Showing posts with label healthy eating. Show all posts
Showing posts with label healthy eating. Show all posts

Friday, 11 July 2014

Experts give tips on staying (or getting) healthy this summer




SALT LAKE CITY — In August, Linze Struiksma began to change 27 years of habits that led to what she said was "mediocre to bad health."

With the help of a close friend, Struiksma learned about healthy eating, how her body processes food, and she began weight training. Struiksma cut back on processed food and began scanning menus before heading to a restaurant to see what her options are and to ensure there will be low-calorie, non processed food available. She's kept up with her training and now helps train friends.

Tips for eating a healthier work lunch


Here are 5 tips for a healthier work lunch, followed by 5 lunch options you should avoid bringing to the office:

Learn the lingo The American Heart Association recommends to look for items on the menu that are steamed, broiled, baked, grilled, poached or roasted over foods that are served fried, au gratin, crispy, scalloped, pan-fried, sautéed, buttered, creamed or stuffed. When it comes to drinks, shoot for 100% juice, water, or diet soda. And if drinking coffee, choose fat-free milk over half-and-half.