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-Kelsey
After a fun filled holiday weekend, many (myself included) are recovering from a weekend full of fun times with family and friends and of course good food! The STRIVE 2 Survive team encourages you all to take advantage of these fun times but to get back on track with your nutrition and exercise goals right away! You may have heard someone say…”well I’ll start again on Monday”. We encourage you not to wait until Monday…why not today!?! Try to get out for a walk or bike ride and get back on track with several small meals and snacks a day with balanced portions. I am looking forward to grilling up some lean beef tonight with lots of fresh fruits and veggies. I love grill season!
-Kelsey
As the holiday weekend approaches, I want to remind all of you of a very important word in weight management….”MODERATION”! I want to invite everyone to take time to really enjoy the importance of the 4th of July Holiday…our freedom and independence! Of course food, family, and festivities are involved in this celebration, thus I encourage you all to be mindful of your holiday eating. Enjoy those holiday treats, however practice moderation! Enjoy a smaller amount, share with your friend or family member, and make sure you get your exercise in! I included the “MyPlate” icon as a reminder of what our plate should look like. I wish you all a wonderful holiday weekend and Happy 4th of July!
-Kelsey
As I was looking through my snack recipes to make up for the 4th celebrations I noticed many of them call for seasonings such as garlic salt, onion salt, etc. A quick tip for you when grocery shopping and preparing your foods that call for seasonings, the “powder” versions are going to have less sodium than the “salt” versions so if your recipe calls for garlic salt, you can easily substitute garlic powder and have less sodium added to your tasty foods! Even though I do not have high blood pressure, I still try to watch the salt in my diet as I am sure I am getting plenty as many foods are already packed full of it! The new dietary guidelines tightened up the recommendations for sodium and are now recommending those with heart disease or high blood pressure consume 1500-2400 mg of sodium a day. To put this in perspective, the average American consumes anywhere from 4000-5000 mg/day!
-Kelsey
As you all prepare your menu for the 4th of July festivities, I encourage you all to be health conscious and include healthy items such as fresh produce into your menu plans. Instead of the usual hotdog or brat on the grill, try making kabobs with lean meats such as chicken, pork , or shrimp along with some healthy veggies. If your holiday fun is anything like my family’s, it ends up being several days full of great food that is very tempting so planning some healthy items into your menu will save some calories and extra pounds post holiday!
-Kelsey