August Kitchen Corner
NEWSLETTER
NEWSLETTER
Kicking the Keto Diet
The keto diet is a low carbohydrate and high fat diet originally developed to reduce seizures in children with epilepsy. Recently it has been used as a “fad” diet for individuals wanting to lose weight quickly.
Ketone Bodies: occur when the body is deprived of carbohydrates and can no longer use them as a main source of energy.
The following two pie graphs demonstrate what the keto diet (left) provides daily and what the Institute of Medicine, like Canada’s Food Guide (right) provides daily.
Research Shows:
• Considerable short-term weight loss within the first 3-6 months.
• Decreased appetite due to ketone bodies which decrease the feeling of hunger leading to weight loss.
• Improved metabolic profile for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
• May decrease performance during high intensity activities.
• Short term side effects can range from: skin rash, muscle cramps, nutritional deficiencies, headache and fatigue.
Long Term Effects:
• More likely to develop GI issues like constipation due to lack of fiber.
• If done incorrectly, it may raise cholesterol levels and increase risk of heart disease.
• May lead to kidney damage from overload of protein.
Fats
Carbohydrates
Protein
Hilltop Highlights and Events
May Events
Food Services is planning a special Mother’s Day on May 10th
Update on Mealtimes at HVH Resident Council has voted in unanimous favor during the March meeting to move the larger meal from lunch time to supper time. This was implemented and residents are enjoying the change based on the majority of feedback collected so far. Special holiday meals will be scheduled for lunches as specified. ~ Food Services Team
Our annual Painted Lady Butterfly project will commence again this spring. We anticipate receiving our Painted Lady caterpillars during the last week of May. We will watch their transition from caterpillars to butterflies, and then release them into the garden park in early June. Stay tuned for details!
As a Resident of Harbour View Haven; 2. “You have the right to be involved in decisions about your care.” Residents may give or refuse consent for treatment, including medication, in accordance with law, and must be informed of the consequences of giving or refusing consent.
National Volunteer Appreciation Week
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