Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 * Freezing: Keep freezer temperature at or below 0°F. Keep frozen foods in airtight containers. * Refrigerator: Keep refrigerator temperature at or below 40°F. Store foods made from animal products in a drawer or in the back of the refrigerator, where it is cooler. * Thawing: Thaw food on the bottom […]
Healthylife® Weigh Part 4 When you are rewarded for an action, you are more likely to repeat it. If you eat a piece of chocolate and enjoy the taste and how you feel afterwards, you are probably going to eat chocolate again. Managing your weight does not mean giving up rewarding feelings. If it did,
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 2 Sugars are naturally present in many foods, including fruit, dairy, and grains. Your body can get all the sugar you need by digesting these foods. Sometimes, sugar is added during the processing of foods and drinks. Sugar adds calories, taste, and shelf-life to a product, but zero nutrients. There is no
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Healthylife® Weigh Menus & Recipes Your body can get all the sugar it needs by eating foods that naturally contain sugar, including fruit, dairy, and grains. However, sugar is added to many processed foods and drinks that we consume. While it’s okay to eat a sweetened food or treat once in a while, eating too
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 Alcoholic beverages provide calories with little or no nutrients. Alcohol can damage your heart, liver, brain, and other body systems. It can cause high blood pressure and increases your risk for some cancers. Drinking can also decrease your immunity, making it harder for your body to fight disease. Effects of Alcohol
Healthylife® Weigh Part 5 Improved Energy Levels Exercise helps transport oxygen and nutrients to your tissues. When your heart and lungs are working more efficiently, you have more energy to work, do daily chores, keep up with active kids, and have fun. Improved Ability to Learn Exercise increases production of cells in the brain responsible
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 2 To stay within the food group guidelines for your calorie needs, you need to use correct serving sizes. To be exact, you could use measuring cups and spoons or weigh foods on a scale. Do this when you can or when you are learning, but this is not always practical. You
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 4 This may be the most common dietary advice today: everything in moderation. However, there are many reasons why this is really hard for most people and downright dangerous for others. 1.May Be Dangerous:Certain ingredients may harm your body or could make managing a medical condition difficult. Or, you may be sensitive
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 5 Exercise is not a solution for overeating or for eating unhealthy foods. Avoid treating exercise as a way to “make up” for eating more than your body needs. This can lead to feelings of guilt. It can also make exercise feel like a punishment. We tend to overestimate the calories burned
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 5 Physical activity can help you sleep better. After your body has worked hard, deep sleep is triggered to help your body recover, repair, and get ready for more activity. This natural drive helps you fall asleep and sleep more restfully. Be active outdoors, when possible. Outdoor physical activity increases exposure to
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