Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare | Health Scene | Summer 2018

HEALTH SCENE ® To learn more about services offered at Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, visit our website at gvmh.org . See what we have been up to in the community by following us on Facebook and Twitter. HEALTH SCENE is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of GOLDEN VALLEY MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE, 1600 N. Second St., Clinton, MO 64735, telephone 660-885-5511 , website gvmh.org . Craig Thompson CEO Information in HEALTH SCENE comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your healthcare provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2018 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. SUMMER 2018 Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. FIND US Facebook “f”Logo CMYK / .ai CONNECT WITH US ONLINE facebook.com/ youdeserveGVMH twitter.com/ chooseGVMH Nutrition F rom spring’s first asparagus to fall’s butternut squash, farmers markets and backyard gardens are chock-full of nutritious food. Doctors have long recommended plenty of produce in a variety of colors as a key part of a healthy diet. One way to achieve that goal: Eat what’s in season. With seasonal produce, you’ll get more than great-tasting meals. Eating a lot of fruits and vegetables may help lower your risk of heart disease, stroke and certain cancers. Produce can also help you maintain a healthy weight, because fruits and vegetables are often high in fiber and low in calories. IMAGINE A RAINBOW The American Cancer Society recommends eating at least 2½ cups of fruits and veggies each day. To get a healthy variety, choose produce in a rainbow of colors—such as orange carrots, green kale and red beets—and don’t be afraid to try new items. Different kinds of produce also offer different vitamins and minerals. For example, the following foods are good sources of nutrients: ●  ● Artichokes, beans and lentils— fiber ●  ● Spinach and asparagus—folate ●  ● Sweet potatoes, white potatoes and bananas—potassium ●  ● Apricots, carrots, grapefruit and tomatoes—vitamin A ●  ● Broccoli, strawberries, cauliflower and cantaloupe—vitamin C When possible, foods, not supplements, are the best sources of these nutrients.That’s because produce is packed with other naturally occurring substances that are good for you, too. Additional sources: American Heart Association; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Produce for Better Health Foundation You can read more healthy living tips at gvmh.org . Click on “Health Resources.” Seasonal goodness FOR YOUR HEALTH 4 HEALTH SCENE