Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Yes you Can make it low fat!

Low Fat Oatmeal   

2cups     oats, Old Fashioned...Not instant
4cups     water
2 whole  cinnamon sticks
2 tsp       ground cinnamon
1 tsp       vanilla
6 pkts     sweetener, Sweet and Low, Equal, or Tuvia
1/4 cup  Sugar free, Imitation Maple Syrup
1 very small pinch of salt in the water

Put Cinnamon Sticks, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Sweetener and Sugar Free Imitation Maple Syrup in the water and bring to a boil.  Add the 2 cups of oats.  Bring the ingredients back to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium.  Let cook 10 minutes.  Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.  Top with fresh berries, bananas, apples, or raisins. 

Friday, April 20, 2012

Healthy Habits for Good Health

Healthy Habits start with eating a balanced diet and making other lifestyle changes. Some of the things you can do to enhance your health include:


  • Maintain a healthy weight.
  • Move more. Don't just sit around and be a couch potato.
  • Eat a variety of foods. Not just meat and potatoes.
  • Fill half of your plate with vegetables and fruits.
  • Control your intake of sugars, salt and sodium.
  • Choose fat-free or low-fat milk products.
  • Include more whole grains, fish, beans and nuts in your diet.
  • Put more color into your meats. There is more than just "red" meat.

Most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in calories and provide essential nutrients and dietary fiber that may protect you from chronic diseases. Mix up your diet and enjoy all nature has to offer...to your good health.