■ Snacking Smart. The grazing phenomenon of snacking on small amounts of foods throughout the day has caught on! Snacking can have a positive impact on the diets of today. Plan snacks as part of your total daily food intake instead of as extras. And choose lower-fat items, such as popcorn, pretzels, breakfast cereals and fruit.
■ Antioxidants. Antioxidant nutrients-vitamins A, C and E-are thought to help slow the aging process, according to medical experts. Antioxidants can help bolster our immune system, as well. Choose fruits and veggies with yellow-orange flesh for vitamin A. citrus for vitamin C and nuts or vegetable oil for vitamin E
■ Exercise Choice. Will it be running, biking, swimming or aerobics? Choose exercises that you enjoy! Nothing’s worse than trying to motivate yourself for an activity you dislike. You’re more likely to look forward to and stick to a workout routine if you lie what you’re doing
■ Party Foods. No need to skip a party! Just replace those snack crackers and chips with plain popcorn or pretzels. And skip the muffins, sweet rolls and croissants, and go for the crusty Italian bread or crisp breadsticks. Choose fresh veggies with yogurt dip as well.
■ Dining Aloft. Flying somewhere? Special dietary needs aren’t a problem on most airlines. Just call the airline or your travel agent at least 24 hours before your flight to order in-flight meals that suit your needs. Low-cholesterol, low-sodium, kosher and vegetarian meals are available.
■ Water Works. Cool water is the beverage of choice for all people. But often we forget to quench our thirst as frequently as we should. Be sure to drink eight 8-ounce glasses each day for proper hydration.
■ Antioxidants. Antioxidant nutrients-vitamins A, C and E-are thought to help slow the aging process, according to medical experts. Antioxidants can help bolster our immune system, as well. Choose fruits and veggies with yellow-orange flesh for vitamin A. citrus for vitamin C and nuts or vegetable oil for vitamin E
■ Exercise Choice. Will it be running, biking, swimming or aerobics? Choose exercises that you enjoy! Nothing’s worse than trying to motivate yourself for an activity you dislike. You’re more likely to look forward to and stick to a workout routine if you lie what you’re doing
■ Party Foods. No need to skip a party! Just replace those snack crackers and chips with plain popcorn or pretzels. And skip the muffins, sweet rolls and croissants, and go for the crusty Italian bread or crisp breadsticks. Choose fresh veggies with yogurt dip as well.
■ Dining Aloft. Flying somewhere? Special dietary needs aren’t a problem on most airlines. Just call the airline or your travel agent at least 24 hours before your flight to order in-flight meals that suit your needs. Low-cholesterol, low-sodium, kosher and vegetarian meals are available.
■ Water Works. Cool water is the beverage of choice for all people. But often we forget to quench our thirst as frequently as we should. Be sure to drink eight 8-ounce glasses each day for proper hydration.
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