Re: Choose the Right Snacks//

March 5, 2008

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I just wanted to say that I appreciate the time, energy, effort and

trouble you go to finding some of the awesome tips you do! I think

that if we are all capable of making small changes, they eventually

add up to big changes and that it will positively impact our attitude

toward this beast we have hanging around our necks or walking next to

us or beating the crap out of us!

Healthy eating is key; so is regular sleep (as regular as possible).

So is listening to our bodies, our doctors and our families. So is

being proactive. If something isn't working, we need to tell our

doctor. If our doctor doesn't believe in fibro, we need to find

another one. Ideally, the best doctor would be the one who could

oversee every facet of our health as most of us have more than

one " issue " going on at the same time, sometimes exacerbating and

aggravating each other!

Anyhow, I wanted to say " thank you " for these!

(((Hugs))))

Darlene

>

> Tuesday March 04, 2008Welcome to today's edition

of Healthy Living with Ellie Krieger.

>

> Today's Small Change: Eat for energy.

> Choose the Right Snacks Does your energy level flatline in the

midafternoon? Do you dread exercising or find it hard to get through

your walks without feeling fatigued? If so, your body may actually be

low on fuel. Going too long without eating can make you feel tired,

cranky, and spacey. Small, healthy snacks or mini meals that include

both protein and carbohydrates can help keep your energy levels high

throughout the day. What's more, they take very little time to

prepare. Most of these make a good breakfast on the go too. While

you probably don't want to eat too close to your workout, having a

high-energy snack about an hour before you exercise is a great way to

keep your energy level high. Today's small change is to try one of

the energizing snacks below — or come up with your own healthful

protein-and-carbohydrate snack — to enjoy when your body needs it.

Here are some sample snacks:

> Sliced apple with peanut butter (1 tablespoon)

> Turkey and tomato on whole-wheat bread (1 slice)

> Low-fat cottage cheese and a peach or pear

> A hard-boiled egg and a piece of fruit

> Almonds (1 & #8260;3 cup) and dried apricots (1 & #8260;4 cup)

> A yogurt-and-fruit smoothie

> Hummus (1 & #8260;4 cup) and baby carrots

> Low-fat yogurt and fresh strawberries

> Baked sweet potato with low-fat cottage cheese

> Baked tortilla chips (10) and low-fat bean dip (1 & #8260;2 cup)

> Reduced-fat cheese (1 1 & #8260;2 ounces) and whole-grain crackers

(5)

> Half a peanut butter and banana sandwich (1 tablespoon peanut

butter)

>

> If there's no fun in it,

> something's wrong with

> all you're doing.

> ~N.V. Peale

>

March 5, 2008

You are more than welcome. glad it is of benefit to someone.

Hugs,

ddean228 wrote: