Substance Use & Abuse Problem drinkers have many options to help conquer their problem. * Psychotherapy. Counseling, one-on-one with a therapist or in group sessions, focuses on feelings and situations related to drinking. The goal is to help an individual cope with emotional problems and other stresses so that he or she no longer relies […]
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Nutrition See how much more you can eat when you choose nutrient-dense foods over ones with the same number of calories, but less healthy nutrients. Frosted doughnut, coffee, nondairy creamer and sugar Calories: 325; Total Fat: 16 grams Fiber: 1 gram Hot dog, chips and cola Calories: 570; Total Fat: 25 grams Fiber: 2 grams
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Nutrition Fit more fiber into your regular routine. Fiber is good for many reasons. It aids in digestion, relieves constipation, and normalizes bowel movements. Studies have shown that it can help with weight loss, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. More specifically, it lowers bad cholesterol in the blood and reduces the risk for developing coronary
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Nutrition While Eskimos probably eat more fat than any other group of people, very few Eskimos get heart disease. The answer to this medical puzzle seems to lie in their fish-rich diet. Cold-water fish like salmon and mackerel contain abundant amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, special substances that seem to benefit the body by: *
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Nutrition To get needed nutrients, vary your food choices. Whole Grains Foods made from grains (like wheat, rice, and oats) help form the base of a nutritious diet. They provide vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates (starch and dietary fiber), and substances called phytochemicals (plant chemicals) that are important for good health. Grain products are low in fat,
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Nutrition Could you expect to get very far driving a car that is low on gas? Of course not. Yet many people start the day’s activities without eating breakfast, not even thinking about its effect on their performance. The American Dietetic Association says, “Tests prove that the physical skills, intellectual performance, and attitude toward achievement
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Nutrition * Buy a variety of fruits and vegetables and put them in places that make them handy to eat. * Keep fruit in a bowl on your table or counter. * Keep cut up veggies in clear containers in the refrigerator and at eye level when you open the door. * Add raisins and
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Fitness Water exercise (or aquatic exercise, as it’s sometimes called) is popular among people of all ages. Buoyed up by water, you feel light as a feather, and you can move in ways that are otherwise difficult or impossible yet still tone your muscles and improve your circulation, breathing, and endurance. You weigh 90 percent
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Nutrition Produce & Salad Bar * All fresh fruits * All fresh vegetables (go easy on avocados, they are high in fat) * Nuts and seeds, such as sunflower and pumpkin * All salad bar items that are fresh vegetables (lettuce, celery, carrots, green peppers, spinach, etc.). * Tofu (soy bean curd). This may be
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Nutrition Polyunsaturated or monounsaturated oils are often called the good fats because small amounts may actually help to reduce cholesterol levels. They include: * Canola or rapeseed oil (monounsaturated). * Corn oil (polyunsaturated). * Olive oil (monounsaturated). * Peanut oil (monounsaturated). * Safflower oil (polyunsaturated). * Sesame oil (polyunsaturated). * Soybean oil (polyunsaturated). Monounsaturated oils
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