“Ring out the false, ring in the true.” – Alfred Lord Tennyson
Our Los Gatos Doc Team wishes you and your family a happy and healthy 2023. The New Year is the perfect time to get back on track with your fitness goals.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), less than 47% of adults fulfilled cardiovascular activity goals, and 25% met combined cardiovascular and muscle-strengthening guidelines.
If you have never exercised before, start small and slow. Choose activities you enjoy and can easily schedule in your current lifestyle and stick with them.
After choosing an activity, select short and long-term 2023 fitness goals. Short-term goals can be achieved in days or weeks (like drinking 8 glasses of water each day or buying new shoes for your daily exercise). Long-term goals can take weeks, months, or longer to achieve (walking 10k steps per day).
If you need help or want to know more about our Lifestyle Management Services please reach out to Adriana and Jessica at 408.502.6040 to schedule an appointment.
Read on to find out about healthy recipes, family-friendly events in town, health articles, and more.
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Recreation Ideas
Chinese New Year Celebration for Adults 50+, Campbell: Join the Year of the Rabbit celebrations for older adults 50+ on Jan 31st, 2023. The last day to purchase your tickets is January 26, 2023. There will be NO ticket sales at the door. Call 408-866-2146 for more information.
15th Annual Hakone Lunar New Year Festival, Saratoga: Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit at the 15th Annual Lunar New Year Festival on Sunday, January 29 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. A free shuttle bus is available at 14460 Big Basin Way (in front of Saratoga Chamber) in downtown Saratoga.
Winter Wonderland in February, Downtown Campbell: Since last year’s Carol of Lights was canceled due to bad weather, they’re having the FREE late wintry fun event in February! Join your family and loved ones.
Valentine Fun Run/Walk 10K, 5K & Kids’ Dash, Campbell: Join Campbell’s 46th annual Valentine 5K Fun Run/Walk with your loved ones.
Monthly Health Observance: National Blood Donor Month
Over 7 million people give blood to America each year. This selfless generosity is a lifeline for so many people.
1 in 7 patients visiting a hospital requires blood. This ranges from trauma victims to patients battling trauma, sickle cell disease or thalassemia, cancer, or victims of accidents, and organ recipients. Cancer patients use 25% of all blood donations. We need blood transfusions in one out of every 83 newborn deliveries in America today, a rate that has increased by over 50 percent between 2006 and 2015.
The need is great. Every two seconds, someone needs blood in America. The latest statistics show patients use an average of 42,000 blood components every day. But, just 3% of all Americans donate blood.
January is National Blood Donor Month, an opportunity for us all to recognize the selflessness of America’s blood donors while encouraging more people to give. As medical professionals, we understand the importance of ensuring there’s blood on the shelf when it’s needed the most. We want to thank all the donors who make this lifesaving difference possible.
The American Red Cross and Blood Banks of America encourage everyone to continue donating blood. If you would like to become a volunteer blood donor, you can schedule an appointment using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, RedCrossBlood.org, or 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or contact your local blood donor here. There is no waiting period for donors who received a flu shot or a Moderna, Pfizer, or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination or booster recipients and are symptom-free.
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Each month, we provide you with the best, most current research and information on health topics that affect you. Read our latest blogs about current medical conditions that will keep you up to date and in the know!
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Healthy Recipes
Start your New Year on the right note with these delicious and healthy recipes.
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 6-10 leaves of kale, depending on how hardcore you are
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 large banana
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup ice
Instructions:
- Put it all in the Vitamix or other blender. Blend until smooth. Serves 2.
Source: Jessica Marcus
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans (14 ounces each) of chicken broth
- 1 can (4 ounces) of chopped green chiles
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) of great northern beans, drained, divided
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Sliced jalapeno pepper, optional
Directions
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook chicken and onion in oil until lightly browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, chiles, cumin, oregano, and cayenne; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low. With a potato masher, mash 1 can of beans until smooth. Add to saucepan. Add remaining beans to saucepan. Simmer for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and onion is tender.
- Top each serving with cheese and, if desired, jalapeno pepper.
Source: Taste of Home
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup ground flax seeds
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Combine all 5 ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir to combine. Place in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes so they are easier to roll.
- Roll into 12 bites and store in the fridge for up to a week.
Source: Chef Savvy
Here’s to a truer, healthier, and elevated version of ourselves in 2023. We’re grateful that you’re a part of the Los Gatos Doc family. Consider sharing your favorite newsletters as they offer great tips and health advice and help you and your family stay informed. Call Los Gatos Doc at 408.502.6040 if you have questions about your health.
Warmly,
Dr. V, Adriana, & Jessica
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