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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Be A Smart Meat Eater
Nutrition With medical science indicting a high-fat diet as a major culprit in various diseases, red meat has fallen into disrepute over the past several years. Many consumers have sworn off steaks, burgers, and chops for poultry and fish. Now the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that, thanks to changes in breeding and butchering techniques
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Be Fussy About Fat
Nutrition Know the Fats to Choose & the Fats to Lose. Fact: Fat in foods serves up health benefits you can’t live without. Your body needs fat to: * Make and repair body cell membranes. * Get fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K and linoleic acid. This essential fatty acid is needed for normal
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Be Mindful Of…How You Eat
Weight Control Eating mindfully is one way to practice mindfulness. Being aware of every bite you eat by being present in that moment allows you to taste and savor food more completely. You will be less distracted by what is going on around you, which may help cut down on portions, realize when you’re full,
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Be Mindful Of…Inspired Fitness
Fitness We all know exercise is good for us, but sometimes we need something more to get us up and moving. How about finding a cause that speaks deeply to you – breast cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, mental health, etc. There’s likely a fitness-related fundraiser in your area to benefit a worthy cause along with
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Benefits Of Walking
Fitness Walking doesn’t make just your feet happy. It is good for your whole body! * Great way to keep fit without risk of injury. * Special equipment not needed. * Burns calories. Builds stamina. * Enhances muscle tone. Makes the heart stronger. * Helps relieve stress and lifts your mood. * Aids digestion and
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Bone Up On Calcium & Vitamin D
Nutrition Build and maintain healthy bones and teeth. Calcium and Vitamin D are two vital nutrients for bone health. They may also reduce the risk for cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. It is needed to support the structure of the teeth and bones.
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Mind Your Mindless Munching
Weight Control * Calories from snacking throughout the day add up quickly. * To find out how many calories you get from snacks, keep a food journal. * Use a tracking tool, such as smartphone apps like MyFitness Pal. * Once you see where excess calories come from, eat less and move more. * Instead
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Alcohol & Teenagers Don’t Mix
Substance Use & Abuse Talk to your kids about the dangers of drinking. Alcohol is a dangerous drug for underage drinkers. Statistics show that kids who drink are more likely to be involved in alcohol-related traffic accidents, have serious problems at school, and be victims of violence, including date rape. Facts and figures about these
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