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Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Comes to Morris County

Partnering with the Jamie Oliver Foundation, the Morris County Park Commission is hosting the second annual Food Revolution Weekend, Friday and Saturday, May 17 and May 18.  The Food Revolution is a global movement that shares information, talents, resources and knowledge of the world’s food issues with the goal of helping people to make healthier food choices and prevent diet-related disease.

The festivities kick off on Friday, May 17 at 2pm at Historic Speedwell in Morristown with the Food to Faces program in which kids ages six and older create a self-portrait using images of food.  From 6 to 8pm,there will be a Snack and Learn: a potluck dinner (bring a locally sourced, healthy dish and recipe to share) and a lecture on genetically modified organisms that wil loffer tips on decoding food labels and provide tools for combating childhood obesity.

On Saturday, May 17, from 11am to 4pm, Food Revolution Day, held at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris Township, offers a myriad of fun food demonstrations, health and wellness vendors, fitness activities, games and exhibits on diet and health. All weekend events are free.

For more information, visit Morrisparks.net/calendars.asp.  

Other Health and Fitness May News Brief NCNJ THIS MONTH (Home Page) May 2013 Issue
5 Top Tips to Finding Your Next Doctor

1 Keep an Open Mind! Healthcare has come a long way. Today, you have access to practitioners that branch outside of traditional medicine and aim to identify the root causes of conditions while using alternative treatments that may help you get the relief you need. Just because it’s not a pill, doesn’t make it pseudoscience.

2 Build Your Health Care Team. There is no one doctor that can be the be-all-end-all for your health needs. Be sure to have a team of practitioners with different “lenses” and areas of expertise who will treat the root cause and not just the symptom(s).

3   Environment Influences Healing. Health is multi-factorial. Your mental and emotional environment plays a pivotal role in your healing potential. Your doctors and their staff should create an office atmosphere filled with positivity so you can get the most out of your care.

4 Your Story Matters.  Before you begin any treatment, be sure to have a comprehensive consultation to discuss your health concerns. Find practitioners who welcome questions and will take the time to listen and treat you with respect.

5 Report of Findings. When it comes to our health, we often make decisions without understanding the risk versus benefits. Knowledge is an important part of the healing process and is essential to make conscious, informed health decisions. Find practitioners who take the time to explain their exam findings and the recommendations for treatment in ways that make sense to you.

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