Friday, October 10, 2008
Long Branch Columbus Day Parade
Come join in the fun at the Columbus Day parade in Long Branch this Sunday (October 12) at 1 pm. The parade steps off from the corner of Broadway and Rt. 36 and proceeds up Broadway. The Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, one of the sponsors of the parade, specializes in pediatric cancer patients and provides support to the families. Their mission is to provide specialized services, at no charge, to any local family facing the challenges of caring for a child with cancer. Taking part in the parade will be several high school bands including Long Branch, Shore Regional, and Monmouth Regional. There will also be floats, antique cars, and much more. Area businesses are invited to participate in the parade free of charge; a wonderful way to advertise your business while celebrating this special day!
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Phone Call From Ellen
If you were to get a phone message from Ellen Degeneres telling you to get checked for breast cancer and live healthier, would you do it? She hopes so. she's produced a personalized phone messages to remind you to get a mammogram. Ellen's mom is a breast cancer survivor. You can sign up for a phone message from Ellen to go to a friend or family member by going to oneaday.com.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Events For The Family
The Monmouth County Park system has some interesting events coming up for the whole family:
The historic Longstreet Farm at Holmdel park on the 12th will hold a blacksmithing demonstration and you can take part in the corn harvest on the 18th and 19th. October 19th is Thompson Park Day in Lincroft.
For the kids, the Monmouth County Park system's Sunday Smilers begin October 19th and continue through February. Sleeping Beauty, Mother Goose, Pinocchio and Super Circus Stuff shows will be held in the Tatum Park-Red Hill Activity Center in Middletown.
And Monmouth County Park staffers have scheduled a couple of easy hikes for October. The Three Mountain Ponds Hike on the 11th is five miles through Blairstown. On the 21st there's a three mile hike through Norvin Green State Forest. Get registration details online through the park department web page.
The historic Longstreet Farm at Holmdel park on the 12th will hold a blacksmithing demonstration and you can take part in the corn harvest on the 18th and 19th. October 19th is Thompson Park Day in Lincroft.
For the kids, the Monmouth County Park system's Sunday Smilers begin October 19th and continue through February. Sleeping Beauty, Mother Goose, Pinocchio and Super Circus Stuff shows will be held in the Tatum Park-Red Hill Activity Center in Middletown.
And Monmouth County Park staffers have scheduled a couple of easy hikes for October. The Three Mountain Ponds Hike on the 11th is five miles through Blairstown. On the 21st there's a three mile hike through Norvin Green State Forest. Get registration details online through the park department web page.
Friday, October 3, 2008
World's Largest Hokey Pokey
On Saturday, November 1st, it's the largest Hokey Pokey ever (hopefully!) at the beach and boardwalk in Belmar at 2pm sharp. (Rain date Sunday, Nov. 2nd)This is an attempt to get in the Guinness Book of World records.
Grab friends, neighbors, and anyone you've ever or never Hokey Pokey'd with and, of course, your kids. The event will raise funds and awareness for the Julianne and Emily Hendrickson Fund for Children. Their mission is to break the cycle of welfare and poverty by using the values taught through outdoor experiences and education. the fund has paired up with Longacre Expeditions to work with at risk teens to build teamwork and leadership skills.
Register in advance or the day of the event.
Grab friends, neighbors, and anyone you've ever or never Hokey Pokey'd with and, of course, your kids. The event will raise funds and awareness for the Julianne and Emily Hendrickson Fund for Children. Their mission is to break the cycle of welfare and poverty by using the values taught through outdoor experiences and education. the fund has paired up with Longacre Expeditions to work with at risk teens to build teamwork and leadership skills.
Register in advance or the day of the event.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Lt. Brian Brennan "Stands Alone" Trust.
US Army 1st Lt. Brian Brennan, a 23 year old Howell resident and graduate of Howell high School, was severely injured on May 7th, 2008 from an attack while leading a patrol in Afghanistan.
Brian had been in Afghanistan for only two months when the IED exploded under the Humvee he and four others were traveling in. Brian was one of only two to survive, but he suffered severe injuries. Brian was found in cardiac arrest. He was transferred to a field hospital, where it was found that he had sustained an acute brain injury, a collapsed lung, internal bleeding, a ruptured spleen, multiple compound fractures in his arm, and a shattered femur bone. Both of his legs had to be amputated.
The Brennan family has made enormous sacrifices and has dedicated their lives to Brian's recovery. Brian will need lengthy therapy and the Brennan family home must be modified to accommodate Brian. You're invited for a night of fellowship and good food at Mulligan's Restaurant and Grill in Farmingdale on Monday, October 13. 20% of every check will be donated to the Lt. Brian Brennan "Stands Alone" Trust. For more information call 732-642-9234 or 732-938-6641.
Brian had been in Afghanistan for only two months when the IED exploded under the Humvee he and four others were traveling in. Brian was one of only two to survive, but he suffered severe injuries. Brian was found in cardiac arrest. He was transferred to a field hospital, where it was found that he had sustained an acute brain injury, a collapsed lung, internal bleeding, a ruptured spleen, multiple compound fractures in his arm, and a shattered femur bone. Both of his legs had to be amputated.
The Brennan family has made enormous sacrifices and has dedicated their lives to Brian's recovery. Brian will need lengthy therapy and the Brennan family home must be modified to accommodate Brian. You're invited for a night of fellowship and good food at Mulligan's Restaurant and Grill in Farmingdale on Monday, October 13. 20% of every check will be donated to the Lt. Brian Brennan "Stands Alone" Trust. For more information call 732-642-9234 or 732-938-6641.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Top Ten cholesterol-Fighting Foods
Here are the Top Ten cholesterol-Fighting Foods, according to the experts:
1. Soy. Use it as a replacement for meat and cheese to help your heart by slashing the amount of saturated fat that you eat. Tofu, soy nuts, soy flour, and enriched soymilk are recommended.
2. Beans. Except for your morning wheat bran, no food is more fiber-rich than beans. Eat a cup a day of kidney, navy, pinto, black, chickpea, or butter beans.
3. Salmon. It contains Omega-3 fatty acids which help lower 'bad' LDL cholesterol, raise 'good' HDL cholesterol, and lower triglycerides. Also found in white albacore tuna canned in water, rainbow trout, anchovies, herring, sardines, and mackerel.
4. Avocado. A great source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. They pack more of the cholesterol-smashing beta-sitosterol than any other fruit. Eat one a day!
5. Garlic. Lowers cholesterol, prevents blood clots, reduces blood pressure, and protects against infections, and helps stop artery-clogging plaque. Pick up a tub of freshly peeled cloves. Chop up and toss on everything. Aim for 4 cloves a day.
6. Spinach. 1/2 cup a day guards against blindness and heart attacks.
7. Margarines. Two are proven to help lower cholesterol: Take Control and Benecol. The only side effect is reduced beta-carotene absorption. so make sure you eat extra carrots, spinach, sweet red peppers or sweet potatoes.
8. Walnuts, Cashews, and Almonds. They also have vitamin E, magnesium, copper, and phytochemicals linked to heart health. Aim for 2 tablespoons five times a week.
9. Tea. Whether it's iced or hot, delivers a blast of antioxidant compounds. both green and black have higher antioxidants than a serving of fruit or vegetables. Drink at least a cup a day.
10. Chocolate. The dark or bittersweet kind. The flavonoid antioxidants keep blood platelets from sticking together. You can find it in Mars Dove bars.
1. Soy. Use it as a replacement for meat and cheese to help your heart by slashing the amount of saturated fat that you eat. Tofu, soy nuts, soy flour, and enriched soymilk are recommended.
2. Beans. Except for your morning wheat bran, no food is more fiber-rich than beans. Eat a cup a day of kidney, navy, pinto, black, chickpea, or butter beans.
3. Salmon. It contains Omega-3 fatty acids which help lower 'bad' LDL cholesterol, raise 'good' HDL cholesterol, and lower triglycerides. Also found in white albacore tuna canned in water, rainbow trout, anchovies, herring, sardines, and mackerel.
4. Avocado. A great source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. They pack more of the cholesterol-smashing beta-sitosterol than any other fruit. Eat one a day!
5. Garlic. Lowers cholesterol, prevents blood clots, reduces blood pressure, and protects against infections, and helps stop artery-clogging plaque. Pick up a tub of freshly peeled cloves. Chop up and toss on everything. Aim for 4 cloves a day.
6. Spinach. 1/2 cup a day guards against blindness and heart attacks.
7. Margarines. Two are proven to help lower cholesterol: Take Control and Benecol. The only side effect is reduced beta-carotene absorption. so make sure you eat extra carrots, spinach, sweet red peppers or sweet potatoes.
8. Walnuts, Cashews, and Almonds. They also have vitamin E, magnesium, copper, and phytochemicals linked to heart health. Aim for 2 tablespoons five times a week.
9. Tea. Whether it's iced or hot, delivers a blast of antioxidant compounds. both green and black have higher antioxidants than a serving of fruit or vegetables. Drink at least a cup a day.
10. Chocolate. The dark or bittersweet kind. The flavonoid antioxidants keep blood platelets from sticking together. You can find it in Mars Dove bars.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Flat Belly Foods
Prevention Magazine says there are five flat-belly foods with the power to truly transform your body and lengthen your life. The secret is their magical 'good fats'.
1. Oils: Canola, flaxseed, olive, peanut, pesto sauce, safflower, sesame, soybean, sunflower, or walnut oil.
2. Nuts and Seeds: Almonds, Brazil nuts, dry-roasted cashews, chunky natural peanut butter, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, and tahini.
3. Avocado
4. Olives: black or green
5. Chocolate! Dark or semisweet! I'd love to say eat as much as you want, but I'm sure they mean in moderation......a serving size is 1/4 cup.
I'd bet you need to exercise and lose some fat to have a flat belly, too, but it sure doesn't hurt to have a reminder about good foods every once in a while.
1. Oils: Canola, flaxseed, olive, peanut, pesto sauce, safflower, sesame, soybean, sunflower, or walnut oil.
2. Nuts and Seeds: Almonds, Brazil nuts, dry-roasted cashews, chunky natural peanut butter, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, and tahini.
3. Avocado
4. Olives: black or green
5. Chocolate! Dark or semisweet! I'd love to say eat as much as you want, but I'm sure they mean in moderation......a serving size is 1/4 cup.
I'd bet you need to exercise and lose some fat to have a flat belly, too, but it sure doesn't hurt to have a reminder about good foods every once in a while.
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