Getting more physical activity can keep your heart healthier, your muscles stronger, your bowel movements more regular (seriously), boost your mood, and may even improve your memory and thinking skills. And if none of that motivates you - it also burns calories. Adding more physical activity in your life doesn't have to mean sweating away at the gym, or twisting yourself into a pretzel at a yoga studio. While those are great ways to become more active, there are lots of other easy ways to get moving. Below are some activities you can do on a typical day (while also accomplishing other things!) to burn 100 calories*: 

The saying, "You are what you eat" is sort of true when it comes to your health. But the part we should add is, "You are how much you eat." Balance is the name of the game. While nutritious foods are important to keep you healthy, too much of a good thing isn't always best. Below are some examples of foods that are good for you, but only in small amounts.

Has all this food talk left you hungry? Here are a few great recipes to fill you up with nutrition and deliciousness:

When it comes to recipes, there are lots of small tweaks you can make to gain more nutrition without losing flavor. This week we're focusing on saving money and eating healthier by cooking at home. What better time to try some easy changes to your favorite meals? Here are a few trades you can make to health-ify home cooked meals:

1. Sour Cream → Greek Yogurt
Let's get one thing clear right off the bat. You definitely do ​not want strawberry yogurt on your taco/burrito/baked potato. Gross. But have you tried plain nonfat Greek yogurt before? If you have, you may have noticed how similar it tastes to sour cream. And it packs in more than twice as much protein with about 25% of the calories and no fat! 

Recipes where you can make this trade:

Even if you like meals with meat, you can replace at least half of it with beans or lentils to add variety, nutrition, and decrease your cost and calories! (Read more about the benefits of beans here.) Hopefully you love tables, because here's another: 

*85% lean ground beef
**Cost based on average Connecticut grocery prices.

Added fiber and protein are hard to pass up when they're so easy to get. Simply switch out your white rice or pasta for brown rice and whole wheat pasta. Especially in recipes with sauces, you won't notice any difference in flavor! (Read more here about why whole grains rock.)

Recipes where you can make this trade:

Broth gives soups and chilis a lot of flavor, so you may not want to get rid of it entirely. However, swapping out half the broth in a recipe for water will cut down your sodium and​ cost. Win! (If you need to decrease sodium in your diet for health reasons, check out this section of heart healthy recipes.)

Recipes where you can make this trade:

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