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Healthy Ezine of the Week: Issue 304

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Cleaning Up Your Diet -- With a few simple changes, this may be easier than you think!

Fitness Tip

Sleep
The body requires a sufficient amount of sleep for rest and tissue repair (usually about 7 to 8 hours of sleep nightly for the healthy person). Sleep also provides the body time to lower levels of bacteria in the body. It actually stimulates the immune system. If you cannot get your eight hours, try to take a quick 15 to 20 minute power nap during your day.

Nutrition Tip

Taste of Food
Consumer research studies suggest taste is the number one reason people choose one food over another. Would you agree? For most Americans, enjoying the taste of food is equally as important as the nutritional value. Nutrition and flavor do go hand in hand, and you don't need to sacrifice one for the other. The challenge lies in making healthy choices that satisfy both! Keep this in mind during the holidays and keep off those extra pounds!
See also:
Healthy Holiday Suggestions
Reducing Fat and Sugar in Your Holiday Baking

Quip or Quote of the Week

Quote:
"Gluttony is an emotional escape, a sign something is eating us." --Peter De Vries

Quick Recipe

Blue Cheese Figs
Mix a little crumbled blue cheese with softened light cream cheese; halve or cut open fresh or dried figs and stuff mixture into center. Sprinkle with toasted chopped walnuts. Great appetizer!

Tidbit(s)

Be Ingredient Savvy
Just because a product is marketed as nutritious, that does not mean it necessarily is. Read ingredient labels carefully and skip those that contain:

Food Fixes

When using frozen fish for fresh, you will have better results if you cook it for a shorter time. The freezing process tends to soften the fish somewhat.

Sweeten store-bought mustards with maple syrup, honey, or fruit spread, or add a savory touch with grated horseradish or citrus peel, crushed peppercorns and dried herbs. Refrigerate for at least a few days for flavors to develop before using.

Use the wrapper from a stick of butter to grease your pan. The butter residue on the wrapper will easily coat the pan without the mess.

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