-- Not only is breakfast the first food and drink your body has had in more
than 8 hours, but studies find that what you eat for breakfast
influences what you eat the rest of the day. Additionally, people who
eat breakfast are significantly less likely to be obese and have
diabetes than those who don’t.
The most important tip is to eat breakfast every day.
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Be consistent with your portions. For most people, a
perfect breakfast has three components: one serving of a whole grain
carbohydrate, one serving of a dairy or high-calcium food, and one
serving of fruit. Together, that would add up to roughly 300 calories. A
high-protein serving (i.e., a meat or an egg) is unnecessary but
certainly acceptable, as long as it doesn’t add too much fat or calories
to the mix. Here are a few winning combinations, based on this formula:
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A bowl of high-fibre, multigrain cereal, lots of strawberries, and low-fat milk on top.
A granola bar, an apple, and a cold glass of milk.
A cup of nonfat yogurt, fresh blueberries mixed in, and a slice of whole wheat toast with a fruit spread on top.
A mini whole wheat bagel, spread lightly with cream cheese and jam; a peach; and a cup of yogurt.
A scrambled egg, a whole wheat roll, fresh fruit salad, and a cup of low-fat milk.
A low-fat muffin, a wedge of cantaloupe, and a cup of latte made with skim milk.
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"Winter provides a wonderful opportunity to get active
This winter, don’t hibernate, participate It's cold outside in Ontario, but that's no reason to stay indoorsWinter provides a wonderful opportunity to get active and discover the great outdoors Spending time out on the land offers many health benefits as well as educational prospects. Much traditional knowledge is acquired and retained in the outdoors and bush. Spending time outdoors can be good for the mind and promotes health and self-sufficiency. Increasing the quality of your life with physical activity can result in: Continued
independent living
Better physical and mental health
Strengthened muscles and bones
Improved quality of life
Increased energy
Improved ability to move with fewer aches and pains
Reduced stress
Improved posture and balance
Improved self-esteem
Weight maintenance
Improved relaxation
Start slowly and build up, - listen to your body. Accumulate 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity activity every week in bouts of 10 minutes or more. Add muscle and bone strengthening activities 2 days a week. If you have poor mobility, include activities that enhance your balance and prevent falls such as tai-chi, yoga and stretching.
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