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Happy February to all! I sure hope that the groundhog knows what he is saying as he claims that spring is coming soon. It has been a long winter and I’m sure many of us will welcome his prediction sooner than later.
February is also “American Heart Month”. This is a reminder to all Americans to join the battle against all cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are our nation's No. 1 killer. A healthy diet and lifestyle are the best weapons you have to fight heart disease. It is important to remember that it is the overall pattern of the choices you make that counts. As you make daily food choices, read nutrition labels and base your eating pattern on these recommendations:
© Choose lean meats and poultry without skin and prepare them without added saturated and trans fat. © Select fat-free, 1% fat, and low-fat dairy products. © Cut back on foods containing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils to reduce trans fat in your diet. © Cut back on foods high in dietary cholesterol. Aim to eat less than 300 mg of cholesterol each day. © Cut back on beverages and foods with added sugars. © Select and purchase foods lower in salt/sodium. © Keep an eye on your portion sizes.
Our State Recognition Days will
be here before we know it and I am excited about seeing everyone again.
Please address your Coordinator or the SRD committee directly with any
questions or concerns that you might have. Quite often a simple answer can
save much frustration for everyone.
I am hoping that February brings you a happy healthy heart.
Until next month – I Care about each one of you
Bev Staniak TOPS Regional Director
February 2011 (pdf Document)
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Dear
Chapters - 
Your concerns are very important to us as we want to make this event a
special time for all that attend. The SRD letters are posted on the website
for you to review and use as needed. 