Show ffgyssgjilpigl Ntuj'i Gunnison Valley News December 25 2002 Salina Sun Looking for a Special right choices says Diabetes Education group Wintertime Activity? Have a healthy holiday season by making the It s that time of sear again' Holiday parties and family gath erings can present a Vc lal hal if you have especially lenge diabetes Slaking! the right food choices is important tor eserv one hut eating according to your meal plan is crucial tor people The key to a dia yyith diabetes holes healthy gathering is has Tit this speual ' mg a yariety of healthy food se lections So you can chose some of your fay onto foods as part of yom oserall meal plan' fie National Diabetes Mu cation Program (NDI P) has a fees tips that will help you stay healthy and enjoy the holidays Fat a snack before leasing home Ifjen! ot happy thoughts and warm hearts we extend a “thank you" to all our good fnends tor your confidence loyalty and support A very Merry Christmas to seasor ill reduce the nsk This eating at the party of oyer Go to the party with a plan Check out the buffet and decide when and how much you Ml the foods you sewill eat lect should fit into your meal plan Hnng a dish Contrib ute your favorite healthy dish to the holiday butfet Savor eyery bite Eat ing slow ly reduces your chances ot eating tix much Drink water Water is the healthy beverage Compare it to one cup ot eggnog that has 142 calories and 20 grams ot tat' Trim the fat from the f ach tablespoon meat ot fat you discard contains 100 calories Be the life ot the party Stay active by focusing on party activities instead ot the buffet Don't miss that Important meeting of your town council! tvseen the wildlife refuge and the pond on the ranch' Johnson says "Yesterday I saw a yvhole bunch of five six all seyen and hanging out together You Editor s Note This is part of don't see as many during the an occasional senes by the San- - day because they often stay in pete County Tray el and Hen- - the jumpers but at night they tage Council on the people and r alk out into the cleanng and places along and near U S across the farms to eat hay and later in the season to sharpen Htghyy ay 89 Tor many people creeping their horns on the trees " Guests at the ranch often use out on a moonlit inter night and crouching down among special yision night the trees to watch elk make camcorders to capture the way down from the mals’ treks "But if the moon is full you mountains is a don't need anything to see time experience But it is part of eyery day life them clearly'' Johnson says tor oietta Johnson and she "That is mv fayorite time to happi v shares the expenence w atch on n lghts w hen there is ith people w ho lsit her a full moon and there is snow Wind Walker Guest Ranch in on the ground It is magical " Be a support sy stem for The ranch w hich is open year City vour tanuly members and Spring The ranch is located on 994 round also features a number friends with diabetes It you see them slipping don chastise or acres of land at the 6000 foot of other winter activities of National eluding ice skating on outdoor scold them - keep encouraging them Forest s hills and elk w atching ponds skiing To find out more about con- - especially a night - is a fay or- - sledding snowmobilmg and of ite past time ot many the other games and ranch's guests ' Tou see elk all activities "It really is a w inter wonderalk be- of the time here they land" Johnson says "Sometimes w e w ill take guests out snow mobilmg and build a fire right in a snow mound and roast marshmallow’s and hot table It you are hosting a holiday here are just a few gathering wavs that you can ensure your guests w ith diabetes enjoy themselves Otter a variety of low fat high fiber tcxxls Fresh fruits dried beans and and vegetables peas nuts grilled or broiled lean meats fish turkey and chicken without the skin are just a few options Reduce the use of may onnaise oil and butter Increase liber with whole grain products such as bread and legumes Serve the healthier alTransform traditionternative ally high tat and high calorie texxis into low tat healthier verTou can use evaporated sions or skim milk instead of whole milk or cream Try low tat cheese and plain yogurt instead ot cream cheese Get a recipe and Meal Planner Guide by calling " dogs The ranch also features mind and body relaxation arts sports games dancing pool singing cowbov poetry and In the Hope the season brings beautiful moments shared uith beloved family members the best of friends and good neighbors like you! We appreciateyour patronage and look foruard to seeing you again and again (Premier (FinandaC 151 South Main Qunnison 528-576- ifer 'tHavcJA JicUireJhjtdff warmer months the ranch's horse back riding program is a big attraction along with fishing and hiking It is also the home of a special children's camp started by the Wind Walker Children's Foundation w’hich Johnson founded after her then VT 6 - Xetiny - Suzee daughter wras diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor Johnson says the experience made her w’ant to reach out to other children and parents "I w'as trying to find away to camps for chilsorts of special needs to help build stronger and help heal the mind body and spirit" Johnson says The ranch runs a number of special programs for children that include incorporating play and activities with learning and therapy Other kids activities at the ranch include horseback riding havrides and hikes sw’immmg sports arts and crafts and music For additional information on the night elk W'atchmg experience or the Wind Walker Guest Ranch contact Johnson at (415) proy’ide special dren with all ssion-Ar- - ticles Must be Sub- mitted Friday by 12 noon There will now bea charge for At Canyon Fuel SUFCO mine we value your safety! 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