The document provides springtime activity ideas to enjoy with family and friends, including going for a bike ride, taking a walk, flying a kite, having a picnic, playing sidewalk chalk, and having a relay race. It also discusses tips for dealing with spring allergies such as wearing breathable fabrics, exercising before dawn or in the late afternoon when pollen counts are lowest, and wearing a mask when gardening. The document is from a health newsletter that also features a spring pasta salad recipe and spotlight on a staff member, Jorge Flores, who is working on healthy habits for spring like eating smaller portions of fruits and vegetables and getting more exercise.

1. 4) Have a picnic. Grab a sheet or
blanket and spread it out in the park
or in your backyard. Fill a basket or
bag with simple food items such as
peanut butter and jelly sandwiches,
pretzels sticks, apples and water.
This is a great way to enjoy nature
with family and friends.
5) Sidewalk Chalk. Get in touch with
your creative side and use the
pavement as a canvas. Outline
shadows, draw favorite shapes or
characters and make that boring
pavement beautiful. Well at least until
it rains.
6) Have a relay race. Whether it is a
three-legged race, potato sack race or
egg and spoon race, these fun races
will provide you with good laughs and
great exercise. By: Emily Moss
Spring has finally sprung and that
means it is time to enjoy the
outdoors! Put away those toboggans
and gloves and enjoy the fresh air
and sunshine. Here are some spring-
time activity ideas to enjoy with
family and friends.
1) Go for a bike ride. Dust off those
bike seats and pump the tires with
air. Be sure to wear your helmet and
stay away from cars. Riding a bike is
low impact and a great way to burn
calories and build endurance.
2) Take a walk. Lace up those tennis
shoes, grab a friend or loved one
and go for a walk. Walking is a great
way to enjoy nature, chat about
one’s day and a perfect way to get
exercise. Discover different routes to
keep things interesting.
3) Fly a kite. Flying a kite is good
old-fashioned fun that is exciting,
challenging and relaxing. Take
advantage of those breezy days and
see how high your kite will fly!
APRIL Showers Bring May Flowers
Tips For Dealing With Spring Allergies!
...We Put the ’Y’ in Healthy
The Healthy Herald
April 2015 Issue
Inside this
Issue:
 Spring outdoor
activities
 How to deal with
allergies
 Flower growing tips
 Spring pasta salad
recipe
 Staff Spotlight
Emily Moss
Public Health Intern
B.S. Community Health
Education
emh9492@uncw.edu
Arianna Macchia
Triple Play
Coordinator
 Wear breathable fabrics such as cotton.
Synthetic fibers rub together creating an
electrical charge that attracts pollen.
 Exercise outside before dawn and later in
the afternoon when pollen counts are at
its lowest.
 Wear a mask when gardening or working
in the yard.

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Jorge
Flores
Program
Aid
Jorge is starting off spring
with a healthy bang! Jorge is
spring cleaning his diet by
eating smaller portions,
consuming more fruits and
vegetables and eating less
fast food.
Jorge is also getting
exercise by taking walks
and remaining active
throughout the day. Now
that the weather is warming
up Jorge is going to start
running for exercise and
would like to begin walking
to work.
Staff Spotlight:
A Special Thanks to the Following Triple Play Sponsors:
Get in touch with nature this spring by planting some
beautiful flowers and watch them grow!
Springtime Is Pasta Salad Time! Great For Picnics!
Supplies:
 Seeds
 Soil
 Pot
 Shovel
 Water
 Sunshine
Steps:
1. Add Soil to pot of choice
2. Toss your flower seeds on top of soil and
then cover with a little more soil
3. Lightly water as needed to keep soil
moist
4. Place your pot in a sunny spot.
Parmesan Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
1 pound small pasta shells
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
4 ounces of parmesan, broken up
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Sprinkle with salt & pepper
Directions:
1. Cook the pasta according to package
directions. Drain and return to pot.
2. Add the tomatoes, Parmesan, oil,
chives, 1tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper and
toss to combine ingredients.