Weekly Health Ezine Issue 422

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Healthy Ezine of the Week: Issue 422

Featured Article

Bring on the ZZ's:
Aloe Vera for Intestinal Upsets - Digestion is not something we usually consider in everyday life as long as it takes place normally. Our thoughts focus on our plans and projects that have nothing to do with the way food is processed within the inner workings or our bodies.

Fitness Tip

Tea Tackles Bugs
The next time you need to take an antibiotic, you may want to add green tea to your get-well regime. In laboratory tests against 28 disease-causing organisms, the brew as much as tripled the medication's effectiveness. Even drug-resistant staphylococcus was vulnerable, with 20 percent of the bugs becoming susceptible to an antibiotic. A caution: Green tea shouldn't be mixed with blood thinners and certain other drugs, so ask your doctor or pharmacist first. For dieters, see also: Super Dieter's Tea

Nutrition Tip

Milk
Milk and milk products such as yogurt and cheese provide nutrients that are vital for the health and maintenance of your body. These nutrients include calcium, potassium, vitamin D, and protein. People who have a diet rich in milk and milk prod- ucts can lower their risk of low bone mass (osteo- porosis) and maintain healthy bones throughout the life cycle. Whole milk dairy foods contain unhealthy saturated fats, so it's a good idea to choose low-fat or fat-free milk products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt. If you can’t tolerate milk, try lactose-free milk products. See also: Healthy Milk Beverages - Delicious and healthy beverage ideas made with milk!

Quote of the Week

Quote
"Shallots are for babies; Onions are for men; Garlic is for heroes." --An old saying.

Quick Recipe

BLT Dogs
These are great! Make them for kids - use lean turkey or beef "dogs". Use bacon crumbles sparingly - the flavor goes a long way - but be generous with the lettuce and tomatoes. Kids will never guess they're "healthy"!
Spread 4 partially split hot dog buns with 1/4 cup Lite or Fat-Free Miracle Whip Dressing. Fill with 4 lettuce leaves, 4 grilled wieners, 2 slices ready-to-serve bacon (crumbled) and 12 thin tomato wedges. Makes 4 servings.

Tidbit(s)

The Diet that Keeps the Heart Healthy
One study of more than 2,000 seniors in 11 different countries found that those who ate the Mediterranean way were nearly 30 percent less likely to die of cardiovascular disease. And they cut their risk of dying of any cause by 26 percent! Here’s why: What’s crucial: whole grains, fruits and vegetables, nuts, legumes, fish, and poultry for protein and olive oil as a fat source.
SOURCE: Adapted from Health magazine

Food Fixes

Grains fill you up, not out. Gram for gram, carbohydrates contain less than half the calories found in fat.

Make Hot Cereals Better -- blend evaporated milk into hot cereals — along with raisins, dates or spices for a calcium boost with a rich, smooth taste.

Tasty Tidbit...
Pizza Finger Food: Turn pizza into an easy appetizer by just baking one up as directed, then cut into sticks. Serve with Ranch Dressing in a cup.

More Cooking Tips and Quick Cooking Tips on the Web site!

What's New?

New! 189 Archived Healthy Recipes now available in a downloadable PDF file for only $3.00!

Updated for more bang for your buck - and a "freebie" for men! Sexual Health Resources

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