5 A Day Miami Valley

Eating 5 Fruits and Vegetables a Day Will Bring You Better Health and Happiness

We are partners with GetUp Montgomery County!

Be sure to have your child …

*Eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day
*Spend less than 2 hours of leisure time each day on TV, video and/or computer games
*Get at least 1 hour of active play each day
*Drink Almost None of those sugary soda or juice-flavored drinks

Welcome to 5 A Day Miami Valley

Welcome to the online home of 5 A Day Miami Valley. The Asian Arts Center Taekwondo School, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving Dayton and the Miami Valley, is sponsoring healthy eating initiatives as part of its community outreach efforts. Eating 5 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables a day IS self-defense. Please join us in promoting healthy eating and together we can begin to defeat diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and many other diseases created by a diet poor in nutritious and healthy food.
Matt Pasquinilli, Executive Director
Asian Arts Center Taekwondo School, 501(c)(3) non-profit
www.aacdayton.com

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Jul 28, 2010
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I'm All About the Sweet Corn

One of my favorite summer foods is corn on the cob.  There's just nothing like it ~ especially when it's perfectly tender, sweet, and crisp ~ with no need for any additional seasoning. Over the past two weeks I've been buying ears of corn from a local vendor on East Stroop Road.  Their stand is in the front parking lot at the corner of Stroop and Marshall.  Most of their produce is local and the prices are reasonable.  (According to them, their tomatoes are from Tennessee, but everything else…See More
Jul 27, 2010
Lisa Ottman posted a discussion

Green Smoothie Power!

Three weeks ago I embarked on a Green Smoothie Adventure.  It has changed my life!(I chronicled the first week on one of my blogs, which you can access here.  Green smoothie entries are July 3rd through 12th.)Benefits I've discovered are:~more energy~clearer, smoother skin~weight reduction~loss of cravings~reduced appetite~a more peaceful, happy countenance.Green smoothies are an easy and exciting way to get more leafy greens and fruits into your…See More
Jul 20, 2010
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Jun 23, 2010

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Exercise and the Heat

Exercise and the Heat

By: Dr. Gordon Blackburn (Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Preventive Cardiology and Rehabilitation Program)



As we shed the heavy coats of winter for the shorts and swimsuits of summer, we can quickly identify the additional pounds gained since the fall. At this point many of us may aggressively re-initiate our activity programs to help expend additional calories to help shed the unwanted weight. However, exercising in the summer should be approached… Continue

Posted by Dennis Schaefer on May 26, 2010 at 3:40pm

Staying Hydrated

How Much Water to Drink?



Water is the most important thin your body needs to survive. Without water you would die in a few days. Every form of life depends on water for survival. It is a vital part of all kinds of metabolic processes within our bodies and the bodies of other forms of life. We use up a lot of our water during the digestion of food and about 72% of the fat free mass of the human body is water.

How Much Water to Drink for Proper Function and Hydration?

Because… Continue

Posted by Dennis Schaefer on May 13, 2010 at 2:21pm

Update on Local Food

All of the vegetables I planted so far are up; Radishes, Swiss Chard, Spinach and Onions. Mother's day is usually the time people cite as the beginning of the next planting cycle. At that time I will add tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, zuchini and watermelon to my garden.



Bush beans are a good alternative to pole beans. be sure you read the seed packet when you buy. Bush beans take up more room but do not necessitate the pole "teepees" as support that pole beans do.



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Posted by Dennis Schaefer on April 23, 2010 at 1:54pm

Local Food by Dennis Schaefer

There is currently a big push to buy local and eat local. I think that is a great idea mainly because knowing where your food comes from is an excellent way to avoid eating impure, adulterated food and a guarantee of freshness.

One of the easiest ways I know of to eat local is to plant a garden. Any space in your yard or containers can be used and you will harvest more than you think. Plot your garden so you can maximize space. Note that certain vegetables like tomatos,…

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Posted by Dennis Schaefer on April 13, 2010 at 3:12pm

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I'm All About the Sweet Corn

One of my favorite summer foods is corn on the cob.  There's just nothing like it ~ especially when it's perfectly tender, sweet, and crisp ~ with no need for any additional seasoning. Over the past…Continue

Started by Lisa Ottman Jul 27, 2010.

Green Smoothie Power!

Three weeks ago I embarked on a Green Smoothie Adventure.  It has changed my life!(I chronicled the first week on one of my blogs, which you can access…Continue

Started by Lisa Ottman Jul 20, 2010.

acupuncture 3 Replies

Do you know that through acupuncture you can fight obesity, aging and even infertility? The answer is yes. Acupuncture was the Traditional Chinese Medicine that was used a thousand years ago. To know…Continue

Started by Joean Gomez. Last reply by Amelia Rude Feb 27, 2010.

Favorite Veggies

What is  your favorite veggie or what are your favorite veggies? I don't like carrots but cucumbers and snap peas are my favorites... what about you?Continue

Tags: orange, green, tomato, red, yummy

Started by Amelia Rude Feb 27, 2010.

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