Teacher Treasure Hunter Spring 2015 | Page 14

An apple a day…

Health & Fitness Tips

Nutrition

Start out with a small goal – eat an apple a day. Apples are
packed with health benefits. Check
out a few and take a bite for your
health. 
*high in fiber so you stay full longer
*good source of vitamin C
*great source of phytonutrients
which experts report as the
anti-cancer & anti-oxidant properties
in an apple.
*Researchers at Agriculture and
Agri-Food Canada found Red Delicious
apples to have greater polyphenols, a source
of antioxidant, but other varieties will also give
you an anti-oxidant boost.
*Some of the healthiest varieties –Granny Smith, Liberty, Red
Delicious, Honeycrisp & Braeburn.

Fitness Trackers – do you use them in the classroom?

My kids and I have challenges and we use the numbers during math. We also use the
calorie count during measurement.
*by Diana from Manassas, VA

I love it! A group of teachers at my school all
have them. We challenge each other every week
to see who gets the most steps. It is a little
bit of competition but we all really support each
other. We walk in the gym or halls everyday at
lunch. It's great for building strong, supportive
relationships but also helps our fitness.
*by Shauna @ Loving Primary
I have the Fitbit Flex. Sometimes I put it in
my pocket, as I don’t always move my arms
when I walk. The kids laugh at me when I
walk in place while they are doing our counting
game. *by Amanda from South Bend, IN

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