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March 2013 Newsletter Follow us  
 
 
 
     
 

Check out our February baby count at Sweetwater OB GYN Associates ... 
54 beautiful babies delivered in February! 

We strive to provide you with all of the information you need to have a healthy, well-informed month. This reflects our commitment to women’s health and our desire to share the latest in health news with women in the FortBend area.


Wishing you and your family a very Happy Easter !
 
     
 
 



In this month's issue :
 

* Wedding Announcement!
* National Nutrition Month
* Latisse for Eyelashes



 

 
     
 

 

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT!  

 
Join us in congratulating Sweetwater OB GYN’s Dr Kelli Burroughs on her upcoming wedding on Saturday, March 23rd, 2013.



Dr Burroughs and her fiancé, Anthony Broussard, will be married in the beautiful downtown historic area of Charleston, South Carolina. Wedding ceremony will be held at the First Baptist Church, with reception following at Lowndes Grove Plantation.  This historic venue, founded in 1786, sits on the river with beautiful outdoor views. Guests will be treated to a wonderful evening of fine food and music.  The happy couple will honeymoon on the island of Maui, Hawaii.



 
Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month®?

National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign is designed to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. National Nutrition Month also promotes the Academy and its members to the public and the media as the most valuable and credible source of timely, scientifically based food and nutrition information. To help your Neighborhood Networks Center celebrate National Nutrition Month® and develop good eating habits check out their web site: www.eatright.org
 
TIPS for Diet Improvement & Success:

Use the “My Plate” method for each of your meals (see description).
Try to grocery shop in advance so you have healthy choices available at all times .
Partner with your family/friends/coworkers and ask for their support. 
Keep a food diary and exercise diary to help you. 
Remember to take your products every day as instructed. 
Drink 8-9 cups water each day.


Carbohydrates: Get 45-60% of daily calories from carbs
  Emphasis on natural, nutrient dense carbs from fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes and whole
  grains.  (Avoid sugar sweetened drinks including fruit juices, desserts and refined grains)
 
Proteins:  Get 10-35% of daily calories from protein
  Emphasis on plant sources of protein.
  Examples include beans, lentils, soy products, unsalted nuts.
  Include seafood into meals twice a week.
  Meat, chicken, and dairy products should be lean or low fat.
 
Fat:  Limit to less than 20% of daily calories
  Emphasis on unsaturated fats from healthier sources of lean poultry, fish, and healthy oils
  (olive, canola, and nuts).
  Limit full fat dairy products, desserts, pizza, fatty meats, burgers, and sausage.
  AVOID TRANS FATS!
  Tip:  If it’s high in saturated fat, it’s high in cholesterol
 
Recommended daily intake:
  Fruits - 1.5 to 2 Cups
  Vegetables - 2 to 2.5 Cups
  Protein - 5 to 5.5 ounces (i.e. Small chicken breast; 3 to 40z can of tuna)
  Grains – 5 to 6 ounces (i.e. 1C cereal; 1 slice of bread = 1 ounce)
  Dairy – 3C (Use fat free or 1%)
 
My plate method:
  ¼ plate grains
  ¼ plate protein
  ½ plate vegetables & fruit


 Calorie overview:
   Carbohydrates – 4 calories per gram
   Protein – 4 calories per gram
   Fat – 9 calories per gram

 
 
(Information gathered from Mayo Clinic Site)













 
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