HEALTHY EATING 1. Vitamin C One large orange gives you 130 percent of your daily need for vitamin C. This vitamin helps boost immunity and fight cancer. 2. Fiber One sweet, juicy orange delivers 4 grams of fiber. Fiber helps with digestion and may help prevent heart disease and some cancers. 3. Minerals Oranges also […]
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SELF-CARE CORNER 1. Drink more water. Staying hydrated can give you more energy to be active. 2. Don’t drink soda. Sugary drinks add extra calories and no nutrition. Try to cut back or skip them all together. 3. Get exercise. Don’t worry about getting exercise every single day. If you miss a day or two,
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BE FIT When it comes to exercise, any amount is better than none. The National Institutes of Health recommends at least 30 minutes a day most days of the week. But, this amount is hard for many people to fit into their day. What if you could get healthier with less exercise? Some research suggests
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HEALTHY EATING It can be especially hard to avoid extra pounds when there’s holiday food everywhere you turn. Stick to the basics of healthy eating so you can make it to the new year without regrets. 1.Drink more water:Drinking water before you eat may help you feel fuller and eat less. 2.Skip the soda, hot
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BE FIT 1. Safest exercise on earth 2. Simple exercise for people who haven’t been exercising 3. Families can walk together 4. Social interaction is possible (walk and talk) 5. Sparks creativity (take along a notebook and pen or a camera) 6. Improves endurance 7. Ideal for weight loss 8. Strengthens bones 9. Tones legs
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Healthylife® Weigh Part 3 Smoking and the use of other tobacco products causes serious harm to the body, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and emphysema. Smoking can also complicate diabetes and other health conditions. If you are smoking, try to quit. Talk to your doctor about tools to help you quit. Call 800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669) to talk
Children’s Health Persuading your child to develop good eating habits can be a challenge. Here are some pointers. * Start your child’s day with a good breakfast. Hot cereal is a better choice than over-sweetened breakfast foods that are heavily advertised to kids. * Buy snacks that are low in fat, sugar, and salt. Fresh
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