March2016

March is National Nutrition Month

Prevention Programs

Chronic Disease, Nutrition & Obesity

Healthy Communities- Health Education

Marzo es el Mes Nacional de la Nutrición “Disfrute el Sabor de la Comida Sana”

Contents Health Note............1-2 Health Screens....... 3 ‘Get Fit’ .................. 4 Nutrition Education 5-7 Garden & Food ...... 8 Partnership for a Healthy VC............ 9 Partner & Community Resources ............. 10

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March 2016





Health Note

How Can I Cook Healthfully? Here are some helpful tips from the American Heart Association to help you follow a healthful eating plan. Following a meal plan means more than just choosing the right foods, it’s also important to find healthier ways to prepare them. Find different cooking methods that use less saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, added sugars and calories, and at the same time, add flavor and nutritional value to your meals. Try some of heart-healthy cooking tips below for healthier and more flavorful meals!

What are good ways to cook?





•Roast: in the oven with a rack so the meat or poultry doesn’t sit in its own fat drippings. Set at 350 degrees to avoid searing. Baste with unsweetened liquids like wine, salt-free or low sodium broth, tomato juice or lemon juice. Roasting is also a delicious way to serve seasonal vegetables.



•Bake: in the oven in covered or uncovered cookware. When you bake, food cooks slowly with gentle heat. This causes the moisture to evaporate slowly and enhances flavor.





•Braise or Stew: on top of the stove or in the oven with a little bit of liquid (water or broth). After cooking, you can refrig erate the food and remove any fat that has become solid on the top before reheating.



•Poach: by immersing foods such as skinless chicken, fish, or eggs in simmering liquid.



•Grill or Broil: on a rack over high heat.



•Sauté: in a skillet or frying pan over direct heat. Use nonstick vegetable spray or a small amount of canola oil.



•Stir-fry: in a wok over high heat with a small amount of vegetable oil.



•Microwave: heat food quickly in a microwave-safe dish.



•Steam: in a wire basket over simmering water. This can help keep some foods’ shape and texture better than boiling.

How can I cut saturated fat and calories without losing taste?

• Add fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to your meals.



• Select lean cuts and trim off any visible fat before cooking.



• After browning, put ground meat into a strainer lined with paper towels and rinse off excess fat.



• Choose canned fish packed in water with no added salt or low sodium. Remove oils by draining canned tuna, salmon or sardines and rinsing them in water.



• Don’t overcook vegetables. Steam or bake them instead of boiling so they keep more of their natural f lavors and textures.



• Compare Nutrition Facts labels to find a tasty salad dressing that is lower in calories, saturated fat, and s odium.



• Use herbs and spices to add flavor to foods.

How can I learn more? Call 1-800-AHA-USA1 (1-800-242-8721), or visit heart.org to learn more about heart disease and stroke. ©2015, American Heart Association

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marzo 2016





Nota para Su Salud



¿Cómo puedo cocinar de manera saludable?

Aquí le ofrecemos algunas ideas de la Asociación Americana del Corazón que le pueden ayudar a seguir up plan de alimentación más saludable. El seguir up plan de comida es mucho más que simplemente escoger los alimentos adecuados, también es importante encontrar maneras más saludables de prepararlos. Encuentre diferente métodos de cocinar que utilicen menos grasas saturadas, grasas trans, sodio, azúcares agregados y calorías, y que al mismo tiempo, agreguen sabor y valor nutricional a sus alimentos. ¡Para preparar comidas más saludables y ricas en sabor, intente algunas the las ideas para un corazón sano mostradas abajo!

¿Cuáles son buenas maneras de cocinar?

•Asar: en el horno sobre una rejilla para que la carne o ave de corral no se cocine en la grasa que desprende. Cocine a 350 grados para evitar quemar la comida. Humedezca con líquidos no endulzados como vino, caldo sin sal o bajo en sodio, jugo de tomate o jugo de limón. Las verduras de temporada también quedan deliciosas asadas.



•Hornear: en el horno en recipientes con o sin tapa. Al hornear, la comida se cocina lentamente con calor suave. De esta manera la humedad se evapora lentamente y realza el sabor.



•Cocer a fuego lento o guisar: sobre la estufa o en el horno con un poco de líquido (agua o caldo). Después de cocinar puede refrigerar la comida y sacarle la grasa que se haya solidificado arriba antes de recalentarla.



•Escalfar: sumergiendo los alimentos como pollo sin piel, pescado o huevos en líquido a fuego lento.



•Asar a la parrilla: sobre una rejilla con alta temperatura.



•Saltear: en una cacerola pequeña o sartén sobre calor directo. Use spray vegetal antiadherente o una pequeña cantidad de aceite de canola.



•Freír al estilo chino: en un wok sobre fuego algo con una pequeña cantidad de aceite vegetal.



•Cocinar al microondas: caliente la comida rápidamente en un recipiente apto para usar en microondas.



•Cocinar al vapor: en una cesta de alambre sobre agua a fuego lento. Esta técnica puede ser mejor para mantener la forma y textura de los alimentos que al hervirlos.

¿Cómo puedo consumir menos grasas saturadas y calorías sin perder sabor?

•Agregue frutas, verduras y granos integrales a sus comidas.



•Elija cortes magros y sáquele la grasa visible antes de cocinar.



•Después de dorarla, ponga la carne molida en un colador cubierto con toallas de papel y sáquele el exceso de grasa.



•Elija el pescado enlatado en agua sin sal agregada o con bajo contenido de sodio. Saque el aceite de las latas de atún, salmón o sardinas y enjuague el pescado con agua.



•No cocine de más las verduras. Cocínelas al vapor o al horno en lugar de hervirlas para que no pierda tanto su sabor ni textura natural.



•Compare las etiquetas de Datos de nutrición para buscar un aderezo para ensaladas sabroso que tenga menor contenido de calorías, grasas saturadas y sodio.



•Utilice hierbas y especias para darle sabor a las comidas.

¿Dónde puedo obtener más información? Llame al 1-800-AHA-USA1 (1-800-242-8721) o visite heart.org para aprender más sobre las enfermedades del corazon ©2015, American Heart Association

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March 2016

Early Detection - Free Health Screens blood glucose, blood pressure and body fat

The Chronic Disease Prevention Program Promoción de Detección Temprana exámenes de salud gratuitos Date

City

Tue 1 Mar

Santa Paula

Valley Community Church 611 E Main St.

8:00-10:30 A.M.

Thu 3 Mar

Santa Paula

St. Sebastian Church 235 N. 9th St.

12:00-4:30 P.M

Sat 5 Mar

West Ventura

Westpark Community Center 450 W. Harrison Ave.

12:00-3:00 P.M.

Tue 8 Mar

Oxnard

Consulate of Mexico-Ventanilla de Salud 3151 W 5th St.

9:00-12:00 P.M.

Wed 9 Mar

Fillmore

Tue 15 Mar

Oxnard

Wed 16 Feb

West Ventura

Thu 17 Mar

Santa Paula

Tues 22 Mar

Santa Paula

Wed 23 Mar

West Ventura

Thu 24 Mar

Moorpark

First 5-Nfl Of Ventura County 612 Srring St.

8:00-11:00 A.M

Thu 24 Mar

Simi Valley

First 5-Nfl Of Ventura County 2300 Heywood St.

1:00-3:00 P.M.

Location

One Step a la Vez 421 Sespe Ave Amar Ranch Food Warehouse 1111 E Channel Islands Blvd. Westpark Community Center 450 W. Harrison Ave. St. Sebastian Church 235 N. 9th St. Dollar Tree Store 588 W. Main St. Red Barn Market 505 N. Ventura Ave.

Hours

2:30-4:30 P.M. 1:30-3:30 P.M 3:00-4:30 P.M. 12:00-4:30 P.M 1:30-3:30 P.M 9:30-11:30 A.M.

Diabetes Self-Management & Classes asesoria para personas con diabetes tipo 2 y clases Date City Location Mon 7 Mar Mon 14 Mar

South Oxnard Santa Paula

South Oxnard Public Health 2500 S. “C” St. Ste B-1 Santa Paula Public Health 620 W Harvard Blvd.

Hours

Contact Information

9:00-4:30 P.M. Deanne Morales (805) 677-5309 9:00-4:30 P.M. Deanne Morales (805) 677-5309

By appointment only, please.

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March 2016

Get Fit!



promoción de actividad física

The Chronic Disease Prevention Program

GET FIT! Classes clases de ejercicio para ponerse en forma

Date

Class Type City

Instructor: Esther Carcamo

Location

Contact Information

6:00-7:00 P.M.

Blanca Arias (805) 677-5340

6:00-7:00 P.M.

Blanca Arias (805) 677-5340

No Class

Cesar Chavez School 224 N Juanita St Instructor: Rosario Maldonado No Class Mon, Wed Azahar Place Apartments Ventura Zumba® 11370 Mimosa St Mon & Wed

Hours

Oxnard

Zumba®

To learn more about how to participate or host an activity for your community, please call (805) 677-5340.

Walking Clubs clubs de caminata Date City

Fridays

Oxnard

Location Del Sol Park 1600 Camino del Sol Park

Hours

8:00-9:00 A.M.

Contact Information

Deanne Morales (805) 677-5309

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One-time Nutrition Classes & Events



March 2016

clases de nutrición individuales y eventos

Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Program

Date

Activity

Sat 5 Mar

Rethink Your Drink Spin Wheel-Power Play Spin Wheel

Tue 8 Mar

MyPlate/Rethink* Your Drink

Tue 22 Mar

MyPlate/Rethink* Your Drink

Hours

Contact information

Ventura

Westpark Community Center 450 W. Harrison Ave. Ventura CA 93001

12:00-3:00 P.M.

Alejandro Elias (805) 677-5235

Oxnard

McAuliffe Elementary School 3300 Via Marina Ave. Oxnard,CA 93035

2:00-4:30 P.M.

lizet Garcia (805) 677-5349

Oxnard

Bernice Curdren School 1101 North “F”St, Oxnard, CA 93030

2:00 to 4:30 P.M.

Alejandro Elias (805) 677-5235

City

Location

* Not open to the public.

Nutrition education classes with a healthy recipe demostration.

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Nutrition Class Series



March 2016

serie de clases de nutrición

Classes for parents. Clases para padres. Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Program

English Topics--> Bernice Curren School* 1101 North F. Street, Oxnard Maria Lara (805)385-1527 ext 3415 Spanish Classes

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Enjoy Healthy Food That Tastes Great

Quick, Healthy Meals and Snack

Eating Healthy on a Budget

Tips for Losing Weight and Keeping It Off

Making Healthy Eating Part of Your Local Lifestyle

Physical Activity Is Key to Living Well

2 de marzo miércoles

9 de marzo miércoles

16 de marzo miércoles

23 de marzo miércoles

17 de febrero 24 de febrero miércoles miércoles

Center for Employment Training Truck drivers 761 South “C” St. Oxnard Hours: 8:30-9:45 AM. Lance Hays (805) 487-9821 Emperatriz Pinedo (805) 677-5346

17 Feb Wednesday

23 Feb Tuesday

26 Feb Friday

1 Mar Tuesday

4 Mar Friday

11 Mar Friday

Lighthouse for Women and Children- Shelter 150 N. Hayes Ave. Oxnard 93030 Hours: 6:00-7:00 PM. Leah Breglio (805) 436-4560 Joann Torres, MA (805) 677-5267 Not Open To The Public

22 Feb Monday

24 Feb Wednesday

29 Feb Monday

2 Mar Wednesday

9 Mar Wednesday

14 Mar Monday

7 de marzo lunes

14 de marzo lunes

21 de marzo lunes

4 Mar Friday

10 Mar Thursday

11 Mar Friday

28 de marzo lunes

4 de abril lunes

11 de abril lunes

Lemonwood Elementary School* 2200 Carnegie St, Oxnard Hours: 8:15-9:30 AM. Alejandra Valencia (805) 385-1551 Lizet Garcia (805) 677-5349 Spanish Classes

22 de febrero 24 de febrero 29 de febrero lunes miércoles lunes

Center for Employment Training M.A. & BOT 761 South “C” St. Oxnard Hours: 8:30-10:00 AM. Angelina Gonzalez (805) 487-9821 Emperatriz Pinedo (805 ) 677-5346

25 Feb Thursday

Villa Cesar Chavez CEDC* 5559 Salvador St.,Oxnard Hours: 6:00-7:30 PM. Alex Bonilla (805) 672-2569 Alejandro Elias 805 677-5235 Spanish Classes

7 de marzo lunes

Changes may occur without prior notice. *Class conducted in Spanish

26 Feb Friday

3 Mar Thursday

14 de marzo 21 de marzo lunes lunes

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March 2016

Let’s Move with Fruits and Vegetables clases de nutrición con movimiento

Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Program

6 Rethink Your Drink Infused Water Tasting

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Berries

4

Oranges Taste Test

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Broccoli Taste Test

2

Beets Taste Test

Tema (topic) Winter/Spring

MyPlate & Stay Active ( Grapefruit

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Physical Activity in every session! Cada sesión incluye actividad física. El Rio NfL* 3300 Cortez Ave., Oxnard 93030 Jisela Ramirez (805) 981-2892 Hours:1:00 P.M- 2:30 P.M. * Class conducted in Spanish

11 de marzo viernes

18 de marzo viernes

25 de marzo viernes

15 de abril viernes

22 de abril viernes

29 de abril viernes

Changes may occur without prior notice.* Class conducted in Spanish

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March 2016

Community Garden & Fresh Produce jardín comunitario y frutas y verduras

Herbs: Cilantro, Mint, Rosemary.

Garden Hours of Operation

The garden is located in La Colonia where Camino del Sol Road, Entrada Drive and Garfield Avenue meet in Oxnard. Garden hours are Monday through Saturday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Open Sat 19 Mar

Activity

Hours

Garden Work Day

Contact Information Blanca Arias (805) 677-5340

8:30-11:30 A.M.

*Event not open to the public.

“Community Markets” free seasonal fruits and vegetables Date

Frequency

City

Location

Westpark Community Center 450 W Harrison Ave This event is a collaborative effort with partner community organizations. Wed 16 Mar

monthly

West Ventura

Hours

Contact Information

4:00-5:30 P.M.

Anita Diaz (805) 648-1895

Fresh vegetables are a good treat option anytime!

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March 2016

Partnership for a Healthy Ventura County

2016 Meeting Schedule

M

eetings

Partnership meets on the 1st Thursday of the month

The healthy ventura county partnership is a coalition that includes ventura county public health, First 5 Ventura County and a wide range of community organizations and individuals, including businesses, schools, non-profits, local government and networks seeking to improve the health of Ventura County

Date

Type

Thu 3 Mar Thu 7 Apr Thu 5 May

General General TBA

* Location: 2240 E. Gonzales Road Suite 200 Oxnard Ca 93036

http://healthyventuracounty.org/

residents, policies and community endeavors. We share the vision that Ventura County will be the national model for healthy eating, active living and community wellbeing. We promote community and personal changes that lead to healthy eating and regular exercise to reduce obesity and related chronic diseases.

The Partnership Meetings take place on the first Thursday of the month. Fofr more information, please contact Alejandro Elias at (805) 677-5235 or [email protected]

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Date Tue 1 Mar

1st Tues of the month

Wed 2 Feb

1st Wed of the month

Wed 2 Mar

1st Wed of the month

Wed 23 Mar

4th Wed of the month

Tue & Thu Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Call for dates

Partner & Community Efforts



Services/Events

health and wellness opportunities

City

Location

Livingston Memorial 1996 Eastman Ave Camarillo Community Center Camarillo 1605 Burnley St Rm 7 Free Diabetes Class Simi Simi Valley Senior Center Valley 3900 Avenida Simi Thousand Goebel Senior Center Oaks 1385 E Janss Rd-Foothill Rm Children’s Pediatric Diagnostic Center Diabetes Ventura 3291 Loma Vista Rd Management Adult Diabetes Las Islas South Oxnard Clinic 325 W Channel Islands Blvd Ventanilla de Oxnard Mexican Consulate Oxnard Salud 3151 W 5th St Tobacco Education call it quits & Prevention Various [email protected] Program Ventura

Hours

Contact information

1:00-2:30 P.M. 2:30-4:00 P.M. 10:30-12:00 P.M.

Linda Hampson (805) 642-0239 Ext. 723

1:30-3:00 P.M. 8:00-5:00 P.M.

Kay Urban (805) 652-6255

8:00-5:00 P.M.

Irene Guerrero (805) 804-9510

8:00-12:00 P.M.

Ilda Pulido (805) 450-6210

(805) 201-STOP (7867)

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Chronic Disease Prevention Program publishes this monthly Events Calendar to encourage healthy active living through physical activity and healthy eating in all communities of Ventura County. Educational opportunities are free of cost and available to residents, families and communities who are ready to lead healthier lives. Director Silvia Lopez-Navarro

[email protected]

Health Screens Blood sugar, blood pressure, and body fat screens and individualized health education and referrals to local resources.

Chronic Disease Prevention Programs

Get Fit Classes Community physical activity classes Walking Clubs Assistance with forming a walking club in the community Diabetes Self Management Services Individual Diabetes Self-Management services Diabetes Case Manager

Vicky Bobadilla, PA C

For more information please contact: Deanne Morales Delfina Zermeño Sara Rivera

[email protected] delfina.zermeñ[email protected] [email protected]

Programs Directory Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Program provides nutrition education classes, train-the-trainer nutrition workshops, and cooking and physical activity demonstrations to promote informed food choices and healthier lifestyles. For more information please contact: Lizet Garcia Blanca Arias Emperatriz Pinedo Eddie Munizich Alejandro Elias JoAnn Torres

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Rethink Your Drink Urges everyone to choose refreshing water to quench their thirst instead of sugary drinks. The goal of the initiative is to reach all residents and organizations in Ventura County to increase the consumption of and access to healthy beverages. For more information please contact: Eddie Munizich

[email protected]

Community & School Garden Support Offers support and education to families and educators growing their own vegetables and fruits at their local community gardens and schools. For more information please contact: Blanca Arias

[email protected]

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