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Eat, Drink and Be Healthy
Eating mindfully may help you enjoy the holidays without pigging out. But, with some planning, you can indulge in some mindless eating, too.
The MisFits
When the heart of local legend and marathon runner Elton Horst begain to falter, his family came to the rescue.
In the News
The state of Virginia may start to regulate yoga teacher training the way they do other forms of vocational training. But yogis in the state say yoga's a breed apart, and its teachers shouldn't be subject to state certification.
The FDA is taking a hard line on beverages containing both alcohol and caffeine, saying this breed of mixed drink subjects people to a dangerous combination of a stimulant (caffeine) and depressant (alcohol).
YOU ASKED...
Q:
I have been drinking seltzer water (purified water, carbonated with an essence of natural flavor; no sodium, no calories). However, I recently read that it's bad for you. Is this true? I have a hard time drinking plain water. Please help! - Kate
A:
There has been some concern that drinking lots of carbonated beverages, which can contain a lot of phosphorus, can leach bones of calcium. But research into the matter has involved soft drinks, not seltzer water, and has found the effect to be minimal and likely due to people's replacing milk with soda. Some sparkling waters have lots of sodium, which could contribute to high blood pressure, but your sodium-free variety should be fine.
Q:
I recently read that research has shown niacin is a good, natural deterrent to high cholesterol -- perhaps better than the prescription medications. If this is true, what are some nutritional sources of niacin?
A:
Recent research shows niacin to be better than certain prescription drugs at battling cholesterol involved niacin supplements. But niacin in foods is thought to help keep cholesterol in check, too. Here's a list, which includes mushrooms and salmon, of good dietary sources of this vitamin. Please talk to your doctor before making any changes in your use of prescription medications!
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Stephanie Witt Sedgwick
Cod delivers heart-healthy omega-3 fats, and the tomato juice, onion and fennel are full of Vitamin C and other nutrients but quite low in calories. Bonus: one serving provides a fifth of your daily fiber.
Prevention
The chili peppers in this flavorful dish contain capsaicin, a powerful inflammation-fighter. Most of the fat in the avocados is of the good-for-you monounsaturated variety. Skinless chicken breasts keep fat and calorie counts low.
Real Simple
The more ways you can find to get fiber-rich, Vitamin-A-packed sweet potatoes on your plate, the better. This recipe pairs them with pasta for a satisfying meal.
SELF
Using just the egg whites, not the yolks, reduces the saturated fat and calories in this brunch-time staple. The shiitake mushrooms offer cholesterol-beating niacin. Serve this frittata with a tossed salad for a light supper.
Whole Foods Market
Here's a great way to get a lot of vitamin- and fiber-filled vegetables into a tasty meal. Shop for reduced-sodium hoisin and soy sauces to bring the salt level down a bit.
Cooking Light
If you're a shortbread fanatic but balk at all the butter it takes to make it, try this lemony version that uses just five tablespoons of softened butter. The trick to retaining a nice "short" texture: cornstarch.
TIPS OF THE WEEK
| Eating Well  Here are nine foods -- including sardines and (gulp!) grasshoppers -- that Chicago Tribune health blogger Julie Deardorff says are so healthful, you should fit them into your diet -- even if they don't appeal to you. | Moving Well  On her Bravo show "Work Out," Jackie Warner's personal drama took center stage. But on her new DVD, "Power Circuit Training," the focus is on the celeb personal trainer's hard core exercise philosophy. | Being Well  The time it takes kids to fall asleep is directly linked to the amount of time they spend being physically active during the day, recent research finds. The same appears to be true for grownups, too. |
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