Weight Control A successful weight-control effort begins with smart food purchases. Here’s how to maneuver your way through the supermarket and also stay in control of your weight. * Plan your low-fat meals and snacks in advance, then, using a list, shop only for what you need. * Stay away from the aisles where pastries, […]
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Fitness You don’t have to join a gym to get fit. There are lots of ways you can break a sweat, shed pounds and improve your health. Small steps can make a big difference. * Do leg lifts before you get out of bed. * Walk the dog. Instead of slowing Fido down, pick up
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Fitness An exercise stress test measures the heart’s response to physical exertion and can give your doctor an idea of how safe it would be for you to exercise and at what intensity you can exercise with relative safety. If you undergo an exercise test, your doctor will ask you to either pedal a stationary
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Fitness Fitness activities that involve steady, rhythmic motions of major muscle groups and burn oxygen for more than a brief spurt are considered aerobic. They force your heart and lungs to work at anywhere from 60 to 85 percent of their capacity. Brisk walking and bicycling are examples of aerobic activities. So is aerobic dance-informally
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Weight Control Calories from everything you drink can really add up. Decide how much of your calories you want to spend on drinks. © American Institute for Preventive Medicine
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Nutrition A blood test called a “lipoprotein profile” checks your blood cholesterol (lipid) levels. Too much LDL-cholesterol, other fatty deposits, and calcium can make plaque. This can clog the walls of the arteries and slow down or block blood flow to the heart or brain. Blocked arteries can cause a heart attack or stroke. Get
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Weight Control It’s all about portion control! * First, learn how much food you need. Get a personalized MyPlate Plan atmyplate.gov/eat-healthy/what-is-myplatethat identifies how many cups, ounces, etc. of different foods you should eat for your daily needs. * Use measuring cups, spoons, etc. * Estimate portions. One cup of cereal is about the size of
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Fitness Tone, tighten & shrink your body with constant movement. You may never earn a spot on Dancing With the Stars, but you can get the same benefits they’ve been touting – tight, toned bodies and noticeable weight loss – simply by moving to your own groove or learning a new one. Be forever young.
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Nutrition DASH stands for Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension. Research shows that following the DASH eating plan can help prevent and lower high blood pressure. This eating plan is rich in: * Fruits and vegetables * Fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products * Whole grains * Fish, poultry, beans, seeds, and nuts * Potassium,
Nutrition 5 Servings, about 1-1/2 cups each Ingredients: 1 cup onions, chopped 1/4 cup green peppers 2 tsp. vegetable oil 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce 1 tsp. parsley, chopped 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1-1/4 tsp. garlic, minced 5 cups cooked rice. (Cook in unsalted water.) 3-1/2 cups chicken breast, cooked (skin and bone removed),
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