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Prince William County wellness calendar, Aug. 15 to 21, 2013

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Prince William County wellness calendar, Aug. 15 to 21, 2013

Overeaters Anonymous Meditation and Writing meeting Thursday, 7 a.m. St. Benedict Monastery, 9535 Linton Hall Rd., Bristow. 703-361-0106. 703-754-9237. www.oanova.org. Free.

Health center open house screening for breast cancer, blood pressure, diabetes, anemia, depression and cholesterol; patient education events, center tours, children’s activities and barbecue lunch. Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Greater Prince William Community Health Center, 4379 Ridgewood Center Dr., Suite 102, Woodbridge. 703-680-7950. www.gpwhealthcenter.org. Free.

Happy Hoofers line dancing class Basic line dancing techniques. Thursday and Monday, 11 a.m. Prince William Senior Center, 9320 Mosby St., Manassas. 703-792-6405. Free.

Mental health and substance abuse Dual Diagnosis group promotes recovery through peer support. Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m. Trillium Drop-In Center, 13184 Centerpointe Way, Woodbridge. 703-763-3865. www.trilliumdropincenter.org. Free.

Women with cancer support class Thursday, 6 p.m. Cancer Center at Lake Manassas, 7901 Lake Manassas Dr., Gainesville. 703-895-4857. Free.

Dementia caregivers support group for various dementias and related disorders, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association of the National Capital Area. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Caton Merchant House, 9201 Portner Ave., Manassas. 703-361-8841.

Overeaters Anonymous Big Book meeting Friday, 10:30 a.m. Bethel Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Lane, Manassas. 571-445-3287. www.oa.org. Free.

Mental health support group Friday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8-9:30 p.m. Trillium Drop-In Center, 13184 Centerpointe Way, Woodbridge. 703-763-3865. www.trilliumdropincenter.org. Free.

Anxiety support group Recovery Inc., for people who have anxiety, depression, fear or other emotional problems. Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon. Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 14806 Blackburn Rd., Woodbridge. 703-441-0840. 703-494-5400.

“Coffee Talk: Supportive Socialization for Grieving Persons” Sunday, 2 p.m. Coffee House of Occoquan, 202 Commerce St., Occoquan. 703-396-6198. Free.

Overeaters Anonymous/HOW Monday, 7 p.m. Bethel Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Lane, Manassas. 703-823-6682. info@oanova.org. www.oanova.org.

Overeaters Anonymous sunrise meeting Tuesday, 7 a.m. St. Benedict Monastery, 9535 Linton Hall Rd., Bristow. 202-437-5070. www.oanova.org. Free.

Stroke support group Tuesday, 10-11:30 a.m. Novant Health Prince William Medical Center, 8700 Sudley Rd., Manassas. 703-396-5200. Free, registration required.

American Red Cross blood drive Wednesday, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Novant Health Prince William Medical Center, 8700 Sudley Rd., Manassas. 800-733-2767.

Tai chi for seniors Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Woodbridge Senior Center, 13850 Church Hill Dr., Woodbridge. 703-792-5081. Free.

Weight loss support group Wednesday, 11 a.m. Spirit and Life United Methodist Church, 4223 Dale Blvd., Woodbridge. 703-878-7779 or 571-277-7976. Free.

— Compiled by Sarah Lane

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Packaged breakfasts: What to consider

Frozen waffles

1. Whole-grain flour should be the first ingredient after water

2. No trans fats or partially hydrogenated oil

3. Low in sugar (less than 5 grams)

4. Low in sodium (less than 360 mg)

5. High in fiber (3 or more grams)

6. Free of artificial dyes (often used for golden coloring)

7. Think about your toppings. Try fresh fruit, nuts, grade B pure maple syrup.

Best: Vans 8 Whole Grains?Kashi 7 Grain?Nature’s Path Ancient Grain?365 Multigrain

Boxed cereals

Cereals that are made with whole grains in their original form, such as oats, millet, muesli or low-sugar granola, are the most healthful. There is controversy about the extrusion process that manipulates grains into shapes and puffs to make cereal. Some studies have shown that the high-heat process inactivates raw food enzymes, denatures proteins and simplifies starches, too many of which can contribute to diabetes. So the best bet is to stick with the whole grain.

According to a recent study conducted by the Environmental Working Group, 47 brand-name boxed cereals have more sugar than a Twinkie or three Chips Ahoy cookies, including the seemingly wholesome General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios, Wheaties Fuel, Kellogg’s Honey Smacks and Post Golden Crisps. Twinkies for breakfast? No way!

1. “Whole” grain should be the first ingredient

2. No trans fats or partially hydrogenated oil

3. Low in sugar: at most 8 grams, ideally less than 5

4. 3 or more grams of fiber

5. Low sodium

Best:?Purely Elizabeth?Nature’s Path Organics?Dorset?Kind?Udi’s?Go Raw ?Back to Nature

If these brands are too pricey for your family, the EWG also rated big-brand cereals. These ranked highest for nutrition: ?Post Shredded Wheat ?Post Grape-Nuts Flakes ? Post Bran Flakes ?Kellogg’s Mini-Wheats

Granola bars

Like boxed cereal, many granola bars have as much sugar and chemical ingredients as a packaged dessert, so pay attention to the ingredient list.

1. Ingredients should be all or mostly whole foods such as raw seeds, nuts and dried fruit

2. A whole grain, nut or seed should be the first ingredient

3. No trans fats or partially hydrogenated oil

4. Less than 10 grams of sugar

5. 3 or more grams of fiber

6. Low sodium

Best:?Kind ?Lara (some varieties are higher in sugar but are made from all whole foods) ?18 Rabbits?Kashi (some of the flavors are lower in sugar than others and have fewer ingredients; look for these) ?ProBar

Seidenberg is co-founder of Nourish Schools, a D.C.-based nutrition education company.

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