10 Easy Lunch Ideas American Dietetic Association spokesperson Angela Ginn-Meadow, RD, says planning ahead is essential for quick lunch assembly. \”A planned menu with all the ingredients in the kitchen will make it easy to put together tomorrow\’s lunch after dinner,\” she says. She compiled this grocery list for a week\’s worth of lunches costing …
Brown bag simple – easy/inexpensive lunch ideas for grown ups! Read More »
Eating fruits is good for you, but new research suggests that some fruits may be better than others, and that fruit juice is not a good substitute. Recent studies have found that eating a greater variety, but not a greater quantity, of fruit significantly reduces the risk for Type 2 diabetes. This made researchers wonder …
Are some fruits better for you than others? Research indicates yes! Read More »
Have you considered a vegetarian diet? May of us have long been brought up on a \”meat and potatoes\” diet. Dinner usually consists of a meat, a starch, and MAYBE a vegetable (often more than one starch). Of course we aren\’t suggesting you quit cold-turkey and become veggie loving non-carnivores today; however, we are encouraging …
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We all have good, or even great intentions. \”I\’m going to get healthy, eat better, move more\”; and then somewhere along the way we get sidetracked, and the next thing you know, we are completely lost in the forest of \”hey what happened!?\”. Here\’s a great article from the fine folks over at SparkPeople about …
Physical Stamina – The Key to a Long Life Physical stamina is vital to maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle. There is a saying, \”you are what you eat,\” and while this is very true, taking the right type of exercise, as well as paying attention to your diet, will ensure that you remain physically and …
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For many years experts thought apple-shaped bodies worries\’ were greater. The thinking was, fat stored in the stomach = a higher risk for heart disease and diabetes. It was believed pear-shaped people storing their fat in the buttocks, hips and thighs were protected from those problems. A recent study though, shows what was previously believed …
I was recently visiting a family member and she set out a cereal bar each morning. The \”bar\” included a couple of \”healthy\” (but not stuffy ;)) cereals and then raisins, craisins, sunflower seeds, various nuts (all in the raw), and of course fruit. It was so much fun creating a different healthy combo each …
If you\’re like us, you are always looking for something fun, light, and healthy to eat! Here\’s an excellent salad recipe perfect for summer! Do you have a favorite summer salad recipe? This one comes with a quick prep/cook time so you can have it on the table fast! Thanks to www.simplyrecipes.com for this offering. …
We\’ve all been victims of a \”snack attack\”, so why not look for something that\’s at least low/lower calorie. You can have your snack but not do major damage. Check out this slideshow of some 100 calorie snack ideas. What\’s your favorite?
As we age, our eating habits definitely change. Many people find they are less hungry in their later years. People\’s tastes change, and perhaps due to health issues, or dental concerns, WHAT they eat must change. We\’re always looking for links and resources regarding all aspects of fitness and nutrition. Here’s a link to a …
