Healthy Ezine of the Week: Issue 157
Featured ArticleFitness TipJump Start Your Workouts
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Never sweat the setbacks. Don't be too harsh on yourself when you fall off the wagon - we all do it. Instead, take charge. The longer your delay in getting back with your regime, the harder it is to establish those new habits.
Nutrition Tip
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Nutrient of the Week
Tryptophan (Essential Amino Acid)
A natural relaxant, helps alleviate insomnia by inducing normal sleep;
reduces anxiety and depression; helps in the treatment of migraine headaches;
helps the immune system; helps reduce the risk of artery and heart spasms;
works with Lysine in reducing cholesterol levels.
Quick Recipe
Pesto Sauce
You can make pesto sauce from any of your favorite recipes. If fresh
basil is not available, try this Parsley Pesto. Combine 3/4 cup olive oil,
2 cups fresh parsley sprigs, two cloves of garlic, 1/2 cup Parmesan
cheese, 1 tablespoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup pine
nuts (optional) in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
Tidbit(s)
Tip for Exercisers
Meal-replacement bars, sometimes called sports bars or energy bars,
supply energy - in other words, calories. You can get the same boost
with fewer calories from a piece of fruit, a cup of yogurt or a low-calorie
granola bar.
Food Fixes
Slightly bumped or bruised fruit shouldn't be wasted. Put the fruit in a blender with some vanilla yogurt or low fat ice cream, skim milk, crushed ice and a pinch of sugar.
Do not throw away left over vegetables freeze, and use the next time you make soups/stews.
If your vegetables are too salty add some raw potatoes to them. Potatoes absorb the salt.
Don't add salt to the water for making corn. You can salt it after it is cooked. Instead, add sugar.
This 'n That
Free recipes for many dietary needs!
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