Instead of a Candy Jar Try a Gum Jar
Brain gum??
We’ve all been there, usually everyday. It hits around 3pm, the afternoon slump…. Coffee and sugar are on the mind but not the best choices. Instead of a candy jar at Eat Smart Age Smart we have a gum jar. In 2011 the journal Appetite conducted a study that showed students performed better on tests while chewing gum. Researches say that chewing gum may raise the heart rate and increase cerebral blood flow for up to 20 minutes after! Sugar free is an even better way to go than regular sugar gum and you save on the calories. So grab a stick and chew up!
Good News for Coffee Drinkers!
Good News for Coffee Drinkers!
According to the Harvard School of Public Health women who drink 2-3 cups of coffee (15oz) a day have a 15% less chance of depression! Coffee also helps to ward off such diseases as Parkinson’s, certain cancers and high blood pressure as well as though few extra unwanted pounds! I’ll have a double!!
Eat Your Salmon!
Eat your Salmon!
Any Eat Smart Age Smart reader knows that Omega 3′s are crucial for a healthy body and brain, but a new study proves this even more! According to Dr. Zaldy Tan, who did a study on over 1500 people and Omega 3 levels in their blood stream, found that the people with the lowest levels of Omega3 fatty acid in their blood had lower brain volume. The US dietary guidelines have always recommended two servings of seafood rich in Omega3 two times a week, but now it seems more could be beneficial! Sounds like fish taco night to us!
Discover a New Way to Get Omega 3
New Way to get Omega 3’s!
Omega 3’s are very important for a healthy diet! They help prevent heart disease and many other ailments. A yummy new way to get 100% of your daily amount of Omega 3 is to add flaxseed to your food. Try adding a few spoonfuls to pancakes or oatmeal to make not only a yummy breakfast, but a healthy one too!
Soft Serve Yogurt as a Healthy Snack?
Don’t let Soft Serve Turn You into a Softie…
Since soft serve yogurt came on the scene, trendy yogurt shops have been popping up all over the country. But when does a healthy treat turn into a diet disaster? Just 1 cup of the popular Pinkberry Original Frozen Yogurt contains 230 calories before adding toppings! Caloric intake can jump into the 1000’s when you consider all the tempting toppings offered. One way to keep calories down is to order a child size serving and choose only healthy toppings such as fruit or nuts. If you cut the serving size in half you can double your topping choice. Eat up and stay thin!=
Follow a Few Easy Steps to Avoid Putting on a Little Extra Weight This Holidat Season
Don’t Gain Weight this Holiday Season!
With all the holiday/office parties this season its hard not to put on a little extra weight. Follow a few easy steps to avoid this while still indulging in your favorite holiday treats! It’s all about portion control really. While at your holiday office party have one cookie not four, this can be done by not taking a plate to the treat buffet, try using a cocktail napkin instead (you can’t fit as much on that)! When heading out to holiday parties at night make sure you have eaten a light healthy snack or dinner-this way you won’t be tempted to fill up on hors devours. And when choosing an alcoholic beverage go for something light if you’re having more than one. Eggnog has 343 calories per glass whereas Champagne has 90. A good workout the next morning also helps to keep the weight off! Enjoy yourself just don’t over-enjoy yourself! Happy Holidays!
Almond Milk is a Great Alternative to Dairy
Let us have Dairy!
Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Milk, Unsweetened Vanilla, 32-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)
Lactose intolerance seems to be spreading like wild fire these days. Fortunately there are many non-dairy options that taste delicious! Soy Milk contains a lot of protein therefore keeping the appetite at bay. Soy Milk can also be substituted into baking recipes without changing the taste of the end product. Almond Milk is another great alternative to dairy and contains high levels of Vitamin E! Almond Milk is very low in calories and comes in a variety of flavors. Insiders at Eat Smart Age Smart stock the kitchen with Vanilla flavored Almond Milk and boy is it delicious! Almond Milk can be substituted into hot chocolate and still provides that creamy taste that dairy delivers. Insider favorite is Almond Breeze-vanilla flavor. Another good alternative to dairy is Hemp non-dairy product, which is full of healthy omega-3’s (heart smart). Now you don’t have to skip the cream in your coffee!
Wakame Seaweed is Extremely Healthy for Consumption
Seaweed is not just for the Sea
Eden Wakame, 2.1-Ounce Packages (Pack of 6)
After spending a day at the beach and seeing and smelling seaweed on the shore the last thing you’d want to do it eat it, right? Well as luck would have it seaweed happens to be extremely healthy for consumption! So what does this slimy green plant contain that Asian cultures has been coveting for thousands of years? Seaweed is extremely high in Amino Acids, Calcium, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and B12. Besides being low calorie some types of seaweed contain up to 30-50% protein! According to The Journal of Nutrition, Wakame (a popular type of seaweed) prevents high blood pressure in animals. So indulge in that sushi roll it may help keep you healthy!
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