7/10/2007
You don’t need to starve yourself on a wacky fad diet if you want to look better in your shorts or swimsuit this summer. The secret to weight loss is to choose healthy foods and take in fewer calories than you burn. The single easiest way to trim calories from your summer diet, experts say, is to load up on nature’s bounty. Produce is at its peak in summer. Delicious fruits and vegetables abound at farmers' markets and in your local grocery. Besides being low in calories, produce is loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. As a bonus, you can forget about portion control when it comes to fresh fruit and vegetables, because it’s hard to do damage to your waistline with so many low calorie options.
When was the last time you had your cholesterol checked? If you don’t know - it’s been too long, so mark this on your calendar. St. John’s will be providing a cholesterol screening to the public this Thursday, July 12th from 8:30 –10:30 in the morning. Registration is required so call St. John`s Referral One to sign up for a time that works for you. Just call 625-2000 or log onto stj.com.
