Heart Healthy Recipe for Blueberry Oat Muffins!!

1 1/4 cup oats(uncooked)
1 1/4 cup low fat buttermilk
1 whole egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1/3 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries(do not thaw)

DIABETES AWARENESS

Diabetes is a chronic medical condition associated with abnormally high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. People with diabetes have trouble converting food into energy.

A new report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 24 million (or 1 in 10) U.S. adults have diabetes. Most cases are type 2 diabetes, which is largely preventable.

Unless the trends of rising obesity and inactivity slow or reverse, diabetes numbers will continue to increase.

Diabetes Risk Factors**
*Being overweight or obese
*High blood pressure: 140/90
*Physical Inactivity
*Glucose levels higher than normal
*Parent, brother or sister with diabetes

Additional Resources:
--Health History
https://familyhistory.hhs.gov

Arthritis.....Important Facts To Know:

Two of the most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis(degenerative joint disease) and rheumatoid arthritis. A degenerative process, osteoarthritis is the wearing away of cartilage between two bones. Whereas, rheumatoid arthritis is caused by an inflammation of the membrane surrounding joints. This is typically caused by pain or swelling in one or more joints. Exercise is generally recommended by health care providers for those with arthritis to improve muscular strength and endurance, increase joint range of motion and flexibility, decrease pain and stiffness and improve total body fitness. Please note: During a severe arthritic episode, exercise should be avoided, as it can make the condition worse.
(Information provided by Aerobics and Fitness Association of America)