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Weekend Meal Planning with Snacks
Meal Plan For a Weekend A meal out with friends after work on Thursday, dinner at your favorite restaurant on Friday, and family gathering on Saturday. Before you know it the weekend just turned into a calorie-fest that undermines a week’s worth of healthy eating. A few healthy changes during the weekend can help you…
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Weekday Meal Planning with Snacks
Meal Plan For a Weekday Create A Meal Plan Planning meals ahead of time will help you make healthier food choices, save time and reduce stress. Start by looking at the week ahead, assess your schedule and then decide on the recipes you want to make. Check the pantry for food items you already have…
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Healthy in 3 Smart Steps
Healthy in 3 Smart Steps Nutrition is a key factor in diabetes control. There are 3 Smart steps to take for making your nutrition plan come to life. Plan Smart Taking the time to plan meals in advance helps you balance your meals to meet your diabetes needs. This also will help you save time…
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Fitting in Fitness
Tips for Fitting in Fitness Finding time for fitness is easy; it just takes a little planning and creativity. If you haven’t been exercising, start slowly and build up. Your weekly goal is simply 150 minutes of activity at a moderate pace or more, which breaks down to only 20 minutes a day. The best…
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150 minutes of Physical Activity
Why is 150 minutes of Physical Activity Important? 150 minutes of physical activity a week are crucial to a healthy lifestyle. It has been proven that adults with 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week or more have a lower risk of: Is finding 150 minutes challenging for you? Finding time for fitness can…
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All About Healthy Fats
All About Healthy Fats Healthy fats are good for your heart. But they are also high in calories. There are three types of healthy fats: monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, and Omega-3 fatty acids. Foods high in monounsaturated fat include Avocado Canola oil Nuts like almonds, cashews, pecans, and peanuts Olives and olive oil Peanut butter…
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Fats to Limit for Heart Health
Fats to Limit For Heart Health If you have high blood pressure or hypertension, it’s important to keep your heart healthy and keep an eye on your fat intake.Too much fat, especially saturated fats, will raise your blood cholesterol levels, which like high blood pressure, can lead to heart disease and stroke. There are three…
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Keep Your Heart Healthy
Keep Your Heart Healthy Diabetes and heart disease go hand in hand. If you have diabetes, you’re twice as likely to have heart disease or stroke than someone who doesn’t have diabetes. Heart disease includes several kinds of problems that affect your heart. The most common type is coronary artery disease, which affects the blood…
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Ways to Find Local Support
Ways to Find Local Support People are motivated by different things, and together with your coach you will find out what motivates you. Many people find it motivating to join support groups where you meet people who share the same or similar health goals as you. Here are some examples of groups, classes, and clubs…
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Sharing Healthy Goals
Sharing Healthy Goals One of the best ways to stay on track with your healthy lifestyle is to tell your family, friends and coworkers about your health goals. If they know you’re trying to eat healthier options, such as whole grains instead of refined carbohydrates, they may try to be more supportive. Family, friends and…