Weekly Health Ezine Issue 429

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Healthy Ezine of the Week: Issue 429

Featured Article

Super Fruits - Many of these fruits are showing up in the ingredient lists of juices, smoothies, and even fortified waters and more. Fruits discussed include Goji Berries, Mangosteen, Noni, Seabuckhorn and other potential "Fruits of the Future".

Fitness Tip

Sleep Right for Your Back
A harder bed may not be better for your back. A recentstudy in Spine found that people who slept on softer beds reported less ower-back pain than those who snoozed on harder ones. Pillows? Yours shouldn't raise your head out of alignment with your spine. How to tell: If you're a back sleeper, your chin shouldn't press into your chest. If you're a side sleeper, it shouldn't curve up toward your shoulder.

Nutrition Tip

Organic Vanilla
Consumers and manufacturers alike are continuing to demand that suppliers offer ingredients that comply with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards for organic products. After more than two years of searching for the necessary organic ingredients that meet company strict standards, Organic vanilla is ideal in any application that you would use vanilla extract, whether it is bread, cookies, or creme brulee, it's the same high quality vanilla taste!

Quote of the Week

Quote
"The true test of humility is whether you can say grace before eating crow." Unknown

Quick Recipe

Mango-Tango Salsa
Salsa is low in calories and rich in lycopene, vitamin C and other antioxidants. Do it yourself with this recipe -- it takes just minutes and will put those juicy tomatoes of yours to good use! In addition, it's a low-sodium alternative to store bought.

Dice three tomatoes and two mangoes. Add one-half medium red onion, finely chopped, the juice of one lime and three tablespoons chopped cilantro. Salt (lightly) and pepper to taste. Top with 2 tablespoons chopped onions and 1 tablespoon mustard. Makes 4 servings. See also: Salsa Recipe Collection.

Tidbit(s)

Dance!
According to a study by the National Institute on Aging, dancing pumps up memory. In fact, regular boogying can reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's by 76 percent. Dancing also elevates your mood by activating the brain's pleasure circuits so you can groove your way to a better state of mind. Dancing reduces stress, too, by allowing a physical and emotional release.

Food Fixes

Core a strawberry with a straw. Push the straw through the berry from the bottom to the top. In one easy step, the stem is removed.

Unlike most starches, rice doesn't produce gas as it's digested. No gas, no bloating.

Tasty Tidbit...
Grilled Avocado: Cut a ripe California avocado in half and remove the pit. Drizzle with fresh lime or lemon juice and brush lightly with olive oil. Gently place the cut-side down over hot coals for two to three minutes. Serve with salsa.

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

What's New?

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