C.W. Avery, Central City, Galowich, Morris
To better accommodate the needs of our growing membership base, we are very excited to announce that the Y will be completing several renovation projects at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA in the next 12 months, including:
Stay tuned for more details. We look forward to celebrating the grand opening of these new spaces with you!
Many canned soups feature massive amounts of sodium, which can lead to high blood pressure and poor heart health. For Heart Month, we prescribe this heart healthy low-sodium cream of wild rice soup as a tasty alternative.
Per 2 Cup Serving:
Calories: 229, Protein 11g, Fat: 5g, Total Carbohydrate: 35g, Sodium: 135g
Ingredients
1 ½ cups diced yellow onion
1 cup diced carrot
2 cloves garlic, diced
½ Tablespoon canola oil
1 ½ cups diced kale
1 Tablespoon minced parsley
2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable stock
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup unsalted white beans, prepared
2 cups low fat milk ½ cup wild rice, cooked
Instructions
Source: mayoclinic.com
“Healthy at Home” is a series of healthy recipes curated by Morris Hospital Clinical Dietitian Liz Fischer.
American Heart Month is celebrated each February to encourage people to make heart health a priority. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the nation’s number one killer, responsible for 1 in 3 deaths each year in the United States.
You can prevent cardiovascular disease by closely monitoring your blood pressure and keeping it low. About 80 million adults have high blood pressure with less than half having it under control. High blood pressure is most prevalent in minority communities, and is often referred to as “The Silent Killer” because there are typically no warning signs or symptoms.
As a leading community-based organization dedicated to improving the nation’s health, the Greater Joliet Area YMCA offers the following tips to help families throughout Will and Grundy counties be heart healthy.
Being physically active every day is fun and can improve the function of your heart. Plan and schedule opportunities for active play; for example, include a brisk 10-minute trip around the block after meals or a 10-minute walking break during the day. If your family enjoys active video games, select versions that require moving the body’s large muscle groups while playing.
Lack of sleep can be associated with elevated cholesterol and blood pressure. Adults need at least seven, but no more than nine hours of sleep at night to aid with the prevention of heart disease. Children need 10-12 hours of sleep per night. Develop bedtime routines for the whole family to assist with falling asleep faster and staying asleep.
Makeover your family’s favorite recipes by reducing the amount of salt and saturated fat and substituting a lower fat food without sacrificing tastes. For example, use low-fat yogurt instead of sour cream and skip the seasoning packet and use pepper and olive oil instead. Read food labels to learn more about what is in the package, select foods that have less than 1,000 mg of sodium per serving.
Per the American Heart Association lowering or maintaining normal blood pressure can greatly reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke. Nearly 1 in 3 adults (about 80 million people) has high blood pressure and more than half of them don’t have it under control. Start self-monitoring your blood pressure and know the numbers. Discuss the results with you doctor if needed.
Spending time together as a family is a great way to reduce stress, which is important to heart health. Make homemade valentines for your children’s classmates or build a snow fort together in the yard or the park.
For more information on how your family can live a healthy, active life, visit your local YMCA today!
Filled with vegetables, rice and lean turkey, this stuffed green peppers recipe makes for a nice, well-balanced meal. Plus, the addition of brown rice provides a high source of fiber, which is great for helping you maintain a healthy weight and lowering your risk for diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
Ingredients
Instructions
Source: allrecipes.com
“Healthy at Home” is a series of healthy recipes curated by Morris Hospital Clinical Dietitian Liz Fischer.
When it comes to weight loss, there’s no lack of diets promising fast results. But no matter what diet you choose, the goal remains the same—to take in fewer calories than your body uses.
Many people try to reduce their calorie intake by focusing on food, but another way to cut calories is to think about what you drink.
To encourage members to rethink what they drink in 2017, the C.W. Avery Family YMCA hosted an informational Lunch and Learn that focused on cutting sugary beverages out of your diet.
Nutrition expert and fitness instructor Julie Miller led the discussion and answered questions related to a variety of topics, including but not limited to:
Attendees were served grilled chicken and two types of salad for lunch. Beverage-wise, there were two options: fruit-infused water and sparkling water.
This presentation was a part of Project Sugar Free 2017, a YMCA campaign sponsored by a generous grant from the American Heart Association.
The C.W. Avery Family YMCA is the first facility in the United States to receive the all-new Life Fitness IC6 Indoor Cycles.
All 24 of these new bikes feature cutting-edge technology that allows you to measure your performance and track your workouts like never before.
KEY FUNCTIONS
HOW TO TRY
The Y offers indoor cycling classes seven days a week!
With a YMCA Membership, you can attend classes such as Group Cycle or Cycle Express for no extra cost. Visit our online fitness schedule to see which days/times work for you. Class space is limited, so be sure to arrive early!
Specialty classes such as TRX/Cycle are also available on Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings. Registration is required.
Be on the lookout for all-new specialty cycling classes to debut during Winter 2 and beyond!
