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----- Forwarded Message ---- From: The Washington Post <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 8:18:01 AM Subject: Lean and Fit: Flavorful Ways to Get Things Moving Having difficulty viewing this e-mail? View on a web page. Feedback Eat, Drink and Be Healthy Flavorful Ways to Get Things Moving Conquering constipation doesn't have to mean eating tons of flavorless fiber. One long-time sufferer serves up a cookbook full of recipes that promise to get you moving. The Checkup: Guest blogger Danielle Svetcov, author of "The Unconstipated Gourmet: Secrets to a Moveable Feast" cookbook, shares her list of foods to avoid if you want to remain regular. The MisFits Obesity a Major Issue For Many Minorities By any measure that matters, blacks and Hispanics are in worse shape than whites -- who, of course, are firmly in the grip of the obesity epidemic themselves. In the News New Food-Safety Site The Food and Drug Administration has launched a new Web site that covers food-borne-illness outbreaks, recalls and other food-safety issues. YOU ASKED... Q: I understand that chia provides the body with lots of good. What is your opinion of this food/supplement? - Edna A: Chia seeds are indeed a good source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which may benefit your cardiovascular system by combating inflammation. They are also an excellent source of fiber: According to NutritionData.com, an ounce of chia seeds, at 137 calories, provides 42 percent of the Daily Value for fiber (and 18 percent of the DV for calcium). Though the tiny seeds are full of protein, that one-ounce serving provides just 4 percent of the protein DV. Q: Does honey have any nutritional value? How about anti-inflammatory properties, etc.? - Bob A: Though different varieties of honey (depending on many factors, including what kind of plants the bees who make it have access to) have varying amounts of vitamins and minerals, those amounts are all quite small. Researchers have long tried to pin down honey's anti-inflammatory properties, but I can't find any evidence to suggest that eating honey reduces inflammation. However, it does appear to have antibacterial and other qualities that help wounds heal when honey's applied topically. Honey has about 21 calories per teaspoon while sugar has 15. Have other questions? Send them to Jennifer LaRue Huget at [email protected] Rosemary Roasted Summer Vegetables Stephanie Witt Sedgwick To boost the fiber in your diet, eat more vegetables. Zucchini and yellow pepper add color and fiber but hardly any calories to this dish; pair the roasted veggies with whole-grain pasta for even more fiber. Everyday Stir-Fry (Sabji) Bal Arneson Cabbage and green beans pump up the fiber in this easy stir fry; the flax-seed garnish adds a bit of heart-healthy omega-3 fat. Cauliflower Soup With Grilled Shrimp Prevention Pureed cooked cauliflower makes a great base for a creamy-tasting soup that's surprisingly rich in fiber. Despite its pale color, cauliflower's a great source of Vitamin C. Roasted Vegetable Salad Vegetarian Times Here's another fiber-filled mix of vegetables, this time grilled and cooled for a low-calorie salad. Red peppers are another good source of Vitamin C; the mushrooms deliver a bit of potassium, which is important for regulating blood pressure. Corn Salad With Feta and Walnuts Real Simple Corn's full of both soluble and insoluble fiber; the first kind helps soften your stool, and the second helps to keep matter moving through your colon. Walnuts are chock full of omega-3 fatty acids, which help fight inflammation, among other benefits. Butter Bean Spread Real Age I'm always looking for healthful dips and spreads. This one features low-fat yogurt mixed with a bit of heart-healthy olive oil. The butter beans contribute a bit of fiber, too. TIPS OF THE WEEK Eating Well Healthiest Foods of 2009 The editors of SELF magazine combed grocery shelves for the most healthful -- and tasty -- varieties of everything from bacon and bagels to salsa and soup. Moving Well Odor Free An entrenched stench can make picking up your gym bag seem unappealing. But before holding your nose at the idea of going to workout again, maybe you can find reek relief with Febreze's new Extreme Odor Eliminator. Being Well Is Happiness Contagious? Data from a long-running study suggest that happy people cluster together and help keep each other happy and healthy. Those who don't join in were found more likely to suffer. Unsubscribe | Additional Newsletter Services | Advertising | Subscribe to the Paper | Privacy Policy © 2009 The Washington Post Company Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive | c/o E-mail Customer Care | 1515 N. Courthouse Road | Arlington, VA 22201
