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    • Get Healthier in 15 Minutes—or Less

      Most of us are just too busy to hit the gym for hours or make a nutritious meal from scratch. But luckily, you don't have to spend the entire day exercising or cooking in order to be healthy. We've found ways you can sneak in time for your wellness, whether you've got 15 spare minutes-or just one.

      15-Minute Tasks

      Grab some water.

      It doesn't matter if you're picking up your kid from school or racing on the treadmill-for every 15 minutes that you're out of breath, you need to be drinking 4 to 6 ounces of water. If that walk to work takes you 15 minutes, do it briskly and carry along a bottle containing a premeasured amount of water. You may have thought that sipping water whenever you're thirsty will do the trick, but sweating away even a few drops of your body's water weight can make it harder for your heart to beat faster, which will make you feel tired more quickly.


      Make over your workspace.

      Most people spend hours in front of their computer, which can

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    • Fresh Meals Using Frozen Foods

      Fresh Meals Using Frozen FoodsFresh Meals Using Frozen FoodsFrozen foods have been a fantastically popular part of most home kitchens ever since they were first introduced to grocery stores back in 1930. Think past pizzas and TV dinners: the freezer case of your local supermarket is your ticket to variety, convenience and healthful eating.

      Fresher than Fresh

      Even when your schedule is hectic, basic frozen ingredients such as vegetables, fruits and meats can help you get a fresh, tasty and nutritious meal on the table.

      If you feel like you're compromising on quality or nutrition--or that you're "cheating" by using frozen items--think again: frozen fruits and vegetables are often more nutritious than their fresh counterparts.

      • Food intended for freezing always gets processed and quickly frozen within hours of being picked, whereas fresh produce from the grocery store is usually picked while it's unripe so that it can withstand shipping.
      • Fresh produce may sit in storage or on the shelves for days, weeks, or even months before you buy
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