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August 2011
Mark your calendars for the 2011 North Texas Walk for PKD (Polycycstic Kidney Disease) Saturday, September 24, 2011 in Southlake Town Square. This year the organizers are pleased to announce the addition of a 5K Run! The 5K Run will begin at 8:30AM and will also take place at Rustin Park in Southlake Town Square. The 5K run will be organized by RunTIME Racing Services and will be a certified USATF course, chip timed, with full 5 year age groups and awards. Register before September 19th, the entry fee is $20.00. Register onsite and the fee is $25.00. All runners receive a run t-shirt. Registration for the Walk for PKD is free and children 12 and under who pre-register receive a free t-shirt. The Children’s Walk starts at 9:00 am and the 1 Mile Walk for PKD starts at 9:30 am. This year the Colleyville Lion’s Club will be cooking their famous free pancake breakfast for all! In addition, there will be music, raffle prizes and fun for the whole family. An estimated 600,000 Americans and 12.5 million newborns, children and adults, worldwide, battle Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) every day. PKD is one of the most common, lifethreatening genetic diseases, affecting more people than Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy and sickle cell anemia – combined! There is no cure for PKD. Dialysis and transplantation are the only treatment options for kidney failure. The North Texas Chapter of the PKD Foundation intends to change these odds, so that no one suffers the full effects of PKD and so that a cure may be found. More than 45,000 Texans are currently living with PKD. Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc.
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THE TALK Will My Child Be Ready for Elementary School? Submitted by: Brandi Muse
More and more parents are recognizing the importance of enrolling their children in preschool to help them develop the right foundation for success in elementary school and beyond. However, the best programs go beyond helping children master basic academic skills to supporting their development as happy, confident, well-rounded individuals. Research shows that from birth to age five, development in all areas is rapid. Children form strong neural connections during this time as a result of experiences they have with everyone and everything they encounter. The quality of those early interactions determines how children continue to learn and form relationships, strongly influencing their future success and happiness. “Parents should look for preschool, pre-K, kindergarten and first grade programs that take a balanced approach to developing motor,
social-emotional, creative and academic skills,” said Brandi Muse, of Primrose School at Summerwood. “It takes quality instruction, a well-rounded curriculum and a positive teacher relationship to prepare a child to succeed.” • Academics: Let’s go beyond concentrating only on basic math and reading skills. Academic success is not just about memorization – it requires learning how to think critically, use mathematical concepts, express curiosity and develop competence in language skills like listening, speaking and writing. • Technology: In today’s technology-rich world, children need to have a grasp of technology as a tool for creative expression and problem solving. Computers equipped with developmentally-appropriate educational software and online resources should be integrated into the classroom.
• Physical Development: Children who participate in daily physical activity develop basic motor skills like throwing, jumping and balance that help them become healthy adults. Physical activity also creates neural connections that support academic achievement. • Music and Art: Young children naturally engage in “art,” or spontaneous, creative play, but when educators involve children in music and art activities regularly from an early age, they encourage cognitive and emotional development. • Social-Emotional Development: Preschool programs should focus on social and life skills to help your child establish positive relationships and transition easily to elementary school.
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THE TALK Going 100 Percent Organic Not Feasible? By Melanie Dragger, M.Comm.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a non-profit organization specializing in research and advocacy related to public health and the environment, has released its 2011 updated “Dirty Dozen” list of the 12 fruits and vegetables containing the most pesticides. Topping this year’s list? Apples. This begs the question, “Can eating an apple a day really keep the doctor away?” The answer may lie in where you get your apples. Although the EWG’s ranking was cited as an overestimate of the risk by the Alliance for Food & Farming, a non-profit organization with the stated mission of providing a voice for farmers to communicate their commitment to food safety, consuming organically grown products can reduce the amount of pesticides that enter your body. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), long-term exposure to pesticides can lead to death or serious illness, including developmental and reproductive disorders, impaired nervous system function, and certain cancers. Further, the WHO has found children to be at higher risk from exposure than adults. However, organically grown products are typically more expensive than conventionally grown products, and some organic products may be difficult to find in some areas. If growing your own fruits and vegetables is not an option, and purchasing 100 percent of your produce in organic form is monetarily unfeasible, the EWG’s list offers a good starting point for consumers. According to the EWG’s 2011 report, which is based on its analysis of tests conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the following 12 fruits and vegetables (the “Dirty Dozen”) consistently contained the highest amount of pesticides when conventionally grown, and should be consumed in organic form when possible: 1. Apples 7. Grapes (imported) 2. Celery 8. Sweet bell peppers 3. Strawberries 9. Potatoes 4. Peaches 10. Blueberries (domestic) 5. Spinach 11. Lettuce 6. Nectarines (imported) 12. Kale/collard greens Alternatively, according to the EWG, the following 15 fruits and vegetables (the “Clean 15") consistently contained the least amount of pesticides, and by adhering to this list, individuals can get their recommended daily allowance of fruits and vegetables without incurring the expense of buying organic products in order to limit their exposure to pesticides: 1. Onions 6. Sweet peas 11. Cabbage 2. Sweet Corn 7. Mangoes 12. Watermelon 3. Pineapples 8. Eggplant 13. Sweet potatoes 4. Avocado 9. Cantaloupe (domestic) 14. Grapefruit 5. Asparagus 10. Kiwi 15. Mushrooms
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Underscoring the importance of the consumption of fruits and vegetables was the release of MyPlate, also in June, replacing the classic food pyramid. The USDA’s new food icon is a simple, visual cue that advises individuals to “make half your plate fruits and vegetables,” graphically shrinking the role of meats and dairy products in the national diet. More information on the EWG, as well as the full list of fruits and vegetables ranked, can be found at http://www.ewg.org. More information on the Alliance for Food and Farming can be found at http://www.foodandfarming.info. To learn more about the USDA’s MyPlate, visit http://www.choosemyplate.gov, and to discover more about the WHO, visit http://www.who.int/en.
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Recipe of the Month
Granny’s Cole Slaw
Ingredients • ½ cup mayonnaise • ¼ cup sugar • 1 tsp. salt
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