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The Best I-Phone apps for diet and fitness
- The Couch to 5K (C25K) $2.99
- Deepak Chopra’s Stress Free Fitness and Health (Stress Free) $2.99
- Daily Burn I Phone App (Daily Burn) FREE
- Authentic Yoga (with Deepak Chopra) $ 2.99
- Don’t Eat That $1.99
- ICore Fitness $2.99
- Live Happy $0.99
- Mobile Gym $4.99
- Skimble FREE
- Weight Watchers FREE
Way to Go Green for Lunch!
Get rid of the Ziploc bags, paper sacks and the disposable plastic water bottles.
Not all of these items make it to the recycling bin, and many are not even bio-degradable. Instead, purchase items that can be reused and are extremely functional.
This Dietitian's Top Choices:
1. Fit & Fresh “lunch on the Go” $6.99-9.99
www.fit-fresh.com
Also found at Target & Home Goods
Main compartment is perfect for a sandwich, salad, entrée or last night’s leftovers.
• Two 1-cup side containers hold sides and snacks.
• Use without side containers to hold up to 8 cups.
• Removable ice pack clips into the lid
• Lid can be used as a plate.
2. Camelbak 750ml BPA Free water bottle $10.50-14.00
http://www.free2dayshipping.com/camelbak-bb75l.html?productid=camelbak-bb75l&channelid=FROOG
http://www.rei.com/product/776892
This spill proof, dishwasher safe water bottle keeps you hydrated without multiple water bottles ending up in the landfill.
It has a wide mouth for easy cleaning. Fill it half with ice and your water will still be chilled at lunch time.
3. “A Better Bag” Recycled, Reusable Tote from Wholefoods
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/abetterbag/index.php
Wholefoods has a small reusable tote bag for .79c
This tote is roomy enough to hold the Lunch on the Go, the Camelbak water bottle, and still have room for a few snacks.
USDA Scraps Food Guide Pyramid for “Choose My Plate”
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