OF Color Nov2010

Oliver TEAM Talk(R)

 
February 2016                                                             Volume 12 Issue 2
                                                      


Conferences & Events

February 
 American Heart Month

TAHK Annual Summit
Austin, Texas
February 5, 2016

Super Bowl Sunday
February 7, 2016

Valentine's Day
February 14, 2016

Oliver Foundation 
12th Annual 
 Rodeo Contest
Deadline to enter
February 8, 2016
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Winners receive Four
Tickets with Parking Pass
 
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 
March 1 -20, 2016

The Oliver Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of childhood obesity.

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Teen Advisory Board Grants

Next Deadline
April 15, 2016

 
YEAH Teem Board Nov2010

Bradlee Few
Teen Board 
Co-Events Coordinator

Recipe
Rotisserie Chicken Naan Pizza
An indian-inspired naan pizza with a sweet mango-tomato sauce, spinach, queso fresco and cheese. Simply delicious!

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 (14-1/2 ounces) can fire-roasted dice tomatoes with juices
  • 1/2 cup mango chutney
  • 2 (4-1/2 ounces each) whole-grain naan breads
  • 1 cup shredded Just BAREŽ Rotisserie Chicken
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled queso fresco cheese
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Heat oven to 400˚F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix tomatoes and chutney in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer over low heat about 15 minutes or until thickened. Cool 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, place naan on prepared baking sheet. Spread sauce over naan. Top with chicken, spinach, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until edges are golden brown and cheese is melted.
 
 

Bradlee Few
Co-Events Coordinator
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Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Heart

It's February and time to evaluate your New Year's resolutions to eat healthier and exercise more. Plus its American Hearth Month, many of  the same guidelines apply.  Hopefully you made great progress in January, so let's get a plan for February since the month is filled  with food (mostly unhealthy) related events:  Fat Tuesday and Marti Gras, Super bowl (a food and beverage day long event) and Valentine's Day noted for chocolates and special dinners.  Then for Houstonian's the Rodeo and all its supersized fried foods starts March 1.  
 
Yes you can be successful during the shortest month of the year, you need to plan. Here are five easy ideas.
 
1.   Write down your plan for the month.  If you fail off for one day- just jump back on your plan the next day.
 
2.   When you don't have time for the full workout- instead of skipping entirely, do a short version so you maintain the habit.  15- 20 minutes is better than nothing at all. Pus it keeps your heart healthy. 
 
3.    Make sure you eat healthy, lower calorie foods before you go any of the above events so you are not hungry when you arrive.  If you arrive hungry to the Super Bowl party, you will most likely over do it on chips, dips, high calorie drinks and fried finger foods.   Remember to put all the food you eat on a plate so you actually see how much you are eating- fill it ONCE!
 
4.    As always, drink plenty of water each day, at your events and meals.

5.    Fill up on fresh fruit, vegetables and leafy greens.

Healthy Choices Grant News
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Meet the Oliver Foundation Teen Advisory Board
The Oliver Foundation Teen Advisory Board is a 12-18 member organization represented by students across the Houston area. 
Each month you'll meet a different member who will share their perspective on living a healthy life.  

Emily Mueller
St Agnes Academy- Houston, Texas 
Teen Board Member 2013 - Present 

Emily is a junior at St. Agnes Academy. She is a member of the varsity golf team and an active member of Young Republicans at St. Agnes, as well as 
student council. She is treasurer of The Teen Huddle of Hope for Three, an autism awareness group in Sugar Land. Emily enjoys bow hunting and hanging out with friends. She is very active in volunteering at her church and in the community.
student council. She is treasurer of The Teen Huddle of Hope for Three, an autism awareness group in Sugar Land. Emily enjoys bow hunting and hanging out with friends. She is very active in volunteering at her church and in the community.

Healthy Super Bowl Tips from Emily:
 
One of America's biggest unhealthy eating days is coming up just in time to break those New Year's resolutions. Our coffee tables will be cover with fried goodness and greasy fingers will get all over the couch with eyes glued on the TV. Yes, it's Super Bowl Sunday. From previous experience, I know the feeling of regret after eating chips and wings for three hours straight so this year it's time for something new. Here are some alternative snacks to cut those football frenzy calories.
 
-      Sweet Potato Skins- Following along the same guidelines of the fan favorite potato skins, these are sure to be guilt-free. Substitute the potato for fiber-filled sweet potatoes and add some homemade guacamole to give it a bit of sweet and savory.
-      Fruit Skewers - These are simple to make and add healthy natural sugars to your snacks rather than processed sugar that are found in cookies or cakes. Just cut up some of your favorite fruit and put on skewers.  Top with mint, or dip in low fat flavored yoghurt.  
-      Healthy Chicken Wings- Yes, there is a thing. Start by boiling the wings to knock off some of that unhealthy fat, then instead of frying, broil the wings with your favorite red sauce. Four of these broiled wings will end up being only 150 calories all together!  Even less if you pull off the skin.
-      Zucchini Bruschetta- Instead of using a thick piece of bread, chop up a zucchini and add some fresh tomatoes and a drizzle of olive oil then throw into oven just like you would with bruschetta.   After they are roasted, top with your bruschetta tomato topping.
-      Spinach and Artichoke Dip- Instead of loading it with cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo, I blend white beans in place of the high fat ingredients. Plus a couple  tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds to get the same creaminess and crunch in a much healthier way. Blend in steamed spinach and artichoke hearts and add a pinch of salt and garlic, you have a great healthy alternative. Pair with some whole grain baked tortilla chips.

For additional information about the Oliver Foundation Teen Board go to the Oliver Foundation website.
  

Healthy Choices Nov2010   
Looking for nutrition integrated lessons? 
 
Go to the Oliver Kids Manual where you'll find 50+ lessons.
 
Have you created a Healthy School Environment in your district?  Send us an e-mail  and tell us all about it -  info@oliverfoundation.org .
You may be spotlighted in the next Oliver Foundation newsletter - T.E.A.M. Talk.
 

 

Sincerely,
 
Oliver Foundation