Monday, December 18, 2006

Hibbing Health Lifestyles Coalition Recipe - Holiday Eggnog

Hibbing Health Lifestyles Coalition Healthy Recipe for the week
Ingredients:
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons Equal for Recipes
  • or 12 packets Equal sweetener
  • or 1/2 cup Equal Spoonful
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups skim milk, chilled
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Equal sweetener can be substituted with other sweetener products. Nutrition contents might be different from those listed below.

Directions:

  1. Mix 2 cups milk, cornstarch, and Equal in small saucepan; heat to boiling; boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Beat eggs in medium bowl. Mix about half the milk mixture into eggs; then add this egg mixture to remaining milk in saucepan. Cook over low heat until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and cinnamon. Coll to room temperature; refrigerate until chilled, or until serving time.
  2. Stir 2 cups milk into custard mixture; serve in small glasses or punch cups. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg.

Variations: If desired, 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons rum or brandy extract can be stirred into the eggnog.

Yield: Makes 8 servings

Nutritional Information:
Each serving provides: amount per serving
Calories 79
Protein 6 g
Total Carbohydrates 10 g
Total Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 55 g
Sodium 79 mg
Food Exchanges 1 milk
49% calorie reduction from traditional recipe.

"To submit a healthy recipe or tip for consideration, forward it to Lory Fedo at lfedo@hibbing.org, send it to Hibbing Area Chamber of Commerce at P.O. Box 727, Hibbing, MN 55746 or drop it off at the Chamber office located at 211 E. Howard St."

Monday, December 11, 2006

Hibbing Health Lifestyles Coalition Recipe - Low Sugar Cranberry Orange Bread

Low-Sugar Cranberry Orange Bread

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup Quaker Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
¼ cup granulated sugar or 2 tablespoons fructose or heat-stable sugar substitute equal to ¼ cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
¾ cup fat-free milk
¾ cup egg substitute or 3 whole eggs
1/3 cup orange juice
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
½ cup chopped cranberries, fresh or frozen (thawed)
¼ cup chopped nuts (optional)

Quaker Oats products can be substituted with any other oats cereal products. Sweet One products can be substituted with any other heat-stable sweetener products. Nutrition contents might be different from those listed below.

Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 9x5-inch loaf pan.

2. In large bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar or sweetener, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix well. In medium bowl, combine milk, egg substitute, orange juice, oil and orange peel; blend well. Add to dry ingredients all at once; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. (do not over mix.) Sir in cranberries and nuts. Pour batter into pan.

3. Bake 60 to 70 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely. Store tightly wrapped.

Yield: 1 loaf (16 servings)

Nutrition Information:
1/16 of recipe (made with granulated sugar, fructose or Sweet One and without salt)
Amount per serving
Calories From Fat 40
Total Fat 4 g.
Saturated Fat 0.5 g.
Cholesterol 0 mg.
Sodium 80 mg.
Dietary Fiber 1 g.
Protein 4 g.

If made with granualted sugar:
Total Calories 130
Carbohydrates 20 g.
Sugars 5 g.
Exchanges 1 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit

If made with fructose
Total Calories 130
Carbohydrates 19 g.
Sugars 3 g.
Exchanges 1 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit

If made with Sweet One
Total Calories 120
Carbohydrates 18 g.
Sugars 2 g.
Exchanges 1 starch, 1 fat

Saturday, December 02, 2006

Hibbing Health Lifestyles Coalition Recipe - Sweet Potato Casserole

Hibbing Health Lifestyles Coalition Healthy Recipe for the week

Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients:
4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cooked (about 1-3/4 lbs.)
1/2 to 1 cup fat-free sour cream1
tsp. vanilla
5-1/2 tsp. Equal® for Recipes or 18 packets Equal® sweetener or 3/4 cupEqual® Spoonful™
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans (optional)

Equal® sweetener can be substituted with other sweetener products. Nutrition contents might be different from those listed below.

Directions:
Mash sweet potatoes with potato masher or beat with electric mixer until smooth. Mix in remaining ingredients, except pecans. Spoon sweet potato mixture into ungreased 1-quart casserole or souffle dish; sprinkle with pecans. Bake, uncovered at 350ºF until hot throughout, about 30 minutes.
Yield: Makes 6 servings (about 1/2 cup each)

Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 165
Protein 4 g
Total carbohydrates 38 g
Total fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 27 mg
Food exchanges 2-1/2 bread

"To submit a healthy recipe or tip for consideration, forward it to Lory Fedo at lfedo@hibbing.org, send it to Hibbing Area Chamber of Commerce at P.O. Box 727, Hibbing, MN 55746 or drop it off at the Chamber office located at 211 E. Howard St."

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Fit City Survey

Have you participated in any of our programs? Walkurbunzoff, Footsteps 4 Fitness, or Minutes in Motion?

Then take our survey and let us know what you thought, how you did, and what you would like to see to keep Hibbing a Fit City.

Take our Survey!

Community Walking Program

Hibbing Community Education sponsors the Community Walking Program at the Hibbing High School. This program is for all Hibbing area residents, youth to seniors, cardiac patients, and persons with disabilities.

The school setting provides a safe, warm and positive atmosphere to exercise during the upcoming months. No walking on days when school is NOT in session.

The Community Walking program runs from October 2 - May 4th, Monday - Friday, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on the Ground Floor Level Hallways at the Hibbing High School.

Total Minutes in Motion

As of November 7, 2006, 27 people have turned in their logs and had completed a total of 55,176 Minutes of Motion! Congratulations and keep moving!

Friday, October 27, 2006

As of October 26th, we have had 27,796 Minutes in Motion.

There are several ways to send us your total each week:
Keep watching for more "Excuse Busters" and suggestions for how to keep in motion!

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Excuse Busters 5! Get Support From Your Family & Friends

Congratulations on starting or continuing your lifestyle change.

Make sure you communicate with family and friends the positive changes you are making. Solicit a workout buddy, commit to a regular exercise program and make it a priority. Regular exercise helps not just your body but also your spirits, and keeping fit with a friend is terrific motivation for both of you.

Remember that working out at the gym is not the only way to get active. Try organizing “fitness fun-days” with family or friends. Play any game that gets you all moving.

Now that you are exercising regularly and feeling great it is time to treat your self. Get a massage, manicure, or a facial. Make time to have lunch with a friend. Buy something new. Just remember to keep moving!

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Total Minutes in Motion

As of October 19th, we have had 24,746 Minutes in Motion. There are several ways to send us your total each week:

Click on "comments" below,
Call the library (262 1038) and tell Nancy your total, or
Send an email to nriesgra@arrowhead.lib.mn.us

Keep watching for more "Excuse Busters" and suggestions for how to keep in motion!

Excuse Buster 4! Fit Exercise Into Your Lifestyle

Remember that exercise should be an integral part of your lifestyle. You are striving for at least 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, and preferably all, days of the week. Do not make it a chore! Make it fun!

Spend a night out with friends or family at the bowling alley.
Check out the North Hibbing Disc Golf Course.
Walk to the movies.
Ride your bike along the beautiful Mesabi Bike Trail.
Walk to the library and pick out a great book to read.
Sign up for water walking, aqua aerobics, or length swim.
Take dance lessons.
Just participate and KEEP MOVING!

Friday, October 13, 2006

Total Minutes in Motion

As of October 10rd, we have had 13,223 Minutes in Motion. There are several ways to send us your total each week:

Click on "comments" below,
Call the library (262 1038) and tell Nancy your total, or
Send an email to nriesgra@arrowhead.lib.mn.us

Keep watching for more "Excuse Busters" and suggestions for how to keep in motion!

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Excuse Busters 3! Simple Steps to Reduce Stress!

Taking steps to proactively address stress in your life will benefit your physical and psychological well-being. Try the following:
  • Get organized and learn to plan. Break down what you have to do into smaller chunks. Long to-do lists can be overwhelming.
  • Recognize and set limits. It is ok to say "no".
  • Set priorities. Take care of simple problems before tackling the complicated issues.
  • Make reasonable goals and reach them. No one is perfect. Do not set goals that you have no chance of achieving.
  • GET MOVING! Exercising strengthens your body's ability to handle the effects of stress by improving the function of your cardiovascular system, muscular function and flexibility. It also helps to relieve tension caused by stress.

Research shows that people who maintain an active lifestyle are better able to resist stressors and rebound after a stressful event.

Send us your total "Minutes in Motion" by:

  • Sending an email to Nancy Riesgraf,
  • Calling the library (262 1038) and tell Nancy your total, or
  • Clickin on "comments" below.

Keep watching for more "Excuse Busters" and suggestions for how to keep in motion!

Thursday, October 05, 2006

Total Minutes in Motion

As of October 3rd, we have had 9164 Minutes in Motion. There are several ways to send us your total each week:
  • Click on "comments" below,
  • Call the library (262 1038) and tell Nancy your total, or
  • Send an email to Nancy Riesgraf
Keep watching for more "Excuse Busters" and suggestions for how to keep in motion!

Monday, October 02, 2006

Minutes in Motion - Week 2

Excuse Busters 2!

We’ve all felt too tired or drained to exercise but stop thinking about it—just lace up your shoes and do it!

Exercising is invigorating—it encourages blood flow to the brain and other organs, boosting alertness and energy.

Mid-afternoon is prime time for an energy dip. A short 10-minute walk or 10 minutes of stretching will perk you up.

Send us your total "Minutes in Motion" by:
  • Click on "comments" below,
  • Call the library (262 1038) and tell Nancy your total, or
  • Send an email to Nancy Riesgraf

Keep watching for more "Excuse Busters" and suggestions for how to keep in motion!

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Total Minutes in Motion

As of September 25th, we have had 2145 Minutes in Motion. There are several ways to send us your total each week:

  • Click on "comments" below,
  • Call the library (262 1038) and tell Nancy your total, or
  • Send an email to Nancy Riesgraf

Keep watching for more "Excuse Busters" and suggestions for how to keep in motion!

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

Minutes in Motion - Week 1

Start recording your minutes as of September 18th! Have a comment or suggestion for the program then fill out our Comment Form.

Excuse Busters 1!

So you say you don’t have enough time to take a walk. Remember even a short 10 minute walk counts. Wake up 15 minutes earlier than usual, and squeeze in a quick stroll before your morning coffee.

Walk with someone. Ask a co-worker or a friend if they would “walk and talk”. Don’t give up that favorite TV show but at the end of the show, take a 10-minute break for a stroll down the block and back.

Walk at lunch time or walk during your break. Remember that the health benefits of walking are powerful enough that they trump just about any excuse.

Other Community Activities -

The Golf Courses remain open for the end of the season golfing.

Volleyball teams are registering at the Parks & Recreation office for the winter season.

Go to the Parks & Recreation website for information about their adult activities - exercise, swim, dance, football, softball, and golf are all scheduled throughout the fall.

Call the Community Education office at 262-0417 about their yoga, karate, and sparring classes.

Tuesday, August 29, 2006

Minutes in Motion

Welcome to Minutes in Motion, another six week program sponsored by the Hibbing Healthy Lifestyles Coalition. In this program everyone will track their daily minutes of activity.

Visit the Minutes in Motion website for more information and to register. Online registration has begun, start recording your "Minutes in Motion" on September 18th.

Please fill out our Comment Form to let us know how the program is working for you, suggest tips to encourage others, and let us know how many minutes you have been in motion each week.

Footsteps 4 Fitness

Footsteps 4 Fitness, was a fun, six-week program designed to help you become more physically active.

The program was simple and is easy to continue on your own. Clip a pedometer to your waistband when you get up in the morning and wear it all day to track your steps. Work at your own pace toward a goal of 10,000 steps most days of the week.

Vist the Footsteps 4 Fitness website for more information about walking in general and suggestions for walking around Hibbing.

If you had participated in this program this summer, please let us know how you did by completing our Comment form.

Hibbing - A Fit City

Hibbing is committed to creating and maintaining a city environment supportive of active living. Making a commitment to provide opportunities for physical activity to people who live, work and play within the city.

These opportunities allow people to make the choice to be more physically active. Physical activity improves nearly every aspect of a person’s health.