Grains are not essential for good health. Any grains you eat should be whole grain. They are not as prone to increasing your risks for diabetes, and they better assist your weight loss efforts. Whole grains include products such as brown rice, whole wheat bread and whole grain pasta. Whole grains lower the risk of […]
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From yesterday’s People to People program on WGN-TV. It’s time to spring clean your health!
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IT’S PREVENTION THURSDAY! Fill up without filling out! Fiber: If you increase the fiber in your diet, you will cut calories and take off the weight.
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Take your time at meal time! National Nutrition Month 19 Health Tips cont. 19. Slow Down at Mealtime Instead of eating on the run, try sitting down and focusing on the food you’re about to eat. Dedicating time to enjoy the taste and textures of foods can have a positive effect on your food intake.
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HAPPY HEALTHY FRIDAY! Are you eating out this weekend? Why not switch it up and try a plant-based meal? National Nutrition Month 19 Health Tips cont. 17. Experiment with Plant-Based Meals Expand variety in your menus with budget- friendly meatless meals. Many recipes that use meat and poultry can be made without. Eating a variety
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National Nutrition Month 19 Health Tips cont. 16. Explore New Foods and Flavors Add more nutrition and eating pleasure by expanding your range of food choices. When shopping, make a point of selecting a fruit, vegetable or whole grain that’s new to you or your family.
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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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