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Healthy Ezine of the Week: Issue 376     Featured Article Fight Back with Fiber -- How you can help fight for good health with fiber.

Fitness Tip Exercise Can Boost Memory Those of us who can never remember where our keys are, are one sweaty step closer to a cure. We already know exercise can help improve memory, but the scientists behind a recent study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences are the first to show that working out sparks the regrowth of neurons in the part of the brain affected by age-related memory loss. Researchers may be able to use that information to ID the best memory-improving fitness routine. In the meantime, any kind of aerobic activity (such as biking, running, walking or swimming) should help.

Nutrition Tip

Milk is Highly Perishable
Even with pasteurization, milk is highly perishable. Of course, it needs to be kept as cold as possible without freezing, but even if the milk is kept cold, exposure to light can cause off flavors. It is best to buy milk in opaque containers. Clear containers may cause some initially imperceptible damage under grocery store lights, which means your milk will spoil sooner at home. Let the "use by" date serve as aguide; if properly stored, the milk may be usable up to a week beyond that date. If milk does sour, it won't be pleasant to drink but is fine to use in baked applications.

 

Quip or Quote of the Week

Quip
Brown areas on sliced potatoes mean that they have been exposed to air and light and the vitamin C has been destroyed.

 

Quick Recipe

Jell-O 123 Dessert
This creamy, fruity dessert layers itself once it's blended.
1 package (4-serving) Jello-O gelatin; flavor of choice
3/4 boiling water
Ice cubes
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup thawed whipped topping

Dissolve dry gelatin mix in boiling water in bowl. Add enough ice cubes to cold water to measure 1-1/4 cup; add to gelatin mixture. Add to blender; cover and blend 30 seconds.
Add whipped topping; cover. Blend until smooth.
Pour evenly into four dessert dishes. Refrigerate at least 20 minutes, or until set. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator. Makes four servings.

New! Kitchen Creations: View the latest Kitchen Creation from Fitness and Freebies! Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies...these turned out great.

 

Tidbit(s)

Take a Stroll
A daily walk is almost as effective as jogging at keeping your heart healthy and a stroll can lift your spirits, too. University of Texas researchers found that a 30 minute walk improved mood, energy and mental outlook in people with serious depression. See also: An eight-part series on Walking for Beneficial Exercise Includes a free printable chart to keep track of your walks!

 

Food Fixes

Whole grain cereals are healthy and convenient foods. Fiber-rich whole grains offer lots of nutrients like cancer-fighting selenium and heart-healthy potassium and magnesium.

Toss dried cranberries into salads, sides and entrees, sweet breads and muffins, stuffing or poultry dishes to lend a sweet, tangy taste.

Tasty Tidbit...
Top toasted whole-grain bread with peanut butter and sliced bananas.