Treasure Thursday With HHWN

 

 

Enjoying A Healthy Lifestyle with

Bryant and Anita Hewitt

Thursday November 15, 2012

Food To Chew On:

Thursday – The Face of God

Psalm 67:1 (KJV)

God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.

Thought For The Day:

I will live today in the presence of the Lord and will be inspired and instructed by what I sense is on His face.

It is “Treasure Thursday” there is a treasure of good Health and Wellness when you learn how to use the keys of success. The keys of success is not hard but practical …it really is one day at a time and eat less and move more… and if you mess up for one meal just do better for the next time … and stay free!!! It is that simple.. Have a Healthy Day and Evening. J

 Heart-healthy diet: Steps to prevent heart disease

Reduce the sodium in your food

Eating a lot of sodium can contribute to high blood pressure, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Reducing sodium is an important part of a heart-healthy diet. The Department of Agriculture recommends:

• Healthy adults have no more than 2,300 milligrams (mg) of sodium a day (about a teaspoon)
• People age 51 or older, African-Americans, and people who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, diabetes or chronic kidney disease have no more than 1,500 mg of sodium a day

Although reducing the amount of salt you add to food at the table or while cooking is a good first step, much of the salt you eat comes from canned or processed foods, such as soups and frozen dinners. Eating fresh foods and making your own soups and stews can reduce the amount of salt you eat. If you like the convenience of canned soups and prepared meals, look for ones with reduced sodium. Be wary of foods that claim to be lower in sodium because they are seasoned with sea salt instead of regular table salt — sea salt has the same nutritional value as regular salt.

Another way to reduce the amount of salt you eat is to choose your condiments carefully. Many condiments are available in reduced-sodium versions, and salt substitutes can add flavor to your food with less sodium.

Low-salt items to choose	High-salt items to avoid
Herbs and spices Salt substitutes Reduced-salt canned soups or prepared meals Reduced-salt versions of condiments, such as reduced-salt soy sauce and reduced-salt ketchup	Table salt Canned soups and prepared foods, such as frozen dinners Tomato juice Soy sauce

The health and wellness craze is nothing new in Europe where beauty and wellness business has boomed for thousands of years. The options are definitely more old world than new age and utilize some of the most atmospheric locations including the old bath houses of England and Spain, salt springs in Germany or the thermal waters of Romania. Most emphasize thermal springs, relaxation, socialization and light exercise.

1.       Tuscan Spas, Italy

Tuscany’s spa tradition dates back to Etruscan times and Italians today still enjoy the many thermal outlets, particularly in the Val d’Orcia. One of the best free options is Bagni San Filippo, in the province of Siena, that is particularly crowded on full moon nights. The hotel options at Bagno Vignoni are also popular and affordable or you can book into some of the ritzy spa resorts such as Grotta Giusti or Terme di Saturnia.

A Healthy Menu For

Thursday

For Breakfast:

1 cup whole-grain cereal with 1 Tbsp. flaxseed
1/4 cup raisins
1 cup skim milk
1/2 grapefruit

For Lunch:

1 cup black bean chili*
tossed salad with low-fat or fat-free dressing
1 piece of fruit

For Dinner:

3 ounces grilled salmon*
1/2 cup roasted potatoes*
1/2 cup steamed vegetables