We all know a good balance of healthy eating and exercise is vital, but First Lady Michelle Obama led by example this week while visiting local D.C. students. In an event celebrating the launch of her recast President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, Michelle Obama took time to exercise and focus on making the […]
Via: NIM.NIH.Gov If you frequent your local grocer, you may have encountered this dilemma while in the produce section–whether or not to buy organic. New research has found that there is no strong evidence that organic products have nutritional health benefits. The few studies that were conducted were short term and showed to have limitations. […]
VIA:Â cdc.gov As a parent, the things you do and say have a tremendous influence on your child’s behavior. Encourage your child to live a healthy lifestyle by talking the talk and walking the walk. Don’t know where to start? Here are a few ideas. Eat Right There are many ways to assure that you […]
VIA: health.com School meals matter. Just ask any teacher or parent and they’ll tell you that children who lack proper nutrition have trouble focusing in school. Medical authorities and nutrition researchers have documented that youngsters who eat nutritious meals every day and lead active lifestyles tend to excel. More importantly, our schools are on the […]
VIA: FITNESS.COM Building good exercising habits can be a bit of a lifestyle change, but with these exercises it is plain to see that anybody can do them. You have no excuses to not create a more healthy lifestyle through exercise because you should not have to leave your house to do this. These […]
VIA:Â Health.Com Prep: 5 minutes; Cook: 10 minutes. If you can’t find precut sirloin tips, have the butcher cut a trimmed sirloin steak into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 pound sirloin tips 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion, cut into […]
VIA:Â Health.Com Salmon Salad With Vinaigrette Ingredients 1 pound green beans, trimmed 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon minced shallots 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided 4 (3-ounce) salmon fillets 4 cups mixed salad greens 1/4 cup vertically sliced Vidalia or […]
VIA: Health.Com By Jenifer Goodwin HealthDay Reporter New research has uncovered that your diet can significantly cut your risk for Alzheimer’s Disease. Researchers asked more than 2,100 New York City residents aged 65 and older about their dietary habits. Over the course of about four years, 253 developed Alzheimer’s disease. The participants whose diet included […]
VIA: Women’sHealth.Gov Eating Out In any restaurant: • Ask for salad dressing, gravy, or sauce on the side and use sparingly. • Choose main dishes that are broiled, baked, roasted, or grilled, instead of deep-fried or pan-fried. • Don’t be afraid to make special requests, such as asking that something be cooked with less fat. […]
VIA: SpecialK.Com Seared Steak Salad Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: 1 serving Ingredients 1 ounce (about 8 beans) fresh green beans, trimmed 2 cups torn mixed greens 1/2 cup quartered grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes 3 tablespoons fat-free creamy Caesar salad dressing 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 4 ounces boneless […]
VIA: SpecialK.Com Lemon Pepper Salmon Total Time: 5 minutes Yield: 1 serving Ingredients 1 4-ounce skinless salmon fillet, about 1 inch thick 1/4 teaspoon lemon & pepper seasoning salt Lemon wedge Directions 1. Rinse salmon. Pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle seasoning salt on both sides of salmon. 2. Place salmon in well-greased grill basket. […]
