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Source: The Monday Campaigns If you’ve ever had an Asian-inspired salad featuring chicken as the star ingredient, give this meatless version a try. It’s packed with veggie favorites and a lip-smacking dressing, plus it features protein from nuts, seeds and edamame. View Recipes http://bit.ly/2nceRJh
Source: Mayo Clinic Flu is active in much of the U.S. Along with getting a seasonal flu vaccine, a 20-second way to prevent illness is to wash your hands properly. Knowing when and how to wash your hands will help you avoid sickness from the flu along with a number of diseases. It seems simple enough, but you’d be surprised to find out many people are washing their hands all wrong. View Full Article http://mayocl.in/2GqARcd
Source: American Council on Exercise by Daniel J. Green Early in 2017, I issued myself a challenge: to live according to the rules outlined in the federal Dietary Guidelines and Physical Activity Guidelines for a full year. I was in desperate need of a lifestyle change, having reached a weight of 245 pounds on my 5’8” frame. I’ve always been a big guy, but I’d let my weight creep higher and higher over the years, and my body and quality of life had suffered the consequences. View Full… Read More →
Source: Centers for Disease Control How to manage your weight without being hungry. Have you tried to lose weight by cutting down the amount of food you eat? Do you still feel hungry and not satisfied after eating? Or have you avoided trying to lose weight because you’re afraid of feeling hungry all the time? If so, you are not alone. Many people throw in the towel on weight loss because they feel deprived and hungry when they eat less. But there is another way. Aim for a… Read More →
by Bridgette Wilson When I woke up this morning, I had a lot on my mind. My thoughts were spinning out of control. My body was tired and I felt like hitting the snooze button just one more time. Then, I thought to myself, why am I so tired? Where is my motivation? I thought back to a time where I would easily push myself up out of the bed and hit that treadmill every morning at 4:45AM. I was pumped and motivated because I wanted to see… Read More →
By USDA What’s cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl View at http://bit.ly/2C9Iz8l This hearty soup will surely tantalize taste buds with tender smoked turkey chunks, Navy beans, and a colorful array of veggies, all simmered in a deliciously seasoned broth. Makes: 6 Servings Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes Ingredients 1/3 cup Fresh onions, peeled, diced 1/2″ 1/3 cup Fresh celery, diced 1/3 cup Fresh carrots, peeled, diced 1 1/2 cups Fresh kale, no stems, chopped 2 1/4 teaspoons Canned low-sodium tomato paste 1 tablespoon Fresh garlic, minced 4 1/4 cups Low-sodium chicken stock… Read More →
By Diane W. Shannon, MD,MPH Contributor for Harvard Health Publishing HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL View article http://bit.ly/2AQPPWH My 18-year-old daughter recently moved to a university about 1,500 miles away to study theater. Tears, texts, and several care packages later, she settled in, only to develop a hamstring injury that prevented her from participating in required dance classes. In short, she needed several months of physical therapy. After searching for options near the university, she told me that visits would cost as much as $200 each. Our health insurance plan only… Read More →
How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions Many people are skeptical of making New Year’s resolutions. It’s easy to see why – statistics suggest that the overwhelming majority of people don’t keep their resolutions. As a matter of fact, Forbes once reported that only 8% of resolutioners turn their goals into long term habits. Yikes! Are you still on track? Thankfully, there are ways to make sure that you’re part of that elite 8%. Continue reading to find out how to make those healthy lifestyle goals… Read More →
By: Bridgette Wilson Happy New Year!!! For most of us this phrase is the prelude for celebration that symbolizes expressions of well wishes and good cheer for the upcoming new year. As we approach another year and we wish well to others, let’s not forget to wish wellness to ourselves. We are always so eager to start something new and never stop to evaluate or celebrate the current moment. Before your mind crosses over into the zone of new resolutions for the upcoming year, why not take the… Read More →
Source: ParticipACTION The holidays should be a good time, full of laughter, joy, and general merriment. And for a lot of people, a lot of the time, they’re just that. But somehow or another, they can also quickly become stressful. The financial bit. The lack of routine. The having to deal with extended family, which can quickly lead to social anxiety, awkward conversation, and the occasional heated debate. How can exercise help? View Full Article http://bit.ly/2z10ZIZ Luckily, exercise can help keep the season bright in a variety of… Read More →