Nutrition 4 Servings, about 2-1/2 ounces each Ingredients: 1 pound cod fillets, fresh or frozen 1 tsp. margarine, melted 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. dried tarragon leaves 1/8 tsp. salt Dash pepper 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds 1 Tbsp. parsley, chopped or 12 sprigs of dill Directions: 1. Thaw frozen fish in refrigerator overnight or […]
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Fitness Add muscle-strengthening to your aerobic exercises to deliver even more health benefits, like protecting your joints, better balance and more restful sleep. Classes:Take a strength-training class at your local fitness center to learn the basics. Equipment:Use dumbbell or hand/ankle weights, resistance tubes, an exercise ball, and the weight of your own body. At-home gear:Use
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Healthy Travel Don’t assume that your medical insurance policy covers medical care you receive outside the United States. To protect yourself against unforeseen-and perhaps costly-medical charges, take these steps. * Check with your insurance carrier to see if you’re covered when abroad, or if they offer health insurance for travelers. * If your insurance doesn’t
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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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Nutrition 4 Servings, 1 chicken breast half and 3/4 cup spaghetti mixture each Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves, skinned, boned (Or 1 pound ground turkey) 1 tsp. oil 4 ounces thin spaghetti, broken into fourths (about 1-1/2 cups dry) 1 small onion, cut in wedges 1 small green pepper, cut in strips 1/8 tsp. instant
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Nutrition 5 Servings, about 3/4 cup each Ingredients: 3-1/4 cup chicken, cooked, cubed, skinless 1/4 cup celery, chopped 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. onion powder 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise, low-fat Directions: 1. Bake chicken, cut into cubes, and refrigerate. 2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients with chilled chicken and mix well. Per Serving:
Weight Control The ratio of weight-to-height is called body mass index (BMI). For adults, BMI is a common tool to classify them as normal (healthy) weight, overweight, or obese. Waist measurement, alone, is another tool. For children and teens, a BMI-for-age and how this compares to other boys or girls their same age is needed.
Fitness Exercise can do wonders to get rid of unwanted pounds and tone up flabby muscles. But it can’t turn a short, stocky person into a tall, willowy reed, or a slightly built person into a brawny bruiser. However, your body type may make you better suited to some activities than to others. Most people
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Nutrition Antioxidants in fruits and vegetables: *Lutein (green):May help lower the risk for cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. Indoles may help lower the risk for some cancers. *Carotenoids (orange & yellow):May help reduce risk of cancer, heart disease, and age-related macular degeneration. *Lycopene (red):May help lower the risk for heart disease and some cancers, such
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