Twisting Thursday Tips With HHWN

Hewitt Health Wellness Network

Enjoying A Healthy Lifestyle with

 Bryant and Anita Hewitt

Thursday, August 22, 2013

I Couldn't Care More

2 Corinthians 5:14 (NKJV)

For the love of Christ compels us….

Thought For The Day:

What would we do today if our goal were to hear the Lords say, “Well done, you could not have cared more today?”

Twisting Thursday, we have not health tips on losing weight. This is from Dr. Oz (5 to 10)

5. Got nuts with nuts. Eating a handful of nuts will help you stay full. Try soaking them in water for a different texture.

6. Use meditation to help you cope with chronic stress, which can lead you to crave feel-good carbs.

7. You may be used to fried foods but there are other, sometimes healthier, ways to cook including: roasting, steaming, poaching, baking, braising and broiling.

8. Do your grocery shopping with a list and a time limit; that way, you're less likely to stray into the processed foods section.

9. Don't confuse thirst with hunger. Drink a glass of water when you feel hungry to see if that's what you're really craving.

10. When out at a restaurant, ask the server to hold the bread, snack mix or chips and salsa that might come before the meal. If you're hungry, you'll be tempted.

Ankle Stretches for Seniors And The Elderly

Ankle stretches, including the heel stand below, is a great addition to your senior and elderly standing exercise program.

Ankle movements increase the blood flow through your legs, helping to prevent pooling. The calf muscle is the primary mover of your ankle when going up on your toes.

Your anterior tibialis muscle is located in the front of your leg which allows you to rise up on your heels.

 

This exercise also provides a great opportunity to practice your balance when going back on your heels.

Make sure you hold on to a chair with either one finger, one hand or both hands for safety.

As you get better at balancing on your heels, try using less and less support.

The Top 5 Reasons to Eat Healthy Food

2.  Increase in energy:

 whether it’s to crawl around on the floor with your grandchildren, hike all weekend, pop out of bed in the morning or just have energy all throughout the day, feeding your body good nutrition and plenty of pure water ensures extra energy.

A Healthy Menu For

THURSDAY

For breakfast, choose 1 cup All Bran cereal topped with 1 small, sliced banana, 1 cup nonfat milk and coffee or tea with a sugar substitute. Lunch can include a turkey sandwich, 1 cup tossed green salad with 1 Tbsp. olive oil and vinegar and a baked apple. Your dinner meal includes 1 cup lentil soup, 6 saltine crackers and 1 cup nonfat milk. For dessert, try one small slice angel food cake and ½ cup strawberries.