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A cup of coffee is not a complete breakfast! (and 3 more tips for healthy changes to breakfast)

1/16/2017

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1. Eat breakfast. 

Coffee alone is not enough!  Eating in the morning gets you going.  It helps you focus at home, school or work.  
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2. Second, eat a healthy breakfast.   

Does your box of cereal have zero fiber on the nutrition label (click here to learn how to read a nutrition label)?  Is sugar is listed as one of the first ingredients?  If so, it's not a healthy choice.  A breakfast of fruit, whole grains and/or protein will give you energy for the morning and the rest of the day.  As USDA nutritionist, Liz, says, "When we eat peanut butter sandwiches, we add raisins for sweetness. This way we add in another food group without a lot of added sugars."  Use raisins instead of sugary jelly; that's a great tip!
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3. Make it whole wheat.

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Instead of plain white bread, plain pancake mix or a plain bagel, make it whole wheat (just look for "whole wheat" as the first ingredient). Whole wheat bread has more fiber and nutrients than white bread and the same goes for pancakes and bagels.  

​Add a few slices of fruit or a handful of walnuts, and  you've got a well rounded breakfast!  

4. Swap out sugary breakfasts (muffins) with healthier choices like low-fat yogurt, granola and some fruit.

A yogurt and granola mix is not only healthier, but are items you can buy in large quantities.  They are more expensive to buy, but you get more food for your money.  This is a MUCH less expensive option.  See this infographic from the USDA about healthy breakfast swaps:
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Read more tips from USDA's My Plate My Wins Small Changes at Breakfast campaign!
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How to Maximize Your Exercise

1/3/2017

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Staying active can sometimes feel like just another thing on your to-do list, but here are a few ways to fit more fitness into your daily routine.

Pushing a stroller, shoveling snow, and washing a car are forms of physical activity, but because they require less effort than a playing a game of soccer, you'll need to put in more time. To burn around 150 calories, it would take*:
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1½ miles in 30 minutes
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15 minutes
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45-50 minutes
If you don't have time for pick up basketball, try doing a few chores around the house or taking the long way home when walking your dog. The easier the activity, the longer it will take to burn calories, so keep this in mind when considering ways to accomplish your New Year's Resolutions. For more ways to get active, take a look at our exercise tips, and let us know if you have any to add!

*Calories burned are calculated for a 150-pound person and outlined by the National Institutes of Health. Consult a physician before undertaking any new fitness or lifestyle regimen.
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  • Home
  • Recipes
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    • Breads and Muffins
    • Desserts
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    • Drinks and Smoothies
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    • Meals with Meat
    • Salads
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Soups and Stews
    • Sodium Free Spice Blends
    • Recetas
  • Farmers Markets
    • Find a Farmers Market
    • CT Crop Calendar
    • Using SNAP/EBT at Farmers Markets
  • Education
    • Healthy Eating >
      • MyPlate
      • Understanding The Nutrition Label
      • Added Sugar
      • Healthy Snacking Tips
      • Calories Needed Each Day
      • What is "enough" fruits and vegetables
      • Recipe Videos
    • Budget Shopping >
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      • What Can $16 Buy?
      • Budget Pantry
    • Diabetes >
      • Healthy Eating with Diabetes
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