No one should take a vacation from safety.

Red Cross Issues Safety Tips for Labor Day Weekend

Many people view Labor Day as the end of summer and their last chance to travel, hit the beach and fire up the grill. The American Red Cross offers safety tips to help everyone have a safe and enjoyable holiday.

“While many people will spend the Labor Day weekend traveling and spending time with family and friends, no one should take a vacation from safety,” says Phil Hansen, Regional Chapter Executive of the American Red Cross Northern Minnesota Region. “It’s still important that people work to remain vigilant on the road, at the beach and at cookouts.”

People should follow these safety tips:

• Tips for Safe Travel
  Carry an emergency supply kit in your trunk.
  Let someone know your destination, your route, and when you expect to arrive.
  Buckle up and observe speed limits.
  Don’t drink and drive.

• Tips for Safe Swimming
  Check weather and water conditions beforehand and throughout the day.
  Always swim with a buddy in a designated swimming area supervised by a lifeguard.
  Provide constant supervision to children in or near the water and always stay within arm’s reach of young children and inexperienced swimmers while they are in the water.
  Young children and inexperienced swimmers should wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets.

• Tips for Safe Grilling
  Keep the grill away from the house, tree branches, or anything that could catch fire.
  Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
  Keep children and pets away from the grill.
  Never add charcoal starter fluid when coals have already been ignited.

The American Red Cross First Aid App for smart phones and tablets provides users with expert advice on what to do in case of an emergency. This free app is available on the Apple iTunes or Google Play stores and at redcross.org/mobileapps.

For more information on emergency preparedness, go to redcross.org. Additional water safety tips are located at redcross.org/watersafety.

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Due in large part to the Lymphoma Research Foundation’s (LRF) Advocacy Program, September was designated as National Blood Cancer Awareness Month in 2010 by the United States Congress. Since then, LRF has been a leader in raising public awareness about lymphoma and Blood Cancer Awareness Month, not only during the month of September but throughout the year.

Light it Red for Lymphoma

To commemorate National Blood Cancer Awareness Month and World Lymphoma Awareness Day (September 15), the Lymphoma Research Foundation is encouraging individuals, buildings, landmarks and business to shed a light on lymphoma not only to raise awareness about this type of blood cancer, but also to give hope to those who have been affected by this disease. For ways in which you can get involved and join the Light it Red for Lymphoma initiative, visit lymphoma.org/lightitred.

Proclamations

State, city and community proclamations help to raise awareness about lymphoma and its prevalence. Counties across the country designate September as Blood Cancer Awareness Month and recognize September 15 as World Lymphoma Awareness Day.

We are proud to continue our partnership with Green BEAN Delivery to offer delivery of organic produce and natural groceries. We’re approaching the peak growing season for the region, and with several local produce and grocery options available in their store, there is no better time to sign up for deliveries!

Here’s what you need to know:

• Use the promo code Bulldogs for $15 off your first order!
• There is no contract, no membership fees, and you have the freedom to customize your order.
• Green BEAN Delivery is an affordable, convenient, and fun way for the whole family to eat healthy!
• You do not need to be home to accept delivery

o   They utilize temperature controlled bins to keep your products fresh and food-safe

• You may call to register, customize, or suspend your orders — or — simply visit their website at www.greenbeandelivery.com

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• Learn How it Works
• See What’s Available
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Attention all Bulldog runners and walkers (students, faculty and staff)!  Indy Runners meets every Tuesday at 6 pm at Hinkle Gate 1 for a Club Run.  Come run or walk a few miles along the scenic canal tow path with us.  IR membership rates for the rest of 2015 are now discounted to only $20 http://indyrunners.org/view-content.aspx?sectionID=2 but feel free to try your first run with us on the house!  For more information about IR or the Tuesday run, check out indyrunners.org or email legal@indyrunners.org.  Go Dawgs!

For more information, visit the Healthy Horizons website!

The many benefits to friends….

Here are some interesting facts about sugar:

• For both men and women, as income goes up, sugar consumption goes down and as age goes up, sugar consumption goes down. For kids, the story is different. They tend to eat and drink more sugar as they get older, and there aren’t big differences based on income.
When totaled up, more of our added sugars come from foods than beverages, but the sugars in our beverages may prevent weight management. Why? Because studies show that liquid calories may not be “seen” or “registered” by the human body and thus may not contribute to satiety. As a consequence, we tend to over-consume liquid calories which leads to weight gain. So to cut back on added sugars, start by cutting out sugar-sweetened beverages!

What are “added sugars”? They are sugars and syrups added to foods and beverages by manufacturers to make those products taste sweet. They come in many forms and have many different names. Here are some examples:
• table sugar
• brown sugar
• corn syrup
• dextrose
• fructose
• sucrose
• maltose
• high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)
• honey
• invert sugar
• lactose
• malt syrup
• maple syrup
• molasses
• nectars
• cane juice or syrup

Try quinoa porridge for a healthy start to your day! A sweet and crunchy combination packed with protein.

1/2 cup bulgur wheat
1/2 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Dairy milk, almond mild, or rice milk
1 teaspoon flax seed
1 tablespoon brown rice syrup
Fresh fruit

1. In a medium saucepan stir together the bulgur
wheat, quinoa and water. Cover, heat over high until boiling, then reduce to a simmer for 12-15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking to the pan. Cooked bulgur and quinoa will be slightly chewy.

2. Once cooked, stir in the cinnamon.Taste, add more seasoning if preferred.

3. Serve the bulgur and quinoa in a bowl with milk and top with flax seeds, brown rice syrup and fresh fruit. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate!

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