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Healthy Ezine of the Week: Issue 381     Featured Article Muscle Flexibility is Crucial to Strength and Fitness From childhood, flexibility has been emphasized as an important part of each individuals health. However, it is the most overlooked part of a fitness and exercise program.

Fitness Tip Prevent Blood Clots with Olive Oil Spanish researchers have more good news to report on our favorite oil. According to a recent study, olive oil may help ward off dangerous blood clots, which women are at risk of developing when on the Pill, during pregnancy, postpartum, and also during long flights, says Martha Kirk Richardson, MD, of Harvard Medical School. But, not all olive oils are created equal. Virgin and extra-virgin oils have more clot-preventing phenols. See also: Cooking with Olive Oil and/or Using Olive Oil for Baking

Nutrition Tip

Grape Juice Vs. Wine for Heart Health
Both wine and grape juice share the same compounds that lower cholesterol, prevent hardening of the arteries, and fight heart disease...but grape juice does all these things without the calories (or the buzz, for that matter) of alcohol. So if you're a teetotaler, or there are times when wine wouldn't be appropriate, reach for the grape juice to get your daily dose of heart protection. In a recent study that measured the antioxidant power of over 1,000 foods and beverages, one brand of 100 percent grape juice made from Concord grapes had the highest antioxidant count of all beverages measured, says a registered dietitian at Hunter Public Relations in New York City.

 

Quip or Quote of the Week

Quote
The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight, because by then your body and your fat are really good friends. --Author Unknown

 

Quick Recipe

Mexican Vegetables
1 medium zucchini, diced
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn
1/2 cup salsa or picante sauce
Place 1-inch of water in a small saucepan; add zucchini and corn. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes or until zucchini is almost tender. Drain. Stir in salsa; heat through. Yield: 2 servings, 3/4-cup each, at 70 calories, trace fat, 0 cholesterol, 284mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate, 4g fiber and 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable and 1/2 starch.

Kitchen Creation: -- If you enjoy cool and creamy desserts, Berried Delight is a no-bake winner! Don’t judge it by my poor picture!

 

Tidbit(s)

Gargle
A daily gargle with plain tap water (or bottled, if you're fussy) could keep you from catching a cold, according to new research.

 

Food Fixes

Add broccoli, green beans, corn, or peas to a casserole or pasta to help get that extra serving of vegetables that could be lacking in your diet.

Processed carbohydrates (chips, cookies, etc.) contribute to inflammation and aging.

Tasty Tidbit...
Make a low-fat trail mix for munching with your favorite cold cereals, pretzels and dried fruit bits.