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Nutrition 5 Servings, about 1-1/2 cups each Ingredients: 1 cup onions, chopped 1/4 cup green peppers 2 tsp. vegetable oil 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce 1 tsp. parsley, chopped 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1-1/4 tsp. garlic, minced 5 cups cooked rice. (Cook in unsalted water.) 3-1/2 cups chicken breast, cooked (skin and bone removed), […]
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Nutrition 4 Servings, 1 chicken breast half and 3/4 cup spaghetti mixture each Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves, skinned, boned (Or 1 pound ground turkey) 1 tsp. oil 4 ounces thin spaghetti, broken into fourths (about 1-1/2 cups dry) 1 small onion, cut in wedges 1 small green pepper, cut in strips 1/8 tsp. instant
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Nutrition 5 Servings, about 3/4 cup each Ingredients: 3-1/4 cup chicken, cooked, cubed, skinless 1/4 cup celery, chopped 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. onion powder 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise, low-fat Directions: 1. Bake chicken, cut into cubes, and refrigerate. 2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients with chilled chicken and mix well. Per Serving:
Weight Control The ratio of weight-to-height is called body mass index (BMI). For adults, BMI is a common tool to classify them as normal (healthy) weight, overweight, or obese. Waist measurement, alone, is another tool. For children and teens, a BMI-for-age and how this compares to other boys or girls their same age is needed.
Fitness Exercise can do wonders to get rid of unwanted pounds and tone up flabby muscles. But it can’t turn a short, stocky person into a tall, willowy reed, or a slightly built person into a brawny bruiser. However, your body type may make you better suited to some activities than to others. Most people
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Nutrition Antioxidants in fruits and vegetables: *Lutein (green):May help lower the risk for cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. Indoles may help lower the risk for some cancers. *Carotenoids (orange & yellow):May help reduce risk of cancer, heart disease, and age-related macular degeneration. *Lycopene (red):May help lower the risk for heart disease and some cancers, such
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Nutrition * Excess sugar increases the risk for overweight, diabetes, and heart disease. * On average, an adult in the U.S. consumes 60 pounds of sugar and sweeteners each year. This about 17 teaspoons per day! Nearly half of this is from soda and other sugar-sweetened drinks. * Read food labels. Choose beverages and foods
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Stress Management Don’t let somebody else’s problem become your own. Causes of codependency: A person is more likely to become codependent if he or she: * Puts other people’s wants and needs before his or her own * Is afraid of being hurt or rejected * Has low self-esteem * Feels responsible for the other
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Nutrition 4 Servings, about 1 cup each Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups broccoli, chopped (see note) 1/4 cup celery, diced 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1 cup chicken broth, unsalted 2 cups skim milk 2 Tbsp. cornstarch 1/4 tsp. salt Dash pepper Dash ground thyme 1/4 cup Swiss cheese, shredded Directions: 1. Place vegetables and broth in saucepan.
Nutrition * Let your cup runneth over with fruits and veggies to protect yourself from chronic diseases, such as stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. * Choose fruits and veggies over higher-calorie snacks and desserts to help you lose weight and keep it off. * Yes, canned, frozen, and dried fruits and veggies count
