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From Denise Austin
Take a Village Approach for Fit Kids
They say it takes a village to raise a child, and that just may be true — at least when it comes to teaching healthy fitness habits. A new study published in the Journal of Social Science & Medicine says children raised in close-knit communities have less trouble keeping their body mass index within the desired range. Similarly, those in disconnected communities seemed to be at greater risk of weighing more than they should.
Why is this? While researchers can't say for sure, they speculate that kids in more social communities play outdoors and eat home-cooked meals more than they watch television or grab fast-food meals.
So what can you do? No matter where you live, encourage your kids to keep active. Take them to the park or community center, or get them involved in team sports. Sit down as a family to balanced, healthy meals. Do everything you can to create a village for your kids — even if it's just within your own household. A steady, consistent support system can make a big difference to their health!
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Move for Your Health!
Less than half of Americans get enough exercise, despite health experts' advice that it's the best way to control weight and stay healthy, say researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Worse still, the elderly, poor, and least educated — those who are already at the greatest risk — are the least active.
But there are plenty of health reasons to get moving, including a significantly reduced risk of coronary disease, stroke, colon cancer, high blood pressure, and diabetes — to name just a few!
So how much exercise does it take to cut your risk? Less than you may think! Just 30 minutes of moderate exercise — such as walking at a brisk pace — five times a week. You can do that! And here's the icing on the cake: You'll get to tone, slim down, and tighten at the same time! So here's to your health!
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When Snacks Attack!
Snacking isn't forbidden on my plan, it's encouraged! A handful of carrot sticks or a slice of low-fat cheese can really hit the spot — and help you stay on track — when the afternoon or midnight munchies strike. But beware — all snacks are not created equal. So check labels and choose wisely! Here are a few foods you don't want to reach for when hunger hits:
Potato chips: 608 calories, 39 fat grams per 4-ounce "snack-size" bag.
Pizza rolls (frozen): 579 calories, 28 fat grams per package.
French fries: 540 calories, 26 fat grams per order (large fast-food serving).
Crispy rice square: 414 calories, 9 fat grams per square.
Cheese Danish: 353 calories, 24 fat grams per Danish.
Peanut candy bar: 279 calories, 17 fat grams per bar.
Onion rings: 276 calories, 5 fat grams per order (8-9 rings).
Cereal snack mix: 242 calories, 9 fat grams per 1 1/2 cup serving.
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Five Temptation Foods to Eliminate
Don't make your commitment to eating right and getting healthy harder than it needs to be. Clear out these five temptations from your kitchen before the munchies strike!
Fried frozen: Fried shrimp, french fries, fish sticks, onion rings, and the like. Even if you "bake" them, it's too late — they're already fried!
Frozen fat: Pizza and similar frozen foods loaded with cheese, meat, and fats.
Snack attack: Crackers, potato chips, and tortilla chips. Most of these are fried, and even the low-fat versions pack a lot of empty calories!
Sweets: Cookies, candies, and cakes — even the nonfat ones — contain no vitamins or minerals. If you can't stay away from them, don't keep them on hand!
Artery cloggers: Sausage, bacon, and other fatty red meats.
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Glazed Pear Snack Cake
Makes 12 servings
Choose fragrant, thin-skinned pears that yield to gentle pressure for this cake.
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups whole-grain pastry flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg white
3 tablespoons canola oil
3/4 cup reduced-fat buttermilk or fat-free plain yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ripe medium pears, peeled and cut into 1/2" chunks
1 teaspoon apple jelly
To Make:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9" x 9" baking pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk the sugar, egg, egg white, and oil until smooth. Whisk in the buttermilk or yogurt and the vanilla. Stir in the pears.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until blended. (The batter will be very soft.) Scrape into the prepared pan.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the cake is springy to the touch and shrinks from the sides and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool 30 minutes on a wire rack. Spoon the apple jelly on top and spread it gently with a pastry brush. Cut into squares and serve the cake warm or cool.
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Walk for Your Brain!
Many of us live in fear of mental decline in our older years, but now there may be something you can do to help! What happens to our minds as we age isn't just a matter of genetics or bad luck. Exercise — or the lack thereof — also plays a key role, according to two new studies in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
In one study, researchers followed more than 2,200 people aged 71 to 93 for seven years. They found that those who walked less than one-quarter mile a day had twice the risk of dementia than did those who walked at least two miles a day.
In the second study, researchers tracked more than 19,000 women for nine years and found that those who exercised the most cut their risk of memory problems by 20 percent. Those who walked at least an hour and a half a week also scored significantly higher on memory, attention, and other mental acuity tests than women who walked less than 40 minutes a week. So get walking! Every step will not only be good for your body, it'll also be sharpening your mind!
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Nail Nutrition
Wish your nails were stronger and healthier? Maybe you should start at the source — with some sound nail nutrition! Here's my recipe for naturally beautiful hands:
Make sure you're getting enough vitamin A, which fights dryness and brittleness in your nails. Good sources include dark green and yellow vegetables (such as broccoli, spinach, turnip greens, carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin), yellow fruits (like cantaloupe and apricots), and such animal sources as liver, low-fat milk, and eggs.
Prevent those white bands across your nails with plenty of protein. To cut the fat and still meet your nutritional needs, choose lean sources like skinless white-meat chicken and turkey, or fish.
Be sure you're getting enough folic acid, as it helps fight hangnails. You can find it in leafy green vegetables, asparagus, oranges, strawberries, cantaloupe, melon, sunflower seeds, and beans.
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Drinking lots of water every day not only helps you lose weight and feel full but helps your nails grow healthy and strong!
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Sweet Drinks Do Pack On the Pounds
It's a long-debated issue: Are sodas and other sweet drinks the smoking gun in the case of childhood obesity? Those who advocate that schools and other public institutions remove soda vending machines from their grounds certainly think so, but industry insiders say it isn't so. So what's the verdict? A new study by the Children's Hospital Boston and the Harvard School of Public Health says it is true — children who consume more sugary drinks have higher body weights. In fact, the researchers found that average weight increased with every daily serving!
How could a soda cause so much trouble? Previous studies suggest the brain doesn't "register" calories from beverages in the overall daily intake. So because of these sugary drinks, children can easily consume 500 to 1,000 extra calories per day in liquid form — on top of their normal daily intake. Do your kids a favor: Stock the fridge with bottled water instead of soda and artificial fruit drinks, and explain to them how those empty calories add up to extra pounds and health risks. The sooner they can break the sugar habit, the better!
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Stop Late Night Snack Attacks!
If late-night snacking is standing in the way of your healthy eating success, break the habit with these pointers from Fit Forever! members:
Make sure you're getting enough calories earlier in the day. Eat a big breakfast, a medium-size lunch, and a small dinner.
Don't skip your meals or snacks. If you follow the meal plans as recommended, it's actually hard to eat it all!
Try working out at night instead of in the morning. Head to the track, pool, or gym when the urge to snack hits!
Brush your teeth after every meal. Your teeth will be healthier, and the mint taste turns off your appetite.
Watch out for alcohol. It's easy to start snacking after a drink or two loosens your inhibitions.
Don't keep unhealthy snacks on hand! Clear out the chips, cookies, candy, and other junk foods so they aren't in the cupboard calling your name!
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Eating Right Made Easy!
Confused by the ever-changing advice about what to eat and what to avoid? Don't fret if you don't know the latest version of the food pyramid by heart! Experts from the Mayo Clinic say eating right really boils down to a few basics:
Consume more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Cut cholesterol and saturated fats.
Limit sweets and salt.
Drink alcohol in moderation, if at all.
Monitor your daily calorie intake.
Eat moderate portion sizes.
So now that that's clear, no more excuses! Just eat right!
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