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An apple a day keeps the body awake

By : Nyeleti Furumele

Ned health is teaming up with Virgin Active to come up with a new heath scheme to help the community of Klipfontain stay healthy and active. This scheme will help the residents understand that nutrition is the study of nutrients in food and also how the body uses these nutrients to keep it healthy and active.

The scheme will also teach the residents about how to keep in shape and also to learn about the positive and negative effects of not eating healthy. It will be a fun and inter-active way of pushing the Klipfontain community to start adopting healthier food choices.

Ned health will be targeting people between the ages of fourteen and sixty-five because these are all very crucial ages. It will also target housewives and women who do all the cooking in their homes. It will be teaching the community the differences between good and bad nutrition, and also the different combinations of food that will help the body stay a lot more active.

Some of the benefits the community of Klipfontain will enjoy with this scheme is that they will be given healthy food choices and the benefits of those choices. Eating healthy can result in a person having more energy; it can also postpone or prevent chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease (a heart condition). The scheme will not just focus on the inside of the body but also the physical components of the body. It will also organise activities like Pilates, yoga and kick boxing just to keep the body in shape.

Ned health will highlight the disadvantages of not eating correctly and not excersing. It will also share great food tips for example: making soup is a great way to introduce veggies to the kids, steaming meat and vegetables is a healthier option than cooking them in oil and fresh grilled fruits are great for dessert. Drinking  lots of water is healthy for the body.

Ned health will be funded by a local NGO in partnership Virgin Active. The money will be made available from the beginning of next month for the use of the community centre. This place will house a nutritionist, instructors (yoga, kick boxing and Pilates), a physio therapist who will be help with all the questions that the residents might have about good and bad nutrition.

There will be about twenty participants for the program. The first twenty to enter will automatically get a place. Once the program is in full motion then all the residents will be able to participate.

  • Jumping rope is a great way to burn calories.
  • Cooking is a great way for families to learn about nutrition.
  • Most of the fiber in fruit is in the peel!
  • Soup is a great way to add vegetables to meals.
  • Spaghetti squash can be used like actual pasta!
  • Oatmeal with fresh fruit is a good source of fiber.
  • The best way to exercise your heart is by walking and jogging!
  • Doctors recommend 7-8 hours of sleep each night.
  • Kids need an hour of exercise a day.
  • Certain house chores can count as exercise!
  • The most common form of exercise is walking.
  • Cashews and almonds are a good way to snack healthy.
  • You can get exercise from just a trip to the zoo, thanks to all the walking!
  • There are lots of great ways to eat fruits and veggies - like on kebabs!
  • Most restaurant entrees are two servings.
  • Frozen and fresh fruit both provide lots of fiber.
  • A beach trip can be more than just fun, it can be great exercise!
  • Breakfast helps maintain healthy weight.
  • All foods can be worked into a healthy diet!
  • It's easy to make your own healthy trail mix at home.
  • Exercise can increase good cholesterol!
  • Cabbage is a great source of vitamins.
  • Salads are an excellent way to fill up. Yum!
  • You should read the labels on the foods you eat and buy!
  • Dried fruits make a great snack.
  • Drinking water is the best way to stay hydrated.
  • Shoveling snow might seem like a chore, but helps you stay active in winter!
  • Taking the stairs is an easy way to get exercise.
  • Eating grilled fresh fruit can make a delicious dessert.
  • It's important to take good care of your teeth from an early age!
  • Veggies and meats taste great steamed.
  • Cooking dinner as a family is a great way to bond!

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