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Nutrition
Myths and
Facts
Coffee
can count as part of my water intake
False - Coffee could act as a diuretic, but
most importantly it is NOT
water. Water transports nutrition and carries out waste from the body.
Our body is composed of about 70% water not starbucks.
Skipping meals is a good way to lose weight
False - When you
skip a meal you risk lowering your blood sugar levels and creating a
fatigue feeling. Many people have a tendency to over eat when they are
feeling tired.
Vitamins
give you energy
False - Vitamins help “release” energy already
stored in your body.
Natural
or herbal products are always safe
False - Always consult your doctor before
taking ANY supplement. Some
herbal products (e.g. yohimbe bark) can actually raise your blood
pressure.
Some
foods are “bad” for you
False - There is no such thing as bad foods;
it is how we use them. No one
ever gained weight from one piece of cake; it is the second and third
pieces that add weight to your body. |
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
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Ingredients
Amount Measure
Ingredient -- Preparation Method
1 Medium
Cantaloupe (RIPE)
2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/4 Cup Honey
3 Cups Half And Half
1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract |
Directions
Cut cantaloupe from rind; remove and discard seeds.
Cut into 1 inch
cubes. Puree cantaloupe cubes and lemon
juice until almost smooth. In
a
large bowl, combine sugar, honey and half and half. Add pureed
cantaloupe
mix and vanilla. Stir until sugar dissolves. Pour into ice cream
canister and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.
Yield: 2 quarts
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Stress In
The Office
Stress In The Office
Does work make you stressed? Or does your office make your stressed?
We all know of the pressures brought on by work. However we may be
making things more stressful by our office surroundings.
Stress is caused by many things; our office space should not be one of
them. Look around your office, is it dark? Does it inspire you? Here are
a few suggestions you might find helpful.
Plants
No I do not mean plastic plants! Go get the real thing!
Plants can make your office feel lively and smell fresh.
Color
Are your walls colored basic white. Look into adding some color by
either by painting the walls or the trim.
Pictures
Look at the pictures on your walls. Pictures can actually add
stress. Is the picture an "action" picture or is it a calming
picture. Two pictures can actually look very similar yet produce
dramatic differences in your reactions.
Lighting
Do you have the correct types of wattage for your office? If the
lighting is too dim, you can create stress on your eyes or headaches
from straining your eyes.
Do you create your own stress before you reach your office?
Imagine yourself driving to the office. Traffic, noise, thinking about
the challenges you have facing you when you get to the office.
Try this for a change of pace - If you enjoy comedy, find a CD or
tape of your favorite comedian. Listen to it as your driving to the
office, you will arrive at your office in a great mood ready to start
the day and make decisions based on calm relaxed feelings. You can also
use music if you prefer.
Humor
Subject:
Good Math
A professor of
mathematics sent a fax to his wife.
It read:
Dear Wife,
You must realize that you are 54 years old and I have
certain needs which you are no longer able to satisfy.
I am otherwise happy with you as a wife and I sincerely
hope you will not be hurt or offended to learn that by
the time you receive this letter, I will be at the Grand
Hotel with my 18 year old teaching assistant. I'll be
home before midnight.
Your Husband
When he arrived at the
hotel, there was a faxed letter waiting for him that
read as follows.
Dear Husband,
You too are 54 years old and by the time you receive
this letter, I will be at the Breakwater Hotel with the
18 year old pool boy.
Being the brilliant mathematician that you are, you can
easily appreciate the fact that 18 goes into 54 a lot
more times than 54 goes into 18.
"Don't wait up".
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