Vim & Vigor - Winter 2012 - North Mississippi - (Page 27)

PHOTOGRAPHS OF PRETZELS, EGG, PEANUT BUTTER, YOGURT, ALMONDS AND CARROTS BY DREAMSTIME. PHOTOGRAPH OF RANCH DRESSING BY THINKSTOCK. PHOTOGRAPH OF ENGLISH MUFFIN BY CORBIS. Scribble Your Snacks Want to see how your calories add up throughout the day? Then start a food diary, recommends Alice Anne Lee, registered dietitian with North Mississipppi Medical Center Wellness Centers in Tupelo, Baldwyn and Pontotoc. Plus, she adds, it helps people stop before they snack. “If you know you have to write it down, it’s a lot harder to go into the pantry and grab something.” A food diary can be kept on paper or with a smartphone app like MyFitnessPal or MyNetDiary Pro. Use your food diary to notice harmful habits, such as eating the majority of your calories after 7 p.m., when you’re less likely to be active, Lee says. If you notice mindless snacking, such as eating chips while watching TV, rid your pantry of temptation. Keep healthy snacks on hand, like fresh fruit, nuts and whole grains (popcorn counts!). Be sure to exercise at least 60 minutes a day to help control calorie intake. online 18 MINI FAT-FREE PRETZELS AND HARD-BOILED EGG The pretzels will provide a healthy and ﬁlling ﬁber to munch on, while a hard-boiled egg is a great source of protein. Eggs also contribute vitamins A and B, folic acid, potassium and choline to your diet, the latter of which is good for brain health. 1 Visit www.nmhs.net/tupelo_ wellness_nutrition_corner.php for a monthly “Nutrition Corner” newsletter offering nutrition advice plus healthy recipes to expand your choices, not your waistline! Helpful Tips for Smart Snacking Vim & Vigor · WI NTER 2012 27 http://www.nmhs.net/tupelo_wellness_nutrition_corner.php http://www.nmhs.net/tupelo_wellness_nutrition_corner.php

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Winter 2012 - North Mississippi

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2012 - North Mississippi
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Bundles of Joy
A Sigh of Relief
Because I Said So!
What’s Wrong with This Picture?
The Future Is Now
Everyday Hero
What Does 200 Calories Look Like?
Johnny Be Good
In the Driver’s Seat
We’ve Got Your Back
Bank on Your Health
Virtual Health
Contact Us!
Take Control of Your Diabetes
Life After a Loss
Taking Flight
Catch the Spirit

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2012 - North Mississippi