Burning Calories

Today's Tip: 

MAKE YOUR NEXT GOLF ROUND A WORKOUT!

Thirty minutes of golf, carrying clubs, burns about 140 calories. This
translates into approximately 1120 calories for a four-hour round of
play! That burn can certainly help you lose or maintain weight. This
example is based on a person weighing 150-pounds. If you weigh more,
you'll burn extra calories. If you weigh less, you'll burn fewer
calories. Just be sure to go easy on the refreshments!


Source:  Caloriecounter.net

4th of July Fireworks Safety

 Today's Tip:

  A FEW SAFETY TIPS FOR USING FIREWORKS

An estimated 11,000 people in the U.S. are treated in the emergency
room due to fireworks-related injuries each year. Treat fireworks with
respect; read all of the cautions and warnings and use common sense.
Always obey all local laws pertaining to the use of fireworks, and
only use them as intended. Don't drink alcohol while handling
fireworks and don't try to alter them or combine them. Following these
simple tips can help keep this great American tradition safe!


Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Eating before Exercise

 Today's Tip:

 EATING BEFORE EXERCISE

Your body clearly needs food, but too much just before exercise can
impair your performance and make you feel sluggish. On the other hand,
not eating enough can make you feel weak, tired and unmotivated.  Try
to strike a reasonable balance. Eat your larger meals three to four
hours before exercise. Eat small meals or have a snack during the last
hour or two before starting to exercise. Good choices include foods
high in carbohydrates, adequate in protein and moderate to low in fat
and fiber.


Source:  Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Spicy foods in moderation

Today's Tip:

  KEEP IT SPICY!


Seasonings can add loads of flavor to reduced-fat recipes. Try basil
to spruce up poultry, cilantro or salsa with fish, and dill in low-fat
cottage cheese. Use cracked black or red pepper for more exciting
pasta, and add turmeric to rice dishes. According to our registered
dietitian, a little spice goes a long way toward making fat-modified
dishes taste great.

Yours in Health,

Cheri Amour Dallas

Hydrate after Sweating

Today's Tip:

 DON'T SWEAT IT

Exercisers of all ages, especially older adults and children, are at
increased risk for dehydration during these hot summer months.
Dehydration can diminish energy, impair performance, and have serious
health consequences. Even a 2 percent loss of body weight through
sweat—3 pounds for a 150-pound exerciser—can mean trouble. Maintaining
proper hydration is important. Weigh yourself, without clothing, just
before and after you exercise to measure fluid loss. Each pound lost
is equivalent to almost 2 cups of dehydration.


Sources: Gatorade Sports Science Institute

Breathing while lifting weights

Today's Tip:




  CORRECT BREATHING WHILE LIFTING

 Correct breathing during exercise helps keep blood pressure down and
avoid unnecessary stress on the arteries. The American College of
Sports Medicine recommends exhaling while you lift and inhaling as the
weights return to their starting position. You should never hold your
breath while lifting weights.


Source:  American College of Sports Medicine

Savoring Taste

Today's Tip:

  THE LINK BETWEEN SMELL AND FOOD CHOICES

If you hold your nose while eating chocolate, you might have trouble
identifying the chocolate flavor. This is because taste and smell are
closely linked. Smell can account for up to 90 percent of your ability
to detect the flavor of some foods. Those whose smell declines due to
allergies, medications or aging often eat foods containing higher
amounts of salt or sugar. Consider using more spices like basil, cumin
or chili powder to increase flavor and offset a decreased sense of
smell.


Source: American Academy of Otolaryngology