The Fitness Magazine: DIY Dessert: 3-Ingredient Popsicles

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

DIY Dessert: 3-Ingredient Popsicles

"When making changes, try not to make several at once. Choose small, reachable goals at first to establish the pattern or habit. Set a goal that's specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-limited."— Peggy J. Moreland, M.S., R.N.

DIY Dessert

Frozen berry-banana cream pops

Skip the ice cream truck and make your own cool treats at home. These frozen pops allow you to be in control of the ingredients, which means you can forgo sneaky additives and added sugar found in packaged desserts. And with only three ingredients, you can easily adapt this recipe using items you already have at home. Now you have no excuse not to treat yourself. Guilt-free, of course.

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Move More
What are your exercise obstacles?
You already know that physical activity and good health go hand in hand. But if you have a medical condition, aches, pain or a lot of weight to lose, you may be hesitant to get started on a fitness routine. That's understandable. But here's a very personal, worthwhile reason to move more — you deserve to feel good. The trick? Don't think about exercise as a chore. Instead, focus on how good it can make you feel. From there, follow these steps to move more.

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Today's Nutrition Tip
8 healthy food staples
Having healthy choices readily available is key to weight-loss success. Here are eight foods that are rich in vitamins and essential nutrients and are easy to find in most stores. 1. Almonds. 2. Apples. 3. Blueberries. 4. Broccoli. 5. Red beans. 6. Salmon. 7. Spinach. 8. Sweet potatoes. Add these items to your grocery list and experiment with different ways of preparing them.