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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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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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
Nutrition 4 Servings, about 1 cup each Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups broccoli, chopped (see note) 1/4 cup celery, diced 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1 cup chicken broth, unsalted 2 cups skim milk 2 Tbsp. cornstarch 1/4 tsp. salt Dash pepper Dash ground thyme 1/4 cup Swiss cheese, shredded Directions: 1. Place vegetables and broth in saucepan.
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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