Last-Minute Black Bean Soup

Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients
One 19-ounce can black beans, undrained
1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon bottled or fresh lime juice
1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup preshredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream, optional

Directions
In a medium saucepan, combine the beans, corn, salsa, water, lime juice, chili powder, and cumin. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes.
Serve in individual bowls and top with the cheese and sour cream as desired.

Nutrition Information per Serving: 190 calories, 4g fat (0g saturated), 600mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate, 9g fiber, 11g protein, 15% vitamin C, 10% calcium, 15% iron

Source:
Last-Minute Black Bean Soup

Special Heart Health Seminar

Celebrate American Heart Month 2012 

by learning more about your heart's health!

Join Dr. Lillian Khor and the University of Utah Center of Excellence in Women's Health for a special heart health seminar at the Salt Lake City Library auditorium on February 23 at 6:30 pm.

With Special Guest, Kathy Coffy, a Heart Attack Survivor.

The event is free and open to the public.  For more information call (801) 585-9971 or visit http://healthsciences.utah.edu/COEWomensHealth

Free BeWise Healthy Lifestyle Class: Zumba!

Do you want to learn how to exercise through zumba? Come to our health class this week with exercise clothes and shake it! Together with other women in the BeWise program, we'll follow a 30 minute exercise dvd to get some cardio, strength training, and stretching. Zumba is an exhilarating, Latin dance inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness program. It blends international music with dance and aerobic elements and steps. It’s easy to follow and is for all ages. Bring anyone you like....friends, family or neighbors! Zumba classes are every third Thursday of the month.

Location:
          Salt Lake County Government Center
          Fitness Center Studio- Room S4600 (South building, fourth floor)
          2001 South State Street
          Salt Lake City, UT 84114

When:
          Thursday, February 16th at 10 am

What other types of dancing or exercise do you like to do? Tell us about them below!

If you would like to receive email reminders about our health classes and other health information, please send us an email at bewise@slco.org

Diabetes Events and Classes

Do You or a Loved One have Diabetes??

Learn how to be healthy and change the future of diabetes at the American Diabetes Association Diabetes Expo!

Where: South Towne Expo Center in Sandy, Utah

When: Saturday, February 25 from 9am-4pm

Why: To listen to great speakers and learn how to live healthy with diabetes

For more information, check out www.facebook.com/diabetesexposlc  

Also, come to Free Diabetes Education Group Classes provided by the Diabetes Specialty Center!

Where: Diabetes Specialty Center

3793 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115

When: Wednesday, Feb 29 from 6-7pm 

(usually the last Wednesday of the month)

Why: The topic for this month is Diabetes and Neuropathy with Dr. Bret Boyle.  Come and learn!

For more information, call (801) 263-5448 or email events@diabetesspecialty.com 

Free BeWise Healthy Lifestyle Class: Strength Training & Its Benefits

Do you want to incorporate strength training into your exercise routine to become stronger and toner? Come to our health classes this week and learn how: Strength Training & Its Benefits! We'll teach about strength training and then do exercises with resistance bands and exercise balls. Bring them to the class if you have them already. Or else we'll give you one! Bring anyone you like and meet other women!

Location:
Holladay Lions Recreation Center
1661 East Murray-Holladay Road (4800 S)
Holladay, UT 84124

When:
-Tuesday, February 7th at 9 am—English
                                        10am—Spanish
-Wednesday, January 25th at 6 pm—English
                                              7pm—Spanish


What other strength training exercises do you do at home? What benefits have you seen from doing these type of exercises? Please share!

Free BeWise Healthy Lifestyle Class: Finding Your Healthy Weight

Do you want to lose weight in a healthy way and discover what your healthy weight is? Well, join us for our second free BeWise Healthy Lifestyle class of the year: Finding Your Healthy Weight. You'll find the answers to these questions and learn many more tips about getting started with healthy weight loss and maintenance. Our class will include activities like measuring waist circumference and using a body composition machine to know your body fat percentage and recommendations! You'll also meet other women in the BeWise program. Invite your family and friends!

Location:
-Redwood Recreation Center
3060 South Lester (3100 S Redwood Rd)
West Valley City, UT 84119

Mark your calendar!

-Monday, January 23rd at 9 am—English
                                    & 10am—Spanish

-Wednesday, January 25th at 6 pm—English
                                         & 7pm—Spanish

What is your healthy weight loss advice? Share your experiences!

Free BeWise Healthy Lifestyle Class: Exercise & Its Benefits

Do you like exercising with other women, progressing with your health goals, and meeting other women in the BeWise program? Well, join us for our first free BeWise Healthy Lifestyle class of the year: Exercise & Its Benefits. You will learn about exercise benefits for a few minutes and then work out as a group without equipment! Make sure to wear exercise clothes and invite family and friends too!

Location:
          -Redwood Recreation Center
          3060 South Lester (3100 S Redwood Rd)
          West Valley City, UT 84119

Mark your calendar!
          -Tuesday, January 10th at 9 am—English
                                              & 10am—Spanish
          -Thursday, January 12th at 6 pm—English
                                              & 7pm—Spanish

How do you exercise without equipment? Share your ideas!