Health tips
- Adults need to encourage active play in children and encourage sustained structured activity as children grow older.
- Always order your food fully cooked, especially meat, poultry, fish, and eggs. That's what kills germs.
- Eating fruits and vegetables rich in potassium may reduce the risk of developing kidney stones and may help to decrease bone loss.
- Cut-up fruit makes a great snack. Either cut them yourself, or buy pre-cut packages of fruit pieces like pineapples or melons.
- Pregnant women, nursing mothers, and young children should avoid some types of fish and eat types lower in mercury.
- When eating out, order steamed, grilled, or broiled dishes instead of those that are fried or sauteed.
- 56-85% of school-aged children drink at least one sweetened soft drink a day.
- Avoid praising a clean plate. Your child should stop eating when he or she is full, rather than when the plate is clean.
- Bacteria can multiply in temperatures from 40'F (5'C) to 140F (60C), so it's very important to serve foods safely.
- For dessert, make chocolate or butterscotch pudding with fat-free or low-fat milk.
- When beginning physical activity during pregnancy women should increase the amount gradually over time.
- Was fruits and vegetables under running water just before eating. cutting or cooking.
- Make sure to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep per night. Restful sleep is essential for good memory and it boosts your immune system.
- Studies show that fatness can be reduced by regular physical activity of moderate to vigorous intensity 3 to 5 times a week, for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Physical activity is a critical factor in determining whether a person can maintain a healthy body weight or lose excess body weight.
- If you are in pain from working out, stop. You should rest and wait a few days before attempting again.
- When you become dehydrated during exercising, your muscles begin to use more carbohydrates and less fat for fuel.
- Unsaturated fats include polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fats. They include most nuts, olives, avocados, and fatty fish, like salmon.
- Be adventurous
- When eating out, ad little or no butter to your food.
- Even if you plan to peel the produce before eating, it is still important to wash it first.
- If you exercise working muscles that are not adequately warmed up, you could increase your risk of injury
- Be careful with leftovers. Will you get home within two hours after your meal? If not, leave the leftovers behind.
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