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 7 Growing your own food is a great way to know where your food comes from. Garden-fresh vegetables and fruits can have more flavor and nutrients than what is at the supermarket. You can also skip the drive to a store and get some sunshine and fresh air! Tips for Growing a
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 2 Color * Have color theme nights and plan a meal with foods of that color. * Combine two brightly colored vegetables together (like vibrant red peppers and deep green broccoli). Shapes * Cut fruits and vegetables into different shapes. Use a knife, cookie cutters, or a melon baller to cut stars,
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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 1 As you explore the pros and cons of making changes, consider how eating and exercise habits affect your body on a daily basis. These can provide clues to how your system is working. A serious nutrition deficiency can only be determined by your doctor, but there are ways to assess your
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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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Healthylife® Weigh Part 4 Apply the suggestions in the table below to your challenges. Not all strategies will be right for all scenarios. You can turn a negative situation into a positive one for everyone. * Let others know what your goals are and why you are working to achieve them. * Model trying new
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 Fast-food restaurants can be very convenient, especially if they have a drive-thru window. Look for the healthier choices on the menu, though they may not be the biggest or most colorfully advertised. If you are getting a meal, use the MyPlate guidelines. Choose from at least two food groups, like protein
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 6 Learn to better evaluate your fullness. It can take twenty minutes to start feeling physically full. 1. Be satisfied in other ways. Enjoy the taste of food, the people you are with, or the place you are eating. 2. Express gratitude for your food. This includes who prepared the food (it
