LiveWell Vermont

Did you finish eating a short time ago and you find yourself hungry yet again? Do you feel hungry all day and nothing seems to keep you full? There's no doubt about it, hunger is unpleasant. In fact, it can be downright embarrassing when your tummy grumbles for your attention at the most inopportune times. Have you been watching your caloric intake in order to lose or manage your weight? If so, there will be days when you might experience ongoing hunger, even when you’re eating at the top of your calorie range. Sometimes this can be more than frustrating leading you to want to throw in the towel. Most likely you're feeling deprived at this point as well. If deprivation is what eating healthy is all about, then forget it! Don’t give up on yourself yet. Healthy eating is NOT about deprivation. There's a missing ingredient to your new eating plan that you'll want to add and that will make all the difference. What's the "secret" to feeling fuller, longer? ...

Did anyone find  it challenging to fit in exercise on days when the temperatures were freezing?  What can you do to stay on track with your exercise routine when the bad weather hits? The great news is that you can still stay fit by doing activities you enjoy indoors. One of the most important parts of exercising is maintaining a regular schedule it works for you. Check out some great ideas below to stay warm inside when it is freezing outside. Circuit Training &  Body Weight Exercises Circuit training is an effective way to increase cardiovascular and strength fitness. Set up a series of stations that include an exercise for each major muscle group. Once you complete a set, move on to the next station until you complete a full circuit. Some examples are bicep curls using dumbbells, abdominal crunches, lunges, tricep kickbacks, bench presses and back rows. Using your creativity, you may focus on every part of your body getting an effective wor...

Here's a quick and easy soup that people will think you slaved over all afternoon, but takes less than 20 minutes to throw together! This recipe calls for flavorful ingredients, such as roasted red bell peppers and white bean hummus. Never tried quinoa? Quinoa is a protein-packed seed that is considered a "super food". It's s a complete protein, containing all 9 essential amino acids, and is gluten free. Servings: 5 Ingredients 1 cup roasted red bell peppers 3/4 cup original flavor hummus (or roasted red pepper for even more flavor!) 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock 1/2 cup cooked quinoa (follow package directions) 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast dash salt and pepper 2 Tablespoons parsley, chopped Directions Take 1/4 cup of the roasted red peppers, slice into strips and set aside. Place the remaining red peppers in a blender along with the hummus and chicken stock. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a medium saucepan. Add the quinoa and chicke...

As the flu is touring the nation the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is campaigning for everyone to get the flu shot ASAP. If you have not been vaccinated please check out this link  for more information. For those who have already taken that step try some of the lifestyle factors below to stay strong and boost your immunity. 1. Eat Garlic Garlic is a natural antibacterial agent! It’s a serious germ fighter that helps the body fight off any unwanted bacteria. The most potent, therapeutic way to consume garlic is raw. (I know, it can be a bit on the intense side!) So, instead of eating it straight up, try adding raw garlic to salad dressings, hummus and dips. Another way to ease up on the intensity is to crush a clove of garlic and eat it spread on a piece of apple… 2. Boost Vitamin C Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and super supporter of your immune system. It is know for decreasing the severity of colds, so even if you have...

I f you are new to winter sports, snowshoeing and cross country skiing are quick to learn and fun for all ages making them perfect for families and groups and they are a great way to get some exercise.   We’ll have the experts and the equipment on hand to help you get started, all you have to do is show up ready to have fun.  Discover your new winter passion! Winter Trails Day involves almost 100 resorts and Nordic Centers nationwide, and gets 11,000 kids and adults on the snow each year. Please visit our Find A Site page to search for a site near you. HOW IT WORKS   Do Now 1.      Get excited to learn something new and to get outside this winter. 2.      Find some really fun friends to take with you (optional step) 3.      Visit the Winter Trails website ( www.wintertrails.org ) and go to the “find a site” page. 4.      Search your state or the state you woul...