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Eat, Drink and Be Healthy
Science in the Kitchen
Can a few kitchen-science lessons help you eat more healthfully? That's the
topic of today's Eat, Drink and Be Healthy column, which explores a new book,
"The Science of Good Food," by David Joachim and Andrew Schloss. The A-Z
encyclopedia takes a science-based look at everything from Acid to Wine,
offering lessons in chemistry, physics and nutrition. Understanding the details
of how food and cooking work might just help us make more informed decisions
about what to eat and how to prepare it. Plus, seeing science at work in the
kitchen is a lot of fun! Some recipes from the book are in today's Lean & Fit
recipes section.
a.. The Checkup: How Kids Learn Portion Sizes
The MisFits
5 Days, 30 Minutes
The federal government released a new set of exercise guidelines a couple of
weeks ago, and the basic recommendation was straightforward: Thirty minutes a
day, five days a week, at a moderate effort, for basic health; double that
and/or make it more intense for more significant health and fitness benefits.
But what if you're over 65? Or pregnant? In today's MisFits column, learn to
tailor those recommendations to suit your circumstances.
a.. Live 11 a.m.: Talk Fitness With the Misfits
In the News
Mars Candies Get New Nutrition Labels
Come December, there'll be no avoiding the fact that a Snickers bar has 280
calories. Mars Inc. last week announced that all its candy packages will
feature easy-to-read nutrition information telling "what's inside" the treat
you're about to eat. Nutrition data (including counts for calories, total and
saturated fat, sugars, and sodium) will appear in a prominent graphic display,
rather than in tiny print that's all too easy to ignore.
Where's the Pleasure?
You'd think that people who overeat do so because food gives them so much
pleasure. But new research suggests otherwise: For many overweight women, food
doesn't deliver the joy it promises. Brain scans of 77 women of varied body
types taken while those women sipped chocolate milkshakes showed that the obese
women had a muted response to the release of the pleasure-related chemical
dopamine in the brain when they drank the shakes. That muted response meant
those women got less pleasure out of food than the lean women, whose dopamine
response was more robust.
More Women than Men Eat With Health in Mind
Among the many fascinating findings in a new report issued by the International
Food Information Council: Women are more likely than men to consume foods and
beverages they believe can benefit their health. For instance, 53 percent of
women versus 46 percent of men surveyed said they ate or drank specific items
in order to maintain overall health and wellness.
Make-Your-Own Frozen Dinners and Low-Calorie Orange Walnut Cookies
The Science of Good Food
Store-bought frozen dinners aren't always the most healthful choice. Here's a
great way to control nutritional quality and meet everyone's dietary
preferences without compromising too much on convenience.
And these light meringue-based cookies have just 13 calories apiece! Plus, they
include heart-healthy walnuts.
Healthy Hot Cocoa
Real Age
It's getting cold outside, and that means it's time to brew up some hot cocoa.
This recipe calls for antioxidant-rich cocoa powder and lowfat milk. Note the
recommendation to heat it slowly to bring out that antioxidant power.
Bean Burrito
Weight Watchers
These burritos are quick, easy and full of fiber; you can play with the
ingredients to include your favorite vegetables.
Maryland Crab Slaw
The Association for Dressings and Sauces
Crab meat's mighty delicious, but often it's used in high-fat, high-calorie
entrees such as crab cakes or crab imperial. This light, fiber-filled slaw
features canned crab, red and green cabbage with carrots and Granny Smith
apples in the mix along with some reduced-fat mayo to hold it all together.
Do you have favorite healthy recipes to share? Send them to Jennifer Huget at
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
TIPS OF THE WEEK
Eating Well
Family Pizza-Fest
Last week I asked readers to share ideas for feeding a family with
diverse tastes - and getting dinner on the table fast. Lean and Fit reader
Lillias sent some recipes she makes for her family of three. Here's one that
sounds especially easy, tasty, and adaptable to meet all kinds of dietary
requirements: "We keep Sami's Millet and Flax seed pizza crusts in the freezer.
We top them with marinara sauce, shredded pizza cheeses like mozzarella,
provolone, and parmesan, a little olive oil and garlic juice spray or powder,
sometimes some barbecued chicken cut up on top. Cook them on a pizza stone in
the oven for ten to fifteen minutes. Thanks Lillias! Keep those ideas coming,
Lean and Fit Folks! Send your ideas to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Moving Well
Chuckle for Your Health
Feel the burn in your funny bone! Laughter yoga doesn't require a single
body-contorting pose, but it can brighten your mood, boost your immune system
and strengthen your core muscles. Some ways to giggle your way to better
health: Hold hands, creep forward, LAUGH! Being Well
Eat Together
You've got just ten days left to celebrate National Eat Better, Eat
Together Month, according to the Association for Dressings and Sauces. (Who
knew?) The organization designated October as a time for families to make an
effort to eat dinner together -- a habit to which studies have attributed
numerous physical and psychological benefits. Of course, the group wants those
meals to include salads and vegetables -- on which you'll want dressings and
sauces, right? Read more here.
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