Tips for a Healthy Living

            1 -  Wash Your Hands Often – this is one of the most important and easy step steps you can take
             to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.

            2 - Manage stress – Remember, it’s the holidays and supposed to be fun.  Don’t be afraid to ask
             others to pitch in if  you need help.

            3 - Eat Healthy and be Active – Enjoy the food in moderation.  Select just one or two of your
             favorites from the host of tempting and not-so-healthy foods.

            4 - Food Labels – Know how to read food labels, and buy healthy foods.  

            5 - Travel Safely – Don’t drink and drive.  If you are out and have had too much to drink,
              call a friend or a taxi, always have a designated driver for the ride home.  
              
            6 - Handle and Prepare Food Safely – Avoid food related illness by washing hands and work
              surfaces often.  Avoid cross contamination by keeping raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs
              away from ready-to-eat foods and eating surfaces.  Cook foods to the proper temperature and
              refrigerate promptly. 

  
      How can you help others less fortunate? 

                You can help prepare meals or visit with the residents, get pertinent information by visiting the Holiday Project
                (holiday-project.org).

                Some community organizations need extra help.  Check with Volunteer Match
                (volunteermatch.org), the Salvation Army (salvationarmyusa.org) and SERVenet (servenet.org).