HEALTHY EATING Salsa isn’t just for chips! Use it to flavor chicken, eggs, fish or a black bean burger. This recipe adds fresh flavor with corn and avocado. And it’s perfect for summer – no hot stove required. Ingredients 1 avocado (diced) 3/4 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered 1 tablespoon […]
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients 1 avocado (halved, pitted) 1 banana (peeled, roughly chopped) 1 cup fat-free milk 1/2 cup fat-free, plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon green tea matcha powder 1 tablespoon honey Directions 1. Halve the avocado and remove the pit. Spoon the avocado’s flesh into a food processor or blender. Add the chopped banana, milk,
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients 1 pound sausage (ground) 1 cup onion (small, diced) 3 cups zucchini (small, diced) 3 cups squash (small, yellow, diced) 3 cups potatoes (medium, peeled and diced) 1 can tomatoes (Italian stewed, cut up) Directions Brown sausage and onion together in a skillet; drain. Mix all ingredients together and place in a
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BE FIT Do you assume the holidays are too busy for exercise? Think the holidays are just about treats? Keep these three tips in mind and you could have a fit, healthy and happy holiday season! 1. Short bursts: Make your exercise bite-sized! Ten minutes of exercise here and there can be just as effective
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HEALTHY EATING Eating well is one of the most important things you can do for your body. A well balanced diet contributes to overall health and protection from disease. Making micro or small changes to your diet eventually add up to better health. If you’re ready to clean up your food choices, here are three
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BE FIT 1.Sweat.Walking, jogging, stair climbing or biking are aerobic exercises. They get your heart pumping and your body sweating. These exercises are good for heart health and help to shed pounds. 2.Strengthen.You don’t have to lift weights to get healthier muscles. Push-ups, using a resistance band, or lifting cans of soup will help tone
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HEALTHY EATING Although actual health benefits of eating chocolate are still being studied, the NIH News in Health reports that you can eat some types of chocolate in moderation: * Eat as dark a chocolate as you can. Darker chocolate may help lower blood pressure. * Choose dark chocolate instead of less healthy treats such
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BE FIT Sit-ups and crunches can give you stronger ab muscles. But, do they give you a leaner and slimmer belly? Experts say that toning and strengthening your core is an important part of being fit. Your ab muscles help support your body and back. They help you reach things off a shelf, throw a
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MEDICAL NEWS Wine has been making the headlines in recent months as a “healthy” choice. Some studies suggest the compounds and antioxidants in wine can reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, and more. This can be confusing if you’ve been told that alcohol isn’t good for you. Should you drink wine to get healthier,
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WELL-BEING Perhaps more than ever, women are willing to ditch their traveling companions and go solo when it comes time to hit the road and see the world. Many travel for business. Still, despite the trend, many women may worry that traveling alone can carry too many risks, making them a target for thieves, kidnappers,
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