Stony Brook Medicine Target Fitness
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Feeling pressed for time? Is packing a lunch for work--or even making lunch at home for that matter--a daunting task? Well you're in luck; read on to find strategies for quick, healthy lunches on the go. Never again sacrifice health just because you're short on time. Remember to always make your meals balanced. Carbohydrates, protein, and... Continue Reading →
New Year’s Resolutions that You Can Keep Make a New Year’s Resolution that further your journal towards a healthier you! • Eat primarily whole foods that look most like when they were growing - chicken breast not chicken nuggets or baked potato not potato tots. Examine the ingredient lists - you should recognize listed items... Continue Reading →
When having a Holiday drink – choose wisely and in moderation! • Flavored skinny vodka with seltzer • Wine spritzer, ½ wine and ½ seltzer • Light beer • Dry white or red wine Enjoy a seltzer with a twist of lime or lemon (or 2) between every alcoholic drink!
Sleep may be even more important than you think! Recent research shows a strong relationship between sleep time and weight. Sleeping less than five hours a night or for more than 9 hours a night has a direct relationship to weight gain. Research shows that sleep affects the hormones ghrelin and leptin, known as the... Continue Reading →
Vitamin D Sources - Do you have enough? Now that it’s getting colder, most of us will be bundled up or staying inside during the day. Since we’re not exposing ourselves to as much sunlight, it’s important to get an adequate supply of vitamin D from our diet! Try to add food products into your... Continue Reading →
In an earlier post, we gave you some recipe websites to guide you in your meal planning. These websites should provide you with more than enough healthy recipes to get you started on your healthy lifestyle journey. However, not all recipes on these sites are equally as healthy. How do you know which to pick?... Continue Reading →
Try a local farm stand or farmer’s market! Below are just a few of the many farm stands and farmer’s markets in our area. Visit the Long Island Farm Bureau (www.lifb.com) for a complete list. Borellas Farm Stand: 485 Edgewood Ave, St. James • http://www.borellasfarmstand.com • (631) 862-7330 Andrews Family Farm: 1038 Sound Avenue, Wading... Continue Reading →
Simple Tips for Fitting Dining Out into Your Healthy Eating Plan Always remember to… Watch portion sizes- Restaurant servings are often portioned to serve two or more. Try one of these strategies: 1) split an entrée with someone else, 2) order two appetizers for dinner (a salad and soup), 3) order from the kids menu... Continue Reading →
Use these easy tips when eating out in order to enjoy a guilt-free, delicious meal! When dining at a fast food burger restaurant choose: Grilled chicken sandwich Regular, single-patty hamburger without cheese or mayonnaise Veggie burger Garden salad with grilled chicken and low-fat dressing Egg on English muffin Baked potato or side salad Grilled chicken... Continue Reading →
One day of mindless eating. Can it really damage your weight-loss goals? It seems like a vicious cycle. New Years is a new resolution to eat healthier and exercise more often. That usually lasts a month, sometimes less. Fast-forward a few warmer months brings Thanksgiving. Why is it that Thanksgiving is the holiday that everyone... Continue Reading →
Stony Brook Medicine Target Fitness 