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IN THIS ISSUE
Chairman's Gala
Cheryl's Live Healthy Blog
Recipe of the Week
Volunteer Opportunities
Healthy Tip of the Week
Articles We Found Interesting
Fall and Winter Super Foods
Chairman's Gala

To recognize and celebrate Brad Toll, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the DPACC, who in real life is President and CEO of the Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau 
we are excited to tip our collective hats to a critical portion of our area economy ... tourism.  

Thursday, October 9th, 2014

5:30-6:30pm Reception including heavy appetizers
(No-host bar)

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Chairman's Gala, Award Presentations and introduction of our 2015 Chairman of the Board, Christopher Knight, President, SparkNET Interactive

Wow! As if Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett, CVB President Brad Toll Cvb and our 2014 Award Presentations weren't enough to entice you to attend our Chairman's Gala this Thursday at the Swan Club at Legends in De Pere? Well, there is an *awesome* door prize package that you must be in attendance to win Prize package: 2 Night Stay at the Heidel House Resort & Spa, Champagne and Chocolates delivered to your room, $100 Dining Credit and $200 Evansong Spa Gift Card! Click here to register now!

 

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 the importance of giving yourself some time to relax when you are on your healthy lifestyle journey! Here is this week's links to her blog: http://www.deperechamber.org/blog/chamber-update/time-away-is-healthy-too/ 
Recipe of the Week

Sweet Potato Chili

  
 
Makes 8 Servings


Total Time : 10 hours
 Â View recipe here.  

INGREDIENTS: 
 
  •   2 pounds hamburger
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 large can (29.5 oz) tomato sauce
  • 2 cups petite diced tomatoes, with juice
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 5 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chili powder
  • dash of oregano
  • dash of red pepper flakes

 

  • PREPARATION: 

 

  • In a large saucepan, brown hamburger, onions and garlic. Drain off the fat. Add the remaining ingredients to the saucepan. Mix well, bring to a boil and simmer for about 3 hours or until the sweet potatoes and carrots are cooked through. 
  • OR Slow cooker option: Instead of simmering chili on the stove for 3 hours, you can put it in your crockpot and let it simmer on low for 8 hours or on high for 5-6 hours. 

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Running in Wisconsin


 

    

    

 

 

 This Week: 

 

 

Saturday, October 11th: Fall Frolic 5k Run/Walk: Run, jog or walk this picturesque 3.1 mile course!  The flat, fast course features a paved route through wooded and residential areas during the peak of autumn. Learn more here. 

 


Next Week:

Saturday, October 18th: Africa Hope Run 5k/10k: Join a great race for an awesome cause - supporting the AIDS Orphans of Funsani, Malawi!  The Africa Hope Run takes place on tree-lined residential streets in fall colors with jungle animal cut-outs along the way.  (Jungle costumes are encouraged!)  Celebrate your finish with amazing cookies, bagels, fruit and more.  Wear your professionally-designed long-sleeved cotton T-shirt (featuring a unique design every year) to remember your run/walk.  Feel good about helping AIDS orphans have a better life! Learn more here. 

The Following Week:

Nothing in the area. 
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. 
 
 
  • 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.
  • Terror on the Fox (September 26&27th, every weekend in October - November 1st), National Railroad Museum, 2285 S. Broadway, Green Bay, 5:45pm-midnight. Volunteers are needed for train supervision, platform, rade corssing, and parking. Must be 18 years or older to help. Wear black pants and black shirt. To volunteer, contact Kari Hinrichs at 437-7623 ext. 13 or email at khinrichs@nationalrrmuseum.org.
Issue: #38-2014

October 8th, 2014




Healthy Tip of the Week:    

 

 
Ways to Help Your Diet Become a Way of Life 

 

 

 

Help your diet become a long-term lifestyle change with these tips. 

  

 

  

 

  By Lisa D'Agrosa

  

  

  

 

 

 


All too often we start out with grand intentions only to revert back to our old eating habits within a week or two. So how can you gig your desire to eat healthy and lose weight some sticking power? Try these tips to help turn your weight-loss plan into a strategy for healthy eating for the long haul. 

1. Don't Give Up Your Favorite Foods

You shouldn't have to say goodbye to your favorite foods. In fact, having a small treat may help you stick to your diet. Research in the Journal of the American Diabetic Association found that a small daily treat didn't sabotage weight-loss efforts. Your favorite foods can fit into any diet if you find clever ways to incorporate them (in a diet-friendly way). One way to do this is to make lower-calorie versions of foods like French fries and brownies. Another trick is to be mindful of your serving sizes when it comes to more indulgent foods. Love pasta? Try adding vegetables to bulk up your serving instead of doubling up on pasta. Of course your diet should be full of mostly healthy foods like fruits and vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains - but make room for some of your favorite, more indulgent foods too. 

2. Eat Foods That Keep You Satisfied

If you feel hungry all the time, it's going to be hard to stick with a healthy-eating plan. Research shows that when you're hungrier, you're more likely to eat too fast at your next meal. Eating too quickly can lead to consuming extra calories because your body doesn't have time to register feeling full. While portion control is super-important for losing weight (and keeping it off), you shouldn't hear your tummy grumbling all day long. Two nutrients that help keep you full: protein and fiber. Good protein sources include plain Greek yogurt, chicken breast, tuna, tofu, and almonds. And to get more fiber, munch on whole fruits and vegetables. Not only is produce high in fiber, but it's also generally low in calories. That makes it filling and diet-friendly, just what you're looking for when you're trying to lose weight and keep it off. 

3. Start with Small Changes

There's no need for dramatic shake-ups, like eliminating whole food groups. It's better to start with tiny diet tweaks if you want them to become permanent changes. Making small, consistent changes fits more easily into people's routine (than radically altering your diet). Think of doable things, like packing a wholesome afternoon snack, such as carrots and hummus or an apple, instead of hitting the vending machine. Small changes add up and can help you make healthier eating a way of life, rather than relying on short-term crash dieting. 

4. Don't Try to Be Perfect

We often have grand ideas about implementing a new diet - like the promises you make yourself about eliminating sugar, never taking from the breadbasket or always having vegetables at dinner. Instead of trying to be perfect, be realistic. Make your eating plan one that you can actually stick to. You don't have to eat perfectly to lose weight; you just have to eat well. Set a goal for the week, like adding a serving of vegetables to dinner, or packing a healthy lunch one or two days - and go easy on yourself if you slip up. Eating indulgences are bound to happen. And when they do . . . 

5. Get Right Back on Track

If you have a diet slip-up and go overboard on chocolate or pizza - don't beat yourself up! Just get back on track again as quickly as possible. Remember that one meal doesn't undo all of your healthy efforts - but when you give up your diet entirely because of one slip-up, that's when the weight can start to creek back on. If you have a minor setback, understand that it's one small blip on the radar. Get right back to your healthy eating habits and right back on track for long-term success. 

Articles We Found Interesting 
 




12 Fall and Winter Superfoods
  

12 Fall and Winter Superfoods


 


 

1. Persimmons: Are in season between October and early January and they are rich in fiber, vitamin C, vitamin A, and a variety of minerals. At 118 calories for a large fruit, persimmons are diet-friendly as well as tasty. Choose persimmons with bright, glossy skin for optimal taste. 


 

2. Cranberries: They have some unique anti-inflammatory and antibacterial benefits. Use fresh cranberries to give a bittersweet kick to dishes, or make homemade cranberry sauce for a healthier classic healthy dish. 


 

3. Quince: They are high in vitamin C. If you've never tried them, they taste something like a cross between a pear and an apple. Enjoy quince fruits between October and December. They're a natural choice for jams and jellies or even just try them raw!


 

4. Sweet Potatoes: One serving of sweet potatoes packs in more than seven times your daily vitamin A needs. Try combining roasted sweet potatoes with peppers as a topping for your spinach salad! Cooked sweet potatoes are also delicious lightly buttered or absolutely plain. 


 

5. Broccoli: This plant is high in vitamin C, fiber, beta-cartene, folate, and potassium. At only 15 to 25 calories per serving, it's also kind to the waistline. Served steamed, in creamy winter soups, and casseroles or cup them up for dunking in your favorite tangy dip!


 

6. Pumpkin Seeds: One serving of pumpkin seeds contains 14% of your zinc needs for the day. Try them roasts with a dash of seas salt and olive oil. 


 

7. Pomegranates: They have high levels of flavonoids and polyphenols. Use these to top your salads or yogurts and cereals. 


 

8. Kale: Comes packed with beta-cartene, folate, and vitamin C and is high in fiber. Kale is also one of the richest vegetables sources of calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Try it solo and sautéed or add it to soups and salads. 


 

9. Beets: These root vegetables are highly nutritious, as they contain vitamin B-6 and minerals like iron and magnesium. Grill or boil them. 


 

10. Pears: This fruit is packed with vitamin C and fiber. Top on pork loin or eat raw! 


 

11. Brussels Sprouts: In addition to vitamins C and A and the mineral manganese, they are also high in flavonoids. Steam, roast, or boil brussels sprouts. 


 

12. Squash: Significant amount of potassium, vitamin B-6 and folate are in squashes. Try in a soup!


 

 

Source: http://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1009103-12-fall-winter-superfoods/ 

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Cheryl Detrick, President
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