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New ideas to swap out for everyday foods. I’ve found that it has been very exciting learning about food….we have so many options when it comes to food. The trick is to know what to grab, how much and making that decision process simple, effective and not depressing. Take a look in your fridge…and if any of you have some other suggestions bring them on !!!
Swap in – Omega-3 eggs / swap out – standard eggs
Swap in – Olive Oil dressing/ swap out – Creamy dressing
Swap in- Sweet potatoes or red- skin potatoes/ swap out – White potatoes
Swap in – Baby romaine lettuce and spinach/ swap out – Iceberg lettuce
Swap in- Whole grain bread/ swap out – white bread
Swap in - Pomegranate or cranberry juice and club soda/ swap out – sugary fruit juice
Swap in – Organic Milk fat free or 2% / swap out – regular 2% milk
These are just a few ideas I have run across, I actually have a long list of others….little steps will turn into big ones. It took us all a while to get where we are now physically and also eating habit- wise. It will take some time to change our course in both areas. Focus on the positive…it will over shadow the negative.
Let me know your thoughts, ideas…..next up?
Some new exercise techniques/ideas….there’s so many options out there…here we go!
Hope your steps are many today. And you hippty-hop through a wonderful Easter Weekend!!!
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Dear Dr. Mieres:
About the only time I can find to walk is during my lunch break. Is it better to eat prior to or following a vigerous walk?
Thank you,
Ruth
Dr. Mieres,
I saw you on TV several months ago and while the face has changed some, the name surely was very familiar. I finally found out that you are a native of Trinidad and just wanted to tell you how proud I am of you and the great job you are doing.
I believe we attended the same high school in Curepe, Trinidad, SAGHS.
Keep up the good work.
Denise Baptiste formerly Charles
(Math Teacher/College Instructor)
Dr. Mieres,
I saw you on TV several months ago and while the face has changed some, the name surely was very familiar. I finally found out that you are a native of Trinidad and just wanted to tell you how proud I am of you and the great job you are doing.
I believe we attended the same high school in Curepe, Trinidad, SAGHS.
Keep up the good work.
Denise Baptiste formerly Charles
(Math Teacher/College Instructor)
Comments
Apr 06 | Vernita said …
Hooray for spinach!!!!
~Vernita
Apr 09 | Mary said …
I like the idea of diluting juice concentrate with club soda, but does club soda/seltzer have alot of sodium?
Jun 05 | kandymcbride said …
I really like these suggestions.
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