Join the local Fresh Conversations program -this month’s topic – “Moving Blood Sugar Lower”- at the Tama Meskwaki Celebration Assembly of God, 900 East 5th St., Tama, on Thursday, Aug. 23, at 11:30 a.m.

The program, sponsored by Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging, is free to attend. New members are always welcome.

If you are interested in staying for a meal, call 641.484.3839 for reservations.

Local facilitator, Deb Peska from NEI3A will lead the conversation. Take advantage of a tasty, congregate meal while you are there.

Activities of all types can keep us fit and well. For example, dancing has been shown to improve endurance, balance and memory as well as heart health. So turn on your favorite tunes and dance like no one is watching.

Besides moving more, adding a protein food, such as nuts, eggs, Greek yogurt, hummus or peanut butter to a snack, can even out blood sugars. Easy recipes and snack ideas for adding tasty protein foods to one’s diet will be shared.

From dancing to housework to an evening stroll, activity keeps us healthy. This is especially true for persons with diabetes. Exercise helps sugars (or carbohydrates) move more easily in and out of our blood vessels and muscles. This keeps blood sugar levels from getting too high and makes one feel more vibrant and energetic.

The summer heat can take its toll on a person’s energy. Hot humid conditions mean everyone, but specifically older adults, benefit from drinking adequate fluids. Staying hydrated can prevent urinary infections, replenish fluid reserves, and prevent dizziness and falling. Participants will sample refreshing summer drinks that promote hydration.

Fresh Conversation participants regularly share that the 30-minute program helps them make better health choices every day. Join Fresh Conversations and take steps to improve your wellbeing this summer.