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Healthy Ezine of the Week: Issue 365

Featured Article Fats That Make You Skinny  There are two special fats that have been shown to really help people get skinny: Coconut Oil and Conjugated Linoleic Acid. Read more about these two beneficial fats...

Fitness Tip Sit-Ups Can Give You an Abdominal Pouch! If you want a lean, flat belly, the absolute worst thing you can do is force yourself to do sit-ups and crunches. Reason: Although sit-ups and crunches strengthen the rectus abdominus muscle, they also lengthen the transverse abdominals (girdle) muscles, causing your lower abdominals to pouch. But that's not all. Crunches and sit-ups can push your head out of alignment and cause tension in your shoulders. They can also damage your spine. Try the Abdominal Reverse Curl Exercise or The Bridge Exercise instead.

Nutrition Tip

Calcium: Need it or Not?
Several studies have found that people with higher calcium intakes weigh less. But, there are also studies that show no connection. Findings are similarly equivocal for blood pressure and calcium intake: Some show a benefit, others do not. However, a well-known fact among all health experts is that few Americans meet their calcium requirements solely from food, so we sugggest a supplement. In addition, aim for two to three servings of low-fat, calcium-rich foods a day, filling in the gap with supplements. It's important to note that women taking osteoporosis drugs should still take calcium supplements because the effectiveness of these drugs depends on ample calcium intake.

 

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Quip or Quote of the Week

Quote:
Fish, to taste right, must swim three times: In water, in butter, and in wine. --Polish Proverb

 

Quick Recipe

Quick Slaw
2 cups coleslaw blend
1 tablespoon Miracle Whip Light (or fat free) dressing
Toss together coleslaw blend and dressing. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Makes two servings.
Per serving with Light Miracle Whip: 45 calories, 2g fat, 4g cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 6g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 4g sugars, 1g protein

 

Tidbit(s)

Orange Juice: Home Grown or Imported?
If you've always assumed that your orange juice came from Florida or California, check the small print. Orange juice and orange juice concentrate are often imported from Brazil or Costa Rica. Does imported juice have more pesticides? There are not good data. If you'd perfer not to buy imported orange juice (and it's strongly suggested you avoid all imported foods), check the label. The country of origin is usually near the ingredients list.

 

Food Fixes

Instead of using "lite" or "diet" juices, so many of which contain an artificial sweetener called acesulfame potassium which is poorly tested to date, stretch your favorite fruit juice by mixing it with seltzer or ice water.

Juices with added calcium and vitamin D can help you reach your daily targets, but aren't good for men who could exceed 1,200 mg of calcium a day.

Tasty Tidbit...
Bored with water? Try sparkling water, iced unsweetened green or herbal tea (add fresh lemon, lime or berry juice for more flavor) instead of diet sodas. In addition, treat yourself to a cup or two of black coffee or tea per day.