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National Nutrition Month 19 Health Tips cont. 15. Eat Seafood Twice a Week Seafood—fish and shellfish—contains a range of nutrients including healthy omega-3 fats. Salmon, trout, oysters and sardines are higher in omega-3s and lower in mercury.
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Here are this week’s Alpha Phi Alpha Surgeon General Initiative additions to our health library. Enjoy these three short (5-15 minute) video blogs (vlogs) every week for most of the next year! These videos are housed on SphinxTV (on YouTube). 1. Monitoring High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) https://youtu.be/mwUvmlZzXtM 2. Sexual Reproductive Health Education https://youtu.be/yAGSQ1Lz5Ss 3. Health
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National Nutrition Month 19 Health Tips cont. 13. Banish Brown Bag Boredom Whether it’s for work or school, prevent brown bag boredom with easy-to-make, healthy lunch ideas. Try a whole-wheat pita pocket with veggies and hummus or a low sodium vegetable soup with whole grain crackers or a salad of mixed greens with low-fat dressing
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National Nutrition Month 19 Health Tips cont. 12. Enact Family Meal Time Plan to eat as a family at least a few times each week. Set a regular mealtime. Turn off the TV, phones and other electronic devices to encourage mealtime talk. Get kids involved in meal planning and cooking and use this time to
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National Nutrition Month 19 Health Tips cont. 11. Dine Out without Ditching Goals You can eat out and stick to your healthy eating plan! The key is to plan ahead, ask questions and choose foods carefully. Compare nutrition information, if available, and look for healthier options that are grilled, baked, broiled or steamed.
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Happy Healthy Monday! National Nutrition Month 19 Health Tips cont. 10. Get Cooking Preparing foods at home can be healthy, rewarding and cost-effective. Master some kitchen basics, like dicing onions or cooking dried beans. The collection of “Planning and Prep” videos at www.eatright.org/videos will get you started.
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National Nutrition Month 19 Health Tips cont. 9. Drink More Water Quench your thirst with water instead of drinks with added sugars. Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water, especially if you are active, are an older adult or live or work in hot conditions.
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National Nutrition Month 19 Health Tips cont. 8. Follow Food Safety Guidelines Reduce your chances of getting sick with proper food safety. This includes: regular hand washing, separating raw foods from ready-to- eat foods, cooking foods to the appropriate temperature, and refrigerating food promptly. Learn more about home food safety at www.homefoodsafety.org
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National Nutrition Month 19 Health Tips cont. 7. Consult an Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Whether you want to lose weight, lower your health-risks or manage a chronic disease, consult the experts! Registered dietitian nutritionists can help you by providing sound, easy-to-follow personalized nutrition advice.
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