One Healthy Tip at a Time!
Serving size is very important when it comes to eating healthy! Do not eat directly out of a box because you won’t know how much you ate. Serve yourself a measurable amount and enjoy the treat! #BeMindful
Serving size is very important when it comes to eating healthy! Do not eat directly out of a box because you won’t know how much you ate. Serve yourself a measurable amount and enjoy the treat! #BeMindful
If you go shopping when you are hungry, you may end up in the wrong aisle! Make conscious decisions. #healthyshopping #smartshopping
It is very important to include every food group (meats, fruits, vegetables, dairy, and grains) in our diet. Each food group provides essential nutrients that our body needs for growth and maintenance. Eliminating any specific food group, that many popular diets ask for, may lead to quick weight loss but does not lead to a …
On the road? Have healthy snacks (my favorite: a bag of mixed nuts) with you so you don’t have to stop at a convenience store or pickup fast food. Also, never leave your home without a water bottle.
By Karen Sechowski, RD Karen Sechowski is a registered dietitian in the Greater Chicago area whose passion is prevention through education. She attended Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Health Science. She completed her dietetic internship at Prairie View A&M University in the Houston area. Maybe …
Find out ways to add physical activity to your daily routine! Some suggestions from America on the Move include: 1. Circle around the block when you go outside to get your mail 2. Make several trips up and down the stairs doing laundry or other household chores 3. Walk during lunch break and encourage your …
As I was trying to find parking at the movie theater, my younger cousin says, “We should park farther from the entrance and just walk to get some exercise.” It was very exciting to hear his enthusiasm about staying active. Being physically active doesn’t mean you must go to the gym – find out what …
Fast foods are high in saturated and trans fat. Cutting these foods out of your diet will help with weight loss. If kids insist on fast foods then help them choose the healthier sides from the menu. For example, instead of soda they can drink milk or a side salad with the burger instead of …
You do not have to completely avoid sodas – it is okay to enjoy them once in a while. Drinking them on a regular basis can add unnecessary extra calories (1 can has about 8 tsps of added sugar) to your diet. These are empty calories (no nutritional value) that can easily be avoided. Drink …
Drinking enough water prevents overeating because many times you may just be thirsty and not hungry.