A Pub l i c a t i on o f R i vers i d e Com m un i t y Hea l t h Found a t i on

Spring 2013

Our Mission:To improve the health and well-being of our community.

Our Vision:To improve the health of the community by funding, developing and operating partnerships and collaborations that provide expanded access to high quality healthcare services and education.

Board of DirectorsJoseph P. BarrChair

Judy Carpenter Vice Chair Thomas LozaTreasurer

Craig MarshallSecretary Daniel Anderson, D. Min. Damon Castillo, Ed. D. Rob Chabot Patti Cotton McNeily Eliza Daniely-Woolfolk Rich Erickson Thomas FerrerGinger Jones Bradley Gilbert, M.D.Katie Greene Karl L. HicksBen Johnson II Houshang Karimi, M.D.Jennifer O’Farrell Erin PhillipsGeorge ReyesMichelle Reyes, P.A.

Visit us at our website: www.rchf.org

Riverside Community Health Foundation4445-A Magnolia AvenueRiverside, CA 92501951.788.3471

In late December, RCHF was asked to lead the community resident and partner engagement effort for the Eastside HEAL (Healthy Eating Active Living) Zone Initiative. The initiative, which is funded through a three-year one million dollar grant from Kaiser Permanente, aims to promote healthy eating and physical activity in Riverside’s Eastside neighborhood through environmental and policy change. The Riverside County Health Coalition, a group led by Riverside County Public Health Department, received the HEAL Zone grant in January of 2012, but requested RCHF to assist with the facilitation of the community resident and partner engagement because of our 13 years of experience working in the community and well-established relationships with Eastside residents.

“We’re excited for the opportunity to work with one of our communities to implement healthy changes,” said Ninfa Delgado, Vice President of Riverside Community Health Foundation, who is leading the Community Engagement efforts.

RCHF received financial support to facilitate community engagement and has hired Maricela Cardenas as part-time program assistant to help with the project. Vice President Delgado, Cardenas, and RCHF’s Public

Relations Coordinator Gilbert Espinoza have presented to 15 community groups on the Eastside to get community input about environmental and policy changes they would like to see come from the HEAL Zone Initiative. They have also been leading the Eastside HEAL Zone Collaborative and the Leadership Team meetings for the initiative. In addition, RCHF held four Community Resident Engagement Sessions for Eastside Residents over the past two months. These sessions were designed to get community feedback about Eastside parks, corner stores, schools, and markets, as well as ideas about est ablishing a farmer’s market in the neighborhood. Around 71 Eastside residents turned out for the sessions, as did officials from the City of Riverside Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department, the Riverside County Public Health Department, and Ward 2 Councilmember Andy Melendrez.

RCHF will compile the feedback from the various community members and groups they have worked with and this information will be integrated into a Community Action Plan, which will guide how the HEAL Zone Initiative is implemented on the Eastside. RCHF will continue their community engagement efforts through the middle of March.

RCHF Facilitates HEAL Zone Community Engagement

Over 300 people attended our Heart Healthy Dinner and Lecture Series in February!

WellAware of a Healthier You | Rethink Your Drink

Rethink your drink

RCHF’s promotoras and community outreach workers frequently teach “Rethink Your Drink” classes at local parks and community centers. The curriculum encourages participants to drink water instead of soda and educates participants about the sugar contents of various beverages. For example, did you know the average 20-once soda has 16 teaspoons of sugar in it? Crazy, right?

Here are some tips from the “Rethink Your Drink” curriculum that can help you cut back on sugar-sweetened beverages:

1) Choose water, diet, or low-calorie beverages instead of sugar-sweetened beverages.

2) Carry a water bottle with you and refill it throughout the day.

3) Keep a jug of water in the fridge instead of a jug of juice.

4) Serve water with meals.

5) Add a splash of 100% juice to sparkling water for a refreshing low-cal drink. Also, try adding cucumber, lime, lemon, or watermelon to your water for a kick.

6) Request your coffee drink be made with skim-milk and skip the whip cream. Syrup flavorings, like hazelnut and caramel, are also sugar-sweetened and can add calories to your drink.

More information about the “Rethink Your Drink” Campaign can be found at CDC.gov. To find out when RCHF Promotoras will be teaching their next “Rethink Your Drink” class, visit rchf.org.

#Tips taken from “Rethink Your Drink” Brochure, published by the CDC Department of Health and Human Services

Eastside Community Fair & Egg Hunt

March 23, 2013

Health care reform is moving forward into 2013 and beyond! The reform has already expanded coverage to young adults by allowing them to stay on their parents plans until they turn 26, eliminated lifetime limits on what insurance will cover, restricted the profits carriers can earn, and expanded access to free preventive care for the insured.

To promote competition among health insurers and hopefully drive down rates, California will open its first state-run health exchange called Covered California. Many Californians are under the misconception that the state is going to become an insurer and actually provide low-cost insurance.

Instead, the state’s exchange will act as a marketplace where individuals and small employers can access health insurance through companies such as Kaiser, Aetna, Blue Shield and Health Net. California has already heavily invested in the development of the exchange and this year the exchange plans on spending $90 million in a media blitz to market the exchange.

Expanding access to affordable quality health care services is one of the priority areas for Riverside Community Health Foundation, so we’ve been closely watching the implementation of the Affordable Care Act over the last several months. We’re excited about the increased access to care the reform has already provided, but understand there is still much confusion among businesses and individuals about how their coverage may be affected when reform is fully implemented. The biggest expectation of health care reform is that it will make health insurance more affordable, for both individuals and employers. This is yet to be seen and only time will tell.

We hope to be a resource for our community in the months ahead, and encourage everyone to check out Covered California’s resources, a group which will be passing down many of the guidelines and clarifications for health care reform. We’ve also compiled a directory of resources about the Affordable Care Act, available in both English and Spanish, on our website – rchf.org.

Yours in Service,

Dr. Dan Anderson President/CEO Riverside Community Health Foundation

President’s Letter

We’ve been hosting our Heart Healthy Dinners solo for over 10 years! But this year, in an effort to increase our audience and maximize our resources, we partnered with Riverside Community Hospital to host not only our dinners, but also a fashion show in honor of National Heart Month.

“We were thrilled to partner with the Hospital to hold our heart healthy events this year,” said Stephanie Smith, Director of Health Education for RCHF. The theme for this year’s dinners was “Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack: Do you know the difference in warning signs between men and women?” Two dinners and accompanying lectures were held: The lecture held on February 19 was conducted in English and featured presentations by Dr. Robin Abdelmalik, Cardiologist, and Dr. Mimi Biswas, Cardiologist. The lecture held on February 21 was conducted in Spanish and featured Dr. George Ponce, Cardiologist, and Dr. Alicia Montánez, Cardiologist. Along with information about how the warning signs of heart attack differ between men and women, the physician speakers talked about how to improve general heart health. Both evenings also featured a healthy cooking demo in which attendees learned how to make Oregano-Lemon Chicken and a chopped Greek Salad Recipe. Over 300 people attended both dinners and reviews of the evenings were overwhelmingly positive.

Riverside resident Mary Nelson, who attended the dinner on the 19th, has been coming to our Heart Healthy Dinners for over 10 years, but she said she keeps coming back because she always learns something new.

“There’s always something to encourage us to do more,” Nelson said of the dinner and lecture. “I think it’s especially good for us women, because we often do the cooking in the home and have different [heart attack & stroke] symptoms then men.” Nelson said she’s taken many of the recipes from past year’s dinners and started to make them at home.

“We want these dinners to be informative and to give people the skills to start actively changing their behaviors to prevent heart disease,” said Smith, “This is a rare opportunity for community-members to ask questions and get answers from some of the top cardiologists in our area without having to make an appointment.”

For the first time, we partnered with Riverside Community Hospital to hold a Red Dress Fashion Show at the Victoria Club on February 23. The event helped raise awareness about heart attack and stroke for women, and included physician and registered dietitian speakers, a health expo, screenings, brunch, and a fashion show. RCHF’s very own Denise Ramirez, Health Educator, walked the runway!

Calendar of EventsEmergency Preparedness SeminarSeminar – March 11, 2013Workshop – March 18, 20136 p.m. to 8 p.m.Parkview Community Hospital3865 Jackson St. RiversideRegistration required. Call 951.788.3471 to register.

Riverside Community Diabetes CollaborativeMarch 14, April 11, May 9 -- 201312 p.m. to 2 p.m.Magnolia Police Station 10540 Magnolia Ave. RiversidePlease RSVP, call 951.788.3471 or e-mail Desirée Santos-Kho at desiree@rchf.org.

Eastside Community FairMarch 23, 201310 a.m. to 2 p.m.Bobby Bonds Park2060 University Ave. RiversideEveryone Welcome!

Health Educator’s AllianceApril 9, 201312 pm to 1:30 pmLocation TBAPlease RSVP, call 951.788.3471 or e-mail Stephanie Smith at Stephanie@rchf.org.

Young Men’s ConferenceMay 1, 20138 a.m. to 2 p.m.UC Riverside900 University Ave. RiversideInvite Only!

Free ZUMBA® Fitness, Tai-Chi, Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, Education, and Diabetes classes available throughout the community. Please call for times and locations, or visit our website.

For further information:Riverside Community Health Foundation(951) 788-3471 www.rchf.org

Save the Date!We know how quickly calendars fill up, so

we want to let you know that our Annual Celebration will be held on Saturday,

September 28, 2013. We’ll be returning to the rooftop of Walter’s Automotive Group’s Porsche/Audi building for an

evening of fun, friends, and giving!

“

RCHF Holds Three Heart-Healthy Events in February

Eastside Health Fair is Just Around the CornerCome and visit us on March 23 at our Annual Eastside Community Fair & Egg Hunt! This annual event raises awareness about our Eastside Health Center, located on University Avenue in Riverside, and provides community resources about health, exercise, safety, and so much more! Each year around 3,000 people attend the fair for a day of family fun and entertainment.

This year we expect to have over 50 vendors from local organizations like the Pink Ribbon Place, IEHP, and Molina Healthcare. We’ll also have exercise demonstrations throughout the day, and the Junior League of Riverside will be providing a free lunch for all those who participate in their Nutrition Zone activities! The fair takes place from 10 am to 2 pm at Bobby Bonds Park in Riverside. Egg Hunt begins promptly at 10 am. Vendor applications are still being taken for the event, if you would like to have a booth at the event please contact Gilbert Espinoza at gilbert@rchf.org and 951.788.3471.

Photos (Top) Women sign-in at our Red Dress Fashion show! (Middle) RCHF Health Educator Denise Ramirez walks the runway.( Bottom)Live cooking demo at our Heart Healthy Dinner and Lecture Series.

The Foundation Welcomes our 2013 Board of Directors

ChairJoseph P. BarrCPAPrincipal Swenson CorporationBoard member since Jan. 2008

Vice ChairJudy CarpenterPresident/COORiverside Medical Clinic Board member since Jan. 2009

Treasurer Thomas LozaFinancial Advisor,Waddell & Reed, Inc. Board member since Jan. 2011

SecretaryCraig Marshall Attorney at LawBest Best & Krieger, LLC Board member since Jan. 2010

Rich EricksonSenior Vice President,Lee & AssociatesBoard member since Jan. 2012

Dan Anderson, D.Min. President/CEORiverside Community Health Foundation Deemed

Damon Castillo, Ed.D.Former Superintendent,Alvord Unified School DistrictBoard member from Jan. 2005 to Jan. 2010 and returned in Jan. 2012

Rob ChabotRetired OwnerRAM Pizza Board member since Jan. 2008

Patti Cotton McNeilyOwnerPatti Cotton ConsultingBoard member since Jan. 2010

Eliza Daniely-Woolfolk Executive DirectorAlternatives to Domestic Violence Board member from 2004 to 2010 and returned in Jan. 2012

Thomas FerrerExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerSecurity Bank of California Board member since Jan. 2012

Bradley Gilbert, M.D.CEOInland Empire Health PlanBoard member since Jan. 2010

Karl L. HicksCFPLeonard Financial GroupBoard member since Jan. 2011

Ben Johnson IIBoard of EducationAlvord Unified School DistrictBoard member since Jan. 2011

Houshang Karimi, M.D.CardiologistRiverside Medical ClinicBoard member since Jan. 2012

Jennifer O’FarrellAnti-Human Trafficking DirectorOperation SafeHouse and Riverside County Anti-Human Traf-ficking Task Force Board member since Jan. 2011

Katie GreeneRetired Nurse Practitioner and Attorney at LawBoard Member from 2003 to 2005 and returning for 2013

Ginger JonesPresident of Auxiliary of Riverside Community Hospital Deemed

Erin PhillipsCEOChildren’s FundBoard member since Jan. 2011

George Reyes Attorney at LawBest Best & Krieger, LLCBoard member from 1997 to 2009 and returned in Jan. 2011

Michelle ReyesPhysician AssistantBoard member since Jan. 2012

Officers

Members

2012 Grants Total $2.1 Million

Riverside Community Health Foundation is excited to an-nounce that we granted $2,160,297 through 31 grants to local

nonprofits, schools, and governmental agencies in 2012. “As always, we remain committed to providing access to quality care for the most vulnerable of our population and our 2012 grants clearly reflect this priority,” Dr. Anderson said.

The following organizations received grants from RCHF in 2012:

1. Operation Safehouse: $20,0002. Care Connexxus, Inc.: $75,0003. Riverside County Regional Medical Center: $300,0004. Family Service Association: $60,0005. Blindness Support Services: $20,0006. Inland Agency: $80,0007. The Epilepsy Center:$2,0008. Loma Linda University School of Public Health: $3,0009. Fiesta Educativa, Inc.: $1,50010. City of Riverside: $3,00011. Riverside County Physicians Memorial Foundation: $5,50012. American Heart Association: $3,00013. Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice: $3,00014. Grantmakers in Health: $3,00015. Walden Family Services: $25,54416. Boys & Girls Clubs of Redlands: $10,00017. Borrego Health:$334,12018. Riverside County District Attorney’s Office: $2,50019. 100 Mile Club: $10,00020. Inland Empire Health Plan: $350,00021. Riverside County Physicians Memorial Foundation: $59,00022. Loma Linda University School of Public Health: $3,00023. Riverside County Regional Medical Center Foundation: $145,00024. Center for Community Action & Environmental Justice: $10,00025. Olive Crest: $30,00026. Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest: $43,86527. MFI Recovery Center: $70,00028. Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Foundation:$263,95529. Borrego Health: $219,31330. Tri-County Dental Society: $2,00031. American Heart Association:$3,000

For more information about the projects our 2012 grants funded, please visit our website at rchf.org.

A few photos from projects we helped to fund in 2012: (Top)Participants get moving at the American Heart Association’s Go Red Shuffle. (2nd) Dr. Anderson, right bottom row, with G. Richard Olds, M.D., Dean, UCR School of Medicine & Doug Bagley, CEO of RCRMC & members of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors pose for a photo after a grant presentation. (3rd)A child who benefited from the services provided by Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital NICU. (bottom) 100 Mile Club participants hold up their shirts!

Health care reform is moving forward into 2013 and beyond! The reform has already expanded coverage to young adults by allowing them to stay on their parents plans until they turn 26, eliminated lifetime limits on what insurance will cover, restricted the profits carriers can earn, and expanded access to free preventive care for the insured.

To promote competition among health insurers and hopefully drive down rates, California will open its first state-run health exchange called Covered California. Many Californians are under the misconception that the state is going to become an insurer and actually provide low-cost insurance.

Instead, the state’s exchange will act as a marketplace where individuals and small employers can access health insurance through companies such as Kaiser, Aetna, Blue Shield and Health Net. California has already heavily invested in the development of the exchange and this year the exchange plans on spending $90 million in a media blitz to market the exchange.

Expanding access to affordable quality health care services is one of the priority areas for Riverside Community Health Foundation, so we’ve been closely watching the implementation of the Affordable Care Act over the last several months. We’re excited about the increased access to care the reform has already provided, but understand there is still much confusion among businesses and individuals about how their coverage may be affected when reform is fully implemented. The biggest expectation of health care reform is that it will make health insurance more affordable, for both individuals and employers. This is yet to be seen and only time will tell.

We hope to be a resource for our community in the months ahead, and encourage everyone to check out Covered California’s resources, a group which will be passing down many of the guidelines and clarifications for health care reform. We’ve also compiled a directory of resources about the Affordable Care Act, available in both English and Spanish, on our website – rchf.org.

Yours in Service,

Dr. Dan Anderson President/CEO Riverside Community Health Foundation

President’s Letter

We’ve been hosting our Heart Healthy Dinners solo for over 10 years! But this year, in an effort to increase our audience and maximize our resources, we partnered with Riverside Community Hospital to host not only our dinners, but also a fashion show in honor of National Heart Month.

“We were thrilled to partner with the Hospital to hold our heart healthy events this year,” said Stephanie Smith, Director of Health Education for RCHF. The theme for this year’s dinners was “Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack: Do you know the difference in warning signs between men and women?” Two dinners and accompanying lectures were held: The lecture held on February 19 was conducted in English and featured presentations by Dr. Robin Abdelmalik, Cardiologist, and Dr. Mimi Biswas, Cardiologist. The lecture held on February 21 was conducted in Spanish and featured Dr. George Ponce, Cardiologist, and Dr. Alicia Montánez, Cardiologist. Along with information about how the warning signs of heart attack differ between men and women, the physician speakers talked about how to improve general heart health. Both evenings also featured a healthy cooking demo in which attendees learned how to make Oregano-Lemon Chicken and a chopped Greek Salad Recipe. Over 300 people attended both dinners and reviews of the evenings were overwhelmingly positive.

Riverside resident Mary Nelson, who attended the dinner on the 19th, has been coming to our Heart Healthy Dinners for over 10 years, but she said she keeps coming back because she always learns something new.

“There’s always something to encourage us to do more,” Nelson said of the dinner and lecture. “I think it’s especially good for us women, because we often do the cooking in the home and have different [heart attack & stroke] symptoms then men.” Nelson said she’s taken many of the recipes from past year’s dinners and started to make them at home.

“We want these dinners to be informative and to give people the skills to start actively changing their behaviors to prevent heart disease,” said Smith, “This is a rare opportunity for community-members to ask questions and get answers from some of the top cardiologists in our area without having to make an appointment.”

For the first time, we partnered with Riverside Community Hospital to hold a Red Dress Fashion Show at the Victoria Club on February 23. The event helped raise awareness about heart attack and stroke for women, and included physician and registered dietitian speakers, a health expo, screenings, brunch, and a fashion show. RCHF’s very own Denise Ramirez, Health Educator, walked the runway!

Calendar of EventsEmergency Preparedness SeminarSeminar – March 11, 2013Workshop – March 18, 20136 p.m. to 8 p.m.Parkview Community Hospital3865 Jackson St. RiversideRegistration required. Call 951.788.3471 to register.

Riverside Community Diabetes CollaborativeMarch 14, April 11, May 9 -- 201312 p.m. to 2 p.m.Magnolia Police Station 10540 Magnolia Ave. RiversidePlease RSVP, call 951.788.3471 or e-mail Desirée Santos-Kho at desiree@rchf.org.

Eastside Community FairMarch 23, 201310 a.m. to 2 p.m.Bobby Bonds Park2060 University Ave. RiversideEveryone Welcome!

Health Educator’s AllianceApril 9, 201312 pm to 1:30 pmLocation TBAPlease RSVP, call 951.788.3471 or e-mail Stephanie Smith at Stephanie@rchf.org.

Young Men’s ConferenceMay 1, 20138 a.m. to 2 p.m.UC Riverside900 University Ave. RiversideInvite Only!

Free ZUMBA® Fitness, Tai-Chi, Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, Education, and Diabetes classes available throughout the community. Please call for times and locations, or visit our website.

For further information:Riverside Community Health Foundation(951) 788-3471 www.rchf.org

Save the Date!We know how quickly calendars fill up, so

we want to let you know that our Annual Celebration will be held on Saturday,

September 28, 2013. We’ll be returning to the rooftop of Walter’s Automotive Group’s Porsche/Audi building for an

evening of fun, friends, and giving!

“

RCHF Holds Three Heart-Healthy Events in February

Eastside Health Fair is Just Around the CornerCome and visit us on March 23 at our Annual Eastside Community Fair & Egg Hunt! This annual event raises awareness about our Eastside Health Center, located on University Avenue in Riverside, and provides community resources about health, exercise, safety, and so much more! Each year around 3,000 people attend the fair for a day of family fun and entertainment.

This year we expect to have over 50 vendors from local organizations like the Pink Ribbon Place, IEHP, and Molina Healthcare. We’ll also have exercise demonstrations throughout the day, and the Junior League of Riverside will be providing a free lunch for all those who participate in their Nutrition Zone activities! The fair takes place from 10 am to 2 pm at Bobby Bonds Park in Riverside. Egg Hunt begins promptly at 10 am. Vendor applications are still being taken for the event, if you would like to have a booth at the event please contact Gilbert Espinoza at gilbert@rchf.org and 951.788.3471.

Photos (Top) Women sign-in at our Red Dress Fashion show! (Middle) RCHF Health Educator Denise Ramirez walks the runway.( Bottom)Live cooking demo at our Heart Healthy Dinner and Lecture Series.

A Pub l i c a t i on o f R i vers i d e Com m un i t y Hea l t h Found a t i on

Spring 2013

Our Mission:To improve the health and well-being of our community.

Our Vision:To improve the health of the community by funding, developing and operating partnerships and collaborations that provide expanded access to high quality healthcare services and education.

Board of DirectorsJoseph P. BarrChair

Judy Carpenter Vice Chair Thomas LozaTreasurer

Craig MarshallSecretary Daniel Anderson, D. Min. Damon Castillo, Ed. D. Rob Chabot Patti Cotton McNeily Eliza Daniely-Woolfolk Rich Erickson Thomas FerrerGinger Jones Bradley Gilbert, M.D.Katie Greene Karl L. HicksBen Johnson II Houshang Karimi, M.D.Jennifer O’Farrell Erin PhillipsGeorge ReyesMichelle Reyes, P.A.

Visit us at our website: www.rchf.org

Riverside Community Health Foundation4445-A Magnolia AvenueRiverside, CA 92501951.788.3471

In late December, RCHF was asked to lead the community resident and partner engagement effort for the Eastside HEAL (Healthy Eating Active Living) Zone Initiative. The initiative, which is funded through a three-year one million dollar grant from Kaiser Permanente, aims to promote healthy eating and physical activity in Riverside’s Eastside neighborhood through environmental and policy change. The Riverside County Health Coalition, a group led by Riverside County Public Health Department, received the HEAL Zone grant in January of 2012, but requested RCHF to assist with the facilitation of the community resident and partner engagement because of our 13 years of experience working in the community and well-established relationships with Eastside residents.

“We’re excited for the opportunity to work with one of our communities to implement healthy changes,” said Ninfa Delgado, Vice President of Riverside Community Health Foundation, who is leading the Community Engagement efforts.

RCHF received financial support to facilitate community engagement and has hired Maricela Cardenas as part-time program assistant to help with the project. Vice President Delgado, Cardenas, and RCHF’s Public

Relations Coordinator Gilbert Espinoza have presented to 15 community groups on the Eastside to get community input about environmental and policy changes they would like to see come from the HEAL Zone Initiative. They have also been leading the Eastside HEAL Zone Collaborative and the Leadership Team meetings for the initiative. In addition, RCHF held four Community Resident Engagement Sessions for Eastside Residents over the past two months. These sessions were designed to get community feedback about Eastside parks, corner stores, schools, and markets, as well as ideas about est ablishing a farmer’s market in the neighborhood. Around 71 Eastside residents turned out for the sessions, as did officials from the City of Riverside Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department, the Riverside County Public Health Department, and Ward 2 Councilmember Andy Melendrez.

RCHF will compile the feedback from the various community members and groups they have worked with and this information will be integrated into a Community Action Plan, which will guide how the HEAL Zone Initiative is implemented on the Eastside. RCHF will continue their community engagement efforts through the middle of March.

RCHF Facilitates HEAL Zone Community Engagement

Over 300 people attended our Heart Healthy Dinner and Lecture Series in February!

WellAware of a Healthier You | Rethink Your Drink

Rethink your drink

RCHF’s promotoras and community outreach workers frequently teach “Rethink Your Drink” classes at local parks and community centers. The curriculum encourages participants to drink water instead of soda and educates participants about the sugar contents of various beverages. For example, did you know the average 20-once soda has 16 teaspoons of sugar in it? Crazy, right?

Here are some tips from the “Rethink Your Drink” curriculum that can help you cut back on sugar-sweetened beverages:

1) Choose water, diet, or low-calorie beverages instead of sugar-sweetened beverages.

2) Carry a water bottle with you and refill it throughout the day.

3) Keep a jug of water in the fridge instead of a jug of juice.

4) Serve water with meals.

5) Add a splash of 100% juice to sparkling water for a refreshing low-cal drink. Also, try adding cucumber, lime, lemon, or watermelon to your water for a kick.

6) Request your coffee drink be made with skim-milk and skip the whip cream. Syrup flavorings, like hazelnut and caramel, are also sugar-sweetened and can add calories to your drink.

More information about the “Rethink Your Drink” Campaign can be found at CDC.gov. To find out when RCHF Promotoras will be teaching their next “Rethink Your Drink” class, visit rchf.org.

#Tips taken from “Rethink Your Drink” Brochure, published by the CDC Department of Health and Human Services

Eastside Community Fair & Egg Hunt

March 23, 2013