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When you turn to fast food and vending machines for lunch, you’re risking a less productive afternoon in the short term and weight gain over time. Brown bag lunches often conjure images of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on white bread accompanied by chips, cookies and a fruit drink –great childhood memories, but maybe not as tempting for your grown-up tastes. However, with a few tweaks, a brown bag lunch can meet your adult needs. Why not take advantage of National Brown Bag Day to practice packing your own lunch? If you are already a habitual brown bagger, take this day to re-examine your lunch.

Nearly half of Americans report that they are consistently stressed, with worries over money, work, health, relationships and family among the most common causes. You probably already know many of the symptoms of stress, such as anxiety, inability to focus and increased anger. Too much stress can also take its toll on your physical health and cause weight gain, headaches, high blood pressure and uncontrolled blood sugar.

Potential stressors are nearly unavoidable, but you can take steps to prevent your stressors from harming your health. In honor of National Stress Awareness Day on April 16, why not take a few steps toward reducing the stress in your life? These suggestions can help.

Take Care of Yourself

March is National Frozen Foods Month – a celebration of convenient choices for your kitchen. While many convenience foods (packaged, processed and/or prepared) are unhealthy compared to fresh options, many frozen foods can be nutritious. National Frozen Foods Month provides the opportunity to learn how to take advantage of your freezer. These easy tips can help you eat healthier and save time – the perfect combination to let you be happier and more productive.

Make Better Choices

The next time you’re in the supermarket’s freezer aisle, take a few seconds to select more nutritious options.

Exercise and sleep have a symbiotic relationship; one greatly enhances the effects of the other, and each is an important player in a healthy lifestyle.