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Eat, Drink and Be Healthy
I'll toast to that
Eat, Drink and Be Healthy has the week off for the holidays and will be back next week with a look at whether alcohol can be part of a healthful diet. Cheers!
The MisFits
Whatever happened to...?
The MisFits are also taking a break, but next week Lenny Bernstein will check in on the fitness goals of people he's interviewed this past year.
In the News
A new study shows that spending less time watching TV doesn't lead to spending more time exercising or developing better eating habits. But people who cut back on TV time seem to get lots of other stuff done.
USA Today's investigation of quality standards for school-lunch ingredients versus those used by fast-food restaurants found that the latter maintain higher quality and safety standards.
YOU ASKED...
Q:
Is it true that glucosamine hydrochloride may assist in rebuilding worn cartilage, is essential for healthy cartilage and maintains healthy joints and mobility? This is the claim of some supplements for arthritis. - Thelma
A:
In short: Probably not. Scientific research hasn't found sufficient evidence to show that glucosamine hydrochloride counters osteoarthritis or promotes joint health. Read more here and here. Remember to use any dietary supplements with caution, as they're not carefully regulated by the government and often don't contain exactly what their labels say they do.
Q:
Can a lot of exercise and weight loss overcome erectile dysfunction? - Jerry
A:
Good news: Weight loss has been shown to help men overcome erectile dysfunction. Of course, anyone with ED should see a doctor to rule out underlying conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Have other questions?
Send them to Jennifer LaRue Huget at checkup@washpost.com
Stephanie Witt Sedgwick
Many nutrition experts say our dinner plates should contain mostly vegetables and, if we choose to eat meat, just a small portion thereof. This flavorful one-pot meal fits the bill.
Arthur Schwartz
A single serving of this rib-sticking dish provides a whopping 80 percent of your daily fiber. Made as directed, it contains too much sodium to be called "healthful," though. Food editor Bonnie Benwick tells me to skip the pancetta -- not the salt -- to bring the sodium within bounds.
Prevention
Eating fatty fish such as salmon (with its healthful omega-3 fats) is a healthful habit -- one that's a bit easier to attain when you remember that canned fish confers the same benefits and a dash of convenience, too!
Heart-healthy Living
Here's a great way to incorporate whole wheat into your diet. Wheat berries add texture, taste and fiber to this vegetable-rich salad.
Real Simple
Scallops aren't just delicious; they're also nutritious, providing omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin B12, both of which are vital to your cardiovascular health.
Vegetarian Times
What this recipe doesn't include: eggs, dairy, oil or soy. What it does feature: bold flavor and lots of antioxidants, both courtesy of all the spices (or "epices").
TIPS OF THE WEEK
| Eating Well  Ever wondered how much fiber there is in those chestnuts roasting on an open fire or the calorie count for that cup of wassail? Here's a nutrition guide to traditional holiday fare. | Moving Well  Why wait for Santa? Treat yourself to one of these new workout DVDs for a head start on your New Year's resolution. | Being Well  Swine flu may or may not be waning in the U.S., but there are plenty of colds and other bugs to be caught this winter. Here's a guide to entertaining people while avoiding their germs. |
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