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What is stress?
What is stress and what causes it? Stress is a physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension. Stresses can be external (from the environment, psychological, or social situations) or internal (illness, or from a medical procedure). What are the signs of stress? Changes in sleep or eating patterns, difficulty concentrating, worsening…
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Alcohol’s Hidden Calories
Alcohols Hidden Calories Did you know a standard glass of wine can contain as many calories as a piece of chocolate? Alcohol has no real nutritional value, but you still need to count the calories, especially if you are trying to lose weight. As a general rule, drinks with more alcohol will carry more calories.…
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Alcohol and My Health
Alcohol and Your Health For many, alcohol is forbidden and should be avoided. For those that choose to drink alcohol, you should drink in moderation, along with exercising and keeping a healthy diet. You should understand that studies have shown physical and mental health risks associated with alcohol consumption. For those that still choose to…
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Better Drink Choices
Better Drink Choices Here are some ideas for healthy drinks: Add a splash of 100% juice to plain sparkling water. Carry a water bottle. Refill it all day long. Choose water or sparkling water. Drink tea or coffee without sugar. Enjoy them hot or cold. Flavor water with no-calorie drink mix. Have fun with water.…
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What You Drink Makes Bigger Difference Than You Think
What You Drink Makes A Bigger Difference Than You Think Many people don’t realize how much sugar and calories are in common beverages. A 500 ml bottle of soda contains about 17 teaspoons of sugar. Drinking one of these every day can lead to an extra 11 kilos of weight gain a year. Adding sugar…
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Rethink Your Drink
Rethink Your Drink One way to cut calories is to think about what you drink. Since drinks don’t fill you up the way food does, calories from drinks easily add up. Replace Your Drink The good news is that you can replace drinks high in calories with drinks that are low or have no calories,…
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Dinner and Snacks Healthy Swaps
Healthy Food Swaps Dinner & Snacks Just like for breakfast and lunch, there are simple and quick food swaps you can use for dinner and snacks that can help you stay healthy.
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Breakfast and Lunch: Healthy Swaps
Healthy Food Swaps Breakfast & Lunch Making healthy food swaps, whether it’s in the kitchen or when snacking on-the-go, is an easy way to eat a little healthier while still enjoying your favorite foods. Small, everyday changes to your diet are easier to achieve. It is also a good way to lose weight. Choosing healthier…
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What Is Energy Balance?
What Is Energy? When you eat and drink, you fuel your body with energy. Your body needs energy to keep you alive and for your organs to function normally. Everything you do through-out the day, like breathing, speaking, moving around, needs energy. What are Calories? The energy your body receives from food and drinks are…
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Do Nutrition Labels Matter?
Do Nutrition Labels Matter? Learning how to understand and use the Nutrition Facts label can help you make healthier eating choices and identify nutrient-dense foods for a healthy diet. Start with the serving information at the top. This will tell you the size of a single serving and the total number of servings per container.…