October Newsletter

October is Mental Health Awareness Month 

October is Mental Health Awareness month and the theme for World Mental Health Day is "It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace". It is a chance to raise awareness about mental health issues and encourage support for those who are struggling.

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Did you know...

-1 in every 13 children have food allergies in the U.S.

-Food allergies in children increased approximately 50% between 1997 and 2011.

-Every 3 minutes, a food allergy reaction sends someone to the emergency room.

Could it be that we are sick from all the chemicals the food industry invents to improve their bottom line?

TBHQ is a chemical preservative used in Reese’s, Totino’s Pizza, and Pop Tarts. A study out of Michigan State University found that TBHQ causes abnormal reactions in the immune system that triggers food allergies. They found that TBHQ negatively affects “T-cells” in the body (which are generally used to fight infections) in a way that promotes allergies to tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat and shellfish.

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Healthy Halloween Treats.

They found that TBHQ negatively affects “T-cells” in the body (which are generally used to fight. 

Ingredients:

Olive Cream Cheese Spider Bites

-gluten-free crackers (sweet potato crackers are orange and festive!)

-softened cream cheese

-large pitted black olives

Bell Pepper Olive Monster Eyes

-bell peppers

-softened cream cheese

-large pitted black olives

Peanut Butter Apple Monster Teeth

-green apples-peanut butter-sunflower seeds

Pretzel Cheese Stick Witch Brooms

-cheese sticks-gluten

-free pretzel sticks

-fresh chives

Boo-nanas

-bananas

-regular-sized chocolate chips

-mini chocolate chips

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October Crafts: Spooky