Top 10 Reasons to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

Top 10 Reasons to Eat MORE Fruits & Vegetables

Why eat MORE fruits and veggies?

1. Color & Texture. Fruits and veggies add color, texture … and appeal … to your plate.
2. Convenience. Nutritious in any form - fresh, frozen, canned, dried and 100% juice, so they’re ready when you are!
3. Fiber. Fruits and veggies provide fiber that helps fill you up and keeps your digestive system happy.
4. Low in Calories. Fruits and veggies are naturally low in calories.
5. May Reduce Disease Risk. Eating plenty of fruits and veggies may help reduce the risk of many diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and some cancers.
6. Vitamins & Minerals. Fruits and veggies are rich in vitamins and minerals that help you feel healthy and energized.
7. Variety. Fruits and veggies are available in an almost infinite variety…there’s always something new to try!
8. Quick, Natural Snack. Fruits and veggies are nature’s treat and easy to grab for a snack.
9. Fun to Eat! Some crunch, some squirt, some you peel … some you don’t, and some grow right in your own backyard!
10. Taste Great!

Sources:
http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=6749&terms=adding+fruits+and+vegetables
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/?page_id=1477

Additional Resources:
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_3_2x_Sample_Menu_to_Include_5_A_Day.asp

BeWise Free Healthy Lifestyle Class: Yoga

Need to relieve some stress?? Why not try Yoga?! Join us this Thursday for a FREE YOGA class. The class is a beginner level class to introduce you to yoga. This is going to be a GREAT class, and our bodies will feel FABULOUS after trying some new stretching techniques! Wear exercise clothes and bring water. Again, the class is FREE so bring your friends and family along!

The class will the held this THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th from 6pm-7pm at the West Valley Library (2880 West 3650 South, West Valley City, Utah). The library is right in next to the UTA Bus and TRAX station for easy transportation! Hope to see you there! 

More Free Health Fairs!

Free Family Health Fair

Friday, September 28th 10am-2pm

Health Clinics of Utah/Family Dental Plan

168 N 1950 W #201, Salt Lake City, UT 84116

801-715-3500

Free health screenings: blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, diabetic foot exam, visual acuity, glaucoma, dental screenings, mental health program information

Also $10 flu shots, free hot dogs, entertainment, and giveaways!

Health Fair in Midvale

Saturday, October 6th 8am-1pm

Copperview Recreation Center

8446 S Harrison St. (300 W), Midvale, UT 

Free flu vaccines, diabetes and cholesterol testing, nutrition tips, STD and HIV testing, free medical exams, breast cancer screenings, pap smears, body mass index analysis, pregnancy tests

Free Public Health Fair

Saturday, October 6th 10am-2pm

The Viridian Center

8030 South 1825 West, West Jordan, UT 

801-628-7941

Free screenings, free flu shots, local health information, child and home safety, raffles and prizes

3rd Annual Multicultural Women's Health Conference

Saturday, September 22nd 10am - 2pm

Horizonte School

1234 South Main Street, Room 540

Learn how to stay healthy for your family! FREE Health Services: Vision Test, Glucose and Diabetes Tests, Blood Pressure Screenings, and HIV and other STD tests. Also receive health information: Breast and Cervical Cancer Information, Nutrition Tips, and MORE!

See flyer below!

Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook 3rd Annual Multicultural Women's Health Conference  Learn how to stay healthy for your family! Receive Health Information and FREE Health Services September 22nd, 2012 10 am - 2 pm Horizonte School 1234 South Main Street, Room 540 FREE Services include: Breast and Cervical Cancer Information Vision Test Glucose / Diabetes Tests Blood Pressure Screenings HIV and other STDs Tests Nutrition tips and MORE! Come enjoy FREE Food and Gifts! Childcare, transportation, and interpretation will be provided. Interpretation: Nepali, Arabic, Farsi, Spanish, Swahili, French, and Karen/Burmese Partner agencies: do you have interested clients who need a ride? Make your agency a pick-up site! Questions? Contact Tope at 801-487-4143 or tope@cuutah.org Please spread the word!

BeWise Free Healthy Lifestyle Class: Navigating the Grocery Aisles

Having trouble deciding what foods to buy at the grocery store? Need help understanding the nutritional labels on the packages? Come to our FREE BeWise class this Thursday, September 20th at 10:15am at the Wal-Mart in Taylorsville (5469 South Redwood Rd., Taylorsville, UT 84123) to learn how Navigate the Grocery Aisles and choose the healthy food in the store.

We will be navigating through each aisle and providing you with helpful tips on what to choose and what to look for when reading the nutritional labels. We will also be handing out helpful pocket sized tip sheets that you can use every time you go to the grocery store for an easier and healthier trip each time. Everyone is invited and the class is FREE! Hope to see you there!

Cancer Awareness Expo - Free Health Screenings

Saturday, September 29th 9am - 5pm

South Towne Expo Center

9575 South State St, Sandy Utah

Learn about cancer prevention, treatment, and support services!

Free health screening for skin cancer, breast cancer, and oral cancer

Free yoga, Zumba, and more!

See flyer below!

They are also doing a Utah Cancer Survivorship Day Conference from 8:30-noon

Cancer survivors, family, friends, and health professionals are invited to attend. 

FREE but Registration is required.  See fyer below for more details. 



Intuitive Eating Class this Thursday

Tired of the fad diets?  Want something that works?  

Come to our BeWise class this Thursday, September 13 at 6pm in English at the West Valley Library (2880 West 3650 South, West Valley City, UT 84119) to learn about INTUITIVE EATING. 

Intuitive eating is an eating approach that teaches you how to create a healthy relationship with your food, your mind and body. Learn the 10 basic principles of how to listen to your body when it comes to eating and learn some helpful tips and tools!  Everyone is invited!

Colon Cancer TV Ad Survey

The Utah Cancer Control Program would like to know what you think of two TV ads regarding colon cancer screening.  We are seeking feedback from those age 50 and over. Please take 5 minutes to watch the ads and complete the questions.

https://qtrial.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_23iNbZms6l8D6QJ

BeWise Free Healthy Lifestyle Class: Yoga

Need to relieve some stress?? Why not try Yoga?! Join us this Thursday for a FREE YOGA class. The class is a beginner level class to introduce you to yoga. This is going to be a GREAT class, and our bodies will feel FABULOUS after trying some new streching techniques! Wear exercise clothes and bring water. Again, the class is FREE so bring your friends and family along!

The class will the held this THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th from 10:15-11:15am at the West Valley Library (2880 West 3650 South, West Valley City, Utah). The library is right in next to the UTA Bus and TRAX station for easy transportation! Hope to see you there!