| Food Group |
Servings/Day |
Food Choices |
Tips |
| Grains |
6 |
1 slice bread -1 oz dry cereal -½ c. cooked rice, pasta, cereal -½ bun, bagel |
Choose whole grains rather than refined grains, such as brown rice, whole wheat bread or pasta, and oats |
| Vegetables |
3-4 |
½ c. cooked vegetable -½ c. cut-up raw vegetable -1 c. raw leafy vegetable -¾ c. vegetable juice |
Choose fresh |
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Added by Denise on December 26, 2007 at 7:02pm —
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A recent study from the National Institutes of Health found that the most sedentary individuals (i.e. couch potatoes) are 2.5 times more likely to develop dementia than regular exercisers. Dementia is a condition of declining mental abilities (especially memory) that affects your personality, skills (like driving a car), and verbal abilities.
Action Sparked: Stay on a consistent exercise program throughout your lifespan. Try not to view exercise as a temporary means to and end such as…
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Added by Denise on December 26, 2007 at 7:01pm —
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*Strike a 50-50 balance between meats or starches & raw vegetables.
*Avoid mixing proteins & starches
*Get your fruit servings in the morning before noon without other food
*Lunch & Dinner – salad with either protein or starchy foods (not both)
*Avoid white flour, sugar, pasta, white rice (substitute whole wheat flour, honey, molasses, brown sugar, whole wheat or spinach pasta, brown or wild rice
*Limit red meat to twice a week.
*Eat more fi
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Added by Denise on December 26, 2007 at 6:56pm —
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Let's be sensible. Losing weight is a battle, but it does not have to be. Choosing healthier foods is a must. If you are on low income (or know someone who is), pick up bags of brown rice, dried beans, soup, whole-graham wheat flour, and frozen or canned green vegetables. These can go far in planning healthy low-fat meals. Toss in some fresh or frozen fruit, low-fat milk, skinless chicken, cans of tuna and salmon (with the bone) and you can create some great meals for your family.
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Added by Denise on December 5, 2007 at 3:01pm —
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According to a study taken by the Natural Institutes of Health (NIH) (1995), “more than 97 million Americans are obese.” (p.9) (¶ 1-2). America is experiencing a growing problem.
While that statement seems like a bad pun, the facts are real. Americans are
fatter now than they were nearly fifty years ago, with health care costs
skyrocketing from the dangers of obesity. The Center for
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Added by Denise on November 27, 2007 at 7:06pm —
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Vitamins and minerals are essential for good health. Area you getting your fair share?

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Added by Denise on November 27, 2007 at 5:02am —
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Interested in what's in your food? You would be if you knew that vitamin and mineral deficiencies in your diet can literally kill you.
Vitamin A - vision, immunity against infection, growth & development, red blood cell production.
Deficiency causes blindness, infectious diseases, reduces the risk of breast cancer (however, it is also proven to increase the chance of getting lung cancer in those who smoke, and take extra supplements.)
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Added by Denise on November 27, 2007 at 2:44am —
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David Mendosa, has been around for quite some time. His research on the Glycemic Index, and now the Glycemic Load is proving to be a much needed informational base for diabetics. Armed with the knowledge of which foods spike blood glucose, diabetics now have a way to choose healthier food.
I found Mr. Mendosa's site back in 2004 when I was searching for information on healthier foods. There is an absolute wealth of information here that he shares
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Added by Denise on November 27, 2007 at 2:07am —
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Start Exercising!
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) provides
information about safe and effective physical activity.
Here are their answers to some frequently asked
questions:
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Added by Denise on November 26, 2007 at 3:56am —
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Added by Denise on November 26, 2007 at 1:22am —
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Losing weight should not have to be a battle. Oftentimes, people just don't know where to begin.
Below are three examples of what I have weighed in the past 25 years.
When I was 18, I lived on peanut butter and jelly
sandwiches, pizza, grilled chicken, boiled shrimp, and stir-fried vegetables. I walked 6
blocks five days a week, and twelve blocks twice a week. I was
actually considered underweight at 118 lbs. …
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Added by Denise on November 26, 2007 at 1:18am —
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If I took everything I've learned about food and combined it into one area, this is how I would do it.
I would provide links to outside resources which explain nutrition. I'm not talking about fast, "lose it overnight" websites, but actually useful, information packed resources.
I would provide exercise links to for those who live with constant pain.
I would provide exercises links for those who do not have any pain.
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Added by Denise on November 26, 2007 at 12:24am —
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~*~You an' me forever free~*~
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I've never imagined you & me,
Were both free spirits flyin high as can be,
I've loved you an' you lovin me,
Could you send your spirit,
An' make sweet love to me.
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We could soar the sky's high an' free
As a pair of Haw…
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Added by Bonzzz on September 28, 2007 at 12:02pm —
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Till The End Of Time
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Added by Bonzzz on September 26, 2007 at 9:26pm —
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~Dreams Electrified~
Dreams Intense,
Electrified,So Real,So Alive,
Am I lost inside,
This kiss has lasted,
Hours in my mind,
I reach for you,Glistening,Hot,
My lipsticks new,
My mouth needs you, I'm so wet,
Am I lost again, This seems so new,
Rock hard,Intense,Overwhelmi…
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Added by Bonzzz on September 26, 2007 at 8:55pm —
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I Am Me I Just Be
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Sweet Sister an Lil Brother of mine,
I have endured so much in my lifetime,
Yes,a survivior many call me,
Of not just abuse,miss use an' battery,
In a way I'm a dinisour in my own time,
A Hippie,Hooker,Drug Addict,Biker,
Yea I lived thru these times,
Not…
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Added by Bonzzz on September 26, 2007 at 8:41pm —
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Forgive Me This Day
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I ask of you this day my Lord and Creator to,
Forgive me for my feelings of,
Weakness instead of Strength ,
Fear instead of Trust,
Anxiety instead of Calmness,
Anger in place of Love,
Self pity instead of Hope,
Help me to restore what you have…
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Added by Bonzzz on September 26, 2007 at 8:33pm —
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