First, I wanted to share a recent article about my state's overall health (hint: not great):
Two N.C. health categories receive failing grades
Evidently, nutrition (grade F) and physical activity (grade D...obesity got an F, as well) are not our strong points. Although this grading reflect new, tougher state and national goals for 2020 - and I'm not quite sure what definitions were used for these health indicators - I think it still reflects that...well, North Carolina has room for improvement. One of my big interests is nutrition & wellness - I would say physical activity, but I wouldn't want to sound like a hypocrite....maybe once life imitates art (or something like that)...it's a work in progress!
I think we can do better, but I always have trouble thinking how I can affect people in my own way amongst the people I know. We're holding a Mother's Day Gathering this Sunday with healthier fare that some of them will probably think I'm crazy, but it's really time to just be a source of change if possible. I like to think maybe this is one way to say, healthier foods are OK, not scary, and perhaps delicious!
What are some ways you open people's minds to healthier lifestyles?
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