Sacred Heart - Inspiring Health

Sept/Oct 2012

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How to Build a Better BONFIRE With the coming of autumn, many residents of Eau Claire and Chippewa counties will build bonfires to keep away the season’s nighttime chill. Fire Chief Tom Larson of Chippewa Falls Fire and Emergency Services shares these insights into the basics of bonfire safety: • Start fires small, using dry, natural materials. • Don’t build fires close to combustibles or toxic materials such as plastic or treated lumber. • Make sure no branches hang above the fire, and don’t build bonfires when it’s windy. • Pay attention to your surroundings after dark; objects may cause you to trip and the loss of balance could lead to burns if you fall. “Enjoy the outdoors, but be respectful of your neighbors,” Chief Larson says. “It’s your right to have a bonfire, but it’s their right to have clean air.” Brown Bags Worth Bragging About As your children begin the new school year, lunch packing will likely be added to your morning routine. Don’t let poor nutritional content and bland flavors bring down this year’s carry-in lunches—make the extra effort to fill your sandwich bags with healthful and tasty ingredients. Try these tips: • Substitute grilled poultry for processed deli meat. • Pack a do-it-yourself parfait with fresh fruit, low-fat yogurt, and chopped nuts. • Instead of sugary spreads, top whole-wheat crackers with hummus or reduced-fat cheese. • Add a container of colorful veggies with reduced-fat ranch dressing for a nutritious and scrumptious side. • Mix up your children’s foods regularly. If they usually take apples to school, give them pears or oranges. If they’re accustomed to peanut butter and jelly, have them try a quesadilla made with a whole-wheat tortilla.

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