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Show Page 12 The Ogden Valley news Volume XXI Issue VI July 1, 2013 Be Bear Aware! The summer season means trips to the mountains where families can enjoy fishing, hiking, picnicking and camping in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Summer time also means that bears are on the move. There have been recent sightings of black bears along the Wasatch Front. For the safety of the public and bears, the Forest Service is encouraging campers and visitors to practice Bear Aware safety while visiting the forest—simple things you can do to avoid an encounter with a black bear. • Keep a clean camp. Keep food scraps and trash out of your campsite. • Keep your dishes and cooking equipment clean. • Cook and store your food away from your sleeping area. • Do not eat in your tent. • Deposit garbage in a bear-resistant refuse container and always pack out what you pack in. • When you are hiking or walking in the woods, travel in a group when possible. Make noises, especially in heavy vegetation and along streams. If a black bear hears you coming, it will try to stay out of your way. • If you encounter a bear, do not run. Make loud noises or hit two rocks together repeatedly, and if it does not run off, walk slowly backwards facing the bear, but avoiding eye contact. Never turn your back on a bear. • Keep in mind that bears tend to be more active at dawn and dusk so plan your hikes accordingly. Stay on marked trails and obey the regulations of the area you’re camping/hiking in. • Make sure that your pet’s food is properly stored. • Mother bears are fierce protectors of their young. If you see cubs, stay well away from the family group. • NEVER feed a bear; yes, they are cute, but they’ll want more than you have and will follow you to get it. By taking these few precautions, you can have a safe and enjoyable experience on your National Forest. Food and Mood: Tips to Boost Your Mood Does what you eat influence your mood? Foods or specific diets may not instantly put you in a good mood, but may help. More research is showing that the way you eat may play a role in mood. The following tips may help you boost your mood and provide you with health benefits: Eat Regular Meals - Eat every 4-5 hours. Eating consistently throughout the day helps stabilize blood sugars keeping you feeling energized. Be sure to include a nutritious breakfast every morning including a good source of fiber, healthy fat, lean protein and a whole-grain carbohydrate. Choose Carbohydrates Wisely - Limit refined carbohydrates to keep blood sugars at a normal level. This includes items like regular soda, candy, fruit juice, jam, syrup, white bread, and white rice. Instead, choose high fiber carbohydrates like vegetables, fruit, beans, peas, lentils, brown and wild rice and oatmeal. Avoid following low carbohydrate meal plans, which can lead to fatigue. Include Protein at Meals and Snacks - This helps to slow the absorption of carbohydrates and keeps you feeling full. Protein foods may include poultry, seafood, fish, veal, pork, tofu, eggs and yogurt. Eat More Healthy Fats - There has been some evidence showing that omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may help prevent depression. Include more omega-3 fatty acids into your diet every week like fatty fish, walnuts, canola oil and ground flax seed. Consider following the Mediterranean meal plan, which is a healthy, well-balanced meal plan that encourages intake of more healthy fats. Get Enough Antioxidants and Selenium - Antioxidants and selenium, which is a mineral that acts like an antioxidant in the body, may help to reduce depression. Fruits and vegetables are good sources of antioxidants; whole grains, beans, lean meats, dairy products, nuts, seeds and seafood are good sources of selenium. Choose More Food Sources Rich in Folic Acid and Vitamin B-12 - Low levels of these vitamins have been linked to mood disorders. Foods rich in folate include whole grain breakfast cereals, lentils, black-eyed peas, soybeans, oatmeal, mustard greens, beets, broccoli, sunflower seeds, wheat germ and oranges. Foods rich in B-12 include shellfish, wild salmon, whole-grain cereal, lean beef, cottage cheese, yogurt, milk and eggs. Include More Vitamin D - Vitamin D has been shown to possibly decrease depression by increasing serotonin. Vitamin D particularly helps to alleviate seasonal affective disorder. Foods rich in vitamin D include egg yolks, beef liver, and oily fish, such as salmon, mackerel, and canned sardines and tuna, as well as fish oils. Some foods may be fortified with vitamin D, such as milk, soy beverages, orange juices, yogurts, margarines and ready to eat breakfast cereals. Ice cream, cheese and cottage cheese may not be fortified. Because vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin, it needs fat to be absorbed. Check with your medical provider to see if a vitamin D supplement is recommended. Monitor Your Caffeine Intake - If caffeine intake is excessive it can interrupt your sleep and therefore your mood. Caffeine may provide you with a burst of energy, but can then lead to fatigue. Common sources of caffeine include coffee, tea, chocolate, energy drinks and some soft drinks. Choose more decaffeinated beverages to include into your daily routine. You may choose to keep a record of caffeine containing products consumed to determine the time of day to switch to noncaffeinated products to ensure a good night sleep. Limit Alcohol - Alcohol is a chemical depressant. Depending on how much alcohol is consumed it may cause someone that is relaxed to being emotional with impaired coordination. Depressive disorders often co-exist with abuse of alcohol. Include More Physical Activity - There is some evidence showing that those who are overweight and lose weight slowly had an improvement in their mood. Move often and strive for or maintain a healthy body weight. The Ogden Valley Open Market Has Heart The Ogden Valley Open Market started up on June 6. It was a lot of fun for everyone. Friends and neighbors enjoyed the evening catching up on the news, seeing who was selling what, and listening to the great music provided by Che Zuro. June 13 was our first Mini-Market and The Ogden Valley Open Market would like to thank all of the youth who participated in the MiniMarket. We thank them for their smiles and good humor in very windy conditions. In spite of winds that could have knocked the rack off a moose, the youth as well as the regular vendors stuck it out. Joe and Christian sold “unordinary” plants; Natalie had quite the selection of used books to fill those quiet moments during the summer. Alyssa had real revolutionary era marshmallow guns, perfect for the Fourth of July barbecue. Lisa turns the ordinary into the extraordinary using duct tape! And the Daugaard brothers, Brandon and Kyler, had thoughtful and chic Father’s Day gifts. Sincere thanks to all of you who stopped by the market. Your support is appreciated, and so were your arms as you helped hold down tents and picked up scattered papers. The fees collected throughout the season from the Mini-market will be donated to the CFOV and their Amazing Raise, who in turn donates to local charities. The next Mini- Market will be held on June 27— and is a must. The participants put a lot of thought and time into their products and would love to tell you about them. Our regular vendors include: Simply Eden goat milk soaps and lotions, Backwoods Pizza, Snowy Mountain Sheep Creamery, Serendipity, Paparazzi, Gallons and Gold, Iron and Art, Outdoor Garden, Pr 31 handmade jewelry, Nerium products, Usborne books. Dave Dalton has been bringing fresh eggs and valley grown greens. As the season continues, more farms will be providing great valley grown produce. Thank you to all of the individuals who have graciously donated time, talent, and bales of straw to the market. We hope to see everyone there to join in the fun. We knew from all of the interest in the market, that Ogden Valley has talent, and now we know firsthand that Ogden Valley has a big heart too. FIREWORKS cont. from page 1 view fireworks from at least 500 feet away. • Leave the lighting of professional-grade fireworks to trained pyro technicians. For those who attend professional fireworks displays and/or live in communities surrounding the shows: • Respect safety barriers at fireworks shows. • Do not touch unexploded display (show) fireworks; instead, immediately contact local fire or police departments to help. “It’s vital that the public take seriously the dangers of using consumer fireworks. If mishandled, devastating injuries can occur— particularly to the eyes,” said David Lewis, MD “We urge parents and adults to be on high alert about these risks, especially if children are in the presence of fireworks, and take these safety measures to reduce the risk of eye injury.” The Academy and Utah Ophthalmology Society believes these tips can help to ensure safe Independence Day observances for everyone. If, however, a fireworks-related eye injury occurs, call 911 and seek medical help immediately. These injuries typically need advanced care by an ophthalmologist, a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment of eye diseases and conditions. For more fireworks safety tips and additional information on how to maintain healthy vision, visit <www.geteyesmart.org> All fireworks are dangerous if not properly handled; however, sparklers cause the most injury and are particularly dangerous since many children handle them on their own. Sparklers typically burn at 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit. That temperature is nearly 1,000 degrees hotter than the boiling point of water, double the heat required to burn wood, hot enough to melt glass, and cause third-degree burns to the skin. Out-of-control bottle rockets also cause some of the most serious eye injuries, including corneal abrasions, traumatic cataract, retinal detachment, optic nerve damage and rupture of the eyeball—all of which can lead to potential blindness. The Academy advises the public that the best way to avoid potentially blinding injuries is to attend a professional public fireworks display instead of using consumer fireworks. For those who still decide to use consumer fireworks, the Academy recommends they follow these safety tips to prevent eye injuries: • Never handle fireworks without protective eyewear and ensure that all bystanders are also wearing eye protection. • Never let young children play with fireworks of any type. 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