Also, don’t forget Splash Path is this SATURDAY, JUNE 13, which will support our vocational and agricultural programs. Registration opens at the Gym at 9 a.m., with the Color Burst and Start in the School Parking Lot at 10 a.m. We are eager to greet our friends and neighbors at the after-run party down by the Pavilion, which will feature lots of great exhibits, our friends from Andrea’s Karaoke/DJ Dance Bash, lots of vendors and a variety of foods. We hope to see you there!
We would also like to extend a huge thanks to all our Splash Path Sponsors, who have really shown their true colors in making our 5K run and fun walk possible. THANKS!
These past few weeks I have been so spoiled with my own fresh lettuce, spinach and kale that we’ve been enjoying at each family meal. I really do feel better when I eat well, and there is nothing tastier than just picked produce.
Every now and again, I like to share success stories that highlight the efforts of friends who are eating
For the past year or so, my Gilbert House friends have really focused on moving more and eating right, and as a result have trimmed down about 50 pounds collectively. One resident, Dave, got things rolling by purchasing one of the high tech blenders, which has allowed him to enjoy a delicious variety of fruits and vegetables. Once Dave started enjoying these NutriBullet drinks, it wasn’t long before his housemates wanted to give them a try.
The members of the house now enjoy blended nutritional drinks regularly, and have developed a few favorites, according to House Manager Lisa Roper. “They love their ‘monster drinks,’ which is really like a salad in a glass … we blend tomatoes, spinach, cukes, carrots, and non-fat yogurt. We don’t add any extra sugars, because of all the natural sugars that are in fruits and vegetables. Everyone prefers to drink their monsters cold.”
Lisa adds that fruit smoothies are another Gilbert House favorite. “The USDA guidelines recommend 4 to 5 servings of fruit each day, so at least once a week we’ll blend up some mangoes, strawberries, bananas, kiwis, and yogurt. If it gets a bit too thick, we just add some water, not juice, to get the drinks to the right consistency.”
“Another favorite is our ‘beet bullet smoothie,’ which combined purple beets, spinach for fiber, orange, and yogurt. These are really dark red, and you don’t want to overdo the orange, as it can really make your mouth pucker,” said Lisa. “We like to try new things and make up recipes as we go.”
My friends at Gilbert are also drinking more water, at least one full glass at each meal, with each snack, and all throughout the day. And they are choosing to be more active by walking more, stair climbing (no fancy equipment, just up-and-down the stairs), and playing air hockey and other games.
So, raise your glass to my friends at Gilbert House! Keep up the great work, and we hope your example helps others.
Until next time, enjoy!
Lori
