Health Tidbits: Page Four
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Health and Variety
Use the Food Guide Pyramid as a guide to picking out different
food types to achieve a variety of taste and texture. The number
of "servings" refers to the serving size shown in the label on
each package. Check to see what a serving means because they
are usually minimal and often smaller than what we considered
normal. Taking a little time to plan out your week's meals will
help keep you on your regimen. The longer you stick to the low
fat, moderate calorie diet, the quicker you are going to see results as you monitor your progress. Include a variety of healthy
components in each meal in moderate-sized servings pays off be
keeping you from getting bored (sometimes a common problem
with eating healthy).
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Butterball Turkey Talk-Line 1.800.BUTTERBALL
Simply call 1.800.BUTTERBALL during operating hours.
The Talk-Line is open to U.S. and Canadian consumers,
with bilingual English/Spanish support, on request.
Automated assistance is available after hours.
Visit Butterball.com for more information.
NOTE: Number may no longer be available.
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Holiday Baking 2002: Free Downloadable Gift Labels
Add a personal touch when delivering your homemade treats
with these charming holiday gift-giving labels. You'll find 8 fall
and winter designs from which to choose. (Sorry, downloadable gifts are no longer available).
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The Side Dish that Helps Beat Cancer
Cranberries pack a powerful nutrition punch! The USDA
scientists say cranberries are a great source
of resveratrol, a prime target of research into natural cancer
fighters. Resveratrol has shown promise against tumor
cells in test tubes. Resveratrol slowed the sprouting of the
extra blood vessels that help tumors grow and allow cancer
cells to spread. Because cranberry skins contain the most
resveratrol, choose the whole-berry type of cranberry sauce
for your side dish this Thanksgiving.
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'Tis the Season - of calories.
A few smart substitutions can help you stave off extra pounds this holiday season.
Dietitians with the University of Texas Southwestern Allied Health Science School suggest the following:
- Use broth for sauteing instead of butter to save 104 calories per tablespoon.
- Substitute 1/3-cup mayonnaise and 1/3-cup non-fat plain yogurt for 2/3-cup mayonnaise (480 calories saved).
- Use plain non-fat yogurt in place of cream (720 calories saved per cup.)
- Eat skinless chicken (360 calories saved per bird).
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Stress Buster
Every day, try to steal a quarter hour from your
usual TV time to do some real rejuvenating. Try this: In a journal,
record everything that's on your mind--from your latest spat to
your deepest desires. Then take a deep breath and get on with
your day. See also: Coping with Stress
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Barney-Cam Holiday Video Released
All Creatures Great and Small-especially those which
have actually lived at the White House - are the stars
of this year's holiday decorations. The much anticipated
first film from Barney Bush - a holiday tour de force -
was released Thursday exclusively on the White House
web site. Watch the video - it's really fun! Visit the White House Holiday Page for lots of fun and informative holiday goodies!
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Cinnamon
Cinnamon's legend is star-studded: Countless wars, incredible
riches, amazing medicinal uses, and one fantastic aroma.
Today, 23 million bottles of cinnamon are sold every year in
the U.S. Its uses span desserts we know and love to popular
beverages and snacks. Cinnamon is even finding its way into
quite a few main dishes these days. All this from the bark of a tree!
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The New Squeeze
Famed as a mustard-maker, French's is dabbling in new
territory with the introduction of flavored light mayonnaise.
GourMayo comes in three low-fat flavors: Sun-Dried Tomato,
Chipolte Chili and Wasabi Horseradish. Try them in deviled
eggs or on top of a burger or chicken sandwich. The Wasabi
Horseradish version, in paticular, gives a good jolt to tuna
salad. Suggested retail is 2.99 for an 11-ounce squeeze bottle.
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Try Mint Tea
Instead of your morning coffee, try a bracing mug of peppermint
tea. Whether you use fresh herbs or tea bags, steep the tea for
ten minutes before drinking. As it steeps, breathe in the steam
from the tea. The powerful aroma is a proven energy booster
all by itself.
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Healthier Snacks Hit the Market
Frito-Lay and Quaker Snacks have joined together and
are bringing us much healther snacks this year, many
due to be on store shelves this January. They are called
"Naturals" and are made with the most wholesome of
nature's offerings but have the great flavor consumers
expect from Frito-Lay. Al Bru, President and CEO of
Frito-Lay says, "In the next three years we will expand
our low fat, no-fat and reduced fat snacks from 20-percent
to 50-percent of our portfolio. Now that Quaker Snacks has
joined the Frito-Lay family, we're also developing wholesome
new morning snacks. The first - Quaker Crisp' ums Baked
Crisps, a cross between a multigrain snack cracker and a
baked product, in flavors like apple-cinnamon and
cinnamon-sugar - will be in stores in January".
See also: BellyBytes.com: Belly Bytes
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Free Glaucoma Exams
More than three-million Americans have glaucoma, yet half
don't know it because there are no warning signs. It is a
leading cause of blindness for everyone of the age of 60 and
the number-one cause among blacks of all ages. January
is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, and Eyecare
America is offering referrels for free exams to persons who
qualify, as well as free brochures to all. To learn more, call
1-800-391-3937. Callers will be screened promptly to
determine what eye-care program they need. The toll-free
helpline will be open all year.
NOTE: Telephone number may no longer be available.
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Coffee Calorie Savings
Looking for a waistline-friendly alternative to the 300-calorie
Starbucks Frappuccino? One frozen coffee Frappuccino
Bar gives you the flavor of the popular iced-coffee treat for a
third of the calories and just two grams of fat. it is also lower
in caffeine and easier on your pocketbook. Available in coffee
and mocha flavors at supermarkets.
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Skip the Banana Chips!
Did you know that a half-cup of banana chips (the dried ones
folks love to snack on) actually pack more fat than a 100
Grand candy bar? The chips have 10.6 fat grams and 212
calories, while the candy has 8 fat grams and 200 calories.
What makes these bananas so bad? They are dried, then
fried in highly saturated coconut oil.
Try this: Stick with fresh bananas, or snack or other dried
fruit, not fried in oil so it is fat -free. A half-cup of dried
apricots, for instance, has 220 calories and no fat.
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Try Mint Tea
Oops; a repeat!
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Tea for Eczema
If you are one who is still scratching from childhood eczema,
help may be a cup of tea or three away. Researchers found
that drinking three cups a day of oolong tea (one after each
meal) relieved eczema's itchy, red, swollen rashes in 54-percent
of 118 adults for whom standard treatments had failed. Also
known as atopic dermatitis, eczema strikes as many as 20-percent
of infants, then stubbornly torments about 60-percent of them into
adulthood. Sufferers have unusually sensitive skin, with
rashes sometimes triggered by nothing more than scratchy
clothing. Researchers suspect that antioxidants called
polyphenols in oolong tea (which is less processed than
black tea) stopped the rash reaction.
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From the Land Down Under
Are you a fan of Vegemite? It is now available in America.
For the uninitiated, vegemite yeast extract spread is one
of the top-selling food products in the land of the Australians.
A natural source of Vitamin B complex, you can serve the
spread on bread, toast and crackers and is included in
simple recipes. If you would like to learn more, call
Kraft's consumer response line at (808) 849-5612.
NOTE: Number may no longer be available.
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Free Eye Care Services
Low-income working Americans
who are not eligible for government aid or private healthcare
insurance can get a free and comprehensive eye exam with
a local doctor of optometry through VISION USA, a 12-year
program developed by optometrists who are members of
the American Optometric Association. Eyewear may also
be provided at not cost, or for a small fee/donation in some
states. To see if you are eligible, Visit AOA
or call (800) 766-4466.
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Obesity Kills
About 25-percent of Americans are obese. Another
35-percent of us are overweight. Yet, in a recent
survey, people ranked obesity as a less serious
problem than AIDS, cancer, heart disease and
diabetes. But the fact is, obesity kills far more
Americans than AIDS and is often the underlying
cause of heart disease and diabetes.
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March 4 is National Pancake Day!
That's all! Oh -- love pancakes? See: The Ancient Pancake
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How Healthy Are We?
If you live in New Hampshire, congratulations! Your
state topped United Health Foundation's list of the
healthiest states in America for 2002. Minnesota,
Massachusetts, Utah and Connecticut rounded out
the top five. All 50 states made some gains since
1990, with the biggest improvements in Wyoming,
nevada and South Dakota. Meanwhile, Mississippi
and Alaska slipped back a bit in some areas. To see
the full report, visit: The United Health Foundation
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Irish?
Come St. Patrick's Day, the world's oldest licensed
whiskey distillery -- Bush mills -- plans to help those
of Irish descent get in touch with their roots. That is
when the nearly 400-year-old distillery will launch a
new service at Bush Mills Heritage,
Irish Genealogy Inc. of Dublin will provide a free
exploratory search for 500 American families with
Irish roots. Interested individuals can register at the
Web site between March 17 and April 17, 2003.
Recipients will be chosen at random.
Don't forget to check out the St. Patricks Day FREE eBook! (online version - no downloading necessary!)
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Share a Hearty Laugh
A good chuckle might keep a heart healthy by helping to
minimize inflammation in the blood vessels, decreasing
the risk of blood clots, or helping to maintain normal blood
pressure levels. Laughter is no substitute for eating
properly, exercising and controlling blood pressure
and cholesterol levels with medication if necessary,
but enjoying a few laughs every day suggests that it
might help your heart health.
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Control the ABC's of Diabetes
To make people with diabetes more aware of their higher
risk for heart attack and stroke, the National Diabetes
Education Program (NDEP) has launched a national
campaign called "Be Smart for Your Heart: Control the
ABC's of Diabetes". The campaign was designed to
help people understand the basic keys to living with
diabetes. "A" for hemoglobin A1c, "B" for blood pressure,
and "C" for cholesterol - and learn the steps they can take
to lower their risk of heart ailments. The NDEP's new
brochure explains these points and includes a handy wallet
card to help people keep track of the ABC's. To obtain a
copy of the brochure and wallet card, call 1-800-438-5383
or 1-800-DIABETES or log onto The National Diabetes Education Program
