Shake Off the Sugar Newsletter
Spring 2008
Not only are your food choices important, but spring is a good time to examine your exercise routine. Warmer weather is on its way. No more heavy clothes to disguise those extra pounds that seemed to mysteriously appear over the winter months! Regular, well-paced walks can boost your metabolism and help your body burn food more efficiently. If walking is not your cup of tea, select an exercise that you can enjoy. Set goals for yourself, increasing the difficulty as time passes. Change your routine, so that you can enjoy the experience. Be sure to incorporate stretching exercises, like yoga, for flexibility. Then, mix it up with an aerobic exercise like brisk walking on other days. Whatever you choose, commit to it for three weeks. Then, it will become a habit you will not want to break.
Spring Recipes from the Web
Garlic and Oregano Marinated Leg of Lamb Rubbed with Grilled Lemon, Yogurt Sauce and Grilled Pita
This recipe from Bobby Flay is great for a crowd, or just to have wonderful left-overs for your lunches.
Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Fresh Herbs
From the Food Network, you will enjoy this low carb, low glycemic recipe that is quick and easy to make.
Flounder with Spinach and Walnut Stuffing
Get the healthy benefits of both spinach and walnuts with your protein!
Broiled Mango
Simple, but mouthwatering.
Nutrition News
Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity
For more information about the benefits of exercise, be sure to read this article.
MayoClinic .com
The Exercise Habit
More about the benefits of exercise, as well as tips for getting started and staying with it!
TheFamilyDoctor.org
Healthy Eating
Read this well-written article to help your kids eat healthy!
KidsHealth.org
Blessings & Health,
Lynn Stephens
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