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IN THIS ISSUE
Cheryl's Live Healthy Blog
Health, Wellness, and Lifestyle Expo
Recipe of the Week
Healthy Tip of the Week
Articles We Found Interesting
5 Summer Workout Tips
Volunteer Opportunities
Cheryl's Live Healthy Blog 


Cheryl is starting her third year of Executive Edge at Western Racquet & Fitness Club and is determined to win this year! Each week she will take you through her experiences of getting healthier and reaching her goals!!


This week she talks about how to continue being healthy while on vacation! Here is this week's links to her blog: http://www.deperechamber.org/blog/2014/9/11/this-post-brought-to-you-by-the-letter-v/





Saturday, September 27th 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, September 28th 10 am - 3 pm
 

The Inaugural 2014 Live Healthy Brown County Health, Fitness & Lifestyle Expo presented by Prevea Health will the
  largest health event pertaining to wellness, fitness, mind & body, learn how to improve your lifestyles, ways to live longer, better, and happier in Brown County!

Learn from the Experts, ask them about the benefits. Health Seminars & Demos will be going on both days. There will be rooms dedicated to Fitness & Training, Information & Education, Yoga, Massage Therapy, Nutrition and Kids Health!    


The Healthy Kids Brown County Challenge culminate at the Expo. Don't miss this push to a Healthier Lifestyle for you and your family ... your company and your employees! 

Join with us and Prevea Health as we benefit Ben's Wish! The goal of Ben's Wish is to collect non-perishable food items for our local pantries. 

De Pere Chamber member's get a 10% discount on their booth! We have also lowered the booth costs to $250 for a regular booth and $300 for a corner booth!

Click here to get a booth sponsorship packet and also for the link to sign up.  



 

    

Have a wonderful week!    

 

Alicia  

 

 

 

Recipe of the Week

Shrimp Fried "Rice"

 
 
Makes 4 Servings


Total Time : 30 minutes

   View recipe here.     

INGREDIENTS: 
 
  •   1/2 head cauliflower, cut into pieces, and pulsed in food processor until resembles pieces of rice
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 4-6 peeled garlic cloves
  • 4-6 slices ginger root
  • 4 green onions, sliced in 1/2 inch diagonal pieces
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 2 teaspoons asian sesame oil
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup thinly sliced sugar snap peas (slice on diagonal)
  • 1/4 red bell pepper, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 4 ounces cooked shrimp, cut into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons coconut oil
     

 

  • PREPARATION: 

 

  • It's very important to have all the ingredients chopped and prepped before you start to stir-fry.
  • Cut the cauliflower in half, cut out the core and discard, and cut half the cauliflower into chunks, saving the rest for another use.  Put the cauliflower pieces into a food processor fitted with a steel blade and pulse until the cauliflower is chopped into small pieces resembling rice.  (We had some bigger pieces that didn't chop up right away and we removed the chopped cauliflower and pulsed those again.)  If you don't have a food processor you can grate the caulflower on the large side of a cheese grater.
  • Chop the onion into 1/2 inch pieces, peel the garlic cloves, and cut some slices of ginger root.  Slice the green onion diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces.  Whisk together the soy sauce and sesame oil, and beat the egg.  Slice the sugar snap peas diagonally into thin slices until you have 1 cup sliced sugar snap peas and chop the red bell pepper into 1/4 inch pieces.  Cut the shrimp into bite-sized pieces (pat dry with paper towels if it seems very wet.)
  • Heat the pan over high heat for 30-60 seconds, then add the oil and heat 30-60 seconds, or until it sizzles if you add a drop of water.  (The time will depend on how hot your stove gets.)  Add the garlic cloves and ginger slices and cook just until they are fragrant, then remove.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until the onion is starting to get slightly brown on the edges.  Add the chopped cauliflower and stir fry 2-3 minutes.  Remove cauliflower to a plate.  (Wipe out the pan or wok if the cauliflower sticks to the sides.)
  • Add 2 tsp. more oil and heat until it sizzles if you add a drop of water.   Add the sugar snap peas and red bell pepper and stir-fry about 2 minutes.  Push vegetables to the side of the wok and add the egg, using a wooden spoon to stir and break it apart until it's cook and resembles chopped scrambled egg.
  • Put the cauliflower back into the wok and heat about 1 minutes.  Add the shrimp and about 3/4 of the green onion pieces and cook 1-2 minutes, just long enough to heat the shrimp.  Add the soy-sesame mixture and stir fry until all the ingredients are coated with it, about a minute more.  Serve hot.
     

Recipes provided by (Kaylyn's Kitchen) & Fitness Renegades. If you're looking to get fit and reach new goals give the Fitness Renegades 28 Day Transformation a try.  Call 593-9141 for details or visit www.FitnessRenegades.com.  

 

Running in Wisconsin


 

    

    

 

 

 This Week: 

 

   


Saturday, September 13th: Run the Runway: Prevea, Austin-Straubel Airport and Jet Air invite you to take part in Green Bay's newest and most exciting 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk.  Kick off the Packers home opener weekend on Saturday, September 13th with a 5K run on one of the main runways at Austin-Straubel Airport.  The event begins promptly at 4 pm on a 150-foot wide runway.  It finishes with a post-race party in Jet Air's new 40,000 square foot hangar with food, beverages, and live music from Shaker & the Egg.  We'll even have Packers legends on hand to meet you and autograph your shirts! Proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Learn more here.

Saturday, September 13th: Lead with the Stache Dash: The 2nd Annual Lead With the Stache Dash was born out of wanting to memorialize Cpl. Justin Ross, KIA 3/26/11 with an annual event.  This fun run/walk takes place in western, rural Howard (west of Green Bay) in Mills Center Park.  The run starts in the park at the Cpl. Justin Ross Memorial Trail, circles the park on Shawano Ave., Greenfield Ave., Glendale Ave., back to Shawano then back to the park.  Proceeds from the run go back to the community in two ways: by developing and beautifying trails and by giving to local veterans organizations. Learn more here.

Saturday, September 13th: Walk for Suicide Awareness: Take strides to end suicide at the 5th annual Walk for Suicide Awareness in Kaukauna. This year's walk is building up to be bigger than ever before. Learn more here.

Sunday, September 14th: 9-11 Memorail 5k-10k Fun Run & 2.5k Family Walk: This event is to remember the men and women who were lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor our fallen heroes. All proceeds to benefit the Sturgeon Bay Fire/Police Honor Guard, HELP of Door County and P.A.T.H. Bring your family to the 5k & 10k Fun Run and the 2.5k Family Walk. Food will be for sale by the Door County YMCA Swim team. Learn more here.

Next Week:

Sunday, September 21st: Community First Fox Cities Marathon: The 24th annual Community First Fox Cities Marathon presented by Miron Construction offers a race and pace for every age or ability.  The community support and fall colors plus a flat, fast course make this a race weekend you won't want to miss!  The Marathon, Half, Relay and Kids Run sold out in 2013 - so be sure to reserve your spot at the 2014 Start Line today! Learn more here.

The Following Week:

Saturday, September 27th: Ray Cichocki Memorial 5K Run/Walk and Katie Zeitler Kids' Run: The N.E.W. Lutheran High School Blazer Alumni Association is hosting its 10th annual run/walk.  Please join us as we remember and celebrate the lives of alumni Ray Cichocki and Katie Zeitler.  This fun, family event with a competitive edge is for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, and proceeds benefit the students of NEWLHS. Learn more here.


Sunday, September 28th: Run for the Trails:
Proceeds from this event go to the Run for the Trails fund which will be used to create & maintain a recreational trail system throughout Oconto Falls. Events include a timed 10K or 5k run/walk or the 1 mile fun run/walk through beautiful Oconto Falls. The course will have a fun fall theme, will be well marked, well supported and most of all fun! Learn more here.
Issue: #35-2014September 11th, 2014




Healthy Tip of the Week:    

 

 
Grocery Shopping Tips Nutritionists Swear By 

 

 

 Because healthy eating starts with healthy supermarket runs.  

  

 

  

 

  By Robin Hilmantel  

  

  

  

 

 

 

When you first step inside the grocery store, you have every intention of filling it up with the ingredients you need to make nutritious meals and snacks for the entire week. But somehow, what ends up in your cart is usually a mixed bag, health-wise. Start shipping better today with these tips that nutritionists use themselves to leave the store with the most wholesome food possible.

1. Be Wary of Fortified Foods

Fortified foods aren't necessarily healthy - some are highly refined and lacking in nutrients. If they have to convince you they're healthy, they're probably not.

2. Avoid "Rush Hour"

 More people in the store means longer lines, and longer lines mean more time you have standing in front of candy and soda.

3. The Cheapest Aisle Has Some of the Healthiest Foods

Think about it: Dried beans and nuts often aren't expensive - but have loads of health benefits.

4. Buy a Few Health Foods in Bulk

Whether this means a huge tub of Greek yogurt for the week or a big bag of quinoa, lentils, and almonds to last you a few months, your wallet will thank you. Plus, now you'll never be scrounging for dinner food because Plan B will always be hidden in your pantry.

5. Go With a List

Not only will this keep you from throwing unnecessary items - hello, cookies! - into your cart, but it'll also help you plan meals for the week and stay organized, especially if you divided the grocery list up by where you'll find each item.

6. Buy Cut-Up Fruit

It will make you more likely to eat produce throughout the day.

7. Read the Ingredients, Not Just the Nutrition Label

Nothing is more important than the ingredients that you put into your body.

8. Grab the Smallest Cart or Basket Available

Shopping with a smaller cart forces us to re-think purchasing decisions and also ensures the refrigerator is stocked with only the amount of perishable food that can be used immediately. The longer produce is stored, the more nutrient loss occurs.

9. Go Local

Ask your grocer to direct you to local produce, or be on the look out for labels that indicate fruit and veggies were produced locally. Not only will you get the season's peak picks, but you're often paying less and buying something you may not usually eat. Also, even if it's not labeled organic, it often is - it's just too expensive for local farmers to get certified.

10. Buy Foods That Don't Have a Nutrition Facts Label

They're usually whole foods that are what they are, like an orange, an egg, an apple, etc.

11. Check the Fiber Content

Always look for five grams of fiber or higher on foods.

12. The Fewer Ingredients, The Better

If you apply that general concept to grocery shopping, you're automatically starting at a healthier place due to overall elimination of the added sugars, fats, and preservatives, and focusing on the most wholesome version of the food.

13. Give the Freezer Section a Chance

Frozen vegetables can be just as nutritious as fresh vegetables since it can often take days between when the vegetables are harvested and when they end up on your plate. On the the other hand, what you find in the freezer is frozen immediately, which helps lock in the nutrients.

Source: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/buy-healthier-groceries?cm_sp=Hotlist-_-Nutrition-_-13GroceryShoppingTipsNutritionistsSwearBy

Articles We Found Interesting 
 
Steps for Mentally Healing From An Injury
  

Steps for Mentally Healing from an Injury

 

 

Step 1: Understand Why You're So Bummed -
When you're injured, you're either forced to remain relatively sedentary (or even totally sedentary), or you're limited to a personalized range of cross training and rehabilitation exercises, either of which can profoundly affect your mental well-being. If you're all the sudden injured and can't work out every day, you're experiencing a major dip in endorphins With your brain producing less of these feel-good chemicals, the negative emotions surrounding your injury become harder to manage. Not to mention, if you usually work out with friends or a team, you're also experiencing social separation. And maybe you didn't even realize how much your regular exercise routine helped you clear your head and stave off anxiety. Plus, who could forget, your injury can definitely make it easier to gain weight. With all this, it's easy to understand why you might start to feel out of control.

Step 2: Tell Your Story - If you're visibly injured - limping, in a cast, hobbling around on crutches, or using a wheelchair - people are going to ask what happened. Think about how you're going to share your story. That way, when the question comes up, you won't re-traumatize yourself.

Step 3: Get The Support You Need - Informational support you can get from your doctor appointments and varying opinions on what's hurting you physiologically. But you may not have enough of motivational support, the kind you get when you talk about the way you feel. In order to hear, you'll need to recognize the symptoms of motivational support needs - fear that you'll never overcome the injury, disappointment, hopelessness, and even the kind of depression that makes you want to stay in bed all day. Then, identify where you can get that support. Then, make sure you ask for that support.

Step 4: Stress Less - Stress is a major deal-breaker when it comes to hte healing process. The more you stress, the harder it is to heal, because stress hormones interfere with the removal of damaged tissue and impair the movement of healing immune cells to the site of the injury. Not to mention, stress can cause sleep disturbances, further impairing your recovery.

Step 5: Readjust Your Goals - Reevaluating your objectives can alleviate pressure during your injury and pay off majorly in the mental department when you are able to train again. You're still an athlete but from the time of the injury until you're completely healed, the key is to be patient and realistic with yourself. So rather than focusing on performance or results, make your first goal healing.

Step 6: See the Opportunity - At this point in the healing process, you're getting stronger! The trick is to use your bad break as a chance to work on another part of your performance, and to train your mind to look at what you can do instead of what you can't. Not only can this give you a feeling of purpose in your time away from your chosen sport or exercise, but it can seriously benefit you when you are ready to ease back into your previous routine.

Step 7: Get Back on Your Feet - Returning to your fitness routine after a hiatus brought on by injury is exciting. But it's also challenging. At times, you may need to go back to previous steps in the healing process, such as reevaluating your goals or taking a day off to emotionally unwind, and that's totally normal.  Be patient - you will get to where you want to be.

Source: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/mentally-heal-from-injury
 
 

  
 

 

Volunteer Opportunities
Did you know that volunteering is good for the soul? It helps rid yourself of stress, makes you feel good about yourself, and allows you to meet people who you would have never met before. 
 
 





  • Every Wednesday, June 4-October 1: Farmer's Market on Broadway, 117 S. Chestnut Street, Green Bay, 1:45-8:30pm. Volunteers are needed to help with the set up and beverage booth. To volunteer contact Tara Gokey at 437-2531 or email at events@onbroadway.org. 
  • September & October : Zoo Boo Decorating - Prepare for Halloween, NEW Zoo, 4418 Reforestation Road, Suamico. To volunteer, contact Angela Kawksi at 662-2405 or email at volunteer@newzoo.org.
  • Packer Homes Games -Parkers needed!! 6 or more volunteers are needed to help park cars for all the Packer Home games, 3 hours before the game. Perfect for all the tailgaters and fans going to the game. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. To volunteer, contact Amy Murphy at 337-1121 ext. 1205 or email at amurphy@cp-center.org.
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Sincerely,

 

Cheryl Detrick, President
De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce