Nutrition * Less high calorie, high-fat foods * Lean or low-fat meat, chicken, turkey, and fish * Low-fat and nonfat dairy foods * Limit portion sizes for meals and snacks. * Little piece or serving * Labels. Read “Nutrition Facts” on food labels. Choose foods with fiber, vitamins A and C, calcium and iron. Choose […]
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Stress Management Stress is a fact of life, but the affect it has on your health makes stress management techniques worth a second look. Unchecked stress can lead to weight gain, mood disturbances, and chronic disease. It can cause symptoms of illness, and prompt anxiety, irritability, and feelings of sadness and restlessness. But stress doesn’t
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Weight Control Like interest on a credit card, extra calories turn into body fat which is hard to “pay off.” To tip the scale in your favor, expend more energy and spend less on calories. Here are some action steps to help you. * Sit less. Spend more time being active. * Limit TV time.
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Fitness The key to moving more is finding and doing activities you really enjoy. Dancing, walking, gardening…if it moves you and makes you happy, it works! When you do move, work toward 20 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous levels of movement. Regular physical activity helps with weight management and improving cardiovascular health. Add
Weight Control * Decide what changes YOU want to achieve, not what someone else wants you to do. * Remind yourself, daily, why you want to make a health change. Picture the change taking place. * Post reminders around the house. * List things you have achieved and are proud of. Use your successes to
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Nutrition You can follow the menus exactly or make changes as needed. It is okay to: * Switch out foods from one meal to another (e.g. have the lunch menu for dinner and vice versa). * If you are still hungry, especially if you are very active, eat a little more from one or more
Nutrition Three Ways to Modify Ingredients 1. Use less of ingredients that contain fat, saturated fat, sodium, and sugar. 2. Substitute ingredients. 3. Add new ingredients. All of the ingredients in a recipe add to the end product. You will need to look at each recipe to see where you can make changes. Only certain
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Fitness Aerobic Dancing / Step Aerobics (low to high-impact) Body Benefits Excellent for cardiovascular health and overall body toning. Training Key Find an instructor who works in a style and tempo you feel comfortable with. Caution High-impact aerobics can strain the knees, hips and ankles. Step aerobics is lower-impact but should be avoided by anyone
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Nutrition Nutrients like calcium, iron, and zinc are just as essential as vitamins. The table below shows, in capsule form, how much you need, what foods supply significant amounts, and the functions various minerals perform. Use it to plan a mineral-rich menu. (As with vitamins, however, sometimes diet alone can’t satisfy the need for certain
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Nutrition 8 servings, about 1/4 cup each Ingredients: 2 cups (1 pound) 1% low-fat cottage cheese 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 cup skim milk Directions: Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend, adjusting the amount of milk to produce the desired consistency. Per Serving: Calories – 50 Total fat – 1 gram Sodium – 65
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