WEEKLY CORPORATE HEALTH TIPS!
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WEEKLY CORPORATE HEALTH TIPS!
| Mon, 09-29-2003 - 1:15pm |
Nutrition Tip
Non-meat versions of hamburgers and hot dogs (vegetarian products) are becoming staples in many homes. Even with these products, make sure you always know what you are eating by checking the nutrition facts label and the ingredients list. Most veggie burgers are either soy-based (typically have more protein) or grain-based. Take a good look because you may be surprised to find that some veggie patties and dogs still contain animal products, such as egg whites (not that it is bad, but as a vegan you may prefer otherwise). If dietary fat intake is your concern, a veggie burger derives less than 20% of calories from fat and beef burgers have more than 50% of calories from fat. However, some vegetarian brands contain trans fats. Again, check labels!
Fitness Tip
Ceiling press. Here is an exercise you can do in front of your television tonight to strengthen your lower back and tighten your lower body. Lie on your stomach with your head resting on crossed arms. With knees spread apart and bent 90 degrees, flex your feet (feet are parallel to the ceiling), heels touching. To protect your lower back, tighten your abs and pull your belly button in towards your spine (you can also place a small pillow under your navel). Inhale and lift your knees off the floor, as if you are pushing your feet to the ceiling. Exhale and lower to start position. Do 10 to 12 lifts and repeat 2 or 3 times.
Non-meat versions of hamburgers and hot dogs (vegetarian products) are becoming staples in many homes. Even with these products, make sure you always know what you are eating by checking the nutrition facts label and the ingredients list. Most veggie burgers are either soy-based (typically have more protein) or grain-based. Take a good look because you may be surprised to find that some veggie patties and dogs still contain animal products, such as egg whites (not that it is bad, but as a vegan you may prefer otherwise). If dietary fat intake is your concern, a veggie burger derives less than 20% of calories from fat and beef burgers have more than 50% of calories from fat. However, some vegetarian brands contain trans fats. Again, check labels!
Fitness Tip
Ceiling press. Here is an exercise you can do in front of your television tonight to strengthen your lower back and tighten your lower body. Lie on your stomach with your head resting on crossed arms. With knees spread apart and bent 90 degrees, flex your feet (feet are parallel to the ceiling), heels touching. To protect your lower back, tighten your abs and pull your belly button in towards your spine (you can also place a small pillow under your navel). Inhale and lift your knees off the floor, as if you are pushing your feet to the ceiling. Exhale and lower to start position. Do 10 to 12 lifts and repeat 2 or 3 times.

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Thanks Stel,
I was really surprised to see there were animal products in the veggie burgers!
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So glad you do this for us ..
make sure you always know what you are eating by checking the nutrition facts label and the ingredients list
Guess that is something we should do with most foods, you think
As for the exercise .. if I layed down on my stomach right now, I would fall asleep :::blush:::
thansk for sharing, much appreciated :)