Don’t Break the Calorie Budget When Taking a Break from Holiday Shopping! Although the venti size drinks seem like a real deal, you might be surprised how the calories add up. Example: Gingerbread Latte Tall=190 calories, Grande=250 calories, Venti=320 calories Ordering tips: • No whip • One pump flavored syrup • Non-fat milk • Tall... Continue Reading →
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Sleep and Weight
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?
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 →
To Exercise or Not to Exercise
To Exercise or Not to Exercise - Do you need further convincing? Everyone knows that exercise helps control weight, but what people don’t know is how big the impact of small changes can be when it comes to physical activity and health. The higher the intensity of exercise, the more calories you will burn. However,... Continue Reading →
Food Safety and the Holidays
Food Safety and the Holidays Did you know that many foodborne illnesses begin in a home kitchen? With the rise in dinner parties and get-togethers this time of year it’s important to pay extra attention to food safety. Here are three easy tips to help prevent foodborne illness this holiday season! 1) Cook all meats... Continue Reading →
Healthy Thanksgiving and Holiday Recipes
Healthy Happy Holidays Recipe Collection Booklet Stony Brook Family Medicine Turkey Herb-rubbed turkey au jus Serves 10 Ingredients: For the rub 2 teaspoons dried sage 1 tablespoon dried thyme 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 whole turkey (about 15 pounds), thawed 1 tablespoon olive oil... Continue Reading →
How to Choose a Healthy Recipe
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 Healthy App…
Have you considered using your smartphone to help you on your journey towards getting healthier? If not, maybe it’s time that you do! There are hundreds of smartphone applications (“apps”) out there that can help you reach your healthy goals. These days there is an app for everything – weight management, exercise instruction, physical activity... Continue Reading →
Looking for a new place to buy fresh and local produce?
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 →
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