The Latest Mikey Network News

Canada’s 911 Foundation’s Incredible Support Over the Years

Today, our Mikey ambassador Johanna Coutinho- Miss Mississauga World, who is competing in Miss World Canada next month got to meet Dan Lawrence- Founder of Canada’s 911.

Canada’s 911 foundation has been an incredible supporter of The Mikey Network since 2007.

Since then, they have raised and donated over $200K, which has helped several families across Ontario. We are so privileged to have the support of Canada’s 911 team and foundation.

On the other hand, our Mikey ambassador- Johanna strives to work alongside us with our Mikey Kids Program. Johanna’s goal and her Beauty with a Purpose project are to essentially raise awareness and raise funds to implement as many AEDs as possible.

“Meeting someone like Dan, who takes so much effort and pride to support The Mikey Network is something to truly be grateful for and to me that is inspiring, where I can help alongside and use my platform for the better,” said, Johanna Coutinho – Miss Mississauga World (Mikeys Ambassador).

Thank you to Canada’s 911 Foundation for all of their support and their continued partnership with us.

Apple Cranberry Crisp Recipe

, , ,

Serves 6
Oven 375 Degrees

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1/2 cupDried cherries (or raisins if not available)
 Zest of 1 whole orange or lemon
1 cupSugar (or Splenda if desired)
1 tbsp.Flour
1/2 tsp.Ground ginger
1/4 tsp.Salt
3Granny Smith apples, large, peeled chopped (about 4 cups)
6-8 oz.Cranberries, fresh or frozen, cleaned, rinsed, drained
  
Topping 
1/2 cupPanko crumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs) – use regular if not available
2 tbsp.Brown sugar
1/4 tsp.Ground ginger
2 tbsp.Butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven
  2. Prepare baking pan – use a 10″ quiche
  3. Soak the cherries/raisins if needed, in 1/2 cup warm water for 20 minutes, drain.  Combine them with the fruit zest in a small bowl.
  4. In a large bowl, mix together, sugar/Splenda, flour ginger and salt.
  5.  Into the bowl, stir in the apples, cranberries, and dried cherries/ currants and the zest.
  6. Turn this into the prepared baking pan.
  7. In a small bowl, mix together all the topping ingredients.
  8. Sprinkle over the top of the fruit
  9. Bake for 45 minutes until bubbly and many of the cranberries have popped.

Serve warm alone, or topped with 1/2 cup low-fat frozen yogurt.

Recipes From Our Resident Expert, Marsha Rosen, RD
Here are some heart-healthy recipes provided by Marsha Rosen, RD (Registered Dietitian).

If you have nutrition questions for our dietician, you can email Marsha here…

Do you have a heart-healthy recipe that you would like to share? Send your recipes to info@mikeynetwork.com

5 Heart-Health Words from the Glossary You Should Know

, , ,

When you hear different types of heart-health words, some of them you may be unaware of and some may be confusing to understand. This is why we have put together a list of key-words just for you here:

  1. AED: Automatic External Defibrillator. A portable, user-friendly electronic device that automatically diagnoses potentially life-threatening heart rhythms and, if necessary, permits a shock to be delivered to restore a normal heart rhythm. Also known as simply a defibrillator.

2. Brugada Syndrome: A hereditary disease that is associated with a high risk of arrhythmia causing sudden cardiac arrest.

3. Cardioversion: Delivery of a shock to the heart to interrupt arrhythmias. Paddles on the chest or electrodes placed directly on the heart are used.

4. Dyspnea: Shortness of breath; occurs normally during intense physical exertion or at high altitude.

5. Long QT Syndrome: An inherited heart condition in which a delayed action in the heart following a heartbeat forms an irregular heartbeat. These episodes may lead to palpitations, fainting and sudden death due to ventricular fibrillation.

For more heart-health words, check them out here

12 Fun & Amazing Human Body Facts

, ,

Today’s blog post is brought to you by Fact Retriever. The human body is absolutely fascinating and it keeps us moving, thinking, breathing, and ultimately alive. We wanted to share 12 amazing and fun human body facts here:

  1. By the time a person reaches 70 years old, he or she will have consumed over 12,000 gallons of water.
  2. Bone is five times stronger than a steel bar of the same width, but it is brittle and can fracture on impact.
  3. The body can detect taste in .0015 seconds, which is faster than the blink of an eye.
  4. Every hour, humans shed about 600,000 particles of skin, or about 1.5 pounds every year.
  5. By the time a person is 70 years old, they will have lost about 105 pounds of skin.
  6. The largest cell in the human body is an egg (or ovum) and is barely visible to the naked eye.
  7. The largest bone in the human body is the femur. It can support 30 times the weight of a person’s body. Ounce for ounce, that’s stronger than steel.
  8. Messages from the human brain travel along nerves at up to 200 miles an hour (322 km/h)
  9. In an adult human, 25% of their bones are in the feet.
  10. The gluteus maximus is the body’s largest muscle.
  11. A human’s ears and nose never stop growing.
  12. A human’s little finger contributes over 50% of the hand’s strength.

There you have it- 12 interesting and fun facts about the human body! If you know any other fun facts, share them in the comments below.

5 Simple Tips to Help Keep a Healthier Diet

,

We always want you to feel and be your best self, therefore, keeping a healthy diet is really important. According to an article published by Healthline:

“A diet rich in fruits and vegetables has been scientifically proven to provide numerous health benefits, such as reducing your risk of several chronic diseases and keeping your body healthy.”

Here are 5 simple tips to continue a healthy diet, according to Healthline:

  1. Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt contains higher protein which ultimately will keep you full for a longer period of time, ensuring to manage your appetite and food intake.
  2. Make a Grocery List: Creating a grocery list, will ensure that you are shopping the items you need and you aren’t excessilvely buying products that might be unhealthy for you.
  3. Eat Eggs: Eating a few eggs in the morning contains a high amount of protein and nutrients, increasing fullness.
  4. Drink Water: Drinking water will release toxins from your body and help you stay hydrated throughout the day.
  5. Try a new healthy recipe every week: A good way to stay healthy is to try a new recipe with vegetables, chicken, and fish which contrains an abundance of nutrients. Check out some of our heart-health recipes here

For more tips, check out Healthline’s article here