Recipes to Drop 5 Pounds in One Week part 2

Frozen Entrée With Lentil Soup Heat a 300-calorie frozen entrée (we likes Kashi Lemongrass Coconut Chicken). Serve with ready-made lentil soup and 1/2 cup blueberries.Hummus and Veggie Sandwich Between 2 slices of whole-grain bread, add 1/4 cup hummus, baby salad greens, and slices of cucumber and red bell pepper. Pair with 1 cup minestrone soup, 6 ounces low-fat fruit-flavored yogurt, and 1/2 cup grapes. Greek Frittata Preheat...

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Recipes to Drop 5 Pounds in One Week part 1

Eat more, weigh less Follow this 1,400-calorie-a-day plan for seven days (include moderate exercise) to drop up to 5 pounds. Breakfast(400 calories; choose 1 daily)Berry Parfait and English MuffinTop 4 ounces low-fat blueberry yogurt with 1 tablespoon low-fat granola and 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced. Repeat yogurt and granola layers, finishing with 1/2 cup raspberries. Serve with 1/2 whole-wheat English muffin topped with 2 teaspoons peanut...

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7 Days of Super Healthy Dinners part 2

Grapefruit and Avocado Salad With Seared Salmon • Fatty acids from the walnuts and salmon, as well as monounsaturated fats from the avocado keep this dish heart-healthy.• Grapefruit helps kick up fat-burning and stabilizes blood sugar.• This salad nets you a good amount of the B vitamin niacin, which helps keep your skin, hair, and eyes healthy.Ingredients: grapefruit, arugula, avocado, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, cooking spray, salmon...

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7 Days of Super Healthy Dinners part 1

Nutritional power Does mealtime often get taken over by the nutrition villains (tons of calories, loads of saturated fat, and excess sodium)? Take back the dinner hour: We’ve created a week’s worth of great-tasting meals with real nutritional punch. Each one is under 500 calories—wham! High in filling fiber—bam! Low in saturated fat—pow! Not to mention, each recipe puts a premium on antioxidant-rich produce—with two veggies, plus herbs ...

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31 Tips for Coping With Rheumatoid Arthritis part 5

Consider a cane A lot of people think a cane signifies disability, but if it helps reduce joint pain, who cares? Canes are easy to find and use and can take up to 20% of your body weight off of your legs, hips, and ankles. Check out acupuncture Some people say this ancient Eastern healing technique can trigger the body to release the "feel-good" hormones known as endorphins, thus reducing pain. But skeptics believe it's just the placebo...

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31 Tips for Coping With Rheumatoid Arthritis part 4

Take a warm bath or shower Moist heat provides relief from rheumatoid arthritis pain by loosening muscles, tendons, and ligaments, as well as increasing blood flow. So taking a warm bath or shower can be a real relaxation session. Also, moist heating pads, available at most pharmacies, can be applied for 10 to 15 minutes at a time for temporary pain relief. Look into physical therapy Your doctor may prescribe physical therapy to help...

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31 Tips for Coping With Rheumatoid Arthritis part 3

Get support Having a chronic illness can be isolating, but being open about your condition can help. Feeling comfortable asking for help when you need it—or just having a shoulder to cry on—can make a big difference in how you feel, both physically and mentally. Online and real-life support groups are great places to meet other people with RA and share coping strategies. Give it a rest Taking a break can relax your mind, ease pain...

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31 Tips for Coping With Rheumatoid Arthritis part 2

Make it Mediterranean In a 2003 Swedish study, people with RA who ate a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetable, cereals, legumes, and olive oil for three months experienced improved physical functioning and vitality. The effects of the Mediterranean diet on rheumatoid arthritis long-term are still unclear, but including more fruits and vegetables in your diet isn't a bad idea. Stretch it out Assuming you are pain-free, you should...

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31 Tips for Coping With Rheumatoid Arthritis part 1

Protect your joints You should always be thinking about your joints, even those that are currently symptom-free. And remember, no task is too small. Instead of lifting a heavy pot, slide it across the counter; use a shoulder to open a door rather than your hand; and hold books in the palm of your hands, not with your fingers. Use hot and cold treatments Applying heat to an area with a heating pad or chilling out with an ice pack or...

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