HEALTHY EATING Pick the right foods that give the most energy regardless of your activity level. Carbohydrates are the first responders to the body’s need for energy during exercise. Protein and fat are not nearly as efficient. Hit the trail or the gym with the following healthy food ideas before and after your workout, suggests […]
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BE FIT Let’s face it: working out is, well, work. It takes time and commitment to exercise regularly, and sticking to it can be tough. Exercise gimmicks and fads target the millions of people who want the benefits of exercise but may be looking for a quicker solution. Some products may claim to “spot reduce,”
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WELL-BEING Many so-called miracle supplements and foods (including teas and coffees)-often touted for weight loss-don’t live up to their claims, says the FDA. Worse, they can cause serious harm. Hundreds of products are marketed as dietary supplements but actually have hidden active ingredients contained in prescription drugs, unsafe ingredients that were in drugs that have
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients 1 can of 15.5 ounce low-sodium black beans (drained and rinsed with cold water) 1 large egg 1/2 cup cooked brown rice* 2 scallions (green and white minced, about 1/4 cup) 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (or basil leaves or a combination) 1 garlic clove (peeled and minced) 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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WELL-BEING Whatever happened to the good old-fashioned bedtime story? Not an iPad app or a TV show before bed. But a real story, read in bed to a child by a parent. Seems that bedtime routines help kids sleep better, say researchers at Penn State in this NIH-funded study. They say well-established rules such as
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BE FIT Boomers are now age 50 and older. And they are getting lots of injuries to backs, knees, hips, ligaments and tendons (the structures that attach muscles to bones). Regular exercise is critical for maintaining and improving bone and muscle strength. And yet if not done properly, exercise can result in pain and injury,
BE FIT Getting started with an exercise plan is a big step toward a healthier life. But, sticking with that exercise program can be tough when you’re not seeing results as quickly as you want. When many exercise plans promise fast, dramatic results, being patient can be frustrating. Some people may find that they work
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HEALTHY EATING Have you ever eaten “pulses”? There’s a good chance you have – and you may want to start eating more of them. Pulses are the edible seeds of legumes. They include kidney beans, lima beans, butter beans, chick peas, black-eyed peas and lentils – available canned or dried. Nutritionists already praise pulses as
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients For the salsa: 1 large, ripe tomato 1/4 small red onion 2 tablespoons fresh parsley 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon low-sodium adobo seasoning 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper For the steak: 1 pound skirt steak 1/8
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HEALTHY EATING A University of Nebraska-Lincoln food safety specialist said it is important to properly wash fresh produce before eating to reduce harmful microorganisms that could cause foodborne illness. Wash produce with running water and then let that water go down the drain. Do not just soak the produce, said Julie Albrecht, UNL Extension food
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