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Get Ready to Walk --What to do before you begin your walk.

Fitness Tip

Hydration Care
When you're outside enjoying a sun-soaked activity, keeping hydrated is vital. Warm temperatures along with physical activity can increase your body's water needs. Foods such as fruits and vegetables can help meet some of our water requirements but it's also important to hydrate with fluids. Drink a variety of beverages, including water, milk, juice and low-calorie soft drinks, throughout the day, and especially before and after activity. Having other beverage options on-hand, such as Fruit2-O Flavored Water or grabbing a refreshing Crystal Light on the Go Lemonade will help ensure you'll stay hydrated all summer long. See also: Healthy Beverage Recipes.

Nutrition Tip

Eggs Are OK.
Many studies have shown that saturated fat is a much greater factor in heart disease than dietary cholesterol. Eggs are high in dietary cholesterol, but relatively low in saturated fat. Eaten in moderation as part of a low-fat diet, they're unlikely to raise heart disease risk. On a daily diet of 2,000 calories, you'd want to limit yourself to no more than 140 calories of saturated fat. One egg contributes 14 calories of saturated fat. It also has only 70 calories, and is a good source of protein, vitamin B-12, riboflavin, iron and zinc. To keep fat content and calories low, substitute egg whites for some of the whole eggs used in omelets, or try egg substitutes. If you love eggs, we have two FREE ebooks on eggs -- online versions available at:
Egg Dishes for One and/or Egg Dishes for Two

Quip or Quote of the Week

Quote:
A smiling face is half the meal. -- Latvian Proverb

Quick Recipe

Cherry Mousse
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon cherry gelatin powder
One can (14-1/2-ounce) tart cherries, drained
One carton (8 ounce) frozen light or fat free whipped topping, thawed

Directions:
In a bowl, combine gelatin powder and cherries; fold in the whipped topping. Serve immediately. Recipe makes four servings.

Tidbit(s)

A Filling Breakfast
A whole or mixed grain bagel with two tablespoons of peanut butter (373 calories, 18 grams of fat) has enough fiber (4 grams) and protein (16 grams) to keep you feeling full for up to four hours. And, this breakfast contains mostly monounsaturated fat, which can help prevent heart disease.

Food Fixes

Let avocados ripen outside the refrigerator. When they are still firm but have a slight give when gently squeezed they are ripe.

Replace popsicles with home made frozen pops made with yogurt or fruit juice, or frozen blender fruit drinks.

When making fruit pies, freeze an extra batch of filling in an aluminum foil pie pan. Then, when you need a pie, just thaw the filling slightly and put into a dough-lined pie pan. Cover with top crust or streusel and bake at 400 degrees for 1-1/2 hours.

More  Cooking Tips and  Quick Cooking Tips on the Web site!

What's New?

New! An eight-part series on Walking for Beneficial Exercise Includes a free printable chart to keep track of your walks!

The Belly Bytes Section on BellyBytes.com is being completely updated! What are Belly Bytes? Belly Bytes are listings of brand name foods and fast foods that are good for you to eat! Check it out -- there may be foods listed you'd love but never knew existed!

And now, Belly Busters! -- These are fast foods and convenience foods you should avoid!

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