healthy eating
Community partners bring "Farm-to-School" program to South Lake Tahoe schools
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 6:17pm
SOUT LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is often said, “It takes a village to raise a child.” In South Lake Tahoe, the same could be said about keeping kids healthy. October is National Farm to School Month, and in South Lake Tahoe, the UC Cooperative Extension CalFresh nutrition education program has partnered with Barton Health and Lake Tahoe Unified School District to implement Harvest of the Month, a statewide initiative that motivates students to make healthier choices and brings fresh, in season produce to all South Lake Tahoe elementary schools.
Young Colombian rider earns Leader Jersey by winning Amgen Stage 2
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/14/2018 - 7:32pm
With just over 2k left to ride to the summit of Gibraltar Road, Team Sky’s 21-year-old Egan Bernal (COL) attacked and swiftly climbed away to a solo victory to close out Stage 2 of the 2018 Amgen Tour of California. Tao Geoghegan Hart and his Team Sky teammates set an unyielding pace all the way up the steep grade in support of lead rider Bernal to help launch him to his fourth victory of the 2018 season, shoring up the race lead as well as nearly all of the classification wins with today’s epic climb and overall performance.
Healthy tips during National Nutrition Month
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/19/2018 - 9:08am
March is National Nutrition Month, a time to return to the basics of healthful eating. The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) invites all community members to make March their healthiest month yet.
“Whether you’re starting the day off right with a healthy breakfast or fueling before a workout, the foods you choose can make a real difference,” said Theresa Fagouri, Health Education Coordinator for HHSA’s SNAP-Ed Nutrition Program.
Washoe County guides restaurants on offering healthier options
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/08/2018 - 10:28pm
Washoe County restaurants are working with restaurants in promoting better menu choices.
We Order Well (W.O.W.!) is a new program for the County, and it provides restaurants with the materials they need to offer customers new healthier menu options when dining out. W.O.W! encourages smaller portion sizes for some already-popular menu items and also encourages healthier kids menus by adding extra fruits and veggies, removing sugar-sweetened beverages, and reducing fried foods.
Five new rules of healthy eating for kids
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/06/2017 - 8:53pm
The conversations and attitudes we have with children about food can be linked to their eating habits. Use these new sayings developed by childhood obesity researchers to help guide children in a healthier direction during the holidays and beyond:
Old: Clean your plate.
New: Eat when you’re hungry, stop when you’re full.
LTUSD looking for volunteers in nutrition, physical education and sustainability/renewable energy
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/05/2017 - 6:25pm
Lake Tahoe Unified School District is looking for volunteers to help them in their quest to help students with a healthy lifestyle as well as their efforts to be sustainable and use of renewable energy.
Community members with an interest or expertise in any of these areas are encouraged to join one of the following committees:
Wellness Committee – Nutrition, Wellness Committee – Physical Education and Activity, and Renewable Energy and Sustainability Committee
Talking to your teen about stress
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 9:49am
Any parent will tell you raising teenagers is a stressful time! Are you in that stage? Talk to your teenager about it. Your stress may be similar stress for your teen.
Eating Well: Good for positive mental health
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 5:42pm
Most people take up exercising to make sure their bodies are the best they can be. And here in South Lake Tahoe, we’re lucky enough to have everything we need to make this possible. Whether it’s hiking, cycling, skiing, or snowboarding, you’ll always be active when you’re here.
Talking to your teen about stress
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/23/2015 - 7:57pm
Event Date:
April 2, 2015 - 6:00pm
Any parent will tell you raising teenagers is a stressful time! Are you in that stage? Talk to your teenager about it. Your stress may be similar stress for your teen.
Prevent the Holiday Bulge: Ten Healthy Eating Tips
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/19/2014 - 10:49pm
The holidays and their food celebrations are almost here! Sound wonderful? Many love the holidays, but dread the annual resolution to lose weight. Consider this: if you eat 500 extra calories a day for two months, you could gain nearly 10 pounds.
Limit holiday weight gain with the following tips.
Be selective. At a party, scan the food choices and select the best first. Skip snack foods available “anytime” like chips, crackers, pretzels, and cheese.
Fill up, not out. Alternate high calorie treats with low calorie vegetables and beverages.
South Lake Tahoe students take the WeCan! fitness and nutrition challenge
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/15/2014 - 9:52pm
Almost 2,000 elementary students from South Lake Tahoe completed the WeCan! fitness and nutritional program on Friday, October 10.
Students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade at Bijou, Lake Tahoe Environmental Magnet, Sierra House and Tahoe Valley Elementary Schools participated in the four week program.
The students participated in weekly challenges that focused on fitness and nutrition goals. Challenges included eating fruits and vegetables of a particular color, drinking more water, stretching, exercising and trying new healthy foods.
Local Students Learn About Agriculture at Tahoe Farm Day
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/10/2014 - 9:45pm
Event Date:
September 16, 2014 - 9:45am
Camp Richardson will be turned into an agricultural center on September 16 when over 500 third and fourth graders from South Lake Tahoe take part in the 2nd Annual Tahoe Farm Day.
Tahoe Farm Day is an all day field trip where the students learn about the wide variety of regional agriculture. Over 30 volunteer presenters bring agriculture alive for students through creative, interactive activities that feature fruits, vegetables and farm animals as well as concepts of healthy eating, nutrition, and stewardship of the land.
Over 500 South Lake Tahoe Students Complete We Can! Program
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/25/2013 - 6:29pm
Congratulations to the five hundred and sixty-seven students from Lake Tahoe Unified School District who participated in Barton Health’s sixth annual We Can! program. We Can, which stands for Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition, is a 7-week program designed for 4th and 5th graders that encourages healthy eating habits, activity, exercise, and overall wellness. We Can! is a national program that is implemented locally by Barton Health and the school district’s physical education teachers.
Free Nutrition Class: Make Healthy Changes - Plan, Shop, Save & Cook
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/13/2013 - 9:39pm
Event Date:
October 1, 2013 - 6:00pm
A free nutrition education series for parents is being offered by the
University of California Cal Fresh Nutrition Education. The topic "Make Healthy Changes - Plan, Shop, Save & Cook" is for parents and will be held at Sierra House Elementary School at 1709 Remington Trail in South Lake Tahoe. The program in English will be held on October 1st and Spanish on October 2nd.
The program is free for all CalFresh recipients and parents of local elementary school children.
Opinion: Importance of leading a child to healthy eating
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 8:15pmBarton to host free 'Diabetes 101' class
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 5:00amBarton University will present "Diabetes 101" 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 8, at 1113 Emerald Bay Road, #1, South Lake Tahoe.Join registered dietitian, Jen Trew, to learn about the basics of healthy eating...
Barton Health's diabetes education class
Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/20/2012 - 2:13pmGet back on track with Barton Health's diabetes education class "Diabetes 101" on Thursday, March 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Barton University, located at 1113 Emerald Bay Road, #1, South Lake Tahoe. Registered dietitian, Jen Trew, will discuss healthy eating and diabetic diet planning basics. She'll also provide basic knowledge about diabetes and the role of different macronutrients and blood sugar control. Lab glucose goals, HgBA1C, lipids and blood pressure also will be discussed.
