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Two Steps Forward and One Step Back

Aug 3rd, 2011
by Marilyn.
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Pancakes with Maple SyrupI believe in living healthy and green. And that by taking little steps in the right direction, I will achieve my goal. But, it’s not always easy.

Most mornings, my breakfast is a little fruit, cottage cheese and coffee with low fat milk. Once in a while I’ll have a piece of whole grain toast. But, today I made pancakes. I chose the Heart Smart Bisquick pancake mix because it doesn’t have all the chemicals and unrecognizable ingredients that the other mixes have. And if all the white flour and Mrs. Butterworth syrup wasn’t bad enough, I cooked them in a Teflon pan so I wouldn’t have a crumbly, stuck to the pan mess. Once in a while it’s OK to splurge, right?

After making twice as many pancakes as we would eat, I served mom and dished up mine. I ate too fast. I added too much syrup. I ate too many pancakes. I felt uncomfortably full for hours. So did mom. I decided the right thing to do at that point was to drink lots of water to flush all that glop thru my system, but I could barely sip a little lukewarm coffee.

Stomach Soothing Complex and time were the only two things that helped. Tomorrow … I’m going back to fruit, cottage cheese and coffee with low fat milk.

Add a comment and let me know … What’s your favorite breakfast?  

Marilyn Kvasnok

Healthy Holiday Eating Tips

Dec 11th, 2010
by Marilyn.
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Thanksgiving TurkeyIt’s that time of year when everyone wishes Happy Holidays! But, wouldn’t it be nice to be wished HEALTHY Holidays, too? The Holidays are a wonderful time of year for everyone – Young and old. But, it can also be a whirlwind of parties with not-so-healthy food. Buffet tables are filled with high calorie, but low nutrition party food. I can picture it now … Bacon wrapped hors d’oeuvres, cocktail wieners, candied yams, marshmallow fruit salad, cookies and pumpkin pie with whipped cream. And lots of Holiday drinks.

Just because there’s a buffet table overflowing with food and an open bar, it doesn’t mean you have to eat everything you possible can. That may be easier said than done. So, here are Healthy Holiday Eating Tips . . .

Brain Fitness – Free Crossword Puzzle

Jul 10th, 2009
by Marilyn.
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Are you in a rut? Doing the same things day after day? Or not doing much of anything at all? Have you become a couch potato?

We all have a daily routine: Regular times to eat, sleep, shower, watch TV and work. There’s nothing wrong with having a routine. As a full time caregiver for my mom, who’s no longer independent, I thrive on routine. That way, both of us know what needs to be done and the schedule keeps us on track.

But, stimulating your brain with something new is the way to learn and grow. It’s also one way to improve memory and concentration.

Brain exercise is an important part of staying healthy. One way to challenge your brain is to play games – Any game that you find fun and stimulating.

Here’s a free online crossword puzzle. There’s a new one every day, so come back often to play.

 

 

Games at Miniclip.com - Crossword Daily
Crossword Daily

Complete the crossword as quickly as you can.

 

 

 
Play this free game now!!

What other things can you do to improve memory?

Marilyn Kvasnok

Slow Food ~ The Healthy Alternative to Fast Food

May 7th, 2009
by Marilyn.
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Alice Waters is a pioneer. She’s been preaching the virtues of cultivating fresh food for decades. Lesley Stahl interviews this world-renowned chef and restaurateur. Alice Waters hopes a slower approach to the food we eat will keeps us healthier and greener.

From the Chez Panisse Restaurant website:
“Alice and Chez Panisse have become convinced that the best-tasting food is organically grown and harvested in ways that are ecologically sound, by people who are taking care of the land for future generations. The quest for such ingredients has largely determined the restaurant’s cuisine. Chez Panisse has tried for years to make diners here partake of the immediacy and excitement of vegetables just out of the garden, fruit right off the branch, and fish straight out of the sea. In doing so, Chez Panisse has stitched together a patchwork of over sixty nearby suppliers, whose concerns, like the restaurant’s, are environmental harmony and optimal flavor.”

Chez Panisse is located in Berkeley, California, but Alice Water’s influence extends far beyond.

Marilyn Kvasnok

Protect Yourself Against Swine Flu

Apr 28th, 2009
by Marilyn.
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The news is everywhere – On TV, radio, online and the newspaper. The speculation is that the Swine Flu breakout may become a pandemic. The key word is MAY. Right now, it is NOT a pandemic. Now is the time to take all the precautions we can to avoid this illness.

First we need to be able to recognize the Swine Flu. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “The symptoms of swine flu in people are expected to be similar to the symptoms of regular human seasonal influenza and include fever, lethargy, lack of appetite and coughing. Some people with swine flu also have reported runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.”

It’s time to take preventive measures:

  • Eat a healthy diet with lots of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish and soy.
  • Take your vitamins every day.
  • Keep your immune system strong. I like a natural interferon booster.
  • Drink lots of filtered water.
  • Wash your hands often. Soap and warm water kill most germs.
  • Use a hand sanitizer.
  • Use a saline nasal spray before you leave the house and when you return.
  • Keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth.
  • Avoid public restrooms, crowded waiting rooms and anywhere lots of people gather.
  • Avoid sick people. Unfortunately, people are most contagious just before they get sick.
  • Don’t share personal items, food or drinks.
  • Keep a positive attitude.
If you get sick:

  • Visit your doctor. There are tests to determine if you have a cold, seasonal influenza or the Swine Flu.
  • Prescription medication is available to help you feel better, keep the flu virus from reproducing in your system and possibly prevent complications.
  • Stay home. You need the rest and you don’t want to infect others.
  • Follow the guidelines above for prevention. They work well when you’re sick, too.

Prevention is the best course of action. Living a healthy lifestyle keeps your body in the best shape to ward off illnesses of all kinds. You can’t go back and do things over, but you can start from today and make a better future.

What are you doing to get healthy and stay healthy?

Marilyn Kvasnok
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