Fabulous Friday Tips With HHWN

Hewitt Health Wellness Network

Enjoying A Health Lifestyle with 

Bryant & Anita Hewitt

Friday, September 06, 2013

Food To Chew On:

Loving Impossible People

1 John 4:20 (NKJV)

 If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar….

Thought For The Day:

Nothing is impossible when we trust God—not even “impossible people”!

On this fabulous Friday, please be good to yourself!! And drink a lot of water and either exercise early in the morning or late night… we must use wisdom… and whenever you choose to workout, please stretch your muscles and drink water!!!

Have A Healthy Friday with HHWN J

More good tips to keep you on the right track!!

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55. Remember these five essential smoothie ingredients: frozen berries, a banana, skim milk, a teaspoon of honey and a teaspoon of psyllium seed husks.

56. Researchers found that dieters who ate eggs in the morning were less hungry than those who ate carb-heavy meals.

57. The omega-3 fatty acids in salmon may dial up your body's ability to burn fat, especially if you add some exercise.

58. A Mediterranean diet not only comes with heart benefits, studies show it leads to more weight loss than low-fat diets.

59. Replace your regular pasta noodles with whole wheat pasta for a more filling meal.

60. When eating out, ask your server to point out the healthiest options on the menu.

Elbow Exercises For Seniors And The Elderly

Bicep Curls

Purpose of this exercise

Strengthens the upper part of your arm

Will make lifting activities easier.

How to do it:

Step 1

Bicep Curls Start

Hold the weight in your hand at your side.

Begin with your shoulders straight and your palm inward.

Step 2

Bend your elbow toward your shoulder while turning your palm up.

Return to the start position and repeat 10 times.

Breathing:

Exhale during the upward movement phase.

Inhale during the downward movement phase.

Tips:

Keep your shoulders back.

Make sure to completely straighten and bend your arm.

Breathe out as your arm comes up, and breathe in as your arm comes down.

Take it up a notch:

Try this exercise while standing to work on your balance.

Switch to an elastic band for a stronger pull at the end of your range.

5 Things You Should Know About Organic Food

4.  Is organic food better for the environment?

Yes, again! "Organic farming reduces pollutants in groundwater and creates richer soil that aids plant growth while reducing erosion," according to the Organic Trade Association. It also decreases pesticides that can end up in your drinking glass.

FRIDAY

Your breakfast choices include 2 small buckwheat pancakes, 1 tbsp. sugar-free syrup, 1 cup nonfat milk with coffee or tea. For lunch enjoy a chef salad with 2 oz. ham and low fat cheese, 2 tbsp. low fat salad dressing, 1 small orange and 4 oz. low fat yogurt. Dinner includes 1 cup angel hair pasta, ½ cup spaghetti with meat sauce, ½ cup applesauce and 1 cup nonfat milk.