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Eat, Drink and Be Healthy
This holiday season, why not celebrate by cooking up a delicious, healthful meal -- and donating it to a shelter?
The MisFits
Between the stocking stuffing, candle lighting and party hopping, we forget that it's not just the tree that could use some trimming.
In the News
The USDA's serving up a sampling of school lunches to members of Congress and their staff to showcase improvements in the national school lunch program.
General Mills plans to reduce the sugar content in 10 of its cereals that are marketed to kids, slashing sugar grams to single digits.
YOU ASKED...
Q:
Is it true that fish without scales are high in cholesterol and should be avoided? - May
A:
What an interesting question! It once was believed that because shrimp, for instance, contain a lot of cholesterol, people shouldn't eat them. But we've since learned that the cholesterol in shrimp doesn't translate into cholesterol in the bloodstream. There's a whole separate way of thinking about fish that don't have scales (or fins); some believe such fish readily absorb toxins from the water they live in and thus aren't good for humans to eat. Scales or no scales, most nutrition experts recommend that most people eat fish twice per week.
DID YOU KNOW?
Lean & Fit readers often ask me about whether eating soy-based foods (such as tofu) is safe or whether soy might raise breast-cancer risk. Science hasn't fully sorted that out; some studies suggest that eating lots of soy increases that risk, while others show a decreased risk of breast cancer linked to soy consumption. The latest study found that breast-cancer survivors who ate larger amounts of soy saw a reduced risk both of death and of recurrence of their cancer than those who ate less. Critics say the study, which followed women in China, might not be relevant to women in the U.S. and that the four-year follow-up wasn't long enough. Still, experts say moderate soy consumption is probably safe for most women.
Have other questions?
Send them to Jennifer LaRue Huget at checkup@washpost.com
Real Simple
Pork tenderloin is extremely lean, making it a good choice for meat-lovers who prefer a low-fat diet. Brussels sprouts plus apricots and almonds makes for a nutrient- and fiber-rich side.
Health.com
Using part-skim mozzarella and just a pinch of savory Parmesan adds a lot of flavor to this hearty appetizer without adding too much fat.
Whole Foods Market
Share this guilt-free, delicious, nutritious and attractive hors d'oeuvre with friends at your next holiday party.
Cooking Light
Cabbage is full of fiber and antioxidants Vitamin K and Vitamin C. This slow-cooking recipe features barley, an underappreciated whole grain that delivers more than half your daily fiber needs in a single cup.
Prevention
Nutrition experts recommend eating omega-3-fatty-acid-filled fish such as halibut twice per week to promote cardiovascular health. This recipe coats that fish with fiber-rich whole wheat and flax seed and pairs it with squash, another great source of fiber and many vitamins.
Eating Well
These festive sweets are all about chocolate goodness; at just 39 calories apiece, you can afford to eat more than one.
TIPS OF THE WEEK
| Eating Well  How many calories are in a slice of fruitcake? If you think you're pretty savvy about calorie counts and fat content of favorite holiday foods, taking this quiz might surprise you. | Moving Well  Try a different kind of speed dating to determine which of these local running clubs is going your way. | Being Well  From building a fire to tying a necktie, here are detailed instructions for nine basic tasks every woman -- and every man, for that matter -- should master. |
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