HEALTHY EATING Ingredients 2 potatoes (medium, sliced) 2 cups carrot (sliced) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup onion (sliced) 1 pound ground beef (browned & drained) 1-1/2 cups green beans 1 can tomato soup Directions Lightly oil or spray baking dish with cooking spray. Layer ingredients in the order given. Cover. Bake at 350ºF for […]
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BE FIT “What’s your New Year’s resolution?” It’s a question many people hear – and ask – when Jan. 1 approaches. But, after a couple of weeks of hard work, life often interferes and that resolution gets forgotten. But what if you could stick with that resolution this year? Try these tips from the American
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HEALTHY EATING About 75% of the total sodium (salt) you get in your diet comes from sodium already in packaged and restaurant foods, not from the salt shaker, said an FDA deputy commissioner. That makes it very difficult for you to reduce your sodium intake because the foods you have available to you in the
BE FIT If shin splints are keeping you from making the most of your runs this spring, you’re not alone. Shin splints-pain in the front of the lower legs-is common among those who exercise regularly. This ailment especially affects runners. According to Dr. Matthew Silvis, associate professor of family medicine and orthopedics at Penn State
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BE FIT Nearly half of recreational runners may be drinking too much fluid during races, according to a survey of runners by Loyola University Health System researchers. Expert guidelines recommend runners drink only when thirsty. But the Loyola survey found that 36.5% of runners drink according to a preset schedule or to maintain a certain
HEALTHY EATING It’s an old-wives’ tale that foods cannot be refrozen. But follow guidelines for safe food handling, according to the Partnership for Food Safety Education and the USDA. If raw foods such as meat, poultry, egg products, and seafood have been thawed in the refrigerator, then they may be safely re-frozen without cooking for
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BE FIT Think of the money you’ll save on gas, train fare, and parking. If you live within 10 miles of your work, find solutions to overcome these popular excuses: *Not safe:Use less congested roads if rush-hour traffic clogs the main streets. *Have to dress nicely at work:Drive to work one day each week and
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BE FIT Vigorous exercise is good for your health, but too much can do more harm than good to your heart. Limit your exercise to a maximum daily dose of between 30 and 50 minutes, say researchers in an editorial published in Heart. The idea that more and more high-intensity exercise, such as marathons, can
BE FIT Cycling is a good form of exercise. But with more than 1.4 million injuries reported in 2012 according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, riders need to be safety conscious before hitting the pavement (literally). The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers cycling safety rules: * Use a bicycle that is the proper
HEALTHY EATING NUTRITION FACTS * High quality protein * Vitamins: Niacin, thiamin, B6, B12, and D * Minerals: Calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc * Omega-3 fatty acids HELPS IMPROVE memory and brain function LOWERS THE RISK of cardiovascular disease and cancers of the colon, kidney and prostate gland LOWERS INFLAMMATION which can
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