February 2025 News: What is a Healthy Habitude?

February 2025 News: What is a Healthy Habitude?

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    “Your life does not get better by chance; it gets better by change.”
    – Jim Rohn

    A new year is here! It’s the perfect time to think about what’s bringing you joy and how you can make 2025 even better!

    What’s something new you’ll add this year that will make you smile?

    Are there things you’d like to work on to feel even healthier and happier?

    Well, let’s take a step forward and work on it together.

    In fact, we can’t wait to share our new “Healthy Habitude Initiative” with you!

    You might be wondering, what’s the difference between a healthy habit and a healthy habitude?

    • A healthy habit is a behavior, something you do every day, like taking a
      short walk or drinking more water.
    • A healthy habitude is more than that, it’s a mindset. It’s about building a
      way of thinking that makes healthy habits a natural part of your life.

    When we focus on our Healthy Habitude, it becomes easier to stay motivated and make choices that improve our well-being.

    We’re so glad you’re part of the RPM Logix community. We can’t wait to build a healthy habitude with you (step-by-step!) Together, we’ll make 2025 a year to be healthy and sustainable.

    Featured Recipe of the Month

    Quick Chicken Fajitas, Beans, and Spanish Rice Recipe

    Servings: 4

    Two tacos filled with grilled meat, red peppers, and zucchini sit enticingly on a plate paired with black beans and rice, offering a taste of Healthy Habitude.
    Two tacos filled with grilled meat, red peppers, and zucchini sit enticingly on a plate paired with black beans and rice, offering a taste of Healthy Habitude.

    Ingredients:

    Beans and Rice

    • 16 oz. canned, fat-free, no-salt-added black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 cup brown rice, cooked to package instructions

    Quick Chicken Fajitas

    • non-stick Cooking spray
    • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins, cut into 1-inch strips
    • 1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
    • 1 medium bell pepper, sliced
    • 1 medium onion, sliced
    • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
    • 1/2 tsp. cumin
    • taco-sized tortillas, or corn tortillas (choose tortillas with the lowest
      amount of saturated fat, trans fat, and sodium)
    • 1 avocado, sliced
    • 1/2 cup jarred salsa (lowest sodium available)
    • 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream

    Instructions:

    Beans and Rice

    1. Spray a small pot with cooking spray, and heat beans over low heat until
      warmed, stirring occasionally (approx. 10 minutes).
    2. Combine cooked rice with 2 tablespoons salsa and stir.

    Quick Chicken Fajitas

    1. Spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Heat to medium-high and add
      chicken, cook for 3 minutes until browned.
    2. Reduce heat to medium and add soy sauce, bell pepper, onions, pepper,
      and cumin. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    3. Spoon evenly over tortillas and top with sliced avocado, salsa, and/or
      sour cream (optional).

    See recipe and nutrition facts here.

    What healthy dish will you be making for the holidays?

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