Healthy Ezine of the Week: Issue 177
Featured ArticleFitness Tip
Just 30 Minutes a Day |
Nutrition Tip
The Best Snacks for Your Heart |
A few substitute suggestions:
- Instead of a graham cracker, have an oatmeal cookie.
- Instead of a low-fat cookie, have half a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
- Instead of baked chips and salsa, have small stone-ground whole-wheat pita with hummus.
- Instead of a bagel, have a piece of banana bread.
- Instead of jellybeans, have 2 tablespoons peanuts.
Nutrient of the Week
Gotu Kola (hydrocotyle asiatica or centella asiatica)
The whole gotu kola plant has been widely used in India and Fiji to treat skin inflammations, to improve blood circulation, to aid in the treatment of bloating, congestion and depression. A Sinhalese proverb says "Two leaves a day keep old age away."
Quick Recipe
Spicy Fireworks Rub
In a large jar with tight-fitting lid, place 1/2-cup ground cumin, 1/2 cup chili powder, 4-tablespoons ground coriander, 2-talbespoons cayenne, 4-talbespoons ground black pepper, 2-tablespoons ground cinnamon, 2-tablespoons brown sugar and 1-tablespoon salt. Place lid on jar and shake well until blended thoroughly. Recipe makes two cups. Use to coat ribs, chicken or anything you wish!
Tidbit(s)
Should Men be Tested for Testosterone Levels?
It's widely agreed that most men with total circulating testosterone levels of less than 200ng/dL would benefit from supplements. To raise awareness about the condition, the Men's Health Network recently launched the first National Testosterone Tune-Up. You can have a free consultation with a doctor from now through the end of July. Visit Testosterone Tune-Up for more information.
Food Fixes
Zap garlic cloves in the microwave for 15 seconds and the skins slip right off.
Dried Herbs and spices lose their potency quickly. Buy only a small amount at a time. When using fresh herbs an spices, use three times the amount of the dried.
Make sure to store your potatoes in a cool, dry place to minimize sprout growth.
For no more tears when cutting onions, simply place them in the freezer for 15 minutes before cutting or slicing them.
This 'n That
Free recipes for many dietary needs!
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