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Nutrition Focus on ways to add just one more serving of vegetables each day. *Microwave for faster cooking:Steam fresh or frozen green beans, broccoli or bok choy for a quick and easy side dish. *Cut up and package for later:Use veggies like cauliflower and bell peppers in a stir-fry, casserole or as a snack. *Frozen […]
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Weight Control Many people fret about how much they weigh. The real issue of concern is what percentage of their body weight is made up of fat. The ideal is about 16 percent for men and about 20 percent for women. Standard height and weight charts ignore this issue. Here’s a simple test to do
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Healthy Travel You can handle many minor medical emergencies that crop up as you travel if you have the right supplies at hand. Use the following list as a guideline for packing your own first-aid kit. * Rubbing alcohol or alcohol wipes. * Antibacterial cream or spray. * Adhesive strips, gauze pads, and cotton swabs.
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Weight Control It’s not always what you eat that determines whether or not you lose weight. Sometimes, small changes in the way you eat can help eliminate those extra pounds. Try these suggestions. * Eat smaller amounts of food more often, and eat at least half of your intake earlier in the day (to increase
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Fitness Aerobic Dancing / Step Aerobics (low to high-impact) Body Benefits Excellent for cardiovascular health and overall body toning. Training Key Find an instructor who works in a style and tempo you feel comfortable with. Caution High-impact aerobics can strain the knees, hips and ankles. Step aerobics is lower-impact but should be avoided by anyone
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Nutrition 8 servings, about 1/4 cup each Ingredients: 2 cups (1 pound) 1% low-fat cottage cheese 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 cup skim milk Directions: Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend, adjusting the amount of milk to produce the desired consistency. Per Serving: Calories – 50 Total fat – 1 gram Sodium – 65
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Weight Control * Decide what changes YOU want to achieve, not what someone else wants you to do. * Remind yourself, daily, why you want to make a health change. Picture the change taking place. * Post reminders around the house. * List things you have achieved and are proud of. Use your successes to
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Weight Control Like interest on a credit card, extra calories turn into body fat which is hard to “pay off.” To tip the scale in your favor, expend more energy and spend less on calories. Here are some action steps to help you. * Sit less. Spend more time being active. * Limit TV time.
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Fitness The key to moving more is finding and doing activities you really enjoy. Dancing, walking, gardening…if it moves you and makes you happy, it works! When you do move, work toward 20 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous levels of movement. Regular physical activity helps with weight management and improving cardiovascular health. Add
Fitness Like many people, you’re probably wondering when you’ll find the time to exercise when your days are already jam-packed with job responsibilities, family demands, and other obligations. It’s true that trying to fit something new, like exercise, into a busy schedule takes some doing. But it can be done. Here are some pointers to
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