Weight Control Keep a daily food and activity diary. How many calories have you consumed today? Your best guess is likely 10 to 25 percent less than you think. To find out how many calories you do have, keep a daily food diary. And, while you are at it, record your physical activity, too. Burning […]
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Fitness * Start slowly. Build gradually. * Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise 5 or more days per week. * You receive health benefits even if you exercise at least 10 minutes at a time. * You can get to the peak of Mt. Rainier (14,410 feet) without leaving your home! Climb
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Healthy Travel You’ll enjoy your trip much more if you don’t have to worry about how things are going back home while you’re away. Use this checklist of tasks before you travel. It can help give you peace of mind while you’re gone. * Take care of any maintenance problems before you leave to prevent
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Healthy Travel Setting up daily routines can help you rest your brain so that your creative side can blossom. It’s much easier to plan new ventures and reach goals when your mind isn’t overly taxed with daily problem-solving. Do you ever get the itch to do something extraordinary? That may be your inner adventurer calling.
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Nutrition Plan out all your meals for the week ahead of time. That includes any snacks. Then, you’ll be less likely to make unhealthy food choices. When you’re hungry, you eat. Problem solved, right? Even if you can quiet your grumbling stomach, that doesn’t mean your body got the nutrition it needs to function well.
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Fitness Good health starts at home. Put away the smartphone and laptop, turn off the TV, and make dinnertime “together” time. Play with your kids. Take nightly walks. Spend quality time with your partner. Americans spend a lot of time sitting – and it’s not doing us any favors! About one in four adults sit
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Fitness Building muscle is also associated with better brain and heart health, and boosts mood. Having a healthy body may mean you need to gain some muscle while you’re losing some fat. After age 30, you need to work harder at building and maintaining muscle mass. Here are some easy, at-home ways to get stronger:
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Substance Use & Abuse Alcohol is a depressant. It is the most widely used drug in the world. Harmful Effects of Alcohol * Heavy drinkers have a greater risk of depression, heart disease, liver disease, sleep disorders, stroke, and some cancers. These include cancers of the mouth, liver, and breast. * Alcohol plays a factor
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Nutrition 4 Servings, about 3/4 cup each Ingredients: 2 tablespoons water 5 cups (1 pound) mixed vegetables (Use fresh, frozen, or ones that are ready-to eat, such as from a store’s salad bar. Select ones similar in size.) 1/2 tsp. marjoram leaves 2 Tbsp. reduced-calorie French or Italian salad dressing Directions: 1. Heat water in
Nutrition 6 Servings, 1/2 cup each Ingredients: 1/2 small head cauliflower, cut into florets 2 cups broccoli, cut into florets 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tsp. fresh parsley, chopped Directions: 1. Steam broccoli and cauliflower until tender (about 10 minutes). 2. In a small saucepan, mix the
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