HEALTHY EATING Ingredients 2 cups macaroni* ½ cup onion, chopped ½ cup fat-free evaporated milk 1 medium egg, lightly beaten ¼ tsp ground black pepper 1¼ cups (4 oz) low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded Cooking spray Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350° F. 2. Cook macaroni according to package directions-but do not add salt […]
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BE FIT Has cold weather got you hiding under the blankets? Don’t let it turn you into a couch potato. Your body needs exercise year-round to be healthy. And, exercising in the cold can be enjoyable if you know how to prepare for it. Why cold weather workouts are cool Cold air can be refreshing!
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BE FIT How are those resolutions going about now? You can make a renewed commitment to yourself and your health anytime. Here’s advice from Life Time Fitness to move forward: *Create a vision statement.Make your resolution a commitment and create a vision statement that projects clear personal investment and connects directly to your happiness and
BE FIT If going to the gym makes you nervous, you’re not alone. Many people feel uncomfortable going to a new place with new people. But, if you find ways to deal with these fears, you could end up with a healthy habit that makes you feel great! Fear #1: I don’t know how to
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HEALTHY EATING Most U.S. food companies stamp lot codes and/or expiration dates on their products. But what do all these numbers really mean? The Institute of Food Technologists offers these answers. There are two types of codes: 1.Lot Code:When manufacturers produce a product, they do so in batches. Each batch is given a unique series
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HEALTHY EATING Food cravings can be hard to ignore. Many people find they want to eat healthier, but simply can’t get over their cravings for unhealthy foods. There are ways to overcome food cravings and change them into good habits. It takes time and practice, but it’s well worth the effort. Everyone has setbacks when
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HEALTHY EATING Chocolate milk may be the best-kept secret for making sure kids get the calcium they need every day. Contrary to popular myths, chocolate milk is nutrient-rich, adds only a few more calories and not much caffeine, and is kids’ number-one flavor pick. Kids have a limited time to build up their “bone bank.”
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HEALTHY EATING For many years, people thought they should avoid fats to be healthy. But the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says eating the right kinds of fat is good for you, and may even be good for your heart. Nut butters can be a healthy way to get some of these fats. But with
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HEALTHY EATING Even healthy foods can be made unhealthy through processing and adding unnecessary sugar and fat. How do you know which oats are best for your family? Steel-cut, rolled or instant? You can choose any type of oatmeal that is made with whole oats. They all contain very similar nutritional value. Instant oats are
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HEALTHY EATING These pancakes taste good and are good for you. Ingredients 1-1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon cinnamon 1 egg 1-1/2 cups cooked oats 1-1/2 cups evaporated milk 1/4 cup water Nonstick cooking spray Directions 1. Mix flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl. 2.
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