Weekly Wellness
Issue 278
Featured Article
The Fight against Cellulite -- Cellulite: the pros, the cons and the fight against it!
Fitness Tip
Swimming
Jump in a pool for the perfect exercise between higher intensity workouts -- swimming tones and strengthens nearly every muscle group in the body, with virtually no impact on the joints. Read more about swimming as a workout: Swimming: The Workout with Splash
Nutrition Tip
Beans for Your Bones
You can help keep your bones strong as you get older.
weight training exercise is your first line of defense against the bone loss that can come with aging. Eating a diet high in soybean protein may help, too. In a study, soy protein, such as that found in edamame and soy nuts, decreased the risk of bone fractures, especially in women in early menopause. Isoflavones in soy may be responsible for the effect. Read more on beans: Using the 'Ol Bean.
Quip or Quote of the Week
Quote:
"Beer is the absolute best beverage you can drink when you are watching your waistline. It helps to put it right out there in front you where you can see it." -- Author Unknown
Quick Recipe
Mexican Fish Tacos
Sprinkle frozen fish fillets with cumin and chili powder and bake according to directions. Serve in heated taco shells and top with deli coleslaw. Goes great with baked potato wedges: Coat baked potato wedges with vegetable oil spray and bake at 425-degrees until hot. To bake the potatoes in a hurry, use the microwave: Wash and pierce potatoes, place in a circle on paper towel in microwave. Microwave on high for eight minutes, turn and microwave another eight minutes. Allow cooling about ten minutes, as they are very hot right out of the microwave.
Tidbit(s)
Fill Up on Fiber
Most people do not get nearly the amount of fiber they need. That is unfortunate, since fiber can lower blood pressure and cholesterol. It also reduces the risk of heart disease and diabetes, and it leaves folks feeling full and satisfied. Strive to work beans, grains and high-fiber breads and cereals into your daily menu. See also:
Eight Conditions You Can Fight with Fiber
Fiber: A Non-Nutritional Vital Nutrient
Fitting Fiber into Your Day
Food Facts
Trim visible fat from steaks to make them healthier and to reduce flare-ups while grilling.
Pat steaks dry before putting them on the grill. They will brown better than when wet.
Don't let the temperature of your grill get too high. Doing so will char the outside of your meat before the inside reaches the desired doneness.
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