Fit Kick!

Kick Boxing

Friday, October 12 @ 6 p.m.

You can’t beat kickboxing for an intense, fast-burning, muscle toning, FUN workout. Get in shape with easy to follow combination moves, while making contact with paddles. Wear comfortable clothing and gym shoes. A certified instructor from the Orland Park Sportsplex will lead this class. No registration necessary, but space is limited.

The soda industry has taken a new approach to the war on obesity. Starting early next year, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo will begin posting calorie counts on select vending machines in Chicago and San Antonio.

The revamped vending machines will be rolled out as part of a competition between government workers in the two cities: Municipal employees in San Antonio and Chicago are engaged in a "wellness challenge".

Dubbed "Calories Count" by the American Beverage Association, the machines will not only display the number of calories in a can or bottle of soda but also suggest a lower calorie beverage option to consumers. If successful, the retooled vending machines will be expanded nationwide. 

                                        Health experts say consuming sugary beverages like soda increases obesity in adults and children.

Foods that Fast Food Workers Would Never Eat!

Fast Food Options to Avoid: 

Fast Food Ice: Ice and soda machines are, apparently, very hard to keep clean. The Reddit thread contains horror stories of mold and other things we won't go into here. If you're concerned about the state of what you're drinking, you probably shouldn't order soda at a fast food restaurant. 

Chicken Nuggets: The quality of this fast-food favorite obviously depends on the restaurant in question, but chicken nuggets, and what exactly they're made of, seem to be an item of concern across the board. 

Unconventional Pizza Toppings: The bottom line seems to be that topping meats and "'quirky' toppings such as green olives, meatballs, spinach, artichokes, sauerkraut, sun-dried tomatoes, etc." are rarely fresh. 

Sweetened Teas: This drink makes the list not for food hygiene concerns, but purely for the amount of sugar that goes into sweetened tea recipes. Fast food workers want you to know that sweetened teas are comparable to any soda and are definitely not a healthy option. 

Condiments and Complementary Items: Communal condiments like ketchup bottles and salt and pepper shakers at some restaurants are often re-filled again and again without ever being cleaned. Short story? Stay away. 

Anything Sold Just Before Closing Time: Many people might not realize that the food they're buying at the end of the day is probably old and unused. Be especially cautious of large, sold-by-the-slice pizzas that are slowly heated throughout the day.

Banned Book Week

Debuts at # 1

And OPPL has it!

Check it out or put it on reserve, but don't miss it!

http://swan.mls.lib.il.us/search

Banned Book Week

High School Volunteers Needed!

Shake, Rattle & Roll

Mondays in October

4-5:30 p.m.

Training is today at 4 p.m.

An innovative NEW program where a preschooler is paired with a high school volunteer to enhance early literacy skills through books, movement and music. Let's get ready to have a rockin' good time! Community Service hours given.

See you there!!!