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Staying Well During the Pandemic
Virtual Wellness seminar resources are available to you to help you stay well. Just click on the links below for more information, or call the numbers listed.
Family
Virtual Car Seat Appointments now available on Tuesdays
You may schedule an appointment here
ahc-car-seat-checks.appointlet.com
Wellness
Prediabetes, diabetes, gestational diabetes, & medical nutrition therapy • Virtual morning and evening visits are
available to patients through a phone, smart phone device, tablet, laptop, or desktop
• Valid email required to set up video virtual visit
• Telehealth platform used: Microsoft Teams
• Initial appointment may require provider referral
For any questions and scheduling call Adventist Health Castle Wellness & Lifestyle Medicine Center 808-263-5050
Tobacco treatment – free live well tobacco free program
• FREE virtual tobacco cessation classes
and one-on-one morning and evening
consultations
• Receive medication support and learn
healthy lifestyle strategies
• Virtual morning and evening visits are
available to patients through a phone, smart phone device, tablet, laptop, or desktop
• Platform used: Microsoft Teams
Current Quit Smoking Classes: Breathe Free 2
Monday: 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Thursday: 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
To enroll in our groups or request an appointment:
Text or call: 808-347-6570 or 808-347-7580 or enroll online: adventisthealth.org/castle/tobacco
• Canned fruits and vegetables. Choose fruit packed in its own juice, not syrup. And pick canned vegetables labeled as low- or no-sodium.
• Canned beans for protein. Low-sodium is a healthy choice here too.
• Frozen fruits and vegetables. Choose frozen veggies without added sauces. • Dried pasta (preferably whole wheat).
• Brown rice.
• Hot cereals like plain oatmeal.
• Dry cereal or granola.
• Hard, aged cheeses.
• Protein or fruit bars.
• Peanut butter.
• A variety of dried herbs and spices. • Food for infants, if needed.
Be prepared
It’s a good idea to check out your options for grocery delivery as well, too, in case you’re unable to leave home.
Stocking your pandemic pantry
As you prepare to hunker down and continue to ride the wave of the coronavirus pandemic, you might be tempted to buy up all the food you can at the grocery store to keep your family fed through the weeks to come.
But it’s important to resist the urge to hoard, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Although everyone needs to have nonperishable foods at the ready, the USDA says our food supply chains are strong. There’s no reason to panic and overbuy.
How much food do you need? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that you have enough medicines, food and other essentials to get your family through two weeks. That way,
you’ll be prepared if you are asked to self-quarantine or self-isolate. Plus, fewer shopping trips mean fewer chances of coming into contact with the virus.
How to stock a healthy pantry
When you go to the store, focus on foods with a long shelf life. In many cases, that means canned or frozen foods. You can supplement these longer-lasting foods with some fresh foods with a shorter life span.
Good things to have on hand include:
• Healthy cooking oils, such as canola or olive oil.
• Balsamic vinegar, for flavor.
• Eggs. They last longer than many cold-
storage foods.
• Milk. Consider shelf-stable milk or
nondairy milk.
• Family packs of lean meat, fish and
chicken. Separate these into smaller
portions and freeze until needed.
• Fresh produce with a longer shelf life. Try
options like oranges, apples and broccoli. • Canned or boxed broth.
• Canned tomatoes or tomato sauce.
• Dried fruit for snacks.
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