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Saturday, August 8, 2009

Heart Matters

We apologize for the delay in updating our website. A family member just had heart bypass surgery. And speaking of the heart, we are reminded to have a heart-healthy lifestyle. This includes teaching our kids early about it. The American Heart Association have fun worksheets with songs and games for them. They also make it easier for us to explain the good and bad fats.


Sure, you’ve heard of them. You’ve probably spotted them on nutrition labels. You may have even read up on them. But how well do you really know the fats? Here’s your chance to get better acquainted with the Fats family: the Bad Fats Brothers and the Better Fats Sisters.

Like any family, the Fats share some common traits. For example, they all give your body energy and they all have 9 calories per gram. But some fats are better than others.

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