With busy schedules and the usual wave of life changes, both big and small, stress is a common condition for most people, if not everyone. When stress becomes chronic — meaning it might feel ongoing rather than coming and going — it can have a major effect on your body. People often think of stress as feeling frazzled mentally and emotionally — and while stress at the right moments can…
Recipes
Veggie Burgers
Ingredients 1 can (about 15 ounces) low-sodium whole kernel corn,finely chopped 1⁄2 cup cornmeal 1⁄2 cup onion, finely chopped 1⁄2 cup green pepper, finely chopped 1⁄2 cup cooked white rice 1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne or jalapeño chilies, seeds removed and finely chopped (if you have it) Nonstick cooking spray 6 flour tortillas, 6-inch size Directions In a large bowl, combine…
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Nutrition
How Often Should You Weigh Yourself?
magine this: You decide it’s time to make a concerted effort to lose weight. You start exercising regularly and embark on a healthy eating plan. The time comes to check in on your progress, so you step on the scale for the moment of truth. You haven’t lost any weight. What do you do? Continue with the exercise and healthy eating plan? Throw in the towel, and go back to…
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Winter Stew
Ingredients 1⁄2 pound winter squash, diced (or 1⁄2 can, about 8 ounces,low-sodium sweet potatoes, drained) 1⁄2 pound turnips, diced (or 1⁄2 can, about 8 ounces, low- sodium sliced potatoes, drained) 1⁄2 cup onions, diced 21⁄2 cups low-sodium tomato juice 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon paprika (if you have it) 1 can (about 24 ounces) canned beef 1⁄4 cup (about 2 ounces) canned apricots, drained and diced Directions In a…
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Nutrition
8 Reasons to Take a Rest Day
Feeling stressed or burned out or having a tough time falling asleep even though you are physically exhausted are all possible signs of overtraining and an indicator that you need to allow for more rest time in your workout program. But if the thought of a day away from the gym or not enjoying your favorite activity leaves you feeling concerned, here are eight benefits of taking a complete rest…
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