Help in the East Valley - The July 30, 2015 Edition

Every evening just before dinner, My Bonnie asks what three good things happened for you today? She doesn't stop there, she also wants to know what three acts of random kindness did I perform? Coming up with the good things that happen for me is always easier than giving an account of the random acts of kindness I perform. When I look at my life balance sheet. I have so many things to be thankful for everyday. How many things I do that others might be thankful for is always what I might turn in a better performance report. Perhaps, we all might. don't do good to get good. Do good because it is who you are. 

Choose My Plate for older active adults directs for those of retirement age and older should manage 60 minutes of physical activity for which calories are intentionally burned with activity we are able to do. Activities may include things you enjoy or things your physical condition allows for. Walking is ALWAYS an excellent choice as is gardening and yes, even shopping. 

Just get up and move for 60 minutes a day. You will feel better and sleep better and model excellent habits for your family, friends, and neighbors. 

BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE AS YOUR ABILITY AND CONDITIONS ALLOW. ANY ACTIVITY IS BETTER THAN NO ACTIVITY. 

Lifestyle eating makes a huge difference. These steps will make a positive difference in how your body performs and processes food into nutritional assets.

1. Make half your plate FRUITS and VEGETABLES.
2. Make at least half your grains WHOLE GRAINS.
3. Drink plenty of fluids. Choose low - fat, fat free or low lactose milk.
4. Choose bright colored vegetables.
5. Vary your protein choices.

Dietary Guidelines for men and women 65+ include:

1. Women not physically active 1,600 Calories, Moderately Active 1,800 Calories and Active Lifestyle 2,000 Calories
2. Men not physically active 2,000 - 2200 Calories, Moderately Active 2,200 - 2,400 Calories, and Active Lifestyle 2,400 - 2600 Calories

Visit Choose My Plate for further information. 

For other Health and Human Services, contact Arizona 211. Get Connected. Get Answers. (Community Information and Referral Services). Call Toll Free at 877 - 211 - 8661.

Join Bonnie and I and Friends this Sunday and every Sunday at 2 PM for Christian Education Studies, 3 PM for Worship at the Silent Hope Church and 430 PM Sign Language Class located at Address: 851 N Stapley Dr, Mesa, AZ 85203 for Information Phone Phone:(480) 525-8826 Pastor Jeremy Fass 

On August 28th, we will attend Faith and Faith Day at Diamondback Stadium. Tickets are $16.00 each to attend. To be part of our group, email Pastor Jeremy for further information. 

May God Bless you and keep you, make his face to shine upon you and always give you peace. Amen

Oscar and Bonnie Crawford

Help in the East Valley is a production of Oscar Crawford Christian Media.