WEEKLY FITNESS TIPS
May 6 2007
A Hundred Measly Calories
Did you know if you consume 100 fewer calories per day you could lose 10 pounds in a year? If you burn another 100 calories every day through exercise, you could lose up to 20 pounds per year.
Here are some easy ways to cut 100 calories per day:
• Put mustard instead of mayo on a sandwich.
• Try a “light” or fat-free salad dressing instead of regular.
• Substitute Canadian bacon for regular bacon.
• Eat fresh fruit instead of juice or dried fruit.
• Order thin crust pizza instead of pan pizza.
• Order your coffee “skinny” — with skim milk instead of cream.
• Use a smaller bowl for your morning cereal.
• Drink club soda with lime instead of regular soda.
Burn 100 more calories with these ideas:
• Set your alarm 15 minutes earlier and go out for a morning walk.
• Stand up and walk around while on the phone at work.
• Take your kids out for a bike ride after dinner.
• Join a tennis league and play several times each week.
• Go for a 15-minute walk on your lunch break.
• Get off the subway or bus a stop earlier and walk the extra distance.
April 29 2007
A Variety of Options with Chicken
Variety, enjoyment and flavor are key components to healthful meals. When you think chicken, how does it measure up?
Chicken offers tremendous versatility due to its very mild taste. Chicken can be roasted, baked, oven fried, grilled, stewed or even microwaved. For variety, season chicken with different herbs such as tarragon, chives, or basil, try teriyaki, parmesan, lemon, cajun, or BBQ.
Boneless chicken breast cooks quickly and makes a great addition to salads, pasta, stir-fried vegetables, or mixed with fruit for chicken salad.
To enjoy chicken safely, cook until it reaches 160 degrees farenheit or until juices run clear. If there are leftovers, wrap them tightly and store in the refrigerator for no longer than three to four days or in the freezer for up to four months.
If you are tired of plain chicken, experiment with new seasonings or use the many different summer vegetables to flavor-up chicken.