Each meal is a building block in your healthy eating style. Make sure to include all the food groups throughout the day. Make fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and protein foods part of your daily meals and snacks. Also, limit added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium. 1. Make half your plate veggies and fruits Vegetables and fruits are full of nutrients that support good health. Choose fruits and red, orange, and…
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Quick and Healthy Black-Eyed Peas
Makes: 6 servings Total Cost:$ Tasty turkey bacon and frozen black-eyed peas are the star ingredients in this recipe. Add a little chipotle pepper and sauce, cayenne pepper, or jalapeños if you prefer some additional heat. Ingredients 4 slices turkey bacon (chopped) 5 1/2 cups black-eyed peas, frozen (about 2 pounds) 2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon sugar Directions 1. Place a pot over medium high…
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10 TIPS: ADD MORE VEGETABLES TO YOUR DAY
It’s easy to eat more vegetables! Eating vegetables is important because they provide vitamins and minerals and most are low in calories. To fit more vegetables in your day, try them as snacks and add them to your meals. 1. Discover fast ways to cook Cook fresh or frozen vegetables in the microwave for a quick-and-easy dish to add to any meal. Steam green beans, carrots, or bok choy in a…
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Potatoes, and Chicken
Makes: 4 Servings Total Cost:$$$ Prep time: 1 hour A versatile fall baked dish, our tasty version features potatoes and Brussels sprouts, but other fall vegetables, such as parsnips, carrots, and cabbage could be substituted. Ingredients 3 cups brussels sprouts (fresh or frozen halved vertically, about 3/4 pound) 4 small red potatoes (cut into chunks) 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic (minced) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt…
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Mental Tricks That May Aid Weight Loss
Athletes use visualization to help them mentally rehearse and prepare for competition. Now “if you see it, you can achieve it” might be the mantra when it comes to weight loss as well. WHY VISUALIZATION WORKS Visualization has been shown to be effective for improving goal-related behavior. If people utilize the powers of visualization, it can help translate their intentions — such as taking smaller portions at dinner — into action,…
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