Be NICE to YOU

Pick something that makes you feel good…

I’ll give you some suggestions to get you started, but pick anything that sounds good to you.  Honor yourself by showing yourself care. 

• Drink too much coffee, tea, soda?  Try drinking just ONE extra glass of water a day.
• Try eating ONE extra serving of Fruit or Veggie one day a week.
• Add GOOD STUFF!!!!

Recovered from NY Eve "Cheers"??

Everyone knows that small people can't drink as much as large people-----well unless you work really hard to build up a tolerance.  None the less, even though the "toasts" are over, now people are thinking about cutting back a bit to lose a pound or two.

This news clip has sound health info.

Champagne only has about 90 calories a glass

Eggnog is full of fat---plus the whiskey shot----YIKES.

Red Wine has resveratrol and if you already  enjoy a glass of red wine with your evening meal, you could benefit from some antioxidants that have heart healthy benefits.  BUT don't start drinking to get those, as alcohol can have other harmful effects on your body.

Moderation in all things is the KEY.

I like the YMCA logo that encourages a balance of the Mind/Body/Spirit.

We all need healthy food in moderate portions, and exercise of the body mind and spirit to feel WELL!

So get moving on all fronts---and have a healthy, prosperous 2013.

An Apple A Day.........

According to Constance Brown-Riggs, MSEd, RD, CDE, CDN, “Research findings are in agreement with the adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Apples are full of antioxidants, including polyphenols, flavonoids, and vitamin C, and are a good source of fiber and potassium. Numerous studies show an association between apples’ high antioxidant activity and a decreased risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and asthma.2

It’s best to eat apples rather than drink apple juice. Whole apples are richer in dietary fiber than juice, and the juicing process drastically reduces the amount of polyphenols found in the whole fruit.”  To read more---go to Today’s Dietitian http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/121112p20.shtml

CHEW YOUR APPLES RATHER THAN DRINK THEM

Have SAFE Food Holiday!

Sometimes it is obvious when food is spoiled.

But there are many times when food is left to sit on the counter to "nibble on later" the food is in the DANGER ZONE of 40 to 140 degrees for plenty of time for unhealthy organisms to grow.  So keep hot food over 140 degrees and cold food under 40 degrees ------ I mean really---who wants to get tummy problems over the holiday?!


http://www.homefoodsafety.org/app

Fresh & Easy

Tired of the "same old" for breakfast, but short on time?  Have a Multi-Grain waffle topped with low fat cream cheese and some fresh fruit-----A little bit of granola sprinkled on top is a nice variation also.

Increased Fruit + Veggies= Increased Happiness?

Eating 7 Servings a Day Linked With Best Well-Being, Researchers Find

 Many studies site a corelation of increased health benefits with increase fruit and vegetable consumption----but increased Happiness?

According to WebMD Medical News

"By Kathleen Doheny

Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD

Oct. 11, 2012 -- Grumpy and out of sorts? Grab an apple. Or a carrot. Or a banana.
Repeat daily.
Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables seems to boost life satisfaction, mental well-being, and happiness, according to a new study.
Researchers analyzed the diet habits of 80,000 men and women in Britain.
The more fruits and vegetables they ate, the happier they were. Those who ate seven servings daily were happiest."
Who wants to be happy?  Are they willing to visit the produce aisle and find some fun things to eat?

READ MORE HERE

Emotional BOOST from Exercise & Fruit/Veg Boost

This results of this interesting Gallup pole were published on UPI.com

Low-income U.S. adults report a bigger emotional boost from exercising frequently and eating fruit and vegetables regularly than richer people, a survey says.
The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index of 180,299 U.S. adults conducted Jan. 2 to July 8 found low-income Americans experienced greater improvement across almost all of the items in the Emotional Health Index when they exercised frequently and ate produce regularly than do those at a higher income level.
The Emotional Health Index score is based on Americans' self-reports of positive and negative daily emotions, as well as self-reported clinical diagnoses of depression.

 Read more: http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2012/08/29/Exercise-bigger-emotional-payoff-for-some/UPI-28541346219062/#ixzz25DxOzdk6