Weekly Wellness
Issue 324
Featured Article
The Best of the Best Foods The best of the best foods you can purchase at your supermarket.
Fitness Tip
Acronym for Health: H.E.A.L.T.H.Y
- Hobbies are comforting. Everyone should have one, what is yours?
- Exercise regularly. This improves your ability to handle stressful situations.
- Appreciate life.
- Laugh and smile every day.
- Take a deep breath and focus.
- Hear yourself put the current problem into words. Are you negative or optimistic?
- Yoga relaxes the body and the mind.
See also: 24 Essentials of Health and Well Being
Nutrition Tip
Easy on the Grilling
Two carcinogens -- heterocyclic amines and benzopyrene -- form in well-done grilled meat. University of Minnesota researchers found that adults who ingested the highest amounts of these chemicals had up to 2.4 times the risk of pancreatic cancer compared with people who consumed the least. Read: Remove Carcinogens When Grilling Meat.
Quip or Quote of the Week
Quip:
Despite rumors that the low-calorie sweetener aspartame causes brain tumors and other illnesses, research has consistently reaffirmed the safety of aspartame, known as the brand sugar substitute Equal and NutraSweet. See also: Aspartame is Safe!
Quick Recipe
Minestrone Soup
This mini meal is a very satisfying snack, with beans providing protein and fiber to keep you feeling full. Add a sprinkling of grated Parmesan for a flavor boost.
1/2 can of minestrone, heated
Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan
Calories: 150
Tidbit(s)
Speak Up for Grains
The nutrition group Oldways has started a new grassroots campaign called "Just Ask for Whole Grains". The idea is to ask for whole grains wherever you go, from brown rice to whole wheat crust at your favorite Pizza Place. Oldways also wants you to nominate your favorite places that are already offering whole grain options; you (and the restaurant) might win a prize. There's even an official Whole Grains Report Card that lets you tell a restaurant's management that you want your whole grains.
Food Fixes
Try mayonnaise to take white water rings off wood. Spread it over the affected area and wipe off. For a deep-set ring, you may have to let the mayo soak into the spot overnight.
Use olive oil to shine plant leaves. A little dab on a paper towel wiped over the leaves will make plants look great.
Replacing some of the ground meat in a recipe with shredded carrots is an easy way to Low Fat Recipeslower fat and add nutrients.
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