Nutrition 4 Servings, about 3/4 cup each Ingredients: 1/2 pound lean ground beef 15-1/2 ounce can kidney beans, drained (save liquid) 1/3 cup bean liquid 1 cup “no-salt-added” canned tomato puree 1 Tbsp. instant minced onion 1-1/2 Tbsp. chili powder Directions: 1. Cook beef in hot fry pan until lightly browned. Drain off fat. 2. […]
Nutrition Understand and use the Nutrition Facts. Don’t judge a food by the way its label looks. Read the Nutrition Facts section to find out the value of the food inside. Learning what the facts and figures mean can help you meet your nutritional needs. Read the ingredients. Check for items that you or family
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Fitness Use this handy ten-point checklist to figure out whether an aerobics class is right for you. (You may have to take a class or two on a trial basis to answer all the questions.) 1. Is the instructor well-qualified? (He or she should be certified by the American College of Sports Medicine or by
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Nutrition Pick, buy, and eat nature’s healthy foods. Fruits and veggies contain essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber that may help protect you from chronic health problems, including stroke, certain cancers, and heart diseases. Health experts agree that half your daily intake of food should be fruits and veggies. Sadly, studies show that most people
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Fitness Set short-term & long-term fitness goals. If you haven’t exercised for years, the odds that you will run a marathon soon are against you. Not that you can’t do it, if you start training now. However, a better motivator might be to set short-term goals that allow you to build up strength and endurance
Substance Use & Abuse How to tell if you have a drinking or drug problem. If you are addicted to alcohol or drugs, craving the substance can be as strong as the need for food or water. You are unable to stop using the substance even though it causes or worsens problems for you, family,
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Healthy Travel Don’t let motion and a long flight ruin your trip. Flying can trigger more than anxiety in airplane travelers. Sitting for hours in narrow, cramped seats can cause a decrease in blood flow and poor circulation in the legs. These problems can lead to “economy-class syndrome” which refers to a deep vein thrombosis
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Nutrition There’s a healthy way to get around the buffet table and avoid over-eating during the holidays. *Make a plan:First, take a lap around the buffet table to plan what to choose and what to limit. *Go for color:Start your meal with a veggie-packed salad with lots of variety. *Take your time:Eat slowly. Enjoy your
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Nutrition 8 servings, about 1 cup each Ingredients: 2 cups pomegranate juice cocktail (contains sugar) 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds 4 cups plain sparkling water (seltzer or sodium-free club soda) 3 limes (1 for garnish) 8 ice cubes Directions: 1. In a large pitcher, mix pomegranate juice cocktail and seeds, sparkling water, juice of 2 limes
Nutrition 8 Servings, 1-1/4 cup each Ingredients: 1 lb. dry red beans 2 qt. water 1-1/2 cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 4 bay leaves 1 cup chopped green pepper 3 Tbsp. chopped garlic 3 Tbsp. chopped parsley 2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper Directions: 1. Pick through
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