“Make time to do something you enjoy every day. Think about what makes you feel recharged — maybe it’s time spent in nature, quiet meditation or an exercise such as yoga.” — Kristin S. Vickers, Ph.D., L.P.
Do you have plans to order Chinese takeout or go out for Mexican food this weekend? Don’t worry; you can enjoy your favorite global foods on the Mayo Clinic Diet — you just have to know what to look for. These suggestions will help you savor a range of cuisines while keeping calories, fat, cholesterol and sodium under control. Salud!
Overcome Obstacles 9 ways to curb emotional eating
You may turn to food for comfort — consciously or unconsciously — when you’re facing a difficult problem, feeling stressed out or just looking to keep yourself occupied. Emotional eating can sabotage your weight-loss efforts by leading you to overeat, especially high-calorie, sweet, fatty foods. Read on to see how you can get a grip on this healthy-eating obstacle.
Today’s Cooking Tip
4 healthy ingredient-swap ideas
Want to make family-favorite dishes healthier? No problem. Substitute turkey bacon or lean prosciutto for bacon. Replace sour cream with fat-free plain yogurt. Try lean ground turkey or chicken instead of ground beef. Use applesauce to replace half the amount of butter or oil in baked goods recipes.
