What a great site. I am a member and having a ball. Recipes, quotes, exercises. Having some trouble with the food tracker but I am keeping on trucking to see if I can get the hang of this. I am earning points also, not to sure what to with them.
But check it out if you haven't.
The salto family
Welcome all
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Health Magazines
I am becoming hook on some the Health magazines. I have always read Prevention but am now getting into Health and I like the Yoga. The one I mentioned earlier is also new for me. Found it interesting but had many advertisements to purchase items not familiar with. Think I will stick to the known brands for the moment.
round 8ight
I think it is RAH RAH time again. We are all probably at the point where we need to step up the exercise just a little. Maybe add an lb in the weight department. Go an extra mile when walking. Go the next step on the step climber. Maybe add another rep with your exercise. GET the point. Let's do IT and hopefully we will see some difference.
I found an article in women's health that has helped me, so I thouoght I would send it on. It deals with some healthy snacks, which is one of my down falls
Hunt's snack pack sugar free pudding only has 70 cal 15 g carbs
Skinny cow low-fat mini fudge 50 cal 10 g fat
Olives (which I love) 90 cal 8g fat r carbs says they will help with potato chip craving. Not so sure about this.
Newman's popcorn (another favorite) airpopped has fiber. 94 cal 1 gr fat, 17 gr carbs
In the mood for sugar? Try sorbet..usually less than ice cream. How a gingerbread cookie by Pepperidge farms 3 cookies 98 cal, 3 gr fat, 16 carbs
Just have to have some carbs? Special K crackers Italian tomato and herb-90 cal, 2 gr fat, 16 carbs, How about a muffinby Thomas Hearty double fiber honey wheat. Has slower to dogest complex carbs. 83 cal, 17.5 carbs s.5 fiber.
I have tried them all and agree!!
Anyone else found any good snacks to recommend?
I found an article in women's health that has helped me, so I thouoght I would send it on. It deals with some healthy snacks, which is one of my down falls
Hunt's snack pack sugar free pudding only has 70 cal 15 g carbs
Skinny cow low-fat mini fudge 50 cal 10 g fat
Olives (which I love) 90 cal 8g fat r carbs says they will help with potato chip craving. Not so sure about this.
Newman's popcorn (another favorite) airpopped has fiber. 94 cal 1 gr fat, 17 gr carbs
In the mood for sugar? Try sorbet..usually less than ice cream. How a gingerbread cookie by Pepperidge farms 3 cookies 98 cal, 3 gr fat, 16 carbs
Just have to have some carbs? Special K crackers Italian tomato and herb-90 cal, 2 gr fat, 16 carbs, How about a muffinby Thomas Hearty double fiber honey wheat. Has slower to dogest complex carbs. 83 cal, 17.5 carbs s.5 fiber.
I have tried them all and agree!!
Anyone else found any good snacks to recommend?
Thursday, May 28, 2009
SOY
I am a believer in soy. I saw an article and thought it might be helpful.
Soy's role in improving cholestrol is modest but good enough to be be added to your diet
Breast Cancer: still a little confusing. Might be good for younger girls. Later in life might help with the natural benefits.
Prostate cancer: Not enough information to say if it is good or not so good for men.
Menopausal Symptons: Maybe yes, maybe no but worth a try to help with the symptoms.
Bone Health: The long term studies are showing that soy may benefit the bones by helping prevent bone loss and imcrease bone density.
Weight control: Currently no studies that soy will enhance weight loss.
Infant formula:Studies are being conducted as we speak with the results becoming knowledge as they are found. Still parents should check with there health care provider.
JUST remember Soy is not a miracle food but in moderation it can be an added to your daily diet with good results IN MY OPinion!!!
Soy's role in improving cholestrol is modest but good enough to be be added to your diet
Breast Cancer: still a little confusing. Might be good for younger girls. Later in life might help with the natural benefits.
Prostate cancer: Not enough information to say if it is good or not so good for men.
Menopausal Symptons: Maybe yes, maybe no but worth a try to help with the symptoms.
Bone Health: The long term studies are showing that soy may benefit the bones by helping prevent bone loss and imcrease bone density.
Weight control: Currently no studies that soy will enhance weight loss.
Infant formula:Studies are being conducted as we speak with the results becoming knowledge as they are found. Still parents should check with there health care provider.
JUST remember Soy is not a miracle food but in moderation it can be an added to your daily diet with good results IN MY OPinion!!!
Worried about Calcium
Here are some food choices for calcium rich foods.
Collard greens add to salads, soups etc.
Fortified soy milk
Black-eyed peas
Firm tofu
Calcium fortified orange juuice
Blackstrap molasses
Baked beans
Kale
Chinese cabbage
Almonds
Also you should reduce your sodium intake
Eat your veggies
Don't overdue the protein
EXERCISE
Ample amounts of Vit D
Collard greens add to salads, soups etc.
Fortified soy milk
Black-eyed peas
Firm tofu
Calcium fortified orange juuice
Blackstrap molasses
Baked beans
Kale
Chinese cabbage
Almonds
Also you should reduce your sodium intake
Eat your veggies
Don't overdue the protein
EXERCISE
Ample amounts of Vit D
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
The Healthy Path
Time for a little inspiration?
We are doing so good on our path, let us keep at it. No matter where we are on the path, often times we will be lead in a different direction. Take heart, they are are only sidelines and we can get back onto the healthy eating path for our health challenge.. We are forming our good habits to gain our results. Way to go!! We are working hard towards our new mind set.
We are doing so good on our path, let us keep at it. No matter where we are on the path, often times we will be lead in a different direction. Take heart, they are are only sidelines and we can get back onto the healthy eating path for our health challenge.. We are forming our good habits to gain our results. Way to go!! We are working hard towards our new mind set.
A little off topic
But I found this great article with questions women should ask their Dr cardiovascular from the American Heart Association.
What are my risk factors
Am I at risk for a stroke?
What are the warning signs of heart disease and stroke
What should I know about the effects of menopause on my heart?
Do I need to lose weight for my health?
What is a healthful eating plan for me?
What kind of physical activity is right for me?
What is my blood pressure?
What is my cholesterol level and is it healthy?
Based of my history and risk factors, what can I do to lower my risk of heart disease or stroke?
TAKE responsibility for your own health. BE aware of the less common sign for women.
Atypical chest, stomach or abdominal pain
Nausea or dizziness without chest pain
Shortness of breath
Unexplained anxiety. weakness or fatgue
Palpitations, cold sweat or paleness
What are my risk factors
Am I at risk for a stroke?
What are the warning signs of heart disease and stroke
What should I know about the effects of menopause on my heart?
Do I need to lose weight for my health?
What is a healthful eating plan for me?
What kind of physical activity is right for me?
What is my blood pressure?
What is my cholesterol level and is it healthy?
Based of my history and risk factors, what can I do to lower my risk of heart disease or stroke?
TAKE responsibility for your own health. BE aware of the less common sign for women.
Atypical chest, stomach or abdominal pain
Nausea or dizziness without chest pain
Shortness of breath
Unexplained anxiety. weakness or fatgue
Palpitations, cold sweat or paleness
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