Healthy Monday: Stay on Track While Eating Out

September 8, 2014 by Leave a comment

healthy monday headerDon’t let your good habits disappear when eating out! There are plenty of healthful options available in restaurants like grilled entrees (instead of fried), simple salads with dressing on the side, and extras like broth-based soups and steamed veggies. Don’t be afraid to order exactly what you need to stay healthy, or take part of your food to go!

Look at your schedule this Monday and see if you’re eating out this week. Take some time to research the restaurant’s menu online, or to look up some healthy options in that culinary tradition.

For more information on the Monday Campaigns, click here. 

 

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Healthy Monday: Put A Healthy Twist on Your Favorite Food

August 11, 2014 by Leave a comment

healthy monday headerYou shouldn’t have to deprive yourself of comfort foods to stay healthy! In moderation, healthier versions of your favorites can be part of a healthy lifestyle. It can be as easy as changing an ingredient or using a different cooking method. This week, swap out for a healthier alternative in your favorite comfort dish. Try using applesauce instead of oil next time you bake for example.

For more information on staying healthy, visit http://www.mondaycampaigns.org for lots ideas.

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Sugar Overload: Why You Should Kick the Sugar Habit

June 19, 2014 by Leave a comment

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Healthy Monday: Pick Proper Portions

June 2, 2014 by Leave a comment

portionDistortionChartRestaurants want to give you more for your money, but the portions they serve are often much more than anyone should eat in one sitting!

You can cut calories before they arrive at the table by:

  • foregoing the bread basket
  • asking for a child’s size or half order
  • or by making your own meal out of side salads, soups, steamed veggies and appetizers.

If you do get a full-size entree, listen to your body’s natural cues and stop eating when you’re full.

Take steps to reduce your restaurant portions this week. It’s important not to overindulge simply because you’re eating out: enjoy the portions and meal choices that you would normally eat at home.

For more information on Healthy Living and Nutrition,visit the Monday Campaigns.

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Healthy Monday: Cut Your Meat Consumption

April 28, 2014 by Leave a comment

grainsHow often do you eat red meat?

Eating large amounts of red and processed meat (like bacon, deli meats, and hot dogs) has been linked to an increase in colon, rectal, and prostate cancer.

This week, start off with a Meatless Monday. See if you can swap red and processed meats for leaner sources of protein like beans, lentils or tofu.

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Healthy Monday: Healthy Food at a Healthy Price

April 21, 2014 by 3 Comments

foodWho says healthy food has to be expensive? Legumes are one of the cheapest ingredients you can buy. They are packed with fiber, protein, iron, potassium, magnesium and are tasty in a variety of dishes. This week, try out chickpea falafel, or other legumes, to eat healthy while saving money.

Visit http://www.mondaycampaigns.org for more healthy information.

 

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Healthy Monday: Don’t Forget to Wash Produce

April 1, 2014 by Leave a comment

healthy monday headerWashing fruits and vegetables before eating them reduces the risk of food borne illness.

If fruits and veggies have a ridged or uneven skin, use a scrub brush to remove dirt from the grooves. Even produce with inedible skin should be washed first.

This week, get into the habit of washing all produce thoroughly before serving.

 

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Healthy Monday: Get the Children in the Kitchen

March 10, 2014 by Leave a comment

foodKids who help prepare
healthy meals are more likely to enjoy the finished product.

When parents eat healthy, so does the rest of the family.

This week, let your children discover that veggies don’t come from Planet
Gross, by inviting them to join you in the kitchen.

For more information and ideas on staying healthy, visit the  Monday Campaigns.

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Get Your Eat Well Indie-Catur Cookbook

February 11, 2014 by Leave a comment

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Eat Well Indie-Catur this month and earn a FREE cook book with recipes from local chefs.   Jim and Laura Neal
(left) and Sam and Ellen Culpepper turned in their “tracker” card after eating three healthy meals at participating restaurants. Sally Brozek was excited to award them their cookbooks. Sally is on the Active Living Board.

For more information on Eat Well click here.

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Healthy Monday: Kick Soda to the Curb

February 10, 2014 by Leave a comment

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Soft drinks are the single largest contributor to Americans’ intake of empty calories, and numerous studies have linked increased intake of sweetened beverages to rising American obesity rates over the past few decades.

This week, kick your soda habit to the curb by trying unsweetened tea, which is fancy and delicious.

Don’t forget to keep those pinkies up.

For more Healthy Monday tips, visit mondaycampaigns.org.

 

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