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“When you have the choice BetWeen Being right and Being kind, just choose kind.”
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LocaL update Find out about all the new developments at your local Florida Hospital.
heart attack or heartBurn? It can be hard to tell the difference, so get it checked!
6 Breast cancer Myths Busted Myths about the disease abound. Here’s the real deal.
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pack heaLthy! Follow these 5 tips to make lunch a nutritious success for your family.
ignore 10 don’t your core Learn 3 key facts for maintaining fitness.
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protein, expLained A Florida Hospital expert fields key questions.
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Get with the rhythm
If you have atrIal fIbrIllatIon— “a-fIb”—treatment can help you regaIn a regular heartbeat
Your heart, as You know, is a pump, and like the pumps
in your car or home, it requires electricity to run. of course, you don’t plug yourself into a wall socket—the heart has special cells that provide the electrical impulses that keep your heart beating. sometimes, however, those cells misfre, causing irregular and erratic heartbeats known as atrial fbrillation, or a-fb. “a-fb is the most common and most complex heart rhythm problem,” notes nadim G. khan, m.d., a cardiologist fellowship-trained in electrophysiology (the study of the heart’s electrical system). “it can require frequent hospitalization and its complications include heart attack and stroke.” a-fb may be caused by other heart problems such as valve disease or high blood pressure or simply by growing older. there may be a genetic component as well. “symptoms range from nothing to a very fast heartbeat that feels like a butterfy in the chest,” says the doctor. patients may also feel fatigued, short of breath or light-headed, and may even pass out, suffer angina (chest pain) or have a heart attack. treatments usually begin with medications: frst, blood thinners to reduce the risk of stroke, then others
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to normalize the heart rhythm. if those fail, there is a procedure that targets and destroys the misfring electrical cells. it’s called ablation, and it can employ either heat, delivered by radio waves (called radiofrequency ablation), or cold (cryoablation) that places liquid nitrogen at the offending site. Cryoablation has a shorter procedure time under anesthesia and a lower risk of complications. Both treatments are administered through minimally invasive surgery that threads a small catheter into a leg vein and up to the heart. the procedure takes two to three hours, and patients generally go home the next day and return to normal activity in two to three days. “the success rate is just about 80 percent,” says dr. kahn. “ablation allows us to wean people off medications that often have side effects.” if needed, the procedure can be repeated if a-fb recurs, typically 10 to 12 years down the road.
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Living weLL with
diabetes a free 12-week program helps people manage the disease and feel their best
Diabe tes has reacheD epiDemic levels in the
United states. based on current trends, as many as 1 in 3 american adults will have diabetes by 2050. many in our community are struggling with this disease. if you or a loved one are looking for ways to manage your diabetes, a free program at Florida hospital Wesley chapel can help. the Well on Your Way program includes ftness, nutrition counseling and classes to help improve your health and avoid diabetes-related complications such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, kidney disease, nerve damage, foot problems and eye damage. “research shows that diabetes management is one of the key needs in our community,” says Diane colville, Director of the health and Wellness center at Florida hospital Wesley chapel. the classes are led by an exercise physiologist and a registered dietitian-nutritionist, and they focus on proper nutrition and exercise. those two lifestyle changes can have a big impact on diabetes management. clinical studies have found that improved nutrition can signifcantly decrease levels of hemoglobin a1c and lDl (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. adding strength and aerobic exercise improves those markers even more. When you join the program, you get: l comprehensive health assessments, including lab work and biometric measurements. l individualized exercise programs and nutrition consultations. l Weekly small-group exercise and nutrition education sessions.
CliniCal studies have found that improved nutrition Can signifiCantly deCrease levels of hemoglobin a1C— an important marker of the disease—and ldl (low-density lipoprotein) Cholesterol.
l Follow-up, support and unlimited access to the health and Wellness center at Florida hospital Wesley chapel. the only requirement, colville says, is that participants must have completed or currently be in a diabetes self-management program. “Once participants start exercising and watching their food consumption, they often decrease their medication and prevent problems from developing,” says colville. Well on Your WaY: to register, contact (813) 929-5374 or visit FHWCWellness.org.
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breast cancer myths, busted Misconceptions abound—Here’s tHe real deal the se days it seems you almost
need a medical degree to separate fact from fction when it comes to protecting yourself against breast cancer. From controversies over mammograms to questions about reducing one’s risk of the disease, it’s easy to be perplexed. but the truth isn’t really so elusive. here are six misleading statements you may have heard about breast cancer—corrected.
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“No one in my family had breast cancer, so I won't get it.”
“that’s a common mistake,” says charles cox, m.d., a Florida hospital surgical oncologist, one of the national pioneers of a breast cancer diagnostic technique called sentinel node biopsy. dr. cox also performs genetic research on the disease and trains physicians in china.
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“There is so much press about the genetic risks of breast cancer that women fgure it is always genetically inherited.” Not so. More than 85 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. But it’s having a frst-degree relative (mother, sister or daughter) with breast cancer that doubles your risk and having two frst-degree relatives increases your risk threefold.
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“A mammogram can actually cause breast cancer.”
False! When a mammogram is taken, the amount of radiation a woman receives is much too small to cause a malignancy. In fact, it’s less than the amount you’re exposed to on a cross-country fight. “The benefts signifcantly outweigh the risks,” Dr. Cox says. He suggests a baseline mammogram for most women between ages 35 and 40, then annual screenings from age 40 on. “I recommend that women with dense breasts or a history of benign cysts get 3-D mammography, which is available at Florida Hospital,” he adds. “Compared with conventional mammography, it provides almost a 45 percent improvement in cancer detection and a nearly 35 percent reduction in call-backs for more X-rays.”
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“A cancerous lump feels different from a benign lump.”
“That’s baloney,” Dr. Cox says. “It’s also a myth that if a lump is painful, it isn’t cancer.” It’s true that about 90 percent of cancerous masses are not painful, but some can cause pain, especially if they
grow beyond two centimeters. “There is no way for you to know if it is cancer until there is a biopsy,” he says. “Any lump needs to be evaluated carefully.”
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“Mammograms are the same wherever you go.”
Not so. “Some women go to different locations for their screenings, doctor visits and treatments, but they can’t be sure of quality and consistency,” says Vijay Ferris, M.D., a general surgeon with Florida Hospital. “Women should go to ACR-accredited breast centers like ours for higher-quality images and a more accurate diagnosis. We screen, perform biopsies, offer counseling—it’s a one-stop shop. Going to a dedicated breast center will give you better results.”
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“Breast cancer is preventable.”
There is no proven way for healthy women to prevent cancer, but you can reduce your risk. “The best thing to do is exercise,” Dr. Cox says. “A large study shows that walking just 30 minutes a day reduces the risk of breast cancer by 30 percent, and if you already had the disease your risk of recurrence is reduced by 70 percent.” He suggests sticking to a low-fat, high-fber diet to lower the risk of all types of cancer.
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“If I get breast cancer I will probably die from it.”
On the contrary, says Dr. Cox, “with early screening and detection, 90 percent of breast cancer patients survive.” So be sure to stay up-to-date with your mammograms and do your self exams, he advises.
Where to get your mAmmogrAm Call (855) 808-PINK (7465), to schedule a mammogram at one of these breast centers: Florida Hospital Carrollwood Imaging Center 7171 North Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa, FL 33614 Florida Hospital North Pinellas Breast Center 1395 S. Pinellas Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Florida Hospital Tampa Breast Care Center 3000 Medical Park Dr., Suite 100 Tampa, FL 33613 Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel Center for Women’s Health 2700 Healing Way, Suite 102 Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 Florida Hospital Zephyrhills The Simpson Breast Health Center 7050 Gall Blvd. Zephyrhills, FL 33541
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The Florida Hospital Pink Army was created to increase awareness about early detection of breast cancer. The second most common form of cancer found in women, breast cancer is a formidable enemy, but it can be beaten. Join women across Tampa Bay as they get screened and learn more about the lifesaving benefts of annual mammograms and early detection—all while having a great time! Find fun and informative breast cancer awareness events hosted in conjunction with Florida Hospital, and schedule your mammogram online when you visit JoinThePinkArmy.com or call (855) 808-PINK (7465). The most important part of the Pink Army is spreading a lifesaving message to those you love. florida hospital (844) 504-9378 | Fall 2015
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GrowinG to serve a
groWing Community more people need care, so Florida Hospital Wesley cHapel is doubling in size When Florida hospital Wesley
Chapel frst opened its doors three years ago, we set out to build a hospital that would deliver expert, compassionate care in a healing environment where every patient would feel like an individual and not a number. even more than that, we sought to become an integral part of the fabric of the community by offering programs and services that promote community wellness beyond the walls of the hospital. “the community has overwhelmingly shown us both the need for the hospital and its confdence in and appreciation for the high-quality care our staff delivers every day,” says president and Ceo denyse Bales-Chubb. “We are so blessed by their faith in us, and we know we need to grow to meet both current demand and the future growth of the community.” on august
12, a groundbreaking ceremony was held to kick off a $78 million expansion that, when completed at the end of 2016, will add 111,993 square feet of new space and renovate another 10,834 square feet of existing space. all told, the project will add three additional foors to the hospital's center wing and a new three-story wing that will connect the south and center wings. the hospital will add additional emergency rooms, inpatient rooms, surgical suites, another heart catheterization lab, recovery observation rooms and space for future growth. adventist health system and Florida hospital will contribute $60 million for the project, and a capital campaign has been launched to raise the remaining $18 million. the “We Care” Capital Campaign, which began June 26, gives patients and community members as well as hospital employees, physicians and volunteers an opportunity to invest in the health of the community. To learn more, contact the Foundation at (813) 929-5497.
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New Programs
for better care
For lung, breast and heart health, these advanced tools help make care more eFFective than ever at Florida hospital Wesley chapel
machines and devices aren’t the soul of health care, and they never will be. It’s the caring dedication of physicians, nurses and other clinical professionals—not technology—on which all else is based. But medicine’s fast-improving tools can work wonders unthinkable just a generation or two ago. “We are continuously adding new programs and services to better serve our community,” says Mary Brady, Chief Nursing Offcer at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel. For example, in three key areas of care—lung, breast and heart—the hospital recently added four new technology-based services that are as practically useful as they are impressive: FOR CORRECTING HEART-RHYTHM PROBLEMS: CRYOABLATION. This is the very latest technology available to treat atrial fbrillation, a serious heart rhythm disorder. With cryoablation, a catheter is inserted into a leg vein and threaded into the heart. Once there, the tube’s tip is cooled to temperatures below zero, a process that freezes and kills the cells that are causing the rhythm
disruptions. Cryoablation is a minimally invasive technology that can reduce procedure time, risk and patient discomfort. FOR POST-SURGERY BREAST RECONSTRUCTION: DIEP. The Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap procedure (DIEP) is the most advanced form of breast reconstruction surgery. It uses the patient’s own abdominal skin and fat, instead of abdominal muscle, to reconstruct a breast after mastectomy. By sparing the abdominal muscles, women have less pain, recover faster, have fewer complications and maintain their abdominal core strength. FOR SPOTTING AND TREATING LUNG CANCER EARLIER: CT SCREENING. Cancer of the lung kills more people than other cancer, and Florida leads the nation in lung cancer deaths. But with early screening and treatment, about 88 percent of patients survive the disease, compared with 15 percent survival for late-stage cancer patients. New guidelines recommend computed tomography (CT) screening for people
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between 55 and 74 years of age with a history of smoking the equivalent of a pack a day for 30 years and no history of lung cancer. Check with Medicare or your insurance company to see if this valuable screening is covered for you. ELECTROMAGNETIC NAVIGATION BRONCHOSCOPY (ENB). When a suspicious lesion is identifed, this minimally invasive procedure uses a GPS-like technology, superDimension navigation, to help doctors get to the hard-to-reach areas of the lungs where more than two-thirds of lung cancers are found. “The superDimension navigation system is a key advancement that helps us fnd and treat lung cancer earlier, dramatically improving the patients' outcomes,” says Martin Britos-Bray, M.D., who is boardcertifed in pulmonology. “The Super-D ENB helps us access and biopsy hard-to-reach areas without surgery or a needle biopsy.” Says Dr. Britos-Bray: “This technology can aid with earlier diagnoses, which may allow for less invasive treatments and better outcomes for patients with lung cancer.”
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3 key facts for maintaining fitness YOUR BODY’S CORE PLAYS a crucial role in your health, strength and agility. But if you’re like most people, there are things you may not know:
1 The core is where all your movement comes from. Daily activities such as raking the yard, picking up a child, lifting groceries—any movements of the extremities—start there. “People think the core is just the abs and back muscles,” says Jonathan Phillips, M.D., Florida Hospital sports medicine physician. “They should think of it as the entire pelvic girdle: hamstrings, hip fexors, glutes, abdomen and back.”
2 A weak core could be causing your lower-back problems. If the muscles of your lower back, glutes and even hips are weak, you
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probably have poor posture. This puts stress on your spine and related muscles, tendons and ligaments. “Often back problems are from poor pelvic stabilization,” Dr. Phillips says. “The spine sits on the pelvis, and support comes from both the muscles and the skeleton.” Weak core muscles fail to support the spinal column properly, which puts stress on the nerves and leads to back pain.
3 Your regular workout is probably not working your core—unless it involves Pilates or a similar exercise. Running doesn’t adequately work the core; nor does lifting weights, cardio-based workouts, most sports activities or even crunches alone. “Many people just focus on their abs, and don’t have a whole picture of what the core is,” says the doctor.
“If you don’t have a balanced approach to strengthening those muscles, you will have defcits that can cause injury.” Fortunately, it’s easy to include core work in your ftness routine. Push-ups, standing squats, planks and balancing on one leg can work the core, as can: Holding a position, as is done in Pilates and in planks, in which the trunk is maintained in a straight, tight position for 10 to 30 seconds or more. Stretching, which increases fexibility and actually strengthens muscles, helping them work in balance. “The hamstrings are especially important— keep them fexible to maintain proper pelvic function,” Dr. Phillips says. Back extension exercises are also useful, but work with a personal trainer or ftness consultant to be sure you do them correctly.
The Harvard Medical School weighed in with its top exercise picks: Walking strengthens bones, heart and lungs; burns calories; helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol; and improves mood and outlook.
Weight training boosts muscle and bone strength and allows you to do more with less strain and pain. SWimming offers a great cardiovascular workout; strengthens arm, leg and core muscles; and doesn’t overstress joints. tai chi is a Chinese martial art that can help build better balance, a stronger heart and a calmer mind. Research indicates that it may also enhance the immune response.
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Protein,
A FLoridA HospitAL expert FieLds Key questions
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What do dietary proteins do for the body? almost everything! they build muscles, bones and skin; they help make hemoglobin, the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body too. But beware: too much protein is too much of a good thing. Inspired Tampa Bay interviewed adriana Guzman Quiles, Florida hospital clinical dietitian, about this basic food building block: How much protein should we eat? “a healthy diet should have between 30 and 35 percent of its calories from protein. at least 30 percent of that protein should come from legumes (peas, beans and bean products such as tofu).” Can a diet high in protein aid weight loss? “it can, but some studies have shown that weight loss from such diets isn’t sustained in the long run. protein can help make you feel
full so you’ll do less snacking, but emphasizing protein-rich foods to the exclusion of other foods is not recommended. an excess of protein can cause dehydration and kidney problems. For healthy weight loss, you need a reasonable balance of protein, healthy fats and carbohydrates.” What are some protein-rich foods? “Beans, seeds (including quinoa and pumpkin seeds) and nuts are rich in protein. eggs and dairy products such as cheese, milk and yogurt are also great. Meat is another protein source, but the protein in meat comes with saturated fat, and the american heart association recommends getting no more than 5 to 6 percent of your daily calories
from saturated fat. if you decide to have beef occasionally, make sure it’s labeled ‘extra lean.’ sirloin tips, top round roast and top sirloin steak fall in this category, according to the Usda. and watch serving sizes.” I’m glad you mentioned serving sizes. What is a good guide? “one serving of lean meat is two to three ounces, or about the size of a computer mouse.” Is it a good idea to eat protein after a workout? “defnitely. But you can also combine it with a carbohydrate— enjoying a peanut butter smoothie, for example.” What are some other healthy, protein-rich snacks? “i recommend that my patients try cottage cheese with fruit, peanut butter on whole wheat toast, yogurt with nuts such as almonds, or fruit and cheese.”
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Heart attack— or heartburn? It can be hard to tell the dIfference so get It checked
“a heart attack can present Itself In many dIfferent ways. you need to treat any chest paIn serIously.” —alexander rosemurgy, m.d. What We call heartburn has nothing to do With
your heart. it’s really acid refux, a common condition that develops when digestive acids fow out of the stomach, which is designed to handle acid, into the esophagus, which is not. the acid burns, and because the esophagus and heart are close neighbors, the resulting pain in the chest is often mistaken for heart pain. sometimes people think they are having a heart attack and rush to the emergency room. the opposite mistake is also made: People experiencing angina—heart pain—think it’s just acid indigestion and fail
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to rush to the emergency room. and that can be a big problem. doctors at Florida hospital see both kinds of situations in tampa bay, and it’s important for you to know what to do in the event of chest pain. in fact, it can make a life-ordeath difference. so if you’re having chest pain of any kind, don’t let embarrassment or uncertainty stop you. go to an emergency room and get checked out. in 2014, Florida hospital handled more than 200,000 emergency room visits in the tampa bay area. the er physicians in these hospitals are all board-certifed in
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Emergency Medicine, but even they have to do formal tests to make a formal diagnosis. The reason has to do with basic anatomy. The nerves in your chest are distributed in such a way that it is diffcult to determine where the pain is coming from, says Wenzel Tirheimer, M.D., Florida Hospital Medical Director at one of the largest Emergency Departments in Tampa Bay. Pain from many points of origin—including the appendix, the gallbladder and the rest of the gastrointestinal tract—may appear in different locations in different people and therefore can be hard to pin down without further testing. “The symptoms of multiple medical problems are often related and overlap,” Dr. Tirheimer explains.
MANY KINDS OF CHEST PAIN There is a distinct diagnosis called noncardiac angina, or chest pain not due to heart problems. “This is a real identifable issue,” says Alexander Rosemurgy, M.D., a nationally recognized gastrointestinal surgeon specializing in minimally invasive and robotic surgery at Florida Hospital. It has other possible causes besides acid refux, such as esophageal spasm, pneumonia or some types of ulcers. But they can all feel like cardiac discomfort. “Even people who have had a heart attack often can’t distinguish the difference,” says Dr. Rosemurgy. These two physicians in different felds
agree about the importance of getting chest pain checked out right away. “A heart attack can present itself in many different ways,” Dr. Rosemurgy says. “You need to treat any chest pain seriously.”
DON’T JUST WAIT That means calling 911 or having someone else drive you to an ER. “Go and be seen by a doctor rather than sitting home waiting and hoping,” Dr. Tirheimer says. “If it is a heart attack, the faster you’re treated, the better your odds of a full recovery.” Conversely, learning that your pain is not heart-related will be a huge relief. “If I can tell a patient, ‘It seems more like your stomach or gallbladder, and not anything life-threatening,’ that’s a big reduction in their anxiety level,” Dr. Tirheimer says. Once a heart problem is ruled out, doctors can fnd out what is causing the pain. Tests depend on the symptoms, health history, age and other factors. Some patients are admitted to the hospital for observation and further testing, while others are sent home with follow-up instructions. But stay attuned to your symptoms. “If your frst doctor doesn’t see anything and you go home but feel worse, come back,” Dr. Tirheimer says. “Sometimes it isn’t until later that a disease declares itself.” Your frst move with chest pain should be to seek immediate medical attention. Says Dr. Rosemurgy: “It’s always better to be safe than sorry.”
Heart attack can be different in women As with men, the most common heart attack symptom in women is chest pain or discomfort. But, according to the American Heart Association, women are more likely than men to experience other symptoms, including: l shortness of breath l pressure or pain in the lower chest or upper abdomen l dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting l upper back pressure l nausea, cold sweat or vomiting l extreme fatigue. Unfortunately, women often delay getting attention for themselves. In fact, the AHA also reports that 81 percent of women said they would call 911 for someone else showing heart-attack signs, while only 65 percent would call for themselves.
How to AvOID rEFlux If your chest discomfort turns out to be heartburn rather than a cardiac problem, that’s a relief, because heartburn is much less dangerous. But it’s still troublesome, as reflux (GERD) can lead to esophageal cancer. Try these simple steps to reduce the occurrence of acid reflux: l Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, aspirin/anti-inflammatories and citrus. l Raise the head of your bed about six inches; this lets gravity help keep your stomach acids down. l Don’t eat close to bedtime or late at night. l Try some over-the-counter antacids. If symptoms persist, see your doctor. Source: American Heart Association florida hospital (844) 504-9378 | FAll 2015
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Pack healthy! 5 tips to make lunch a nutritious success for your family
For many parents, the hostess twinkie’s return
to the marketplace sparked a smile of nostalgia—and a frown of concern. we may recall that spongy treat from our own childhoods, but it’s not on our nutrition plan for our children—or ourselves, for that matter. But don’t despair: when it’s time to pack a lunch, for yourself or your family, a creative approach can put healthy eating on the midday agenda:
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MAKE IT FUN FOR KIDS. if children see a healthy lunch as something enjoyable, says megen erwine, a Florida hospital registered dietitian/nutritionist, they will be more apt to eat it. “kids get bored easily,” says erwine. “try approaching the same meal in different shapes or in different containers.” During the school year, perhaps your picky eater will enjoy selecting a special lunch box featuring a favorite superhero. trade in aluminum foil for small tupperware containers. as for the lunch itself, erwine suggests preparing food in fun shapes. “kids love bite-size items, so use cookie cutters to cut sandwiches,” she says. and make the lunch colorful, with bright fruits and veggies such as cherry tomatoes, grapes and carrot strips.
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BE A GOOD ROLE MODEL. the “do as i say, not as i do” model of parenthood is as obsolete as the 8-track. “Lunch is the most overlooked meal by most people i talk with—our busy lives make it problematic,” erwine says. “as adults we need to spend more time to create healthy lunches for ourselves.” and that doesn’t just mean eating more spinach. she suggests aiming to include foods from four food groups at each lunch: whole grains, veggies-and-fruits, dairy and protein. “try to include about 10 grams of fber and 15 grams of protein in adult lunches,” she says. “that should provide plenty of energy to sustain you all afternoon.”
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USE A GRADUAL APPROACH. Let’s face it: if kids reject a food at home, they’re sure as heck not going to eat it from a brown bag when they’re beyond your gaze at school. erwine recommends introducing an unfamiliar food at home several times, in small amounts,
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before adding it to a packed lunch. Don’t give up if a child discards a new food at frst. “research shows that kids need to be exposed to a new food up to 20 times before they even try it, let alone like it,” she says. “so consistency is important.”
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SEEK BALANCE. aim to include the four food groups as you pack a lunch, and emphasize fruits and veggies over meats and cheeses—the latter are nutritionally important, but tend to be overrepresented on our plates. “we forget that we need vegetables more often than just at dinner,” erwine says. make veggies more fun with healthy dips, like hummus or ranch dip made with Greek yogurt, to dip your carrots and celery.
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PROMOTE SMART SNACK FOODS. new government standards took effect in the 2014–15 school year for snack foods sold in school vending machines and a-lacarte cafeteria lines. Doughnuts, candy bars, high-fat chips and sugar-flled sodas are gone, while granola bars, light popcorn, low-fat chips and fruit cups are now favored. add foods from two specifc food groups, erwine suggests, such as celery with peanut butter or veggies with guacamole.
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