Weekly Wellness
Issue 385
Featured Article
Alli Weight Loss Pill: Does it Work? Is Alli the solution to your weight loss woes?
Fitness Tip
Flat Tummy, Healthy Heart
New research published in the Journal of the American College of Cariology shows that extra inches around the stomach could point to plaque build-up in your arteries, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. That is true even if your BMI still falls in the normal range. Want to know if you're in the danger zone? Find your BMI with our online (free) BMI calculator. Doing abdominal exercises is great, but you should combine those efforts with a bit of weight loss, too. Cut out bad fats and watch caloric intake verses your energy output.
Nutrition Tip
Amazing Avocados
Ounce for ounce, avocados contain more blood pressure lowering potassium than bananas. Avocados are rich in good-for-you monounsaturated fats, and cholesterol-lowering beta-sitosterol and cancer-protective glutathione, along with vitamin E, folate, vitamin B6 and fiber.
Quip or Quote of the Week
Quote
I have gained and lost the same ten pounds so many times over and over again my cellulite must have deja vu. --Jane Wagner
Quick Recipe
One Bowl Easy Chocolate Glaze
This is great over angel food cake, fat-free ice cream, strawberries, bananas, or anything else you would use chocolate syrup on.
1 tub (8 ounce) frozen whipped topping
6 squares semi-sweet baking chocolate
Microwave frozen whipped topping and chocolate in medium microwave-safe bowl on high one minute. Stir. Microwave an additional 30 seconds to one minute or until chocolate is melted and mixture is shiny and smooth. Makes 1-1/ 2 cup or 12 servings, 2-tablespoons each.
Store left over glaze in refrigerator. Just before serving, microwave on high one to two minutes or until glaze is softened.
Tidbit(s)
Text for Calorie Content
How many calories are in that turkey and bacon ciabatta at your favorite lunch spot? Check with your cell phone! A new free service called Nutrition on the Go can text you fat and calorie information for more than 36,000 menu items at 1,700 restaurants. Just type in the item and send it to DIET1 (34381).
Food Facts
Fill your beverage glass with more ice. This means fewer calories - and headaches if it contains alcohol.
Allow greens to stand at room temperature no more than 15 minutes before serving.
Tasty Tidbit...
Add grilled vegetables to your salads. Order a side of grilled zucchini or onions and toss it into your salad. If you cut the dressing, that bit of oil will keep the salad from getting dry.
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