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Healthy Ezine of the Week: Issue 174

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Fitness Tip

Drug and Exercise Interactions
If you are taking certain prescription medications, watch your workout. There may be hidden dangers in combining some drugs with exercise, according to the IDEA Health and Fitness Association. Antihistamines can increase your risk of injury by making your drowsy, while other medications, such as cold and allergy medicines, might contain stimulants that can elevate your heart rate - a potential danger if your workout has already pushed you to the limit. If you are on any medication, either prescription or over-the-counter, be sure to consult your physician or health care provider about its possible effects or risks.

Nutrition Tip

Menu for a Long and Healthy Life
Following the right diet can literally add years to your life. If you are looking for the best eating plan to take you all the way to your 100th birthday, be sure it meets these three requirements:

  • It is nontoxic.
  • It provides enough nutrients and fuel to satisfy your daily needs.
  • It is made up of foods that are easy to digest and eliminate.

There is one thing you need to remember: Food is not the whole story. If you want to sing a hearty Happy Birthday to yourself when you reach 100, get a lot of exercise, plenty of sleep, reduce stress, do not smoke, limit alcohol, drive safely and buckle your seatbelts.

Nutrient of the Week

Blessed Thistle
Blessed Thistle helps strengthen the heart and lungs; increases circulation.

Quick Recipe

Campfire Grub
Two cabbage leaves
Marinated chicken breast
Thinly sliced potatoes, carrots and onions

On a sheet of heavy-duty foil, place the cabbage leaves, chicken breast, potatoes, carrots and onions. Sprinkle on seasonings of your choice. Cooking time varies; test packet after 25 minutes.

Tidbit(s)

Circle of Friends
Circle of Friends is a new movement of people supporting friends and loved ones who are trying to quit smoking. They have a bracelet available called the "Sunburst Bangle Bracelet" to let others know that support makes a difference. The fact is, 70 percent of people who smoke want to quit. And when they have the support (not nagging and nit-picking) of family and friends, they're 50 percent more likely to succeed. You can call Circle of Friends for more information at 1-800-243-7000.

Food Fixes

When measuring honey, molasses or syrup, lightly spray the inside of measuring cups or spoons with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

To mince ginger easily, place a small piece in a garlic press, and squeeze as you would for garlic.

Super Summertime Smores: Use fudge striped cookies and slide a roasted marshmallow onto the bottom of one cookie and top it with another cookie.

For a great tasting watermelon, hold the melon to your ear and knock on it. The more hallow it sounds, the better it will taste. You may get some strange looks.

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