So what does it take to stay healthy and energetic? This is a topic near and dear to my heart (I am a nurse after all). Today we'll start by discussing nutrition. Most of us know what we should be doing--but not everyone is doing it. Avoiding fats, getting more fiber and whole grains, and eating lots and lots of vegetables and fruits. (Is it a little ironic that eating this way takes more energy? Washing and chopping veggies, cutting up fruit, cooking something for dinner instead of eating out, etc. etc?) I do a pretty good job generally. I cook dinner and pack lunches and snacks for all of us. For me, snacking and sweets are the big issues (and I could always stand to get in more veggies and fruits, like everyone). I'm compiling a list of healthy snack choices for encouragement. Here's a start:
- edamame
- homemade muffins, especially the healthy Eating Well muffins I like to make
- string cheese with Triscuits
- fruit, of course
- veggies with hummus
- trail mix
- cottage cheese with pineapple
- light yogurt
2 comments:
My favorite dinner is whatever is on the table in Oaji. I'm just getting so stressed out that I am really going to have to watch my own health. I don't want to become one of those folks who gets stressed out and is always sick. Have a great day! (Also, ate cereal before bed but sometime in the night, that song "Saturday in the Park" got stuck in my head. I didn't sleep much again and feel murderous.)
Carrie, you have got to start taking better care of yourself. Stay tuned for my next health post!
Post a Comment