Good morning, this is your Wellness Wake Up Call! Did you ever think about all the work that our bones do? They help us walk, run, jump, and dance. It’s important to have strong bones because strong bones are less likely to break.

Good morning, this is your Wellness Wake Up Call! It’s important to remember that dairy products are not the only sources of calcium. Many plant-foods contain calcium, and the calcium from some plant foods is easier to absorb than the calcium in milk. #SycamoreWellness

Good morning, this is your Wellness Wake Up Call! Would you sit down and eat 16 teaspoons of sugar from a sugar bowl, one right after the other? When you have a 20 ounce soda/pop you consume 16 teaspoons of sugar. That’s one third of a cup of sugar! #SycamoreWellness

Good morning, this is your Wellness Wake Up Call! Eight foods cause 90 percent of the allergic reactions in the United States. They are cow’s milk, peanuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy, and tree nuts (which are the nuts that grow on trees, such as almonds and walnuts).

Our last Trader Joe's Tasting of the year happened Maple Dale Elem yesterday! Thanks to our Maple Dale Wellness Reps and #traderjoes for bringing Wart out to greet our kids and have them sample new foods this year! Keep an eye out for dates next year! #SycamoreWellness

Picture from students Blue Ash Elementary enjoying bananas supplied by the Sycamore Wellness Committee! Glad the students enjoyed them! #SycamoreWellness

Just hanging around with Sycamore Child Nutrition Sycamore Schools Wellness Committee at the gym of the Nati Ninja! Sycamore Schools Sycamore Ninja Warrior coming soon??? Stay tuned....

Beans, split peas, lentils, soy foods, and peanut butter are great healthy sources of iron. So are dark green veggies such as broccoli, collards, and kale. These foods help you to build red blood cells and muscles. #SycamoreWellness

This is your Wellness Wakeup Call! Many minerals, vitamins, and protein are involved in the process of building healthy red blood cells. So your whole diet, including vegetables, beans, fruits, nuts, and seeds helps you to keep strong and fit. #SycamoreWellness

This is your Wellness Wakeup Call! To stay strong and healthy, eat plenty of plant foods such as vegetables, whole grains, and beans. These contain iron and protein. They provide fiber and vitamins and minerals which keep our body working right. #SycamoreWellness

This is your Wellness Wakeup Call! Frozen waffles can be healthy or unhealthy. Look for waffles made with whole grains. Try one with peanut butter or other nut butters instead of syrup for extra protein and vitamins! #SycamoreWellness

This is your Wellness Wakeup Call! Hummus is a great sandwich filling. Have you ever tried it? It is made out of ground up chick peas, sesame seeds, garlic, and seasonings. It’s also a tasty dip for pita bread, baby carrots, and other raw vegetables. #SycamoreWellness

This is your Wellness Wakeup Call! A healthy lunch can help us to feel more alert in the afternoon. The right fuel helps us to perform at our best. The best fuel consists of lots of whole plant foods: fruits, vegetables, beans, lentils, and whole grains. #SycamoreWellness

This is your Wellness Wakeup Call! What you eat for lunch will determine how you feel all day. If you eat junk food for lunch, you may feel tired, irritable, or find it hard to concentrate. Pack or order that healthy option instead and reap the benefits! #SycamoreWellness

This is your Wellness Wakeup Call! Did you ever think about all the work that our bones do? They help us walk, run, jump, and dance. It’s important to have strong bones because strong bones are less likely to break

This is your Wellness Wakeup Call! It’s important to remember that dairy products are not the only sources of calcium. Many plant-foods contain calcium, and the calcium from some plant foods is easier to absorb than the calcium in milk. #SycamoreWellness

This is your Wellness Wakeup Call! A 20 ounce serving of lemonade, fruit punch, or soda/pop pop contains 200 to 300 calories, all from sugar. With just one of these drinks, we get 10 or 15 percent of our calories for the day! #SycamoreWellness #DrinkMoreWater

This is your Wellness Wakeup Call! The cells throughout our body need water; these cells are filled with water and they are surrounded by water. Make plain water your favorite beverage. Sweetened waters can have too much sugar, artificial sweeteners, etc. #SycamoreWellness

This is your Wellness Wakeup Call! Fancy coffees are made with a lot of dissolved sugar. Even a skim milk frozen coffee can contain 12 teaspoons of sugar. That sugar can be converted into fat and stored on your body as fat. Be aware of what you are drinking! #SycamoreWellness

This is your Wellness Wakeup Call! To burn off the 380 calories in a 16 ounce coffee such as a Caramel Frappucino Grande, a person will need to walk for about 2 hours at 3 miles per hour, or to run about 5 miles. #SycamoreWellness