Weekly Wellness
Issue 285
Featured Article
How HGH Supplements Work -- Human growth hormone, also called somatotropin, is a protein hormone of 190 amino acids (building blocks of protein) that is created and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. It has two types of effects, both of which are highly beneficial to the vital, active human body.
Fitness Tip
Strong Bones
All it takes is 20 minutes of the right weight-bearing exercise three days per week. Activity such as walking will stimulate bone growth and prevent bone loss throughout life. Strength training, such as weight lifting, fortifies bone and can reduce your risk of developing osteoporosis.
Nutrition Tip
Steps to More Whole Grains in Your Diet
When the USDA unveiled its new food guidance system, MyPyramid, they added the message that half your grains should be whole. Here are some great ideas on how to get more whole grains into your diet:
- Start your day off with a bowl of whole grain cereal
- Try whole grain versions of pasta, bread, crackers and rice
- Experiment by substituting whole wheat flour in pancake, waffle or muffin recipes
- Sprinkle bran cereal on ice cream or fruit desserts for a sweet, crunchy treat
See also: Popcorn: A Whole-Grain Snack
Quip or Quote of the Week
Quip:
Garlic may ward off the cancer and cholesterol demons.
Quick Recipe
Quick Peach Crisp
Arrange one (29-ounce) can sliced peaches in light syrup, drained, in an 8-inch square-baking dish. Combine 3/4 cup crushed gingersnaps and 2-tablespoons brown sugar, sprinkle over peaches. Bake at 400-degrees for 15 minutes.
Tidbit(s)
Nestle Carnation Instant Breakfast
...offers twice the protein of eggs, twice the calcium of yogurt, and 21 vitmains and minerals. Want to learn more about breakfast on the go? Check out Breakfast on the Fly
Food Facts
Shaping meatballs without a mess is a snap if you use an ice cream scoop to form them! And when making hamburgers, scoop out the meat and flatten with a spatula.
Once opened, cans should not be used to store food. Lead may leach from the cans into the contents, especially if the food contains acid.
To extend the life of a cucumber once it has been cut open, wrap it in a paper towel and keep it in the vegetable drawer of your refrigerator.
More Cooking Tips and Quick Cooking Tips on the Web site!