Nutrition Supersized fast-foods and large sit-down or buffet lunches feed your hunger, but supersize your waistline, too. Make your own lunch with healthier foods. * Choose fruits and veggies of different colors. * Eat salads with dark, leafy greens; veggies and fruits; chick peas, kidney, and other beans. Choose low-calorie salad dressing. * When cooking […]
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Nutrition A plant-based diet is a win-win! This pattern of eating is good for you and good for the environment. It fights inflammation, supports the immune system, and reduces your risk of some cancers, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and more. If you don’t know where to start, start small, one day at a time, or
Nutrition The American Cancer Society estimates that one-third of cancer deaths that occur in the U.S. each year are due to dietary factors, inactivity, and being overweight. It’s hard to say exactly how much changing your diet reduces the risk of cancer, but it’s fair to say that the following steps can help. Eat less
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Nutrition Did you know that about 70% of adults in the U.S. wait until 4:00 p.m. to decide what they’ll eat for dinner that day? Planning foods to eat for a day, a week, etc. is very helpful, because it: * Saves time and effort. It means fewer trips to the grocery store. It also
Substance Use & Abuse Horse. Harry. Scag. Junk. Lords. Schoolboy. Morpho. Hocus. Unkie. Powder. Joy. Snow. Miss Emma. Dollies. These are just a few of the street names for narcotic drugs. Heroin, morphine, and cocaine are the three most common illegally used drugs. Each is powerfully addictive. Obvious symptoms of ongoing drug use include: *
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Healthy Travel Physical limitations or medical problems don’t have to keep you homebound. * If you have an artificial joint or pacemaker, carry a card from your physician saying so, and present the card before going through the airport metal detector. * If meals are offered on your flight and you have special dietary needs,
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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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Weight Control Size matters. Compared to years past, people are eating larger portions. The super-sizing of foods is one reason people’s waistlines and body weights are super-sizing , too. 20 years ago: 1.5 ounce muffin 210 calories Today: 4 ounce muffin 500 Calories Get the facts One portion of a food or beverage is often
