How to distinguish between true, physical hunger vs. emotional hunger
Do you often find yourself eating when you don’t feel hungry? Not sure why you are eating? Use the tips below to help distinguish between physical hunger and emotional hunger. Identifying and decreasing emotional eating is one of the first steps to achieving your health and wellness goals.
Chicken Fajitas Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 8 oz. Italian salad dressing 12 whole wheat flour or whole grain corn tortillas 1 small onion, cut into strips medium bell pepper, also cut into strips 16 oz. favorite salsa 8 oz. non fat cheddar cheese 4 oz. nonfat plain yogurt 2 whole tomatoes, chopped 1/2 head lettuce, chopped Directions: Cook strips of chicken in small amount of water until tender, add Italian dressing, onion and bell pepper strips and cook until liquid is gone. Place chicken, onions and peppers on tortilla, top with 1 T. yogurt, salsa, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Serves 12. Nutrition Information: Total calories Total grams protein Total grams carbohydrate Total grams fat 215 18 20 7 Significant source of the following vitamins, minerals and other nutrients: Vitamin C, Niacin, Potassium, Calcium and Lycopene On your diet this counts as: 2 oz. protein, 1 grain and 1 veggie Exercise motivation: Are you having trouble getting started on, and keeping up, an exercise routine? Do you feel motivated one week, then not motivated the next? Follow these tips towards building an exercise routine that truly lasts. 1.Find activities that you enjoy Some forms of exercise may have stronger benefits than others, but the best form of exercise is the one you enjoy doing because you will end up doing it more often and more consistently. 2. Focus more on intrinsic motivations Research shows the strongest and longest lasting motivation is intrinsic. This means motivation that comes from inside of you such as the “runner’s high” after a hard workout, or noticing that you have more energy during the day, or overcoming physical challenges you didn’t think possible such running that extra mile. 3. Make exercise part of your schedule Having times for exercise built into your schedule will not only help you make time for exercise, but also limit demotivating hurdles such as trying to decide when you will be exercising and telling yourself you’ll do it later. If exercise is a regular part of your schedule, you’ll barely have to think about it except when you’re doing it. Recipe of the week 8/26/19![]() Black-strap Molasses Salmon Heart healthy salmon with a tasty new twist. Ingredients: · 1 (16 oz.) salmon filet · 2 Tbsp. black-strap molasses · 2 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce Directions:
Tips: Leftover salmon makes an excellent topping for a spinach salad the next day. Make enough to snack on as a heart healthy treat with a few multi grain crackers. Number of Servings: 4 Serving Size: 4 oz. Nutrition facts per serving: Calories: 220, Fat: 5g, Saturated fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated fats: 0g, Monounsaturated fats: 4g, Carbohydrates: 8g,Sugar: 8g, Fiber: 0g, Protein: 31g, Sodium: 780mg, Significant source of EPA and DHA, 4 oz. contains 1518 mg. |
Covid 19The Sodexo Wellness and Nutrition team of registered dietitians will be posting regular health tips to keep you and your families healthy during these trying times. We will focus on the areas that the CDC and other health experts are recognizing as special areas of importance to stay well. We encourage you to share these tips on nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep, food safety and overall well being with your loved ones. Remember, a strong body has a much better chance of fighting off this microscopic enemy.
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