by Cascade Ice on August 18, 2011
You have two hours left of your work day and your stomach begins to grumble. You slowly approach the break room and glance over at the vending machine. The shiny packaged snack options are almost calling your name as your dig in your pocket for spare change.
A lot of us experience this afternoon diet disaster, but how much do you really know about those afternoon vending indulgences? We have pulled some of the biggest vending machine downfalls from Fitness Magazine, so you know which vending machine snacks are the worst.
The least healthy vending machine snacks:
- Pop-tarts Frosted Strawberry
- 420 calories, 10g fat, 2.5g sat fat, 40g sugar
- Doritos
- 250 calories, 13g fat, 2.5g sat fat
- Skittles
- 250 calories, 2.5g fat, 2.5g sat fat
- Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers
- 160 calories, 8g fat, 2g sat fat
- Twix
- 280 calories, 14g fat, 11g sat fat
- 3 Musketeers
- 260 calories, 8g fat, 5g sat fat, 40g sugar
It’s amazing how much can be crammed into such a small package! Don’t let the vending machine ruin your diet. Pick snacks that are filling and good for you. Opt for fruit, low-fat cheese or anything with whole grains. They will help you feel full and have more nutritional value than most vending machine options.
How often do you snack throughout the day? What foods will you choose to replace your vending machine snacks?
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by Cascade Ice on August 2, 2011
With record-setting temperatures this summer, some people might find it harder to sleep. Why do we have trouble dozing off when it’s too hot out?
According to cnn.com, sleep is directly correlated with a steady decrease in core body temperature. Ultimately, if your body’s temperature can’t drop, it will be harder for you to fall asleep.
If you are having trouble sleeping during the summer and don’t have the convenience of air conditioning or simply don’t want your electricity bill to skyrocket, there are solutions.
Before you go to bed, take a cold shower. Your body will begin cooling and this will help you fall asleep faster!
If this doesn’t work, get a small water feature or fountain for your bedroom. The sound of water will make you feel cooler.
You can also make your bed a bit more comfortable by cooling off your pillow cases. Put your linens in a storage bag and pop it in the refridgerator for an hour. Climbing into bed will be a relief at the end of a long, hot day.
How do you fall asleep when it’s hot? Please share your tips below!
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by Cascade Ice on July 11, 2011
With all the activities we try to cram into one day it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed out. While the body works its best under moderate amounts of stress, continuously being stressed can really harm your health. Stress can negatively affect your blood sugar metabolism and cause diabetes. It can also harm your immune system and make you more prone to getting sick. You can reduce these health risks by reducing your stress.
Decrease the amount of stress in your daily life by following these easy steps:
- Give your brain a break. Each day find about 10 minutes to unwind by listening to music or just sitting on a park bench and enjoying the scenery.
- Don’t multitask all the time. Sometimes it’s unavoidable, but limiting your time spent multitasking can help you feel calmer.
- Take a vacation. This one might seem a little obvious, but this mental break will help your creativity and productivity when you get back to work. It will also put you in a better mood!
Giving yourself these small mental breaks can really impact your stress levels. Lowering your stress can keep your body and mind healthy.
What do you do to get rid of stress?
by Cascade Ice on July 8, 2011
It seems like everyone fills their days with a ton activities, especially now because it’s summer and there are so many fun things to do! Naturally this can cause us all to feel a little tired from time to time. These new tips from Real Simple can really give you that energy boost you need to power through the day:
- Do something new! Novel experiences boost your brain activity and your energy.
- Move around, if you sit at a desk or at home all day try to get up once every hour.
- Breathing deeply can really give you a surge of energy, so if you’re feeling stressed remember to take a deep breath.
- Spend time doing something you enjoy! Whether it be good music or chatting with friends, these fun activities can give you that recharge you need.
- Drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated will give you energy and can help you avoid headaches.
How do you recharge when you’re feeling drowsy? Please share with us below!
You have two hours left of your work day and your stomach begins to grumble. You slowly approach the break room and glance over at the vending machine. The shiny packaged snack options are almost calling your name as your dig in your pocket for spare change.
