The students of Davitt College, as part of the Young Social Innovators project 2012-2013, have decided to raise awareness among the school community about the importance of leading a healthy and happy life. A healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body and we believe that health equals happiness.
We have come up with some simple and fun ways to help you lead a healthier lifestyle and we will be sharing them on this blog. You will also find out about all the upcoming, exciting activities which are being organised in our school.
ZUMBA CLASSES IN DAVITT COLLEGE TO RUN AFTER SCHOOL FOR 5 WEEKS
We had Zumba yesterday afterschool and it was a success.We have 20 onboard now and more people interested.
Zumba is such a fun way of exercising - and the music is so motivating.
Possibly the biggest benefit of Zumba is that it is so much fun that people look forward to going to class and working out. At its core, Zumba is a cardio workout which burns calories and improves cardiovascular fitness. Zumba can improve muscle tone and strengthen the body. Zumba is also a great stress reliever. The sweating, dancing, and occasional shouting involved in Zumba will release stress and tension in your body.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/337730-zumba-facts/#ixzz2IjWmggJC
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/337730-zumba-facts/#ixzz2IjWmggJC
SMOOTHIE BAR OPENING THURSDAY 31/01/2013 IN DAVITT COLLEGE.
A Smoothie Bar opened in the school on Thursday, 31/01/2013.
Smoothie Shots- a shot of goodness for only 50cent. The Smoothies were a great success.Check out the pictures below.
KICKBOXING CLASSES IN DAVITT COLLEGE
We really want to set up KickBoxing Classes after school in Davitt College.
If you're interested come to the Gym classroom to put your name down. All are welcome.
Kickboxing is an aerobic form of exercise that helps strengthen and condition your body. It is a martial arts sport that will help you get fit and provide health benefits, such as reduced body fat, increased flexibility and strengthened heart. Kickboxing improves your balance and builds body strength. To minimize risk of injury and maximize workout results you should start with a warmup and learn the basic skills and movements from an instructor.
Burn Calories:
Kickboxing can help you burn calories at a rate of 350 to 450 calories per hour. Moving both your upper and lower body during kickboxing helps you burn more calories. The high activity level of kickboxing allows your body to use your fat as energy for a great fat burning workout.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/160898-facts-about-kickboxing/#ixzz2IjXfiTHQ
Burn Calories:
Kickboxing can help you burn calories at a rate of 350 to 450 calories per hour. Moving both your upper and lower body during kickboxing helps you burn more calories. The high activity level of kickboxing allows your body to use your fat as energy for a great fat burning workout.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/160898-facts-about-kickboxing/#ixzz2IjXfiTHQ
Get Ireland Healthy is another exciting project promoting physical activity in Ireland.
here is the link to find out more about fun events taking place in your area!
MEDITATION
Meditation will be provided in Davitt College in February.By taking part, students will become aware of the benefits of taking 'time-out'. Meditation reduces stress and anxiety and contributes greatly to a happy, healthy mind. Meditative music, essential oils and a peaceful environment will contribute to a totally relaxing experience for students.
The Livestrong website has some great tips on Meditaton for Teens- click below
http://www.livestrong.com/article/153081-meditation-techniques-for-teens/
FOOD AND RECIPES
The below section shows some simple recipes and snack ideas.
Also some interesting youtube clips on healthy eating....
Hope it gives you some ideas on how to be healthier with your food choices!!!
Also some interesting youtube clips on healthy eating....
Hope it gives you some ideas on how to be healthier with your food choices!!!
BACON AND AVOCADO SANDWICH
Couldn't be simpler or more delicious.
Serves 4
Ingredients
To Cook
Preparation time
10 mins
Method
Cut the bread in half. Dip the cut sides into the olive oil.
Place the bacon on the bread. Top with the sliced tomatoes and avocados. Season
lightly, replace the top of the bread and enjoy!
Nutritional Content
Protein: 25.5g
Fat: 30.8g
Iron: 2.4mg
Energy: 515kcal
Couldn't be simpler or more delicious.
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 long french stick or 4 rolls
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
8 Quality Assured bacon rashers grilled crisp
2 tomatoes sliced (vine ripened if possible)
2 ripe avocados, peeled, stoned and sliced
A few basil leaves
Salt and pepper
To Cook
Preparation time
10 mins
Method
Cut the bread in half. Dip the cut sides into the olive oil.
Place the bacon on the bread. Top with the sliced tomatoes and avocados. Season
lightly, replace the top of the bread and enjoy!
Nutritional Content
Protein: 25.5g
Fat: 30.8g
Iron: 2.4mg
Energy: 515kcal
BACON PASTA WITH PESTO
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 450g dried chunky pasta shapes – such as rigatoni or penne
- 1 tablesp. oil
- 8 slices quality assured streaky bacon, diced
- 1 chilli, finely chopped
Pesto
- 1 large bunch of fresh basil
- 50g pinenuts
- 50g regato cheese, chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 4-6 tablesp. groundnut or olive oil
To Cook
Method
Add the pasta to a large saucepan of boiling water and simmer until just
done, 7-8 minutes approx. Drain but keep a few tablesp. of the cooking water.
This will help the sauce cling to the pasta and adds a certain creaminess. In a
large pan cook the bacon in hot oil until crisp. Stir in the chilli and 1-2
tablesp. of the cooking liquid. Remove from the heat.
To make the Pesto:
Whiz the basil, pinenuts, cheese and garlic together in the processor. Add
the oil gradually.
SPICY CHICKEN
The combination of spices work really well together – a perfect dish for
either lunch or dinner.
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, part boned with skin on
- 2 tablesp. olive oil
- Knob butter
- Salt and freshly-ground black pepper
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3cm piece of fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 2 chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
- 3 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teasp. each of cumin and coriander seeds
- 5 cardamom pods, cracked open and seeds removed (pods discarded)
- 400ml tin coconut milk
- 2 cloves
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, chopped
To Cook
Cooking time
45 mins
Method
Put the oil and butter in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Season
the chicken and fry until browned. Transfer to a plate.
Add the onion, ginger, garlic and chillies to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in the tomatoes and allow them to cook for a minute or two. Grind the dry
spices to a powder in a pestle and mortar. Add to the tomato mixture and cook
for a minute. Add the coconut milk to the pan along with the browned chicken
breasts. Season and simmer for 30 minutes, turning occasionally until the
chicken is cooked through. Add the lime juice and basil leaves just before serving.
Serve
with rice and a green salad.
Warm Chicken Salad with Cashew Nuts and Mango Dressing
Serves 4
Ingredients
Dressing
To Cook
Method
The absolutely best way is to roast a whole chicken with lots of garlic cloves, a
few sprigs of rosemary, lemon wedges stuffed into the cavity and seasoned with
salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Cook until the juices run clear. Then
an hour or two later, take the meat off the bone and make the salad. If you
haven’t time to roast a chicken then you can just grill a few chicken breasts,
slice them up and make the salad.
Start with the dressing, put all the dressing ingredients in the processor,
give it a quick whiz, taste for seasoning.
Coat the salad leaves in a little of the dressing, arrange the leaves on
individual plates or in one large bowl. Add the sliced mango, grapes, nuts and
chicken. Drizzle over the dressing and serve with some nice
bread.
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
- Handful salad leaves per person
- 1 mango, sliced
- Handful seedless black grapes
- 50g cashew nuts
Dressing
- 1 mango, peeled and chopped
- 3-4 scallions, chopped
- Handful of basil leaves
- 1 tablesp. rice vinegar
- 4 tablesp. olive oil
- Salt, black pepper and a pinch of sugar
To Cook
Method
The absolutely best way is to roast a whole chicken with lots of garlic cloves, a
few sprigs of rosemary, lemon wedges stuffed into the cavity and seasoned with
salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Cook until the juices run clear. Then
an hour or two later, take the meat off the bone and make the salad. If you
haven’t time to roast a chicken then you can just grill a few chicken breasts,
slice them up and make the salad.
Start with the dressing, put all the dressing ingredients in the processor,
give it a quick whiz, taste for seasoning.
Coat the salad leaves in a little of the dressing, arrange the leaves on
individual plates or in one large bowl. Add the sliced mango, grapes, nuts and
chicken. Drizzle over the dressing and serve with some nice
bread.
Jamie Oliver deals with some very shocking statistics and facts here in this clip. Everybody should take a look!