Tremendous Tuesday With HHWN

Enjoying A Healthy Lifestyle with

Bryant and Anita Hewitt

Tuesday October 30, 2012

Food To Chew On:

Tuesday –  Embezzling God

Malachi 3:8 (KJV)

Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.

                                                           Though For The Day:                           

We can’t out-give God. Nor can we rob Him and get away with it. Stewardship begins with the tithe, and the blessings never end!!

On this Tremendous Tuesday we are going to explore more about the goodness of fruit and veggie smoothies… How good it is to the body and how it makes you feel.

Fruit smoothies may be an easy way for you to get your daily fruit intake, but if vegetables are lacking in your diet, you may want to consider trying a vegetable smoothie. These smoothies combine various vegetables and fruits to create a nutrient-rich sweet and savory vegetable drink. Nutrition information for the vegetable smoothie varies depending on your ingredients.

Calories

The calories in your vegetable smoothie vary depending on your ingredients. A homemade smoothie that includes fruits and vegetables, plus flaxseed and protein powder, contains 63 calories per 8-ounce serving. A bottled vegetable smoothie, that also includes fruits and vegetables, contains 140 calories per 8-ounce serving. If calories are a concern, you may save a few by making your own vegetable smoothie at home and adding more vegetables than fruits.

Macronutrients

The calories in the vegetable smoothie come from its carbohydrate and protein content, with carbohydrates providing most of the calories. An 8-ounce serving of a homemade vegetable smoothie contains 0 grams of fat, 14 grams of carbohydrates and 1 gram of protein. The same size serving of a bottled vegetable smoothie contains 0 grams of fat, 33 to 34 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of protein. A balanced diet should get 20 to 35 percent of its calories from fat, 45 to 65 percent of its calories from carbohydrates and 10 to 35 percent of its calories from protein.

       You Are Never Too Old for Health and Wellness!!!

1. Prevent falls. We become vulnerable to falls as we age. Prevent falls and injury by removing loose carpet or throw rugs. Keep paths clear of electrical cords and clutter, and use night-lights in hallways and bathrooms. Did you know that people who walk barefoot fall more frequently? Wear shoes with good support to reduce the risk of falling.

2.       Stay up-to-date on immunizations and other health screenings. By age 50, women should begin mammography screening for breast cancer. Men can be checked for prostate cancer. Many preventive screenings are available. Those who are new to Medicare are entitled to a “Welcome to Medicare” visit and all Medicare members to an annual wellness visit. Use these visits to discuss which preventative screenings and vaccinations are due.

3.       Prevent skin cancer. As we age, our skin grows thinner; it becomes drier and less elastic. Wrinkles appear, and cuts and bruises take longer to heal. Be sure to protect your skin from the sun. Too much sun and ultraviolet rays can cause skin cancer.

 

A Healthy Menu For

Tuesday

 Buying fresh fruits in season because they will be less expensive and more flavorful. For breakfast, eating a whole-wheat bagel with low-fat cream cheese and orange juice will give anyone energy for his day. For lunch, vegetable soup with whole-grain crackers and low-fat cheese with grapes will make him feel good about his choice. For dinner, whole-wheat pasta with turkey meatballs and a tossed salad with low-fat salad dressing is a fantastic way to reward himself for eating well.