigating dating relationships, stress and pressure; negotiating college, coursework and campus life; identifying support systems and trusted adults and practicing social, emotional and physical self-defense skills are covered in this college preparatory class.

Urban Zen

6:30-8 p.m., July 30, ages 18+ This restorative yoga workshop helps individuals mitigate stress and anxiety with aromatherapy, meditation and yoga poses.

Cooking for Couples

6:30-7:30 p.m., July 16, ages 18+ Couples attending this class will learn to prepare foods that are said to arouse more than just taste buds.

Family CPR

9 a.m.-noon, July 18, ages 11+ Participants in this training will receive a Nationwide Children’s Hospital CPR

Card after finishing this course. Information includes how to administer CPR and check for airway obstruction when a victim is choking. Attendees will also learn about risk factors, signals and actions for survival and The American Heart Association’s Chain of Survival.

Beer Here!!!

6:30-7:30 p.m., July 21, ages 18+ This class covers ways to use beer in cooking, from marinades to soup bases to barbecue sauces.

August Ruling My Middle School Experience One-Day Track 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Aug. 3, grades 5-8 This class for young girls covers confident communication online and in person, along with leadership qualities.

Slow it Down a Bit

6:30-7:30 p.m., Aug. 11, ages 18+ Slow-cooker recipes are the focus of this class, which features three different chicken recipes.

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Ask the Expert With Hannah Bealer

Movement: The Best Medicine Studies show that healing qualities of exercise can be just as effective as prescription drugs

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Thomas Best is medical director of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Health and Fitness Center at the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany. He also is professor of family medicine, Pomerene Chair of primary care, vice chairman for academic affairs and professor of biomedical engineering. He served as a reviewer for the most recent federal guidelines for physical activity.

Best is a 1988 graduate from the University of Western Ontario. His clinical interests involve the care and prevention of physical activity-related injuries, and his research focuses on soft tissue Best first met Phil Heit about injury and healing. He treats professional athletes five years agoathletes during and Best’s year as as well as high school those across president of the American College the lifespan who simply want to remain or become ofactive.

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t’s hard to find the motivation to work out. Busy mornings get in the way, and after a stressful day, it’s too easy to head home and park in front of the television. But regularly exercising is an important habit to develop – and it does a lot more than transform the body’s outward appearance. Dr. Thomas Best, medical director of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Health and Fitness Center at the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, says a consistent fitness routine can do wonders when it comes to improving mental health and fighting off common killers. Sometimes, he says, a little movement is even better than a prescribed remedy.

What are some basic exercises anyone, regardless of fitness level or age, can take part in to improve their overall health? Are there some that even healthy people tend to overlook?

First of all, some exercise is better than none. As far as basic exercises, remember that, ideally, you need to get both cardiovascular (brisk walking/ jogging/swimming/biking) along with strength training of the major muscle groups (upper and lower body).

When people think of exercise, they usually think of cardiovascular and forget that strength exercises are important as well. You ideally want to get both components. As far as one exercise that everyone can do, that’s probably impossible to identify. For example, conditions such as obesity and osteoarthritis can make many forms of exercise quite challenging early on in starting a program. It should be something people enjoy doing.

What healing qualities do these exercises have?

Exercise promotes blood flow to the working muscles and organ sys-

tems. That increased blood flow helps with tissue repair and healing. Strength training doesn’t really heal, but it makes you stronger through muscle breakdown and repair. You lift a weight, and you break down the muscle so when it repairs itself it’s stronger.

Exercise is usually connected to physical health, but what are some specific benefits it has for mental health?

Exercise has been shown to increase mental alertness, help manage medical conditions such as depression and anxiety, and help with higher order brain function, such as calculations and reasoning. There are studies showing that exercise for depression is as effective as, if not more effective than, antidepressant medications. And with dementia, exercise can not only improve symptoms and quality of life, but may delay its onset.

To reap the full health benefits of exercising, how often should we be hitting the gym and for how long? What are some personal attributes that might affect those numbers for different people?

Again, let’s emphasize that some exercise is better than none. The current recommendations are a minimum of 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise on some, if not all, days of the week, and strength training of the major muscle groups two or three days a week.

But the issue is implementation.

How do we get people to exercise? You should do what you like to do, or else you’re likely going to stop exercising.

Even if you get 10 minutes a day, that’s better than nothing. Especially for people with arthritis; they just can’t do a lot.

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be focusing on moving more? What are some simple health problems that can be dealt with more effectively with exercise than with medication?

With almost every medical problem, exercise has been shown to be as effective as, if not superior to, prescription medications. Exercise is the most powerful medicine we can prescribe for our patients. You can treat illness, you can lower blood pressure, you can better control cholesterol, and it just goes on and on.

We’re not doing a good job of prescribing physical activity instead of medicine. Many thought leaders believe physical inactivity is the No. 1 medical condition in this country as well as worldwide.

Listen to your body; don’t follow numbers. You should feel better overall. You should feel sharper; you should sleep better. Focusing on things like your weight is not the right thing to do.

If we’re regularly exercising, is there anything we need to cut out of our lifestyle – besides the obvious; smoking, excessive sugar, etc. – so we don’t counteract progress?

The importance of proper amounts of sleep and rest cannot be overempha-

sized in terms of one’s overall health.

Remember that proper amounts of exercise also contribute to one’s longevity.

There’s some data to suggest that those who exercise regularly can add up to three years to their life. We also need to acknowledge the importance of proper nutrition. Over the past decade there’s been a renewed interest in the importance of proper amounts of exercise in conjunction with good nutritional habits to optimize one’s well-being.

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Some of the leading causes of death in America are heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes.

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Plenty of people think of exercise as a means to change their outward appearance or the numbers on the scale. How can we start focusing on the ways exercise benefits us internally?

Studies have shown that is better to be fat and fit rather than skinny and unfit.

The most important thing to measure in regards to your health may not be your body mass index, but rather the amount of physical activity you accumulate on a regular basis.

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Road to Health

By Bob Valasek

Second annual Honor Ride to be held in New Albany

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his Memorial Day, New Albany will celebrate U.S. veterans by doing something the city holds dear to its heart: exercising.

On May 23, the second Honor Ride Ohio will take place in New Albany, with the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany serving as the official starting point.

Honor Ride exists to benefit Ride 2 Recovery, an organization that raises money and awareness for America’s healing heroes and improves the well-being of disabled veterans through cycling. The ride was brought to New Albany by resident Peter Horvath, the CEO of Mission Essential, which is a company founded by two veterans and headquartered here.

“We have been supportive of Ride 2 Recovery and its mission for a while now and wanted to do something that would both help them and engage our community for Memorial Day. It was inspiring that 40

so many gave their time to share in this remarkable opportunity,” Horvath says.

Veterans and civilians will ride sideby-side in pelotons of red, white and blue.

“To some people, it’s like a Memorial Day parade, but you’re in the parade because you’re not just clapping for veterans; you’re raising money and awareness for them, and you’re on the road with them,” Horvath says.

The benefits of cycling are farreaching. Cycling offers veterans physical and mental challenges, and it often aids in their recovery process. Bikes can be modified to accommodate injured veterans, which makes it a unifyTo participate, volunteer, or get more information about the Honor Ride Ohio, email HonorRideOhio@gmail.com.

ing activity. Ride 2 Recovery provides veterans with customized bikes through the proceeds from the ride.

To accommodate all levels of cycling ability, this year’s ride features three fully supported routes, all of which launch and conclude at the Heit Center: 65 miles for the serious cyclist, a 35-mile intermediate route and a 12-mile short course, new for 2015, to allow for greater participation.

“We saw some people who were so passionate about the cause and wanting to be on the road with veterans for Memorial Day, but they were maybe a little bit distressed at the end of 35 miles. We needed to create an experience for them to go out and ride and not have to be cyclists,” Horvath says. “This is really unique here. This is special. There’s no better place in Ohio to do this.”

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event to New Albany, agrees, citing the many smiles and hugs she witnessed at the finish line last year.

“New Albany is very proud to host Honor Ride Ohio. Our residents love to cycle, and they love to raise money for good causes. Certainly Ride 2 Recovery, and the support it receives from the Honor Ride, is a great fit for us,” Ferguson says.

The Honor Ride Ohio is also a great fit for Healthy New Albany, which has partnered with and supported Honor Ride Ohio from its inception.

“We believe in and appreciate all the Ride 2 Recovery team has done to bring a true meaning of Memorial Day to our community and to raise funds for our national heroes and veterans. The event meets Healthy New Albany’s goal to continue to create a culture of health and wellness which other communities can emulate,” says Kristin Ferguson, Healthy New Albany’s director of marketing.

Last year, the first year that Honor Ride took place in New Albany, the ride came together in 10 weeks. The 2014 Honor Ride Ohio included more than 500 riders and raised more than $140,000. The hope is to double both numbers this year.

Since the success of the inaugural ride, the local enthusiasm for the ride has only grown. Donna Eramo, a New Albany resident and 2014 rider, says she’s riding again this year because the cause helps injured veterans who have fought for everyone.

“It was a very patriotic day with everyone in their red, white and blue jerseys and flags flying everywhere,” Eramo says.

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“I have seen firsthand what a difference cycling and the Ride 2 Recovery effort has made in the lives of recovering veterans,” Cook says.

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t might be the norm for attendees of the New Albany Farmers Market to leave with some items for the coming week’s meals, but this time around, patrons will have the opportunity to fill their bellies while they shop.

For the first time in its history, the market will feature about five food trucks and food carts in its merchant line-up each week. Local mobile food outlets such as Pitabilities, Mojo TaGo, Blu Olive and En Place will attend, rotating every other week to maintain variety.

Market organizer Kristina Jenny noted that, while the event is normally oriented toward serving healthful products, attendees can be health-conscious while eating food trucks’ fare.

“We oscillate between local and healthy. Some people eat hot dogs and are perfectly healthy,” she says.

In addition to the food trucks, the market will have live musical guests during its run. Local group Twisted Trumpets, the New Albany Chorus and a community children’s choir will perform onstage.

Nearby on the greenspace, the first Arts on the Green will take place, with merchants selling soaps, candles and other handcrafted art.

Also new this year is increased parking availability. In past seasons, transformative construction projects in the surrounding area have limited the number of spots for participants, but now there are hundreds of spots available, Jenny says. www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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Jenny R. Maple, DDS, MS Orthodontic Specialist Each year, the market offers a table and tent to a local nonprofit to promote its work in the area. In the past, market patrons have seen the likes of Habitat for Humanity, Village Coalition Against Hunger and New Albany Symphony Orchestra join in to advertise their causes.

In the spirit of shared community enterprise, one aspect of the New Albany Farmers Market is its commitment to volunteer support. It invites anyone who seeks to get involved with community service to help out; the market is unique in the volunteer assistance it offers merchants assembling tents and setting out wares.

Anyone from high school students to members of the business community can become involved, and organizers encourage volunteers to wear shirts featuring their business’ logos.

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Jane Kessler-Lennox (614) 939-8938 janel@newalbanyrealty.com

STONEGATE IN NEW ALBANY LINKS, Showcase homes 5-level split with all 5 levels finished. This home also features exquisite hardwood flooring, an oversized gourmet kitchen, and a professionally finished lower level complete with kitchen, fourth full bath and theater room. $549,500

9 WIVELISCOMBE, is nestled among mature trees on quiet and shady Wiveliscombe loop. This family friendly estate features a 1st Flr Owner’s Suite, 4 Bedrooms Upstairs, a Private Carriage Suite, Incredible Details & Finishes throughout, Hardwood Floors, Chef’s Kitchen, floor-to-ceiling Wood Paneled Study; Finished Lower Level, and Large Lush Backyard. One Owner $1,349,900

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Jean M. Lesnick (614) 939-8937 Jeanl@newalbanyrealty.com

Jane Kessler-Lennox (614) 939-8938 janel@newalbanyrealty.com

148 ACRE PRIVATE COUNTRY ESTATE Time to enjoy your 30’ x 60’ heated & lighted in-ground pool w/ stainless steel sides, concrete bottom, diving board w/ 10’ diving well, & an electronically controlled & operated thermal cover. Attention to detail & demand for quality throughout this 7200 SF walkout lower level home; offering comfort & relaxation. $3,900,000.

7277 WATERSTON, Elegant custom home with saltwater pool! Open plan, floor-toceiling wood paneled study, large granite/stainless chef’s kitchen, luxury owner’s suite w/sitting room and spa bath, large carriage suite w/bath,1st and 2nd floor laundries, finished LL. $1,399,000.

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Showcase your home listings to every homeowner in the New Albany school district. Your listings will also appear in the digital edition of the magazine, hosted on the Healthy New Albany Magazine home page: www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com Jean M. Lesnick (614) 939-8937 Jeanl@newalbanyrealty.com ONE ACRE LOT IN THE HEART OF NACC! Quality five bedroom R&H built home with 5 bedrooms, hardwood flooring throughout first floor, sunroom with slate tiled flooring, back staircase, finished lower level with family room, rec. room & kitchen, side courtyard, three car heated garage, private backyard, and so much more. $1,249,000.

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Contact Gianna Barrett today for more information: 614-572-1255 gbarrett@cityscenemediagroup.com

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Luxury Living what’s your style?

Alan Hinson (614) 348-8000 alanh@newalbanyrealty.com

Alan Hinson (614) 348-8000 alanh@newalbanyrealty.com

7370 Waterston Sunny open floor plan on 1 acre. Amazing cooks kitchen with oversized center island, professional appliances, and spacious morning room. Paneled vaulted library. Vaulted Owners suite. $1,199,800

7300 Lambton Park Private & stunning 4 story 11750 sqft 6 bedroom home on the golf course in Lambton Park. Formal & informal spaces w vaulted ceilings. Garage for 6 cars, whole house elevator. Sweeping eastern views of golf course. $2,620,000

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Alan Hinson (614) 348-8000 alanh@newalbanyrealty.com

Alan Hinson (614) 348-8000 alanh@newalbanyrealty.com

7533 Ogden Woods A lovely 3 bedroom North of Woods home. Perfect for the empty nester or buyers who want to walk to NACC, Market Street & Parks. Beautifully landscaped rear gardens offer shade & privacy. $629,800

4661 Goodheart A completely renovated 4 Bdrm 3.2 Ba 4936 sqft home in The Crescent neighborhood.

Stunning new Zen-like white on white kitchen. Owners suite has 4 closets and beautiful spa inspired bath. $922,800

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Patti Urbatis (740) 587-7042 patti@pattiurbatis.com Breathtaking Equestrian Facility. Large indoor & outdoor arenas w/viewing lounge.

10 stalls w/ attached paddocks. Detached garage w/XL bays, workshop w/attic, full bath & laundry. Outdoor living w/heated pool, pergola, BBQ and fire pit.

FREE GAS. 2 Main fl Master bedrooms w/jet tubs & walkouts. CAUV taxes.

4038 Burg Street Granville, OH 43023 — $1,280,000 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES/INTEGRITY ONE, REALTORS www.pattiurbatis.com

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Kate & Tony Thomas (614) 939-8944 tonyt@newalbanyrealty.com 7324 Waterston Gorgeous 6BR/6.5BA Lambton Park home! Excellent entertaining layout w/cook’s kitchen, walk-in pantry, casual & formal dining areas, butler’s pantry & 2 bars. 5 private bdrm suites, including mother-in-law suite over garage.

Finished LL w/rec room, 6th BR & full bath. Beautiful, private yard w/huge brick patio & built-in fire pit. $1,350,000

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Luxury Living Real Estate Section Showcase your home listings to every homeowner in the New Albany school district. Your listings will also appear in the digital edition of the magazine, hosted on the Healthy New Albany Magazine home page: www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com

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