Wednesday, April 28, 2010
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
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Thursday, April 22, 2010
Recipe of the Day!!!!
Salsa, Black Bean, and Rice Salad Recipe
Quick Info:
Contains Dairy
Nutritional Info (Per serving):
Calories: 192, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 549mg, Dietary Fiber: 5g, Total Fat: 1g, Carbs: 42g, Cholesterol: 2mg, Protein: 9g
Exchanges: Vegetable: 2, Starch: 2
Carb Choices: 2.5
Total Time: 30 mins
Ingredients
* 2 cup(s) rice, long grain, cooked, chilled
* 1 can(s) beans, black, (15 ounces) rinsed and drained
* 2 cup(s) tomato(es), chopped
* 1 cup(s) pepper(s), red, bell, chopped
* 1 cup(s) corn, whole kernel frozen, thawed
* 2 scallion(s) (green onions), thinly sliced
* 2 tablespoon cilantro
* 1 cup(s) salsa
* 4 ounce(s) cheese, Monterey Pepper Jack, with jalapeno chile peppers, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
* lettuce leaves
* 1/2 cup(s) sour cream, light or fat-free
Preparation
1. In a large bowl, stir together chilled rice, black beans, tomatoes, sweet pepper, corn, green onions, and cilantro; add picante sauce or salsa. Toss to coat. If desired, stir in cheese.
2. To serve, line 6 salad bowls or plates with lettuce leaves. Top with rice mixture. Serve with sour cream.
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010
FYI
Solving the Problem of Ingrown Hairs
By Madeline Vann, MPH
Medically reviewed by Niya Jones, MD, MPH
Hair normally grows out of a pore called a follicle. An ingrown hair occurs when the tip of the hair is caught in the follicle, but the hair continues to grow. This can cause inflammation, pain, irritation, and infection in some instances. A technical term you might hear your doctor use for one type of ingrown hair-related condition is pseudofolliculitis barbae, which affects some men in the beard area.
Ingrown hairs are commonly linked to “razor bumps” or “shaving bumps” — irritation that occurs after shaving. People with curly hair who shave often, such as African American men who shave their beard area, are particularly at risk for frequent ingrown hairs. Experts estimate that up to 60 percent of African American men who shave have experienced ingrown hairs. But anyone can have an ingrown hair almost anywhere on the body. Chins, legs, armpits, and bikini lines are all places where ingrown hairs frequently occur in women and men.
Ingrown Hair: How to Treat and Prevent
Treating ingrown hairs may be the only way to get some relief from the associated pain and aggravation, since most will not go away on their own. You may need to visit your family doctor or dermatologist to have the ingrown hair removed by releasing it from under the skin with a needle. Some aestheticians (beauty experts trained in services including facials and waxing) can do this too. If the ingrown hairs become infected, you might need an antibiotic cream or a prescription antibiotic as well.
Prescription remedies for ingrown hair include glycolic acid creams and cortisone creams, but laser hair removal is the best choice for treating and preventing ingrown hairs, says Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, of the University of Miami Cosmetic Center.
Laser Hair Removal and Other Methods of Reducing Ingrown Hair
Laser hair removal helps reduce the number of hairs that can become ingrown. Laser hair removal does not permanently remove hair, but it can provide relief for months and, for some people, years.
The best way to avoid ingrown hairs is to let them grow. However, since not all men want a beard and many women dislike hair on their legs or under their arms, this might not be an option. Since shaving is linked to the development of ingrown hairs, Dr. Woolery-Lloyd advises, "If you have to shave, look for razors [such as electric razors] that are designed to prevent bumps."
When shaving, she says:
* Shave in the direction of hair growth (downward).
* Shave after a warm shower so that it's easier to remove hair from the follicles.
* “Avoid a very close shave. This makes the problem worse.”
Other approaches to managing ingrown hairs include:
* Shave less often.
* Do not tug or pull when you shave.
* Avoid shaving the same area repeatedly.
* Use a lubricating shaving gel or prescription shaving foam.
* Use an electric razor, as these are easier on the skin and don’t cut hair as close as a regular razor.
* Try depilatories, or creams that remove hair. Make sure to test on a small patch of skin to find out if you are sensitive to these chemical hair removal systems.
If you still find yourself struggling with ingrown hair, review your ingrown hair removal strategy with your health and beauty team (your family doctor, dermatologist, and/or your aesthetician) to see what further tweaks might be recommended for you.
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
RECIPE OF THE DAY
Warm Red Cabbage Salad Recipe
Quick Info:
Servings
Contains NutsContains Nuts
Nutritional Info (Per serving):
Calories: 76, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 216mg, Dietary Fiber: 2g, Total Fat: 4g, Carbs: 10g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Protein: 2g
Carb Choices: 0.5
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Ingredients
* 1 tablespoon oil, olive, extra virgin
* 4 cup(s) cabbage, red, thinly sliced
* 3/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 medium apple(s), sweet apple, such as Braeburn or Gala, cut into matchsticks
* 1 shallot(s), minced
* 1 tablespoon vinegar, red wine
* 1/2 teaspoon mustard, dijon-style
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper, black ground
* 2 tablespoon nuts, walnuts, chopped, toasted
Preparation
1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add cabbage, caraway seeds and salt.
Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Remove from the heat. Add apple, shallot, vinegar, mustard and pepper and stir until combined. Serve sprinkled with toasted walnuts.
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Monday, April 19, 2010
RECIPE OF THE DAY
Walnut-Feta Yogurt Dip Recipe
Quick Info:
Servings
Contains NutsContains Nuts
Contains DairyContains Dairy
VegetarianVegetarian
Diabetes-FriendlyDiabetes-Friendly
Nutritional Info (Per serving):
Calories: 68, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 140mg, Dietary Fiber: 0g, Total Fat: 4g, Carbs: 5g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Protein: 4g
Exchanges: Dairy: 0.5, Fat: 0.5
Carb Choices: 0.5
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Ingredients
* 4 cup(s) yogurt, low-fat plain
* 1/2 cup(s) cheese, feta, crumbled
* 1/3 cup(s) nuts, walnuts
* 2 tablespoon tomato(es), sun-dried, snipped (not oil packed)
* 2 teaspoon oregano, fresh, or 1 teaspoon dried
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper, black
* nuts, walnuts, halves
Recipe Tip:
Chill 24 hours, plus 1 hour.
Preparation
1. For yogurt cheese, line a yogurt strainer, sieve, or small colander with 3 layers of 100%-cotton cheesecloth or a clean paper coffee filter. Suspend lined strainer over a bowl. Spoon yogurt into strainer. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill for at least 24 hours or up to 48 hours. Remove from refrigerator. Discard liquid in bowl.
2. Transfer yogurt cheese to a medium bowl. Stir in feta cheese, the chopped walnuts or pine nuts, dried tomatoes, oregano or marjoram, salt, and pepper. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or up 24 hours. If desired, garnish with walnut half. Serve with assorted vegetable dippers.
Makes 2 cups
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HEALTH
Change Your Lifestyle, Lower Your Cholesterol
Therapeutic lifestyle changes, or TLC, can lower your cholesterol levels and put you on the road to good health.
By Lynn Yoffee
Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH
Many people — 17 percent of Americans — have high cholesterol for a variety of reasons, most of which can be controlled. A healthy diet is one way to reduce the build-up of this fatty substance in your artery walls, which can often lead to heart disease.
If you have high cholesterol (200 mg/dL and higher) and have heart disease or other risk factors, your doctor may recommend the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet, created by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s National Cholesterol Education Program.
How to Lower Cholesterol: The TLC Diet
The TLC diet teaches you how to lower cholesterol levels. It revolves around an intensive lifestyle intervention to reduce your cholesterol and your chances for developing heart disease.
Here are the primary goals of the TLC diet:
* Reduce your sodium intake to 2,400 milligrams per day.
* Make sure saturated fats make up less than 7 percent of your daily calorie intake.
* Limit your fat calories to no more than 25 percent to 35 percent of your total calorie intake each day.
* Reduce your intake of dietary cholesterol, which is found in foods from animals, to less than 200 milligrams a day.
* Eat only enough calories each day to achieve or maintain a healthy weight.
* Limit your carbohydrate intake to 50 percent to 60 percent of your total daily calorie consumption, making sure it comes mostly from foods that are rich in complex carbohydrates, such as whole grains, vegetables, and fruits.
* Make sure to consume about 15 percent of your daily calories in the form of protein.
How to Lower Cholesterol: Putting TLC to Work for You
The numbers that are explained above sound straightforward, but putting the TLC diet to work means you may need to find new ways to shop, eat, and cook. Here are a few tips to put you on the road to good health:
* To reduce sodium in your diet, pick low-sodium foods — such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low or nonfat dairy products — and eat moderate amounts of lean meat. Also, get rid of your salt shaker: Season with herbs and spices instead.
* Skip fatty cuts of meat, remove poultry skin, choose low-fat dairy products, and avoid foods that contain tropical oils, such as coconut, palm kernel, and palm oils.
* Changing your diet can be challenging. Your physician may send you to a registered dietitian (RD) for guidance on how to lower your cholesterol level. An RD will help create a TLC diet that will work for you, will keep tabs on your progress, and provide you with moral support.
Exercise to Lower Cholesterol
You don't have to become a marathon runner or mountain climber to get the benefits of regular exercise, but consistent physical activity will likely help you to:
* Lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol level
* Raise your HDL (good) cholesterol level
* Reduce your blood pressure
* Lower your level of triglycerides (chemical form of fat)
* Shed extra pounds
* Improve the overall fitness of your heart and lungs
Start with some simple activities, such as walking, taking the stairs, gardening, or dancing. Then, for more aggressive exercise, try brisk walking, swimming, tennis, or bicycling. Aim to get at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise most days of the week.
As soon as you change your eating habits and add in some exercise, you're likely to see your cholesterol level and weight begin to drop as a direct result of your hard work.
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