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Opt for artichokes
Artichokes are not only delicious – they just might help to lower cholesterol and promote heart health. Plus, they’re high in nutrients and fiber and low in calories. Artichoke season spans spring, summer and early fall. This week, challenge yourself to enjoy an artichoke or two while they’re still...
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Get to know arame
Arame may be the most nutritious sea vegetable you’ve never heard of. Harvested in an environmentally protected area off the coast of Japan, arame is available dried and can be purchased in most large grocery stores (in the Asian foods isle). It has a mild flavor, which makes it a great...
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Workout your rump
It’s tempting to focus on individual body parts and want to work them out to improve them. Unfortunately, science doesn’t support the idea of spot toning. However, there are exercises that make you more conscious of your posture and musculature. And this, in turn, can improve your appearance...
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Pay attention to what you drink
It’s easy to overlook the small dietary choices we make every day that actually add up to big calorie additions at the end of the week. Our beverages are one of these items. This week, challenge yourself to write down your beverages every day. At the end of the week, find an online calorie...
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Eat fruit every day
Eating a piece of fruit at snack time increases the nutrition in your diet and prevents you from eating less healthy options. This week, challenge yourself to eat one whole fruit every day. Pay attention to how this affects your eating habits for the rest of the day.
_(When logging progress for...
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Chop veggies a day ahead
When you have chopped veggies conveniently on hand, do you eat them more often? Why not find out? Cutting up produce in advance saves you prep time at dinner, it also gives you something nutritious to grab when you feel like snacking. This week, challenge yourself to schedule 1-3 ‘chop’ days. Use...
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Soup up your leftovers
When food was scarcer and resourcefulness was essential, meat and veggie scraps were rarely discarded. From potatoes and carrots to chicken and squash, almost anything can be thrown into a soup pot or collected for a tasty broth. Add a little salt, pepper, herbs, or spices and you’re sure to cook...
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Spring into healthful eating
With new kinds of fresh fruits and vegetables popping up in local markets, spring is a great season to make positive changes to your diet. Strawberries, asparagus, and snap peas are just some of the tempting options becoming available. Plus, warmer weather makes a trip to a farmer’s market a real...
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Go climb a mountain
Get inspired by Earth Day. Sometime during the next week, challenge yourself to hike your favorite nature trail or explore a new one. _Always consult a physician before starting any exercise routine._
_(We’ve given you 7 days for this challenge. When you log your progress, you only need to log...
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Turn off your TV
Besides leaving you free to take a walk, meditate, read, cook or socialize, a TV-free life means you save energy and feel like you did something truly rejuvenating. This week, join people across the country during “TV Turnoff Week” and challenge yourself to find other ways to entertain yourself in...
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Practice sun salutations
Sun salutations are a great method for loosening up in the morning and kick-starting your day. If you’ve never heard of them, they’re a yogic practice of 12 postures performed in a single, graceful flow of movement. Each individual movement is coordinated with the breath, which means that as you...
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Experiment with oatmeal
You may not realize it, but all oatmeal is not all the same. Depending on the way oat groats are processed, oatmeal has a very different texture once it’s cooked. So while you may think you don’t like oatmeal, you should experiment a little before deciding:
• _Steel cut oats_ are groats that...
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Practice generosity
This week, make an effort to practice generosity without expecting anything in return. Give something away everyday. It could be as simple as a piece of fruit to a friend, $5 to a homeless person, money to a favorite cause…. The possibilities are endless.
_(We’ve given you 7 days for this...
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Identify your eating traps
In addition to hunger, there are lots of reasons we eat. Sometimes we eat for pleasure, for comfort, out of habit, and to alleviate boredom. It’s easy to eat without thinking about it.
This week, get yourself into the habit of paying attention to what you eat and why. Record every meal and snack...
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Learn about local tap water
Do you drink bottled water because you assume it’s better than tap water? According to the Environmental Protection Agency, if you live in the United States bottled water is not necessarily safer than tap water. In fact, some bottled water comes from municipal water sources; it’s tap water...
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Get a good sports bra
Recent research at the University of Portsmouth in the UK suggests that when women jog without proper support, they may be risking great stress on their breasts’ fragile outer skin and connective tissues known as Coopers ligaments. This stress can cause temporary discomfort and permanent...
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Floss
Sure, we all tell our dentists we floss everyday. But do we really? Although you might not think it’s important, some studies link oral health to your body’s overall health. You see, flossing keeps your gums healthy. And this means that bacteria in your mouth are less likely to get into your...
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Get a fitness question answered
We all have at least one question about how we can live a more active lifestyle. And that question is oftentimes the first step in reaching our goals. This week, take the first step towards your goals. Make it a point to have at least one of your fitness questions answered. Take time to share what...
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Opt for paperless billing
Over the next couple days, check in with your bank, utility companies, credit card companies, and insurance providers — or any other place that issues you a monthly statement. Ask them if they can switch you over to paperless billing. It's a great way to save a few trees.
_(We've given you 7...
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Greenify your commute
There are lots of ways to make your commute more environmentally friendly. It just takes a little planning and some effort. You might be surprised at how seemingly small changes can make a big difference.
During the next week, try one (or several) of these ideas for making your commute more...
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Start the day off right
Ever notice that when you eat a healthy breakfast, you tend to make healthier food choices for the rest of the day? You also tend to have a feeling of increased energy levels at work.
This week, challenge yourself to eat a healthy breakfast as often as possible and see for yourself.
_(We've...
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Learn the benefits of going organic
Everyone assumes that organic food is better. But what makes it better? This week, do some research to learn about it. How does it taste compared to conventional produce? How much more expensive is it pound-for-pound? Then share what you've learned with everyone here.
_(We've given you 7 days...
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Eat more fruits and veggies
Most people know there are numerous health benefits in a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Naturally providing vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and fiber, fruits and veggies offer a lot. But when you're busy, it's daunting to keep track of exactly how many servings you're eating every day...
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Discover a local farmers market
Locally grown foods are not only beneficial for the environment, they're often a lot fresher and cheaper too. Then, there's the added bonus of supporting local businesses.
Make an effort this week to find out where and when your community's next local farmers' market takes place. Plan a trip...
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Save your knees
Believe it or not, running shoes wear out. How? Well, over time they lose their shock absorption capacity and stability. As a result, experts recommend that you replace running shoes every 350-550 miles, depending on your running style.
Challenge yourself during the next week to replace your...
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Try a new grain
There are so many interesting and tasty grains to try. This week, challenge yourself to visit your local natural foods store and buy a whole grain you've never tasted before (e.g. groats, spelt, quinoa, buckwheat). Then, do a little research to find an interesting recipe. Incorporate the grain into...