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Experiment With Produce! 3288

It's the last day of the  5 for 10 Fruit and Veggie  challenge. Today's tip is to experiment with produce. Try combinations you haven't tried before or go green! If you haven’t already, give green smoothies a try. Worried that a green smoothie will taste like grass in a glass? Don’t be.   Green smoothies often taste like traditional fruit smoothies, ...

Bulk Up Your Breakfast 3287

It's day 9 of the  5 for 10 Fruit and Veggie  challenge. Today's tip is to bulk up your breakfast.   Add fruit or vegetables to your morning meal. Just slicing a banana into your cereal or sprinkling spinach into your omelet adds extra flavor and nutrition. Want to get a little more creative? Try Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes, Easy Breakfast Yogurt ...

Make Food Prep A Breeze 3285

Welcome to day 8 of the 5 for 10 Fruit and Veggie  challenge. Instead of preparing just enough veggies to serve as a dinner side dish, make extra to take to work with you (or to enjoy at home) for the rest of the week. Barbecuing? Thread cut-up vegetables like peppers, onions, and zucchini onto skewers and grill them. Roasting veggies? Fill up an entire pan so ...

Get Your Snack On! 3284

Welcome to day 7 of the 5 for 10 Fruit and Veggie  challenge. Snacks can get a bad rap, but if you choose healthy versions (like fruits or vegetables!), you can keep your blood sugar stable and prevent extreme hunger, which can lead to overeating later. Apple slices or carrot sticks are classic snacks, but if you want to amp up the nutrition and flavor and try ...

Put Fruit And Veggies Front And Center This Summer! 3283

Welcome to day 6 of the 5 for 10 Fruit and Veggie  challenge. Try these tips to make fruits or vegetables the star ingredient of your meals: Use a spiralizer to turn fresh veggies like zucchini, beets, and carrots into noodle-like strands that you can use in place of pasta. Put peaches, plums, nectarines, or pineapple on the grill over low heat. The sugar ...

Try Something New 3282

Welcome to day 5 of the 5 for 10 Fruit and Veggie  challenge. Stop by a supermarket and select one or two fruits or vegetables that you’ve never heard of or tried before. When you stop and look through the produce section carefully, you’ll be surprised by how many varieties you’ve overlooked in the past. Here are some ideas for yummy but often-overlooked ...

Get fresh! 3281

Welcome to day 4 of the 5 for 10 Fruit and Veggie  challenge. As we talked about yesterday, pre-cut and frozen fruits or vegetables are great for you. But let’s be honest, a bag of frozen cauliflower florets doesn’t have the same appeal as a ripe, juicy peach from a farm stand or a tomato straight off the vine. Visit a farmer’s market or sign up for a CSA ...

Make It Easy 3278

Welcome to day 3 of the 5 for 10 Fruit and Veggie  challenge. We want eating more fruits and vegetables to be enjoyable for you and easy to do — not a chore. Let’s face it: Washing, cutting, and peeling take time. Keep it simple by buying frozen veggies, pre-cut fruit, and pre-washed bags of salad. You’re more likely to eat them if they’re ready to go. ...

Not All Fruits And Vegetables Are Created Equal 3277

Welcome to day 2 of the 5 for 10 Fruit and Veggie  challenge. If you’re committing to eating more produce, we’re thrilled! As you start to boost your fruit and veggie intake, keep in mind that certain types of produce are more power-packed with vitamins and nutrients than others. For example, cruciferous veggies, such as broccoli, cauliflower, ...

Know Your Serving Size 3276

Welcome to day 1 of the 5 for 10 Fruit and Veggie  challenge. Our goal over the next 10 days is to help you get at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. We know you can do it, AND our first can tip below can help. Daunted by the idea of having to devour a whole head of broccoli? Don’t be! When you understand the portion sizes of fruits and vegetables, the ...

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yes meditating while walking is great! You're active, but getting relaxed at the same time!

it also works for me.  I use it to talk to God and it works. It is relaxing and soothing. 

I did the standing calf raises, the push ups and took the stairs between documenting on patients. 

Taking care of self is not always easy, so today I challenge myself to indulge in Self Care. Be Well!