Fast Way to Make Food Healthier
“The Fast Way to Make Food Healthier: Expert tips and tricks to help you put together nutritious and delicious meals and spend less time in the kitchen.”
Walking to help lower high blood pressure.
I know you encourage us all to walk frequently, but I am wondering, will that help those of us with high blood pressure?
Yes, an AARP Bulletin reported last January that high blood pressure is just one of half a dozen ailments that can be improved by taking regular walks – but at different speeds and durations.
10 Steps to a Healthier New Year
Mr. Pedometer, it’s January 2019 and I know I need to make some changes in my life to get healthy this year. I just don’t know where to start. Do you have any suggestions?
Since most of our health changes have to do with nutrition and exercise, start with this great article found on the Very Well Fit website. Go through the questionnaire and be honest with yourself. Then instead of trying to change everything at once, pick one thing to change, i.e. decide to get up a half hour earlier each morning and go for a walk before diving into your day. Once you have established one change, go on to another one. Change 1 Thing at a time so that you don’t get overwhelmed and give up.
Portion Control is the Most Important Aspect of Healthy Eating
Portion control is the most important aspect of healthy eating. Twenty years ago, the average blueberry muffin was 1.5 ounces and 210 calories. Today, most muffins are 5 ounces and 500 calories. A bagel used to be 3 inches and 140 calories, but now is 6 inches and 350 calories or more.
How to avoid over-eating at Thanksgiving dinner
Julia Child’s philosophy was that one should eat all good food, but just in small portions to avoid overeating.