HEALTHY EATING On Super Bowl Sunday, people across the country will gather at homes, restaurants, and bars to watch the big game and enjoy game-day food. Sadly, traditional football fare tends to be high in fat and calories and low in nutrition. The Calorie Control Council says many Super Bowl fans will consume 2,000 calories […]
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HEALTHY EATING Walking down the aisles at the store can feel like you’re in the middle of a commercial. Words like “low-fat,” “reduced calorie,” and “made with real fruit” appear on food packages, making them sound healthy. But how do you know if these foods are really good for you? No matter what claims are
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HEALTHY EATING Weight loss can be a difficult task. What works well for one person may not work for another. In addition, so many foods on store shelves claim they are “natural,” “reduced calorie” or “light.” Does this mean you should eat them when you’re trying to lose some weight? Weight-loss or “diet” claims on
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients: 1/2 cup cherries, dried, not packed 1/2 cup apples, dried, pieces 1/4 cup apricots, dried 1/2 cup English walnuts, pieces 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, raw 1/2 cup raisins, not packed 1/4 cup banana chips 1/4 cup almonds, whole, raw Directions Mix all ingredients in a bowl and divide into small storage bags
HEALTHY EATING With one look down the grocery store aisle or a quick glance at a restaurant menu, it’s clear that whole-grain options are popping up everywhere. From quinoa to buckwheat and farro to freekeh, the number of grain possibilities is growing, leaving home cooks and diners puzzled by how to choose the right one
BE FIT Stressful and busy times in our lives often get in the way of exercise. Whether you’ve been busy with your job, family, or other commitments, it is possible to get back into a fitness habit. If you haven’t exercised for months or even years, here are some safe ways to start fresh and
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SELF-CARE CORNER After a long and exhausting day, you probably just want to get some much needed rest. And, there may be some simple things you can begin doing today to ensure you wake up feeling refreshed and energized. Try these tips to start getting the sleep your body needs: * Don’t stay up too
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BE FIT If you have a home, you probably spend a good amount of time cleaning it. What if you spent that time not only cleaning your house, but cleaning up your health too? If you do your chores with a few fitness upgrades, you could burn extra calories and feel great when you’re done.
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BE FIT Active video games, also known as “exergames,” are not the perfect solution to getting the nation moving, but they can play a role in getting some people up off the couch and moving right in front of it. Michigan State University researchers reviewed published research of studies of these games and say that
SELF-CARE CORNER The excitement of football, and even the activities and feelings of anticipation leading up to games, can be unhealthy in ways many do not realize, according to Jody Gilchrist, a cardiac nurse practitioner at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Critical matchups, tight games, and crushing defeats can trigger adrenaline that reduces blood
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