July 2015
Red, White and Blueberry
Cheesecake Cupcakes
300,000 Children Impacted in
the U.S.
Create a bang this fourth of July with these low-fat
cheesecake cupcakes and let the fireworks begin. Not only
do they look great, they taste great too!
Juvenile arthritis (JA) is an umbrella term for autoimmune
conditions and/or pediatric rheumatic diseases that impact
children under the age of 16. There are various types
of JA, each producing a unique set of symptoms and
concerns. Unfortunately, there are no known causes for
most forms of JA, yet research indicates it may be genetic.
A Dessert Fit for Celebrating
Ingredients: yields 12 servings
• 12 reduced fat vanilla wafers
• 8 oz. 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 6 oz. fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 tbsp. all purpose flour
• 8 oz strawberries, hulled and sliced thin
• 8 oz. blueberries
Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F
1.Line cupcake tin with liners. Place a vanilla wafer at the
bottom of each liner.
Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
In some cases, diagnosing a child with JA can be a lengthy
process. If you suspect your child may have a form of JA,
please see your doctor for a complete physical exam. It’s
especially important that symptoms be identified early and
children receive an accurate diagnosis in order to begin
treatment.
TYPES OF JUVENILE
ARTHRITIS
SYMPTOMS
Juvenile idiopathic
arthritis (JIA)
The most common form of
JA involving one or more
joints, causing symptoms
like fever, rash and/or eye
inflammation.
Juvenile
dermatomyositis
Inflammation of the
muscles causing weakness
and a skin rash on the
eyelids and knuckles.
Juvenile lupus
Inflammation affecting the
joints, skin, kidneys, blood
and other areas of the
body.
Nutritional Information: serving size: 1 cupcake.
Calories 98; Fat 4.3g; Sugar 7.6g; Carbohydrates 10.5g;
Protein 3.6g; Fiber 0.3g; Sodium 29.5mg
Juvenile scleroderma
A group of conditions that
causes the skin to tighten
and harden.
Skinny Taste
Kawasaki disease
Causes blood-vessel
inflammation that can lead
to heart complications.
2.Gently beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until
smooth.
3.Gradually beat in fat free yogurt, egg whites, and flour.
Pour into cupcake liners filling half way.
4.Bake 20-25 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool to
room temperature then chill 1 hour in the refrigerator.
5.Before serving, top with fresh strawberries and
blueberries.
Extra tip: If you’re taking these to a party, stick an
American flag toothpick in each cupcake to boost your
presentation!
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TYPES OF JUVENILE
ARTHRITIS
SYMPTOMS
Mixed connective tissue
disease
A combination of symptoms
mostly related to lupus and
scleroderma that appear
over a number of years.
Fibromyalgia
Most common in pubescent
girls causing stiffness and
aching, along with fatigue
and disrupted sleep.
Arthritis Foundation
Fad or Fact?
A Heart Rate Monitor Will Improve Your Fitness
Eat Fresh, Eat Healthy
Good Old Summertime Foods
Summer offers the best selection of fresh fruits and
vegetables. If you’re looking to catch up on your dailyallotted servings of fruits and vegetables, now’s the time.
Keep this list handy the next time you hit the farmer’s
market or grocery store.
Fruits
Blueberries, Peaches, Watermelon, Cantaloupe,
Strawberries, Raspberries, Plums, Apples
Vegetables
Tomatoes, Corn, Zucchini, Green Beans, Leafy Greens,
Cucumbers, Bell Peppers, Eggplant
USDA
The truth is a heart rate monitor won’t necessarily get you
healthy. When it comes to improving fitness, only you can
control and change the frequency and duration of your
exercise. A heart rate monitor is a good tool to use for
identifying the right intensity of your training so you can
exercise safely.
Benefits of a Heart Rate Monitor
• Helps you establish and maintain the right intensity for
each exercise.
• Measures the work-rate of your heart faster and easier
than stopping to find your pulse and count beats.
• Tracks your progress and training sessions.
If you’re considering investing in a heart rate monitor,
make sure to do your research. Heart rate monitors can
range from $25-$400. It’s important you identify how you’ll
be using it to the get the most ‘bang for your buck.’
Fireworks You Won’t Want to Miss
Fourth of July in Kansas City
Greater Kansas City has some of the best fireworks
displays offering families a safe and fun way to celebrate
Independence Day.
Some of the more notable displays in the area:
$200-$400 - More advanced features like GPS, multi-sport
tracking, workout comparisons and more.
• KC Riverfest, Berkley Riverfront Park
• Parkville 4th of July Fireworks and Festival, English
Landing Park
• Corporate Woods Star Spangled Spectacular,
Overland Park, KS
• Jackson County 4th of July Celebration, Longview
Lake
For further details and an extended list of firework displays,
click here.
Active
KCTV
$50-$100 - Typically tracks heart rate, calories burned,
time in zone and more.
$100-$200 - More features like the ability to create
workouts, track progress and download data.
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