Calories Count.So Do Nutrients.
Nutrition © American Institute for Preventive Medicine
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Living Healthy
Check Your Health Insurance Coverage
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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Chicken & Spanish Rice
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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Chicken (Or Turkey) Italiano
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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Chicken Salad
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:
Childhood Obesity
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.
Choose An Exercise That Suits Your Body Type
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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Choose Fruits & Vegetables From A Rainbow Of Colors
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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Choose Water Instead Of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages
Nutrition * Excess sugar increases the risk for overweight, diabetes, and heart disease. * On average, an adult in the U.S. consumes 60 pounds of sugar and sweeteners each year. This about 17 teaspoons per day! Nearly half of this is from soda and other sugar-sweetened drinks. * Read food labels. Choose beverages and foods
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Color Your Diet
Nutrition * Let your cup runneth over with fruits and veggies to protect yourself from chronic diseases, such as stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. * Choose fruits and veggies over higher-calorie snacks and desserts to help you lose weight and keep it off. * Yes, canned, frozen, and dried fruits and veggies count
