Health and Fitness for the Mature Woman
* Eat a variety of nutrient-packed foods, i.e. whole grains, lean protein, fruits, vegetables, low-fat or fat-free dairy. * Energize with grains, such as: bread, pasta, oatmeal, cereals, and tortillas. * Protein – is essential for building and repairing muscle. Eat lean or low-fat cuts of beef, pork, skinless chicken or turkey, seafood
There are many things you can add to water to make it more exciting to drink. Here are just a few: Ginger – If you like spices, ginger is a great way to add a “zing” to your water. Citrus – Freeze small citrus fruits in cube trays and then
The holiday season is approaching fast and with that comes all the high calorie foods. Here’s a low calorie version for you pumpkin pie lovers. High in taste; low in calories, almost half of the traditional crusted pumpkin pie. ENJOY! Ingredients 2 cups – 2% reduced-fat milk ¾ cup –
“It’s summertime and the living is easy – Fish are jumping and the cotton is high – Your daddy’s rich and your mama’s good looking – Hush, little baby don’t you cry….” These are the lyrics of the song I remember Billy Stewart sang when I was growing up. Well,
Everything starts with our thought process. I wrote this article because I had to renew my way of thinking. Once our mind is set on doing something, the body will follow. Do you have the strength or the vigor to commit to daily exercise? How about the discipline to eat
The question of what to consume at the end of the day has been a topic of discussion for what seems like forever. “Is it O.K. to eat complex (starchy) carbohydrates before going to bed?” “How late is too late to eat?” “Should only protein be eaten in the evening?”
HOW? By creating a STRONG positive association with good, healthy, wholesome foods. Juicy fresh fruit, crispy vegetables and savory lean meats are the place to start. HEALTHY FOODS ☺ Promotes fat loss ☺ Boosts energy ☺ Builds self-confidence ☺ Improves quality of life Encourage and immerse yourself into the world
Makes: 4 8-ounce servings Pre time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Per servings: 270 calories, 16g fat, 2g saturated fat, 60mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 27g protein Ingredients 1 tbsp – Dijon style mustard 1 bag (5oz.) – baby spinach leaves 1 tbsp
AVOCADOS – Smoothes skin CHERRIES – Slows aging process LEMONS – acts as a mild astringent for acne and an antiseptic that kills bacteria that lives inside or on top of skin. LIMES – Is known to help in controlling oily skin, improve a dull and greasy complexion, improve rough
Want something different to add to your summer fruit fare this year? Try kiwi and mango. KIWI Kiwis are small fruits, typically with a fuzzy brown skin, green flesh and black seeds. Although the skin is edible, many people just eat the sweet and tart fruit inside. There are