Friday, July 3, 2020

Meals Made Easy: Toss the Takeout Menus!

Meals Made Easy: Toss the Takeout Menus!
"The sandwich can be the foundation of the perfect meal. Its combination of food groups can meet the three fundamentals of healthy eating: balance (inclusion of basic foods), moderation (a sensible amount) and variety (eating different things from each food group)." — Jennifer K. Nelson, RDN, LD
Meals Made Easy
Healthy food can be convenient, too
No time to cook? Here's an incentive to make it a priority: Research shows that eating takeout and prepared foods is a serious contributor to weight gain and other health problems in adults and children. Why? Convenience foods may be timesavers, but they often contain fatty and sugary ingredients that you wouldn't typically use at home. Ditch the frozen dinners and try these simple meal ideas.
Try these easy meal-prepping tips »
Healthy Habits
Get the family involved
Want your family members to support your weight-loss plan? Get your loved ones on board with your healthy habits by including them in food shopping or menu planning. Set a good example and get the support you need from your loved ones with these healthy-lifestyle suggestions. You may be surprised by how excited they are to participate!

Motivate your family with these ideas »
Today's Fitness Tip
Boost fitness with interval training
Interval training simply means alternating bursts of intense activity with intervals of lighter activity. Start by alternating leisurely walking with periods of faster walking. Increasing your intensity for even a few minutes at a time can help you burn more calories.



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