■ Weight Loss. Go slowly in your effort to lose weight. The best approach to weight management is to eat moderately from a variety of foods-limiting those that are rich and high calorie-and to exercise regularly. Quick weight-loss regimens can jeopardize your chances for success and often lack a true nutritional basis.
■ Fat Facts. Diets high in fat have been shown to increase our risk of developing certain disease, such as heart disease and cancer, according to medical experts. Recommendations are to keep our daily intake to less than 30 percent of calories from fat, though it isn’t necessary for every food to be that low. Select grains plus legumes as a lower-fat meat alternative at least once per week.
■ Workout Time. Select a specific time slot for exercise that fits your schedule and natural body rhythms. If you’re an early riser who’s in bed by 9 p.m., choose morning workouts. Try a noontime pick-me-up if you need a break from the daily grind. Night owls prefer to exercise after work or in the evening. Whatever time you choose, consistency is key to workout success.
■ Fat Under Cover. Beware of hidden fat in cheesy casseroles, creamy sauces and dressings, sweet rolls, crackers and chips. It’s easy to fool yourself into thinking you’re eating healthfully when you can’t see the fat. Whenever possible, choose baked or broiled main dish items, crusty breads and low-fat salad dressings.
■ Exercise Often. Exercise is a great way to relieve the stresses and strains of daily life. What’s more, it helps to tone muscles, so you look and feel better as well. Exercise at least twenty minutes just three times per week, and soon you’ll notice the improvements.
■ Sodium Sense. We all need sodium for proper water balance. However, sodium intake may need to be curtailed in some individuals whose high blood pressure is sensitive to the level of salt in their diets. Because only a small percentage of us fit into that category and there isn’t any way to predict “salt sensitivity”, moderation is recommended for everyone.
■ Fat Facts. Diets high in fat have been shown to increase our risk of developing certain disease, such as heart disease and cancer, according to medical experts. Recommendations are to keep our daily intake to less than 30 percent of calories from fat, though it isn’t necessary for every food to be that low. Select grains plus legumes as a lower-fat meat alternative at least once per week.
■ Workout Time. Select a specific time slot for exercise that fits your schedule and natural body rhythms. If you’re an early riser who’s in bed by 9 p.m., choose morning workouts. Try a noontime pick-me-up if you need a break from the daily grind. Night owls prefer to exercise after work or in the evening. Whatever time you choose, consistency is key to workout success.
■ Fat Under Cover. Beware of hidden fat in cheesy casseroles, creamy sauces and dressings, sweet rolls, crackers and chips. It’s easy to fool yourself into thinking you’re eating healthfully when you can’t see the fat. Whenever possible, choose baked or broiled main dish items, crusty breads and low-fat salad dressings.
■ Exercise Often. Exercise is a great way to relieve the stresses and strains of daily life. What’s more, it helps to tone muscles, so you look and feel better as well. Exercise at least twenty minutes just three times per week, and soon you’ll notice the improvements.
■ Sodium Sense. We all need sodium for proper water balance. However, sodium intake may need to be curtailed in some individuals whose high blood pressure is sensitive to the level of salt in their diets. Because only a small percentage of us fit into that category and there isn’t any way to predict “salt sensitivity”, moderation is recommended for everyone.
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