Mission, Kang., January 10, 2022 / PRNewswire /-(Family Features) Changing the calendar to the New Year is a great opportunity to look to the future and create better health and wellness habits.
Establishing a strong foundation is the key to long-term success. Consider the following tips to help you develop healthy habits this year.
Set reasonable goals. It’s important to be honest with your lifestyle and assess the changes you can make to improve your health. Achievable goals (weekly) whether your goal is to lose weight, eat a healthier diet, exercise more often, or do something else altogether. Start with (for example, losing a pound). period.
eat well. A balanced diet includes fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and whole grains.
By using low-calorie fruits and vegetables instead of high-calorie ingredients, you can create a low-calorie version of your favorite dish. Watermelon-like options are more than raw fruits and snacks. It can be used as an ingredient in various recipes such as appetizers, mocktails (or cocktails), entrees, sauces, and salsa. For example, these recipes for watermelon chia seed muffins and watermelon and pistachio salads will help you meet your desires at any time of the day. Watermelon is made up of 92% water, contains no cholesterol or fat, contains vitamin A (8%) and vitamin B6 (6%), but provides excellent vitamin C (25% daily intake). To do.
Become active. Proper nutrition is just one part of making a healthy lifestyle choice. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults should aim for at least 160 minutes of moderate physical activity each week. If you want to lose weight, increase aerobic exercise such as walking and running. If your goal is to build strength, start strength training such as weightlifting.
Find healthier recipes and tips to keep you going all year round at watermelon.org.
Watermelon and pistachio salad
Watermelon cube 3 cups
1/2 red onion, sliced
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup pistachio
4 oz feta cheese
1-2 tablespoons of chopped fresh mint
Place the watermelon and onions in a large bowl. Add balsamic vinegar and toss and mix.
Add pistachios, feta cheese and mint and sprinkle on top, leaving a small amount of mint. Throw it away.
Serve on a large platter and sprinkle with the rest of the mint.
Watermelon chia seed muffin
1 can non-stick cooking spray
1/3 cup sucralose
1 1/2 tablespoon of lemon zest
2 cups of flour
Chia seeds 3/4 cup
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons of canola oil
1/3 cup plain, fat-free Greek yogurt
3/4 cup liquefied watermelon juice
1/2 cup egg replaces
1 cup of dry tart cherry
1 lemon, juice only
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
2 tablespoons sugar
Heat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a non-stick cooking spray on the 12 piece muffin pan.
Combine sugar, sucralose and lemon zest in a large bowl. Use your finger to rub the sugar with enthusiasm until it smells. Add flour, chia seeds, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix well. Save it.
In a medium bowl, substitute oil, yogurt, watermelon juice, and eggs in a whisk until completely mixed. Add cherries, lemon juice and vanilla.
Add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture. Gently throw until it is installed. Avoid overbeats. Otherwise, the muffins will be flat and durable. Spoon evenly into the muffin pan. Place 1/2 teaspoon of sugar on each muffin.
Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the toothpick inserted in the middle is clean. Remove from the oven, leave for 5 minutes, then transfer the muffins to the cooling rack.
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