Hi Valued Members/Users,

Here it is, August, with it really heating up outside and school right around the corner. It has been a good summer, with a lot of sporting and outdoor activities, and of course we at the Life Center are all about keeping everyone active. Lots of things are going on through August, so make sure you stay aware and check out what's happening in the Center. 

Still Hungry? Learn the Secrets to Satiety

You can help your brain know when your stomach feels full by eating more nutritious, high-density foods 

 If you wonder why you keep eating to the point of feeling beyond full, it may not be that the pie or pasta are that delicious. It may be a matter of communication-- that your brain isn't getting the right signal from your stomach to put down the fork.

Balance is Key

High-fiber, whole-grain foods will always be more satisfying than a lot of low-density foods like chips or pretzels...For most people, it's healthy to have some kind of animal protein, as long as it's not fried or fatty. Lean meat, poultry, and fish, along with some complex carbohydrates, can give you a healthy balance. 

Eating Smart

If you happen to be one of those people whose brain doesn't quite respond as it should to hunger signals, there are things you can do to keep yourself from overeating. Including grilled fish or chicken with your salad at lunch, for example, will help you feel more satisfied. Protein takes the body longer to digest, so it is in the stomache longer, giving you the full feeling longer. High-fiber foods like black beans, blackberries, and winter  squash also will help keep you feeling full and are healthy for your digestive system.
What You Can Do

• Serve smaller portions at mealtime; you tend to eat everything on your plate, regardless of serving size.
• Eat breakfast every day. Research shows you often make up for the missed calories later in the day by snacking on calorie-rich, nutrient-poor foods.
• Replace the unhealthy snacks that stimulate hunger, such as chocolates and pretzels, with high-fiber choices such as dried apricots.

Use Your Beans

Beans, peas, and other legumes are rich in fiber and minerals. Regular consumption has been linked to lower blood levels of cholesterol, lower body weight, and lower incidence of heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and certain cancers. The newsletter Environmental Nutrition offers these tips for incorporating more legumes into your diet:

• Keep canned beans in your pantry for a quick addition to your meals.
• Add chickpeas or kidney beans to salads.
• Use hummus as a dip for sliced veggies.
• Try split-pea soup as a starter or main course.
• Substitute beans for potatoes as a side dish.
• Add cooked beans to wraps, salsa, or casseroles.
• Visit www.beansforhealth.com for recipes.
  

RILEY'S ROUND-UP

Sunday, August 15, from 10am to 3pm, Fort Riley is hosting a day full of activities for the whole family at their Conference Center. Their intent is to focus of fitness and recreation and educate about the vast array of services and activities available in the area. This will be a great way to support our military and learn more about activities available to us. There will be a cell phone scavenger hunt with the winner receiving a flat screen tv. See the flyer in the Life Center for specifics or call ACS at (785) 239-9435 for more information.

The class schedule is going to remain the same until August 16th. Check out the schedule on our website, and a future email will be sent with the new class schedule.

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Thank you to everyone in keeping the life force of the Center flowing! We hope everyone has had a good summer and look forward to seeing everyone soon as well as making new friends!