Steve4Health
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Whole grain & multigrain - not the same. Whole grain (best): all parts of the grain kernel are used. Multigrain: more than one type of grain
about 8 hours ago
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Just finished our first ride with our new bikes in Forest Park. The "Be Well Rewards" funds helped make the bikes possible!
8:15 AM Jun 2nd
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Trail mixes of unsalted nuts & unsweetened dried fruit are good snacks. Those with chocolate chips, salt, & added sugars bump up calories
10:56 AM Jun 1st
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Even if they've never exercised, middle-aged and older can still delay or prevent age-related ailments by starting now:
1:48 PM May 29th
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If you plan to exercise - actually set aside specific time during the week to walk or bike or run, you'll be more successful in doing it.
5:59 AM May 29th
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American Journal of Preventive Medicine study: the longer people drive to work, the more likely they are to have poor cardiovascular health
8:15 AM May 24th
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Looking for more fiber? Try a pear. A medium-sized pear has about 6 grams of fiber: A medium-sized apple averages 3 grams of fiber.
6:41 AM May 23rd
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What's all in an orange? Besides vitamin C & A: Cholesterol-fighting fiber pectin plus potassium & hesperidin to help control blood pressure
11:06 AM May 22nd
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Entrees at family-style restaurants average more calories ( 271 more), more fat (16 g) and more sodium (435) than fast-food restaurants.
5:46 AM May 17th
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96% of entrees at top U.S. chain eateries exceed daily limits for calories, sodium, fat & sat. fat recommended by the USDA (Choose wisely)
5:39 AM May 17th
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Sweetened beverages are the #1 source of added sugar in our diets, providing 36% of added sugars. Desserts #2 (13%), then fruit drinks (11%)
11:47 AM May 16th
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Careful: “fruity” drinks can add on the calories. 1 pina colada = 460 cal. (compared to wine 90-95 cal. per glass & light beer 110 cal.)
7:36 AM May 15th
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Only 4 MO communities are on the list of being bicycle friendly: Columbia, Kansas City, Springfield & St. Louis.
7:53 AM May 14th
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Here's a calorie-cutting tip: Try going with veggies only as a pizza topping, and you'll shave 100 calories from your meal.
1:41 PM May 10th
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Great presentation Dean Ornish! We get to choose how we eat and how we live. No guilt, but joy of living.
9:50 AM May 8th
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Yikes! I want to go and brush my teeth NOW!
6:54 AM May 8th
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Hearing about healthier communities this morning.
6:12 AM May 8th
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You can get omega-3 fatty acids from supplements, but better from fish. Aim for 2 servings/week of salmon, trout, tuna, mackerel & sardines
11:00 AM May 1st
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Sore from a workout? Ibuprofen provides relief. Stay active, not immobile: do the activity that caused the soreness but at a lower intensity
1:13 PM Apr 30th
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We'll soon be having more fun in the sun, so don't forget to apply lip balm sunscreen. The lower lip is the most common site for skin cancer
6:19 AM Apr 27th
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- Name Steve Gruenwald
- Bio Health and Wellness Educator, Editor of Better Health, like running, hiking, biking, tennis
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