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Eating 5 Fruits and Vegetables a Day Will Bring You Better Health and Happiness
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*Eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day
*Spend less than 2 hours of leisure time each day on TV, video and/or computer games
*Get at least 1 hour of active play each day
*Drink Almost None of those sugary soda or juice-flavored drinks
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I'm All About the Sweet Corn
One of my favorite summer foods is corn on the cob. There's just nothing like it ~ especially when it's perfectly tender, sweet, and crisp ~ with no need for any additional seasoning. Over the past two weeks I've been buying ears of corn from a local vendor on East Stroop Road. Their stand is in the front parking lot at the corner of Stroop and Marshall. Most of their produce is local and the prices are reasonable. (According to them, their tomatoes are from Tennessee, but everything else…See More
Discussion posted by Lisa Ottman
Green Smoothie Power!
Three weeks ago I embarked on a Green Smoothie Adventure. It has changed my life!(I chronicled the first week on one of my blogs, which you can access here. Green smoothie entries are July 3rd through 12th.)Benefits I've discovered are:~more energy~clearer, smoother skin~weight reduction~loss of cravings~reduced appetite~a more peaceful, happy countenance.Green smoothies are an easy and exciting way to get more leafy greens and fruits into your…See More
Discussion posted by Lisa Ottman
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Exercise and the Heat
Exercise and the Heat
By: Dr. Gordon Blackburn (Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Preventive Cardiology and Rehabilitation Program)
As we shed the heavy coats of winter for the shorts and swimsuits of summer, we can quickly identify the additional pounds gained since the fall. At this point many of us may aggressively re-initiate our activity programs to help expend additional calories to help shed the unwanted weight. However, exercising in the summer should be approached… Continue
By: Dr. Gordon Blackburn (Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Preventive Cardiology and Rehabilitation Program)
As we shed the heavy coats of winter for the shorts and swimsuits of summer, we can quickly identify the additional pounds gained since the fall. At this point many of us may aggressively re-initiate our activity programs to help expend additional calories to help shed the unwanted weight. However, exercising in the summer should be approached… Continue
Posted by Dennis Schaefer on May 26, 2010 at 3:40pm
Staying Hydrated
How Much Water to Drink?
Water is the most important thin your body needs to survive. Without water you would die in a few days. Every form of life depends on water for survival. It is a vital part of all kinds of metabolic processes within our bodies and the bodies of other forms of life. We use up a lot of our water during the digestion of food and about 72% of the fat free mass of the human body is water.
How Much Water to Drink for Proper Function and Hydration?
Because… Continue
Water is the most important thin your body needs to survive. Without water you would die in a few days. Every form of life depends on water for survival. It is a vital part of all kinds of metabolic processes within our bodies and the bodies of other forms of life. We use up a lot of our water during the digestion of food and about 72% of the fat free mass of the human body is water.
How Much Water to Drink for Proper Function and Hydration?
Because… Continue
Posted by Dennis Schaefer on May 13, 2010 at 2:21pm
Update on Local Food
All of the vegetables I planted so far are up; Radishes, Swiss Chard, Spinach and Onions. Mother's day is usually the time people cite as the beginning of the next planting cycle. At that time I will add tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, zuchini and watermelon to my garden.
Bush beans are a good alternative to pole beans. be sure you read the seed packet when you buy. Bush beans take up more room but do not necessitate the pole "teepees" as support that pole beans do.
There… Continue
Bush beans are a good alternative to pole beans. be sure you read the seed packet when you buy. Bush beans take up more room but do not necessitate the pole "teepees" as support that pole beans do.
There… Continue
Posted by Dennis Schaefer on April 23, 2010 at 1:54pm
Local Food by Dennis Schaefer
There is currently a big push to buy local and eat local. I think that is a great idea mainly because knowing where your food comes from is an excellent way to avoid eating impure, adulterated food and a guarantee of freshness.
One of the easiest ways I know of to eat local is to plant a garden. Any space in your yard or containers can be used and you will harvest more than you think. Plot your garden so you can maximize space. Note that certain vegetables like tomatos,…
ContinuePosted by Dennis Schaefer on April 13, 2010 at 3:12pm
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I'm All About the Sweet Corn
One of my favorite summer foods is corn on the cob. There's just nothing like it ~ especially when it's perfectly tender, sweet, and crisp ~ with no need for any additional seasoning. Over the past…Continue
Started by Lisa Ottman Jul 27, 2010.
Green Smoothie Power!
Three weeks ago I embarked on a Green Smoothie Adventure. It has changed my life!(I chronicled the first week on one of my blogs, which you can access…Continue
Started by Lisa Ottman Jul 20, 2010.
acupuncture 3 Replies
Do you know that through acupuncture you can fight obesity, aging and even infertility? The answer is yes. Acupuncture was the Traditional Chinese Medicine that was used a thousand years ago. To know…Continue
Started by Joean Gomez. Last reply by Amelia Rude Feb 28, 2010.
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How Do You Keep a Healthy Attitude During Winter?
Typically each week I’m sharing my own tips or advice on a wide range of topics. This week, I’d like to turn the tables and ask you to share your ideas on something I think probably affects many of us this time of year–the winter “blahs.” You probably know what I’m talking about, that hum-drum, [...]Let One Pot Meals Warm You this Winter
When I think of “comfort food” the first thing that comes to mind are one-pot or one-dish meals like soups, stews and casseroles. And, there is no better time to enjoy these foods than during the winter season when we’re looking for any way possible to keep warm and cozy. I’d also like to mention [...]Chase Away the Winter Blues with Fresh Herbs
I find the winter “blues” typically hit me right after the holidays. The days are short, the temps are cold and unfortunately we’ve still got a few months before it begins to warm up and the first signs of spring appear. One of the things I miss during the cold weather is the abundant availability [...]This Year Make YOU a Priority
It seems like one of the biggest challenges for many people when it comes to health and fitness is time. If you’re like me, you’re most likely trying to juggle your work schedule with the school and sport schedules of your children. Don’t forget to add in doctor appointments, grocery shopping, regular errands …you know [...]The Real Cost of Eating Healthy
This week I wanted to comment on a subject that frequent comes up–the cost of fruits and vegetables or just eating healthy in general. I’ve seen a variety of comments that it’s more expensive to eat healthy and that the Fruits & Veggies–More Matters message to consume low-fat, nutrient dense foods like fruits and vegetables [...]
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