Pictured: Tracey Vlahos,
Nutrition Consultant, and Chuck Fair, Speaker Host.
Tracey Vlados, Nutrition
consultant for Advanced Spinal Care and Rehabilitation, shared tips on living
well and having the energy to do everything a person needs to do. She explained
that people need to their bodies correctly. She shared several tips that she
believes will increase a person’s energy, focus, and mental ability.
First, she recommended that
each person get enough sleep—between 7-8 hours a night. Among the side effects
caused by lack of sleep are increased cravings for sugar. Sugar cravings are
caused by a reduction in a hormone that is synthesized by the body during
sleep. Vlados suggested that a person can gradually increase the amount of
sleep a they get by adding 10-15 minutes to their sleep schedule each night for
one week. The next week, add a second 10-15 minutes. Individuals should keep
adding minutes each week until they reach 7 hours a night.
Vlahos’ second tip is to stay
hydrated. She suggested that people start their day with a glass of water
before they drink their first coffee. Coffee dehydrates the body and helps
create energy ups and downs during the day. She pointed out that drinking water
helps even out the ups and downs. She said that warm water will be absorbed by
the body faster than cold.
Her last tip was to avoid
sugar and hydrogenated oils. She pointed out that not all calories are
equal—calories from sugar are not as good for people as calories from protein
and from good fats such as olive oil or avocados. She explained that calories
from sugar help raise blood sugar and encourage the body to produce insulin.
Vlados summed up by saying that a diet of good fats, good fiber, proteins, and
grains will insure that a person has enough energy to meet the requirements of
today’s lifestyles.
During the business meeting,
club members voted to donate $200 to the Living Word and $100 to the Meadow
Brook Marching Band toward the purchase of new uniforms. Club members were
asked to support the Multi Service Club food drive taking place March 16,
10:00am-6:00pm, at Reisbecks and WalMart by volunteering for a work shift at
one of the locations.
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