Monday, September 28, 2009
Nutrition Tip of the Week #26
A great resource to Nutrition and exercise tips is http://activelifemovement.org/index.php. Active Life is a new interactive program to get America Active and Healthy!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Nutrition Tip of the week #25
The importance of Calcium:
We all know (hopefully) that calclium is imporant for strong bones; when dietary intake is too low, calcium is pulled out of the bones to maintain normal blood concentrations. This is why low dietary calcium can, over many years, lead to osteoporosis.
Women and men who develop osteoporosis are more likey to break bones when they fall. In older women and men, this often results in a slow healing process and most never fully regain thier indepence.
What to do:
Have 3 low fat servings of dairy a day. One serving is about a cup of collard greens, one cup low fat milk, one cup soy milk, one 6 oz serving of yogurt, or one ounce low-fat cheese.
We all know (hopefully) that calclium is imporant for strong bones; when dietary intake is too low, calcium is pulled out of the bones to maintain normal blood concentrations. This is why low dietary calcium can, over many years, lead to osteoporosis.
Women and men who develop osteoporosis are more likey to break bones when they fall. In older women and men, this often results in a slow healing process and most never fully regain thier indepence.
What to do:
Have 3 low fat servings of dairy a day. One serving is about a cup of collard greens, one cup low fat milk, one cup soy milk, one 6 oz serving of yogurt, or one ounce low-fat cheese.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Nutrition Tip of the week #24
Be adventurous!
Tired of the same ole' foods? Try new ones!
Variety is key to a healthy diet so make an effort to try a new food once a week, or even once a month.
The produce section is a great place to do this. This way you are getting a variety of vitamins and nutrients in a healthy way!
Also, if you have children, a great choice you can give them is "You can pick out one of anything you want" as long as it's in the produce section.
Tired of the same ole' foods? Try new ones!
Variety is key to a healthy diet so make an effort to try a new food once a week, or even once a month.
The produce section is a great place to do this. This way you are getting a variety of vitamins and nutrients in a healthy way!
Also, if you have children, a great choice you can give them is "You can pick out one of anything you want" as long as it's in the produce section.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Nutrition Tip of the week #23
Get involved in an exercise routine!!!
Make a commitment to yourself to exercise a certain number of times a week for a certain length of time, and then tell a friend. Once you have committed to a plan and tell someone else about your plans, you are more likely to reach your goals.
If you need a little extra motivation, join a exercise class (yoga, pilaties, spin, racketball, etc.). Joining an exercise class is a great way to stay motivated, make new friends, and have fun!
Make a commitment to yourself to exercise a certain number of times a week for a certain length of time, and then tell a friend. Once you have committed to a plan and tell someone else about your plans, you are more likely to reach your goals.
If you need a little extra motivation, join a exercise class (yoga, pilaties, spin, racketball, etc.). Joining an exercise class is a great way to stay motivated, make new friends, and have fun!
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