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Walk Off the Weight: Part 2
Ready for Part 2 of our shape-up series? Start seeing some real results!
Getting the body you've always wanted is easy. With our three-month walking weight-loss guide, all you have to do is put one foot in front of the other. Successful losers will tell you that the hardest part of dropping pounds is incorporating regular exercise into your routine. That's why last month's plan helped you build a serious walking habit. Now that you're used to exercising six times a week, it's time to pump up the intensity so you burn more calories and lose weight. We've got everything you need to succeed: a walking calendar, simple nutrition tricks so you can slim down without depriving yourself, a tool to help you set the pace, and quick and easy moves that perfect your strolling technique as they transform your abs into swimsuit shape. Stay tuned for Part 3, coming in our July issue, when all you have to do is walk longer to keep seeing results.
Your Workout This Month
Goal: Intensity
Pick up the pace and tackle hills.
Steps to Success
Don't be afraid to push yourself — you can do it! The best way to increase your metabolism is to complete at least two challenging walks per week.
If you need an extra boost, find a fitness buddy to join you on the tougher days — sweating with a friend can do wonders for waning motivation.
The Plan
"Faster walks and varied terrain firm your muscles, boost your fitness level, and burn more calories in less time," says Mark Fenton, author of Pedometer Walking (Lyons Press). Follow these tips for revving up your walks, and you can expect to lose about a pound each week:
- Practice perfect posture. Keep your chin level and your eyes on the horizon. Don't slouch, lean forward at the waist, or let your back sway.
- Take quicker — not longer — steps. Your stride will lengthen naturally, so just focus on speeding up your feet.
- Use your arms. Hold your elbows at a right angle, then trace an arc with your thumb from your waistband to about chest height in front of you.
- Push off your toes. As you move swiftly forward, imagine you're showing someone behind you the bottom of your shoe with every step.
Your Walking Calendar
This month you'll shift your calorie burn into overdrive by adding two to three days of either speedy or hilly walks. On fast days, warm up for five minutes, then pick up the tempo to a quick clip that you can sustain for 20 to 30 minutes. You should be breathing hard but not gasping. Not sure if you're pushing yourself enough? Try this trick: Count your steps for 20 seconds; 45 to 50 steps means you're right on track. Always take five minutes at the end of your workout to cool down. On hill days, seek out stairs (stadium steps are perfect) or a path that rises and falls. Your goal is to walk up and down for most of your walk, except for a five-minute easy warm-up and cooldown on a flat stretch of road.
Week 1
- Monday: 30 minutes
- Tuesday: 30 minutes
- Wednesday: 40 minutes (HILLS)
- Thursday: 20 minutes
- Friday: 35 minutes (FAST)
- Saturday: 0 minutes
- Sunday: 45 minutes
- Weekly total: 200 minutes
Week 2
- Monday: 35 minutes
- Tuesday: 30 minutes
- Wednesday: 40 minutes (HILLS)
- Thursday: 30 minutes
- Friday: 40 minutes (FAST)
- Saturday: 0 minutes
- Sunday: 55 minutes
- Weekly total: 230 minutes
Week 3
- Monday: 30 minutes (FAST)
- Tuesday: 30 minutes
- Wednesday: 40 minutes (HILLS)
- Thursday: 30 minutes
- Friday: 40 minutes (FAST)
- Saturday: 0 minutes
- Sunday: 65 minutes
- Weekly total: 235 minutes
Week 4
- Monday: 35 minutes (FAST)
- Tuesday: 30 minutes
- Wednesday: 40 minutes (HILLS)
- Thursday: 50 minutes
- Friday: 45 minutes (FAST)
- Saturday: 0 minutes
- Sunday: 75 minutes
- Weekly total: 275 minutes
Slimming Secrets
Last month we recommended one simple, no-dieting weight-loss trick per week. Here are four more to try, from dietitian Ellie Krieger, author of Small Changes, Big Results (Clarkson Potter). Incorporate these easy strategies into your routine along with your workouts, and you're sure to shed pounds without feeling deprived or hungry.
Week 1
Downsize your dishware. Serve dinner on a salad plate. You'll wind up eating less — but you might not even notice all the calories you've saved.
Week 2
Start your day with a healthy breakfast. Try oatmeal with blueberries and a glass of low-fat milk. Fueling up at the start of your day prevents a binge later.
Week 3
Don't sip your calories. Swap fruit juice, alcohol, and soda for drinks that'll keep you slim, like iced tea and H2O. Craving a cocktail? Sip a wine spritzer (half wine, half club soda).
Week 4
Reward yourself for good behavior. Every day that you meet your nutritional goals, put a few dollars in a jar. At the end of the week, buy yourself a treat that is not related to food.
Gearing Up
Buy a pedometer with these key features to pace yourself for success. Use this quick in-store test: Count off 100 steps, then check the display. If it's off by more than 10 steps, try another model.
- An easy-to-open cover should close tightly so you don't accidentally hit the reset button.
- A safety leash attaches to your belt loop.
- You should be able to read the numbers on the screen while the device is on your hip.
- You should be able to read the numbers on the screen while the device is on your hip.
- The sturdy belt clip should grip either a fabric waistband or a thick belt.
Whittle Your Middle
Fabulous abs are a must for walkers. "When you have a strong core, you'll step faster and burn more calories," says Fenton. Try these moves from New Haven, Connecticut-based Pilates instructor and Family Circle advisory board member Ellen Barrett three days a week.
1. Tabletop Crunch: Strengthens entire core
From all fours, lift your left arm and right leg straight out until they're parallel to the floor (this is your starting position, as shown). Exhale and lift your belly button toward the ceiling, curling your back and bringing the left elbow and right knee toward each other. Inhale and return to starting position. Do eight reps, then switch sides and repeat.
2. Diamond Crunch: Strengthens lower abdominals
Lie on your back with the soles of your feet touching and your knees apart so that your legs form a diamond. Bring your hands behind your head. Exhale and lift your head, neck, and shoulders off the mat (as shown). Inhale and slowly lower to the ground. Complete 10 to 20 reps.
3. Bent-Knee Saw: Strengthens obliques and lower back
Sit with legs wide apart (about a 60-degree angle), knees slightly bent and feet flexed. Extend arms out to the sides (this is your starting position). Exhale as you rotate your torso to the right, round over, and reach your left hand toward your right pinky toe (as shown). Inhale and return to starting position, then switch sides to finish one rep. Complete 16 reps.
4. Standing Knee Twist: Strengthens obliques
Stand with feet three feet apart, hands on your hips. Reach your right arm up as you transfer your weight onto the right leg (this is your starting position, as shown). Exhale as you bring the left knee and right elbow toward each other. Inhale and return to starting position. Do eight reps, then switch sides and repeat.
Don't miss:
Walk Off the Weight: Part 3 here.


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The IPPF will once again be represented by members of the Boston Support Group at the 34th Annual Yankee Dental Congress in Boston, MA.
For the third year in a row members of the Boston Support Group will represent the IPPF at the Yankee Dental Congress. Alan Papert, Boston Support Group Leader, along with members of the Boston SG, will be on hand in the Exhibitors area (booth EE6) to raise awareness and educate attendees on the importance of early and proper diagnosis of pemphigus.
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Outbreak at Hollywood Wax Museum in Pigeon Forge, TN
Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center • 110 Showplace Blvd. Unit C • Pigeon Forge, TN 37863View on Map
Think you have what it takes to stop a worldwide viral outbreak? "Outbreak — Dread the Undead" is taking Pigeon Forge by storm. Participants are bombarded with live scares, realistic animatronic zombies, lights, sounds, and special effects as they attempt to make it through — alive! Do you dare combat the zombies and save the entire world? Or will you run away screaming?
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Is this attraction appropriate for children?
This attraction requires guests to walk through close hallways filled with zombies and other potentially frightening effects and scenarios. Parents should use proper judgment when allowing their children into the attraction.
Where is the attraction located?
Outbreak is located at 110 Showplace Blvd. Unit C, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. We are located right next to the Hollywood Wax Museum.
When is the attraction open?
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BALTIMORE – The UMBC women's soccer team continues its quest for a spot in the conference tournament with two more America East matchups this week. The Retrievers look to get a pivotal win on the road at Vermont on Thursday, October 11 at 3 p.m. at Virtue Field and return home for their "Fight In Pink" contest against Stony Brook on Sunday, October 14 at 1 p.m. at the Retriever Soccer Park. The squad invites all fans to purchase a pink shirt to show their support in the fight against breast cancer, with all proceeds going to the Susan G. Komen foundation.
Shirts are available for $8.00 prior to Sunday and be purchased for $10.00 at the gate. An auction will also take place at halftime, where fans will have a chance to bid on shirts worn by their favorite Retriever players during pregame. For more information or to make a donation, contact head coach Leslie Wray at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Links for Thursday's live video and Sunday's live stats can be found at www.umbcretrievers.com.
The Retrievers (1-9-3, 0-3-1 America East) took a week off following a heartbreaker in last Thursday's contest against Boston University. The black and gold fell short on a last minute goal against BU, dropping the contest 1-0. The Terriers out shot UMBC 28-4, but the Retrievers' defense withheld Boston University's pressure, before surrendering the game's lone goal with 18 seconds remaining in the second half.
UMBC freshman goalkeeper Jen Nance (Millersville, Md./Severna Park) made her first career start for the Retrievers and racked up a total of nine saves against the Terriers, facing 28 shots and allowing the one goal to BU midfielder Rachel Blauner.
The black and gold have five players that have scored two goals on the season, with senior forwardRachel McKee (Ellicott City, Md./Mount Hebron) and freshman back Alexa Quaranta(Baltimore, Md./Perry Hall) each adding an assist for a team-best five points.
Vermont (2-11-0, 1-3-0 America East) split last week, picking up a 2-1 double-overtime victory against Stony Brook on Thursday and dropping a 2-1 decision to New Hampshire on Sunday. Sophomore midfielder Kerry Glynn drove home her first goal of the season, rebounding a penalty kick from sophomore forward Bre Pletnick in the 107th minute against the Seawolves to give the Catamounts their first conference win of the season.
The Wildcats controlled the first half against UVM, outshooting Vermont 10-1 in the first half and taking a 2-0 lead into the break. The Catamounts were able to cut the deficit to one, 2-1, as senior midfielder Jess Berbst beat UNH goalkeeper Erica Correa, but Vermont was unable to put away the equalizer.
UVM is led by Pletnik's team-best 11 points, on five goals and one assist. The Catamounts have used three keepers between the pipes this season, with freshman Ally Ramos making 12 appearances, including both starts last week – her sixth and seventh starts of the season.
Stony Brook (7-5-2, 1-3-0 America East), which travels to Maine on Thursday before visiting the Retrievers on Sunday, slipped to 1-3 in conference action, falling in a pair of one-goal losses last week. The Seawolves looked to rebound from its 2-1 double-overtime loss to Vermont against Boston University on Sunday, however, the Terriers mounted a 17-7 shot advantage en route to a 3-2 victory. Freshman defender Stella Norman and senior forward Taryn Schoenbeck accounted for Stony Brook's two goals.
Junior forward Larissa Nysch and senior midfielder Sa'sha Kershaw have each tallied a team-best four goals on the year, with Nysch adding three assists for 11 points and Kershaw chipping in one assist for nine points. Junior goalkeeper Ashley Castanio has played every minute in goal for the Seawolves this season, amassing 74 saves and three shutouts.
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- 5 Reasons to Work It Out with Shaun T's Fit Kids
- Kick Up Your Fat-Burning Results!
- 9 Foods Not to Give Kids
- Test Your Doughnut IQ!
Everybody knows how to raise children,
except the people who have them.
5 Reasons to Work It Out with Shaun T's Fit KidsBy Joe Wilkes
Everybody say HEY! Shaun T's Fit Kids™ Club is hitting the street this week! This is the last chance to sign up to be one of the first ones to get this hot new program that's getting kids, ages 7 and up, off of the couch and on their feet. Shaun T's in the house with two cool new workouts to help motivate kids to get fit and stay fit. Here are five good reasons to get movin' with the Fit Kids.
- We're experiencing a childhood obesity epidemic. Anyone who's picked up a newspaper lately (or read this newsletter) knows that America's kids are waging the battle against the bulge like never before. Since the 1970s, the obesity rate has more than tripled for children aged 6 to 11—that's more than 9 million kids. By the year 2010, it is estimated that half of America's children will be overweight (currently, one third are). This will lead to myriad health problems for the next generation, including heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes. These statistics indicate that the next generation of children will in all likelihood be the first to experience lower life expectancies than their parents. There have been lots of fingers pointed at various causes—too much television, too many video games, junk food in schools, cutbacks in physical education programs. There are numerous contributing factors. But it all boils down to this: kids today are eating poorly and are not getting enough exercise. Shaun T created his Fit Kids program to help parents and kids turn the tide on this crisis.
- Fit Kids can help build good habits for a lifetime. In previous generations, kids wouldn't have had to schedule exercise. There would have been plenty of naturally occurring workouts during the day, like farmwork or walking and riding bikes instead of riding in cars and taking mass transit. Not to mention the concerns of even half a century ago pertained to not getting enough food—now the concern is getting too much. With a massive surplus of processed food available and a culture that revolves around the automobile, the computer, and the television, kids really have to make an effort to get exercise—it's not going to come to them naturally anymore. The default American lifestyle is a sedentary one, and to break the bad habits, you have to create new, good habits; and scheduling time to take care of your physical health is key. Shaun T's Fit Kids shows the benefits of taking just 25 minutes out of your kid's channel-surfing, Web-surfing day to bust a few moves while they engage their muscles and their cardiovascular system. By building exercise into their daily routine from an early age, kids can be assured that they will create behavioral patterns that will last into adulthood. Also, Shaun T's Fit Kids Club comes with tips for healthy snacking and a guide to reading nutritional labels, so kids can take some ownership over the decisions regarding what they're putting into their bodies.
- Dancing helps you think on your feet. Dancing has a ton of health benefits. Everyone knows that it's great aerobic activity and understands the cardiovascular benefits that follow. Not to mention what busting the right move at the school dance can do for your social life. But what a lot of people don't think about is the benefits to the brain that dance can bring—especially a young, developing brain. Listening and moving to music has been proven to help the brain build new pathways. Dancing to music engages both hemispheres of the brain and helps develop processing skills related to recognizing and creating sequences, patterns, and repetitions. It engages the brain in the areas of attention, memory, motor skills, reacting to sensory input, and the execution of functions. In fact, many therapists have successfully used dance and movement therapy to help autistic children communicate better. And in adults, dancing has been linked to a decrease in dementia. So you're not just getting your heart pumping; you're using your brain, too!
- Helping kids here and helping kids there. One place where there is decidedly not a childhood obesity epidemic is Africa. Scott Fifer, a member of Beachbody's original P90X® test group, is the founder of the TunaHAKI Foundation, which benefits homeless children in Tanzania, one of the poorest nations in the world. Half of Tanzania's 16 million children receive no education, over one million have been orphaned by AIDS, and 450 Tanzanian children die of preventable diseases and malnutrition EVERY DAY. The TunaHAKI Foundation is dedicated to finding solutions to support the health, education, and physical fitness of the children of Tanzania, and Beachbody is happy to announce that we will be donating a portion of the proceeds from every Shaun T's Fit Kids Club video sold to the TunaHAKI Foundation. For every kid on our continent we help get healthy, we want to help a kid in Africa have a healthy life as well.
- Oh, and one more thing . . . it's FUN! Hey, not everything that's good for you has to be boring! Let's not forget the reason we came to love Shaun T in the first place—the man can dance! Shaun's choreographed and danced with stars like Mariah Carey and Nick and Aaron Carter and now he's bringing his moves to a new generation. If you've done any of Shaun's workouts, like Hip Hop Abs® or Hip Hop Abs® Dance Party Series, you know he's just a big kid at heart. Shaun's workouts get a little bit crazy and a little bit silly, and they're a whole lot of fun. You can have a cool dance party in your living room every day. Check it out for yourself. Click here to sign up to be the first to get Shaun T's Fit Kids Club today!
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9 Foods Not to Give KidsBy Joe Wilkes
If you've followed the news on childhood obesity lately, you know that the state of affairs is pretty grim. Childhood obesity rates have tripled over the past two decades, and most signs show that today's children will be the first to have shorter life expectancies than their parents. Much of the blame for this has deservedly been laid at the feet of the producers and marketers of unhealthy food aimed at our youngest consumers. These producers and marketers have created an uphill battle for parents trying to compete with superheroes and cartoon animals for their children's palates and stomachs.
Since most kids have hummingbird metabolisms that adults can only envy, it's easy to often give kids a free pass and let them eat whatever they want. But eventually, those metabolisms slow down, and the pounds settle in. Also, because physical activity appears to be decreasing nowadays, and processed-food intake is increasing, kids aren't burning calories the way their parents might have when they were kids. And even if the kids aren't getting fat now, they are establishing eating habits that they will take into adulthood. As parents, you can help foster a love for healthy eating and exercise that will last your kids a lifetime—which will hopefully be a long one (check out Shaun T's Fit Kids™ Club for help with fostering a love of exercise in your child)!
I can remember the often contentious family dinners with my brother and parents that could turn into standoffs. Eating is always a classic power struggle wherein a kid tries to finally locate their mom's and dad's last nerve. There are numerous strategies you can use to mitigate this. Let your kids help with the selection and preparation of the food. If they picked out the veggies at the farmers' market and helped cook them, they might be less inclined to feed them to the family pet. Also, try to promote eating vegetables and healthy food as being its own reward. By offering dessert as a reward for eating vegetables, you create a system wherein unhealthy food is a treat and healthy food sucks.
Someday, your children will realize that caped men in tights and sponges who live under the sea might not have their best interests at heart when it comes to food, but until then, here are some of the worst foods you can try to keep them away from, and some healthy replacement ideas. And for the overgrown children among you, the alternative snacks might even tempt you.
Note: The following recommendations are for school-aged children. Infants and toddlers have different specific nutritional needs that are not addressed in this article.
- Chicken nuggets/tenders. These popular kids-menu items are little nuggets of compressed fat, sodium, high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), and in some form, chicken. Depending on the restaurant, chicken might not even be the first ingredient. Oftentimes, the nuggets or tenders are made of ground pieces of chicken meat and skin, pressed into a shape, flavored with HFCS and salt, and batter-fried in hydrogenated oil (the bad, trans-fatty stuff). Then, as if that isn't unhealthy enough, you dunk it in a HFCS- or mayonnaise-based sauce. With all the fat, salt, and sugar, it's easy to understand why they're tasty, but the nutritive value weighed against the huge amount of calories and fat consumed is incredibly lacking. Even healthier-sounding menu items like McDonald's Premium Breast Strips (5 pieces) pack 630 calories and 33 grams of fat, more than a Big Mac, and that's before you factor in the dipping sauce.
Instead: If you're cooking at home, grill a chicken breast and cut it into dipping-sized pieces either with a knife or, for extra fun, cookie cutters. Make a healthy dipping sauce, with HFCS-free ketchup, marinara sauce, mustard, or yogurt. Let your kids help make the shapes or mix up the sauce. Try cooking without breading, but if you must, dip the chicken breast in a beaten egg, and then roll it in cornflake crumbs before you bake it. It'll be crunchy and delicious, but not as fatty.
- Sugary cereal. I can remember as a child feeling horribly deprived when I would go to friends' houses for overnight visits and be treated in the morning to cereals with marshmallows that turned the milk fluorescent pink or blue. But now I can appreciate my mom and her unpopular brans and granolas. True, they didn't have any toy surprises in the box or any cartoon characters on the box, but they also didn't have the cups of sugar, grams of fat, and hundreds of empty calories that these Saturday morning staples are loaded with.
Instead: Read the labels and try finding cereal that is low in sugar and high in fiber and whole grains. Remember, "wheat" is not the same as "whole wheat." Also, avoid cereals (including some granolas) that have hydrogenated oils, artificial colors, or chemical preservatives. Add raisins, sliced bananas, berries, or other seasonal fruit to the cereal for extra flavor and nutrition. Again, letting your child help design a healthy bowl of cereal from choices you provide will get you a little more buy-in at the breakfast table.
- Lunch meat and hot dogs. Kids love hot dogs, bologna, and other processed meats, but they are full of potentially carcinogenic nitrates and nitrites, sodium, saturated fat, and artificial colors and fillers. A study in Los Angeles found that kids who ate 12 hot dogs a month had nine times the risk of developing leukemia.1 And more health risks are being discovered all the time. Leaf through any research about kids' nutrition, and you're bound to read about the bane of the cafeteria—Oscar Mayer's Lunchables. These and similar prepackaged lunches are loaded with processed meats and crackers made with hydrogenated oils. These innocent-looking meals can boast fat counts of up to 38 grams. That's as much fat as a Burger King Whopper and over half the recommended daily allowance of fat for an adult.
Instead: Get unprocessed meats, like lean turkey breast, chicken, tuna, or roast beef. Use whole wheat bread for sandwiches; or if your kid's dying for Lunchables, fill a small plastic container with whole-grain, low-fat crackers; lean, unprocessed meat; and low-fat cheese. This can be another great time to get out the cookie cutters to make healthy sandwiches more fun. For hot dogs, read labels carefully. Turkey dogs are usually a good bet, but some are pumped up with a fair amount of chemicals and extra fat to disguise their fowl origins. Look for low levels of fat, low sodium, and a list of ingredients that you recognize. There are some tasty veggie dogs on the market, although a good deal of trial and error may be involved for the choosy child.
- Juice and juice-flavored drinks. Juice, what could be wrong with juice? While 100% juice is a good source of vitamin C, it doesn't have the fiber of whole fruit, and provides calories mostly from sugar and carbohydrates. Too much juice can lead to obesity and tooth decay, among other problems. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests 4 to 6 ounces of juice per day for kids under 6, and 8 to 12 ounces for older kids. Juice drinks that aren't 100% juice are usually laced with artificial colors and that old standby, HFCS, and should be avoided. Your best bet is to make your own juice from fresh, seasonal fruit. You won't have to worry about all the additives, and it's another way you can involve your kids in the cooking process. Let them design their own juice "cocktail." And if you were even considering soda, perhaps a refresher course from Steve Edwards' Nutrition 911 series is in order (see "Nutrition 911, Part VI: The Worst Food on the Planet" in "Related Articles" below).
Instead: Water is still the best thirst quencher. Explain the importance of good hydration to your kids, and set a good example yourself by carrying around a water bottle. Get them used to carrying a small bottle of water in their backpack or attached to their bike. If they're very water averse, try water with a splash of fruit juice in it. But just a splash. The idea is to get kids used to not having things be overly sweet, overly salty, or overly fatty. The other great beverage is milk. Filled with nutrients, calcium, and protein, growing kids need plenty of milk, though not so much fat. Choosing low-fat or skim milk will help ensure that they get their milk without becoming a cow.
- French fries. High in calories, high in fat, and high in sodium—and unsurprisingly, the most popular "vegetable" among kids. They offer virtually none of the nutrients found in broccoli, carrots, spinach, or other veggies not found in a deep fryer. And the fat they're fried in is usually trans fat, the unhealthiest kind for the heart. To top it all off, studies are beginning to show cancer-causing properties from acrylamide, a toxic substance that is created when starchy foods like potatoes are heated to extreme temperatures. In some tests, the amount of acrylamide in French fries was 300 to 600 times higher than the amount that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) allows in a glass of water.2
Instead: Vegetables like baby carrots, celery sticks, or other crudités are great options, but if potatoes must be had, there are some options that don't begin with melting a brick of fat. A scooped-out potato skin with low-fat chili and a little cheese can provide lots of fiber and vitamins, with even higher amounts if the chili has beans. You can also try making baked fries, using slices of potato with a light brushing of olive oil. Or, the classic baked potato could be a hit, with yogurt dip or cottage cheese instead of sour cream and butter.
- Chips (potato chips, Cheetos, Doritos, etc.). These are full of fat, oftentimes saturated, and way more sodium than any child or adult should eat. Some chips also have the acrylamide problem discussed under French fries. Also, watch out for innocent-seeming baked and low-fat chips that contain olestra or other fake fats and chemicals that could present health issues for kids.
Instead: Kids gotta snack. And in fact, since their stomachs are smaller, they aren't usually able to go as long between meals as adults. Cut-up vegetables are the best thing if you want to get your crunch on, but air-popped popcorn and some baked chips are okay, too. You can control how much salt goes on the popcorn, or experiment with your child using other potential popcorn toppings like red pepper, Parmesan cheese, or dried herbs. Try making your own trail mix with your child. They might be more excited to eat their own personal blend, and you can avoid certain store-bought trail mixes, which sometimes contain ingredients like chocolate chips and marshmallows that don't lead kids down the healthy snack trail.
- Fruit leather. Many of these gelatinous snacks like roll-ups or fruit bites contain a trace amount of fruit but lots of sugar or HFCS and bright artificial colors. Don't be misled by all the products that include the word "fruit" on their box. Real fruit is in the produce section, not the candy aisle.
Instead: If your child doesn't show interest in fruit in its natural state, there are some ways you can adulterate it without sacrificing its nutritional value. Fill ice-cube or popsicle trays with fruit juice or freeze grapes for a healthy frozen treat. Or buy unflavored gelatin and mix it with fruit juice and/or pieces of fruit to make gelatin treats without the added sugar and color (another good time for the cookie cutters!). Serve some raisins, dried apricots, apples, peaches, or other fruits that might give you that chewy, leathery texture without the sugar.
- Doughnuts. These little deep-fried gobs of joy are favorites for kids and adults alike, but they are full of fat and trans-fatty acids, and of course, sugar. Toaster pastries, muffins, and cinnamon buns aren't much better. The worst thing about doughnuts and these other pastries, aside from their nutritional content or lack thereof, is that they're often presented to children as acceptable breakfast choices. These delicious deadlies need to be categorized properly—as desserts, to be eaten very sparingly. And you can't have dessert for breakfast.
Instead: Honestly, a slice of whole wheat toast topped with sugar-free fruit spread or peanut butter isn't going to get as many fans as a chocolate-filled Krispy Kreme, but at some point, you have to stand firm. You be the cop that doesn't like doughnuts. Doughnuts—not for breakfast. Period.
- Pizza. In moderation, pizza can be a fairly decent choice. If you order the right toppings, you can get in most of your food groups. The problem comes with the processed meats like pepperoni and sausage, which add fat and nitrates/nitrites (see lunch meat and hot dogs above); and the overabundance of cheese will also provide more calories and fat than a child needs.
Instead: Make your own pizza with your kids. Use a premade whole wheat crust (or whole wheat tortilla), an English muffin, or bread as a base. Then brush on HFCS-free sauce, and set up a workstation with healthy ingredients, like diced chicken breast, sliced turkey dogs, and vegetables that your child can build his or her own pizza with. Then sprinkle on a little cheese, bake, and serve. If your child gets used to eating pizza like this, delivery pizzas may seem unbearably greasy after a while.
For tips on eating out at fast food restaurants click on "7 Tips for Fast Food Survival" under "Related Articles" below.
1 Peters J, et al. "Processed meats and risk of childhood leukemia (California, USA)." Cancer Causes & Control 5: 195-202, 1994.
2 Tareke E, Rydberg P, Karlsson P, et al. Analysis of acrylamide, a carcinogen formed in heated foodstuffs, J. of Agri and Food Chem. 2002;50:4988-5006.
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Test Your Doughnut IQ!By Monica Gomez
Match each Krispy Kreme doughnut with its corresponding total fat content. (Read Joe's article on 9 foods to avoid giving your kids. Yes, doughnuts made the list!)
- A. 20 grams: Apple fritter. Of those 20 grams, 10 of those grams are saturated fat. That total fat content is 31 percent of the recommended daily value.* Don't despair though. This doughnut has no trans fat. Each tasty fritter contains 380 calories (180 of those calories from fat). It also packs quite a hefty sodium punch—at 220 milligrams. You also consume 47 grams of total carbs, including 2 grams of dietary fiber and 24 grams of sugar. Luckily, you do get some protein (4 grams' worth). Next time you crave that fritter, reach for a healthy apple instead (sans the fritter, doughy, sugary, yummy . . . wait, I mean, fatty part). If you choose the apple instead (a large apple), you'll only consume 110 calories, with the added benefit of 5.1 grams of dietary fiber, 12.7 milligrams of calcium, and an impressive 226.8 milligrams of potassium. Remember, an apple a day!
- E. 18 grams: Dulce de leche. Those 18 grams of total fat are 27 percent of the recommended daily value. This exotic-sounding pastry has 9 grams of saturated fat (or 44 percent of the recommended daily value). Of the 300 calories you take in, 160 of those total calories are from fat. Like the fritter, the dulce de leche contains no trans fat. It does contain 5 milligrams of cholesterol, 160 milligrams of sodium, and 3 grams of protein. Total carbs consumed are 27 grams, with less than 1 gram of fiber and 14 grams of sugar. You also get a "healthy" 100 milligrams of calcium. Worried? For healthier alternatives, read Joe's article on foods not to give kids (not just for the kids, they're healthy options for you too).
- B. 16 grams: Glazed raspberry filled. Those 16 grams of total fat satisfy 24 percent of the recommended daily value. Saturated fat content is slightly less than the dulce de leche at 8 grams—that's 39 percent of the recommended daily value. And, once again, no trans fat. Great! Actually, Krispy Kreme promotes the "no trans fat" content of their doughnuts. You take in 300 calories, with 140, almost half, of those from fat. You consume 5 milligrams of cholesterol, 125 milligrams of sodium, and 36 grams of total carbs. And of those 36 grams of total carbs, you get less than 1 gram of dietary fiber and 20 grams of sugar. Serve yourself a bowl of actual raspberries to satisfy your sweet tooth (which you may damage if you eat the raspberry-filled doughnut). One cup of raspberries contains: 63 calories; 1 milligram of sodium; 14.7 grams of total carbs, including 8 grams of dietary fiber and 5.4 grams of sugar; 1.5 grams of protein; 30.8 milligrams of calcium; and 185.7 milligrams of potassium. Yum!
- D. 12 grams: Original glazed. Oh, the classic! I enjoy the occasional glazed doughnut, though maybe not so much after this listing. Twelve grams of total fat are 18 percent of the recommended daily value—certainly less than the 31 percent of the fritter, but not any more comforting. The 6 grams of saturated fat that the original glazed contains are 29 percent of the recommended daily value (also not so comforting). Let's hear it for the 0 grams of trans fat! Thus fat, I mean, far, the glazed contains less fat and considerably less sodium—at 95 milligrams. Total carb intake is 22 grams, with 10 grams of sugar. And the calorie content? The o.g. glazed has 200 calories, 100 of those from fat. If you find yourself reaching for these in the morning, consider Joe's breakfast alternatives—regret and glaze free!
- C. 10 grams: Glazed chocolate cake doughnut holes (4). Of the five choices, it is the "lesser of evil," as far as total fat content is concerned. Four doughnut holes contain 4.5 grams of saturated (22 percent of the recommended daily value). Total calories consumed are 210 (90 of those from fat). That's quite a bit when you consider quantity and size. They do contain quite a bit more cholesterol (15 milligrams) than some of the other options listed. Just four holes provide you with quite a bit of sodium at 240 milligrams. Total carb content is 29 grams (17 grams of sugar). Consider eating a reasonable portion of chocolate instead to satiate your chocolate craving.
*Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Evensky & Katz Wealth Management has signed an agreement to merge with Foldes Financial Management LLC to become the largest independent registered investment advisory firm in South Florida.
With the addition of Foldes Financial, which manages approximately $600 million for 400 clients, the firm, to be called Evensky & Katz/Foldes Financial Management once the merger is completed on July 14, will have $1.5 billion in assets under management.
David Evensky, principal and executive vice president at Evensky & Katz, told ThinkAdvisor Friday that besides being "a very good fit," the addition of Foldes Financial helps Evensky & Katz "scale its business" in order to deliver better services to clients.
Noting the industry consolidation among wealth management firms, Evensky says that advisory firms are moving from being single practitioners to ensemble practices. Merging the firms, for instance, will allow for the purchase of "more sophisticated software," Evensky said, and allows the merged entities to "pass off the lowest cost to our clients." Said Evensky: "The larger you get [the more you can] deliver that pricing discount" to clients.
Foldes Financial is led by founder Steve Foldes, the former co-founder and president of Fun Footwear Co. that launched the popular "jellies" sandals in the early 1980s. He was also a former Evensky & Katz client as well as a wealth manager at the firm before leaving to launch Foldes Financial in 1996.
Foldes told ThinkAdvisor on Friday that while the merger provides for a succession plan for him now that he recently turned 65, he "loves" what he does and doesn't plan on diminishing his role at the firm for at least another six years.
With just himself and another senior advisor handling the firm's 400 clients, Foldes says that "One thing that has always concerned me is: What happens if I get hit by the proverbial bus? How do I protect my clients and staff?" That's why "the merger of my firm with another one made all the sense in the world," as the merged entities will create a "team approach" to handling client accounts.
Under the merged entity, Harold Evensky will continue as chairman while Foldes will serve as vice chairman. All of Foldes' six employees will be retained.
As to whether more mergers are in Evensky & Katz's future, "We are very interested in growing," David Evensky says. "We would be happy to look at other opportunities."
Check out Evensky's 10 Tips for Retirement Success on ThinkAdvisor.


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From Unemployment to $30,000 a Month!
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Hello, my name is Timothy Darwin. I would like to personally invite you to my work-from-home data-entry jobs opportunity! The program I am about to share with your was created from my own trials and tribulations of finding a legitimate revenue stream that can be done from home.
I spent most of my career working as a data-entry operating in Silicon Valley. I fell victim to major cuts and downsizing and lost my job of almost 20 years. What I started to find out is that many of the companies that were laying off people, were still needing help — now more than ever!
So this gave me an idea of creating a work-from-home data-entry job program that would allow companies to outsource their jobs, and allow me to create a program that would benefit both the companies, and myself.
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My Work-at-Home Data-Entry Job Was Created!
How this new type of data-entry job came about was through my own desperation to find a legitimate way to make money from home. I started from the ground floor and went to the roots of what businesses were needing when it came to data entry.
After creating my initial launch of my outsourced data-entry job program what I quickly realized was this was much bigger than I expected. After getting more work than I knew what to do with I then partnered up with a few of my ex-work colleagues; who were also sent packing by the same company who let me go.
We started to brainstorm how we could take this to a new level. We looked at the the current companies that were sending outsourced jobs and the potential of turning this into a global opportunity with thousands of companies. What was then understood is that a vast amount of companies from all over the world — big and small, were outsourcing more data-entry jobs then were people to complete the jobs.
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let me explain how simple the Global-Data-Entry Job is!
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Watch Your Earnings Grow
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Global-Data-Entry is Three Simple Steps!
The Global Data Entry requires no prior experience, once you are accepted to the program you may begin immediately! I will be provide you with everything you need to get started; including my complete step-by-step system.
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You submit the data on your own schedule, day or night, and you do as many as you want with absolutely no restrictions. There will always be work for you to do no matter where you live. I will show you many tips to assure your success. I will show you how to sign up with a pay administrative account. This is where your payments for your earnings will be sent from on the 1st and/or 15th of every month.
I will give you access to over 40,000 companies dealing in categories including Business, Health, Sports, Culture, Home & Society, Family, Software, IT, e-Commerce, Employment and much more. Many of these companies have downsized so they are anxious to find help like you. Because the companies need your help, they will never charge you money for the job, they are here to pay your for your work efforts, not charge you!
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You will be an independent contractor, which means we don't take any money from your pay checks. It will be your responsibility to report your earnings. If you are in the United States, then you will receive a 1099 at the end of the year detailing all of your earnings.
Please keep in mind, this opportunity is for serious individuals who are willing to put in the effort. If you are a committed individual and think you can put in a few hours per week submitting these data submissions, I want you on board my Data-Entry-Team!
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I have designed a program that allows my team members to take advantage of this fast-growing job opportunity. You may have come across just a few work-from-home websites that are offering this type of data-entry program. Most of the work-from-home data-entry job websites you will see online are simply expensive ad typing scams that cost you money, and give companies like mine a bad name.
In five years you will see companies like mine popping up like Starbucks at every corner. I'm the pioneer of this program, and now is the time to become a member of my team, before it is too late. This is not going to be a fad. This is the look of the new generation of work-from-home jobs.
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As you will see from my testimonials and pay reports I list from my members earnings, this is actually being done on a daily basis. By seeing some of our members' earnings reports, you will see this is a legitimate opportunity!
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The payments will be sent once or twice a month; depending on which of the pay administrative account you use. The payments will be distributed by mailed check, direct deposit, PayPal, and Moneybookers/Skrill; for those countries that can't use PayPal.
Take a look at the drop downs below to see if you qualify for my program:
General Qualifications
Someone who has a computer, keyboard, mouse, and Internet connection (64k or higher).
Someone who has ambition, can follow directions, and doesn't quit.
Someone who can type simple text with NO time limits or deadlines.
Someone who wants to earn a good income working at home.
Someone looking to quit punching a time clock, and dealing with a boss.
Someone that can follow the step-by-step guidance given in this program.
Someone is over the age of 18 years old.
Someone who is from any of the over 200 countries listed in next drop down:
Country Qualifications
I currently have over 30,000 members that are successfully doing the Global Data Entry from hundreds of countries!
This program is offered to over 180 countries. When I mean this is a global program that means global. Because all of the work is done online through my server, it will not matter where you do the work from. Companies will not care if you are from the United States or Zambia as long as you can perform the job tasks.
Take a look to see if your country qualifies for Global Data Entry:
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If your country is not listed, it is not because I don't want you to do my program. It is because the pay administrative accounts will not send payments to your country. No sense in doing work you can't get paid for!
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You will need one of the following: PC, laptop, iPad or tablet. (No Smartphones)
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For the record, I don't think the Packers played well enough to win this game. But the officiating was horrendous. Here is a sampling of opinion on two key calls.
On Al Harris strip of Terrell Owens:
Greg Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com: "Al Harris, one of the quietest guys in the NFL, gets a delay of game penalty after spiking the ball. He stole a catch from T.O., but the ref called it dead because of forward progress. Tough call for Green Bay…"
Greg Bedard, JS Online: "Not sure what the officials saw but it sure looked like Harris had an INT."
Mike Lucas, Capital Times: "Dallas matinee idol, Tony Romo, the transplanted Cheesehead, completed his first pass of the night to Owens, a 12-yard out. But he appeared to have lost the ball to Harris before stepping out of bounds. Harris was convinced that he had possession, but nobody else saw it that way and Harris wound up getting penalized for delay of game. That could have been huge since the Packers were already leading 3-0 and the turnover (that wasn't) would have given them the ball at midfield."
Drew Olsen, Onmilwaukee.com: "As was often the case back in the '90s, the key calls went against Green Bay. Al Harris did strip the ball from Terrell Owens on the Cowboys' first drive, but the refs had blown the whistle."
On the Tramon Williams pass interference call:
Greg Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com: "The [pass interference call] on this drive looks shaky in retrospect."
Greg Bedard, JS Online: There was a "ridiculous 42-yard pass interference penalty on Tramon Williams. Anybody could see that the receiver slowed down there. Well, I guess not everybody."
Mike Lucas, Capital Times: "There were some other comical moments with this officiating crew, which included a questionable pass interference call on Tramon Williams, who got tangled up with Cowboys receiver Miles Austin. That looked like incidental contact, although you could make a case for Williams putting his right hand on Austin before they crossed paths and feet. Williams tripped Austin but the official closest to the play didn't throw the flag. It was a delayed call and it was the equivalent of a 42-yard penalty on Green Bay. Three plays later, the Cowboys expanded their lead from 27-24 to 34-24."
Drew Olsen, Onmilwaukee.com: "The key play of the game was a 42-yard pass interference call on Tramon Williams, who didn't appear to impede Patrick Clayton. It was dicey at best."
MJD at AOL's Fanhouse: "I enjoyed the work of Cris Collinsworth last night. He's pretty damn good as a game analyst. Especially with this point: after the officials incorrectly called Packer DB Tramon Williams for pass interference, Collinsworth suggested that these long interference calls be subject to replay, and that's a fantastic idea… Maybe the biggest play in the game last night was that 42-yard pass interference call that was two things: 1) huge, and 2) horse(doo-doo)."
Wire reporter Todd Archer also thought the call was iffy: "Using Jason Witten for 37 yards on three catches and a questionable pass interference penalty on Tramon Williams, who tripped up Miles Austin, the Cowboys were at the Green Bay 5. Three plays later Romo whipped his second scoring throw of the game to Patrick Crayton, giving the Cowboys a 34-24 lead."
Even Texas writers saw the Williams call for what it was. Tyler Smith, Herald-Democrat: "Dallas was aided by a questionable pass-interference penalty called against Tramon Williams that set the Cowboys up at the 5-yard line."
But in the interest of balance, we include this, from Tom Pelissaro, with Packersnews.com: "The flag against Williams came really late, but it was correct. Williams actually had good position but, like many young players, didn't trust his position and decided to grab Miles Austin instead. Though Austin probably couldn't have caught the ball — and Williams did little to slow the receiver — the interference came early enough the officials weren't going to declare the pass uncatchable. It's borderline, but it's going to be called nine times out of 10."


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Vermont Law School, a private, independent institution, has the top-ranked environmental law program and one of the top-ranked clinical training programs in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Vermont Law offers a Juris Doctor curriculum that emphasizes public service; two Master's Degrees (Master of Environmental Law and Policy, and Master of Energy Regulation and Law), and three post-JD degrees—LLM in American Legal Studies (for foreign-trained lawyers), LLM in Energy Law, and LLM in Environmental Law.
The school features innovative experiential programs and is home to the Environmental Law Center, the South Royalton Legal Clinic, and the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic.
Vermont Law School is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in our workforce. Vermont Law is committed to promoting an employment and educational environment free from unlawful harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination. Unlawful harassment or discrimination of the basis of age, color, disability (including duty of reasonable accommodation), ethnicity, HIV-positive status, national origin, place of birth, race, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, or veteran status as defined by applicable law ("protected characteristics") is prohibited and will not be tolerated.
Vermont Law School is located on the White River in the historic village of South Royalton, VT, which is approximately a 30-minute drive from Hanover, NH, and a 45-minute drive from Montpelier, VT.


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Nutrition Facts
Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Servings and Times
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.0
Ingredients and Preparation
- Combine all ingredients in greased slow cooker. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-8 hours.
- Remove bay leaf and cloves before serving.


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Octavia Spencer: Murder, She Wrote?
Octavia Spencer is donning detective's gloves to star in a potential remake of 1980s CBS hit Murder, She Wrote.
This time, it's reboot-happy NBC that will try a new take on the series, which starred Angela Lansbury, aired from 1984-1996 and was produced by Universal, a studio now owned by NBC. Spencer, best known for her Oscar-winning role in The Help, has appeared in supporting roles on TV, and guest-starred in this week's episode of CBS comedy Mom.
But when she reunited with NBC's entertainment chairman, she had her eye on one character, she told Deadline.com, which first reported the news.
"I've always considered myself an armchair detective and in a recent meeting with Bob Greenblatt, he asked me what type of character would be able to lure me to TV. Naturally, I said " J.B. Fletcher" meets "Columbo"… And here we are," she said.
NBC has agreed to produce a pilot episode for the series, but there's no guarantee it will land a spot on next season's schedule. And the network's track record with previous "reboots" has not been good: Knight Rider, Bionic Woman, The Munsters and this fall's Ironside -- all owned by Universal -- proved short-lived or never got off the ground. (Ironside, starring Blair Underwood in the role created by Raymond Burr, aired its last episode Wednesday).


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Truck Stop: RollinGreens
RollinGreens: While the food truck's name is supposed to be reminiscent of rolling green hills, owner Ryan Cunningham says he could see how it might be misconstrued for a different kind of "greens" today. But RollinGreens only sells leafy products of the legal kind, in Boulder's the first, and only, commercial kitchen on wheels.
Foundations: The truck is just more than a year old. Cunningham's parents started RollinGreens in 1978, and passed the name on to him when he wanted to start the food truck.
Now Serving: Fresh, organic, local food with their own flare, says Cunningham. Business partner Lindsey Mandel adds it's "flared-up favorites from Mexican and Asian cuisines." For the most recent updates on the truck's changing menu, check out the RollingGreens Twitter. Just the other day, there was a tweet about new juice on the menu, including "the Cleanse-Filtered H2O, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, agave & Cayenne Pepper." The company can also cook for those with dietary restrictions or allergies.


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DAKOTA — Ambulance crew members who fire officials say had an unacceptable response time to a medical call of a man not breathing earlier this month relied on their cellphone GPS and apparently became disoriented in transit because they weren't sure of the location.
Tri-District Ambulance Service gave its first public statement Monday about the death of Joshua Langholf, who was identified during the run as having a heart condition. The 24-year-old farmer collapsed April 6 while moving hay at his rural farm on North Dakota Road.
Langholf was pronounced dead once the ambulance arrived at 3:22 p.m. at FHN Memorial Hospital, according to Stephenson County dispatch records.
Relatives have declined to comment.
Star Ambulance, which staffs the Tri-District location in neighboring Rock City, provided the explanation.
Owner Tom Kempel emphasized that dispatchers did not provide a town in their initial call with Langholf's address, and there are two stretches of North Dakota Road — one in Rock City and the other in Dakota.
They went to the wrong address first, hadn't read a map carefully before leaving and the Dakota firefighters were on a separate channel, he added.
When the ambulance crew arrived, Langholf was out of his barn and being given CPR.
"Even though the ambulance had an extended response time, the patient was given CPR (by other responders) and found unresponsive," Kempel said.
Fire personnel have been upset about the delayed response, and several of them showed up at meetings last week and on Monday. Langholf apparently suffered from an irregular heartbeat, and ambulance personnel called dispatchers for directions twice before arriving at his farm.
The portable Garmin GPS specifically used for the ambulance was not receiving a signal, Kempel said.
Tri-District serves a 100-square mile area that covers Rock City, Dakota and Davis.
Dakota taxpayers generated $70,995 for Tri-District last year. The company also received money from Davis and Rock City taxpayers.
According to county records, Rock City levies about $69,903 for ambulance and emergency services and Davis levies about $160,000 for an ambulance fund.
Fire district officials now plan to return to their communities to consider their next steps. The possibilities include Tri-District terminating its contract with Star, upgrading the training protocol or changing nothing.
Of the two-person ambulance crew who responded to the Langholf medical call, one was "redirected" to other duties within the company.
Dakota fire board member Rhonda Artman promised to stay on top of the matter, especially with regard to map training.
She never wants a similar tragedy to happen.
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6 Healthy Foods that Are Easy on Your WalletBy Suzy Buglewicz
These days it seems as if we're all trying to stretch our dollars, either by necessity or because we're becoming savvier about saving more and spending less. If you've been looking for ways to stretch your grocery budget without resorting to filling up on cheap, empty calories, read on. It's a myth that the healthiest foods are the most expensive. With a list and a plan, it is possible, and surprisingly simple, to eat healthily without blowing your budget or sacrificing those hard-earned P90X® or ChaLEAN Extreme® results. If you want to keep your wallet fat and your waistline trim, try to put more of these food items in your shopping cart the next time you're at the grocery store.
- Sweet potatoes. Also marketed as yams (which are actually a variety of the sweet potato), this versatile food is as nutritious as it is economical. Sweet potatoes are used in everything from baby food to main dishes to desserts.
Why they're good for you: At about 140 calories each, sweet potatoes are filling, easy to cook, and loaded with vitamins A and C, iron, and thiamine. They, also contain beta-carotene, which may help reduce the risk of certain cancers. Sweet potatoes are also low in sodium and a good source of fiber.
Best way to enjoy: Scrub and pierce the potatoes; you can bake them, microwave them, or cook them in boiling water. Use sweet potatoes in recipes in place of white potatoes. For a special treat (and an instant kid pleaser), you can add a small amount of butter and brown sugar to your potatoes.
- Beans. Long regarded as one of the ultimate frugal foods, beans are as versatile as they are nutritious, with a variety of flavors, colors, and varieties to choose from. Stock up on the dried (and the cheapest) kind as well as the canned variety (still a bargain at less than $1 a can). You'll have tons of cheap, healthy meal possibilities.
Why they're good for you: Beans are one of the best sources of dietary fiber, which can help lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar. Beans are also high in protein and low in calories, making them an ideal food choice for dieters.
Best way to enjoy: Beans can be incorporated into almost any recipe or eaten alone. Try replacing beef with black beans in chili, soup, or your favorite Mexican food recipes. Eat beans hot or cold, alone, in salads, or with rice, for a high-protein, high-fiber meal.
- Brown rice. One bag of brown rice can provide as many as 20 servings. Brown rice can be combined with an assortment of other ingredients. Or simply enjoy it with your favorite seasonings. Brown rice has more flavor and nutrients than instant white rice.
Why it's good for you: Brown rice is a great source of fiber, vitamin B, iron, manganese, and selenium, nutrients that are essential for boosting immune systems, lowering cholesterol, and reducing the risks of heart disease and diabetes. Studies have shown that women who consume more whole grains like brown rice tend to weigh less than women who consume fewer whole grains.
Best way to enjoy: Cook rice in water on the stove, in the microwave, or in a rice cooker, and enjoy it as a side dish or add it to soups, salads, and your favorite main dish recipes.
- Eggs. At about 75 calories each and less than $2 for a dozen, eggs contain 13 essential nutrients, making them a healthy bargain. And there's no need to avoid eating eggs for fear of consuming too much cholesterol. Research has shown that egg consumption contributes less than 1 percent to the risk of heart disease when other factors are considered.
Why they're good for you: Eggs have a high proportion of nutrients to calories, which means that they help you stay full and energized while helping you maintain a healthy weight. Eggs are also an excellent source of folate; protein; lutein, which promotes eye health; and choline, which helps brain function.
Best way to enjoy: Eat eggs for breakfast, lunch, or dinner in bakes, in frittatas, as omelettes, or hard cooked.
- Pasta. Tasty, filling, and always an economical way to feed a crowd, what's not to love about pasta?
Why it's good for you: Pasta is low in sodium and fat and high in complex carbohydrates, which helps you maintain a consistent energy level. Pasta is also fortified with folic acid, an essential nutrient, especially for women.
Best way to enjoy: Pasta is easy to combine with other foods, including vegetables, meats, and your favorite sauces. For a healthier dish, toss cooked pasta with olive oil or a marinara sauce instead of a high-calorie Alfredo sauce.
- Frozen vegetables. While fresh, raw vegetables (and fruits, for that matter) that are in season should always be a first choice, having a supply of frozen vegetables in the freezer is an inexpensive, nutritious, and versatile backup plan.
Why they're good for you: Frozen vegetables retain almost all of their nutritional value, since they're picked and frozen while at their peak flavor. When the perishables in your refrigerator have, well, perished, it's easy to reach for a bag of frozen vegetables and add them to any meal.
Best way to enjoy: Frozen vegetables have a high nutritional value. And they can be kept in the freezer and pulled out any time to toss in soups, stews, lasagna, or stir-fries, or they can be used as a side dish.
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Three Bean Pasta1 lb. farfalle (or other pasta), uncooked
1 15-oz. can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen green beans, thawed
1 small red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp. olive oil
3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
3 Tbsp. chopped parsley
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and drain. In a large bowl, combine pasta, beans, onion, and bell pepper. Mix remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Pour over the pasta, toss and serve. Serves 6.
Chunky Vegetable Chile2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, cubed
� cup onion, chopped
� cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp. chile powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 28-oz. can tomatoes, undrained
1 15-oz. can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 8-oz. can tomato sauce
1 cup zucchini, cubed
Sour cream, if desired
Heat all ingredients, except zucchini, to boiling in a Dutch oven, breaking up tomatoes and stirring occasionally. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add zucchini, cover, and simmer another 10 minutes, or until zucchini and potatoes are tender. Serve with sour cream, if desired. Serves 6.
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Nutrition 911, Part XII: Jumbo Juices and CrappuccinosBy Steve Edwards
Today, our oh-so-basic nutrition class hits the mall, or at least the strip mall, for a look at popular beverage chains. These range from places we know may not be healthy, like coffeehouses, to juice bars that market themselves as the pinnacle of nutrition. Certainly, beverages named after a cornucopia of healthy fruits must be good for you, right? Let's take a deeper look at that Mangorangoberry Pizzazz you were considering for lunch today.
Most of the drinks we're discussing fall under the smoothie category. We've been conditioned to consider this word synonymous with healthy, but many of these drinks are quite the opposite. Smoothie's not a word you need to strike from your vocabulary, but like most things you put into your body, you should pay attention to the ingredients. Some of these beverages are great, while others are little more than ice cream in a cup. Here's a quick rundown on the types of smoothies you're likely to encounter and when, or if, you should drink them.
Bottled "smoothies"
A smoothie used to be a blend of various whole fruits with, perhaps, a bit of protein powder and/or other ingredients that were healthy, didn't taste great, and were best hidden in a mixture of yummy fruit. Nowadays, it can be almost anything. In stores, however, most of 'em still follow that traditional blend. They also have the nutrition information listed on the side, so it's easy to see what you're drinking. I guess this is why you'll almost never see a Peanut Butter Blast™ at your local market, but you'll often see spirulina.
Analysis: Most of these drinks are pretty darn healthy, and it's obvious when they're not. Just make sure to read the nutrition information on the label.
Jamba Juice®, et al.
I'm using the Jamba Juice model because it's the biggest smoothie chain, but there are plenty of others. Most follow a similar format of offering varying drink options. Coffeehouses get in on this too, which we'll get to later. Jamba Juice touts its usage of real fruit and fruit juices to make its beverages sound healthy. When analyzing the final product, we see an abundance of sugar and not much fiber, meaning that fruit juice is being used, which is completely different nutritionally than using whole fruit.
- Traditional smoothies. Jamba Juice calls these "classics," because it's all that was offered before consumers caught on to the hype and demanded healthier options. These are mainly made of fruit, with some amount of dairy dessert like sherbet added for a smooth texture. At an average of around 500 calories (for an "original" size, or a medium) and 100 grams of sugar, this is not exactly the "light lunch" many people thought they were getting.
Analysis: The only time this would be an appropriate snack (or meal, really) is if you were doing an excessive amount of exercise. Adding protein powder as an option helps balance it a little bit, but basically there's no way around the fact that this is a high-sugar meal, which is only okay if you happen to be burning a lot of blood sugar.
- Functional smoothies. These use industry buzzwords in drinks like Açai Supercharger™, Matcha Green Tea Mist, Protein Berry Pizzazz™, Coldbuster®!, and a host of other ultra-healthy-sounding items. Some of them have a slightly higher amount of protein, but checking the bottom line, an "original" also has around 500 calories, 400 or so of which come from sugar.
Analysis: Shakespeare once asked, "What's in a name?" Maybe he was referring to a business he knew would pop up in a few centuries. Don't believe this marketing hype; the only purpose of these beverages would be to fuel you after a long bout of very intense exercise.
- Enlightened smoothies. How did they do it? They look the same. They're the same size. Yet these average around 300 calories, about 250 of which are sugar. To reduce the calorie count, these beverages are made with nonfat milk, whey protein, and Splenda®. This does boost their protein content a bit, an improvement over the classics, but you have to deal with Splenda.
Analysis: Do two pluses offset a minus? You get fewer calories and more protein, but what's with the Splenda? This somewhat disgusting artificial sweetener (basically chlorinated sugar, as we discussed in "Nutrition 911, Part VI: Sweeteners"; refer to the Related Articles section below) has a lot of negative press surrounding it. It's probably fine in small doses, but it raises this question: why? Surely there are healthier options. If Jamba Juice is so into health trends like açai and maca, couldn't they have sweetened these "enlightened" smoothies with yacon?
- All-fruit smoothies. These beverages don't use dairy products and stick to fruit juice and fruit. But they're sweetened fruit juice, so their 300 plus calories are nearly all sugar, with about a third as much fiber as a comparable amount of whole fruit.
Analysis: Another sugary sports drink. Sure, there are vitamins and antioxidants in this stuff—it's made of fruit, after all. But you're far better off with a piece or two, or three, of whole fruit, which is healthier, more filling, and doesn't cause a sugar rush.
- Good Moo'ds. These are the chocolate "anythings" that invariably show up on the menu. They're advertised as being "made with nonfat milk," or some other hollow promise. But a medium "Peanut Butter Moo'd" contains 21 grams of fat (or 190 calories of fat), 122 grams of sugar, 480 milligrams of sodium, and 840 calories.
Analysis: You might as well go for the ice cream. If that's what you want, there's not much trade-off here. These have no place in a healthy diet, except as some kind of reward. They are decadence, pure and simple.
Starbucks®, et al.
Coffee chains have gotten in on the game too. Sometimes called smoothies, coffeehouse options are also referred to by various other names. Coffee and tea don't have any calories and give you a rush. But people seem to want their rush with other assorted items, like sugar and fat. So now when you order a black coffee at one of these places, you often get a strange look, or you're asked, "Are you sure?" I guess that's not what the cool kids are ordering. So let's have a look, shall we? Because the kids won't stay cool if they keep eating like this.
- Frappuccinos. An average 24-ounce Starbucks Frappuccino® (the large or Venti® size) has around 700 calories, 25 grams of fat, 100 grams of sugar, 400 milligrams of sodium, and 70 milligrams of cholesterol. You can save a few hundred calories by ordering "light," which substitutes artificial sweeteners for sugar.
Analysis: These are dessert items. There is no other way to categorize them.
- Lattes 'n' such. These are slightly less caloric and vary quite a bit. A Grande Nonfat Cappuccino might only have 100 or so calories, but a Venti White Chocolate Mocha with whipped cream has over 600 calories.
Analysis: There's a lot of variance here, and I believe most of you know the good from the bad. Here's a quick rundown:
- Coffee or tea: Zero calories; the best option is to drink them unsweetened and without milk or cream.
- Milks and cream: Nonfat is best. Low fat is the second best option, and last is whole, which is highly caloric and loaded with fat. Half-and-half or cream is even worse. Soy milk is a good option for the lactose intolerant, but it has fat and calorie contents similar to regular milk. Most nondairy creamers are filled with sugar and hydrogenated junk. You're better off with the real stuff.
- Chocolate, caramel, vanilla, etc.: All of these flavorings are sugar—a lot of sugar.
- Whipped cream: 100 percent fat and condensed sugar and almost zero nutritional value.
- Chai and other holistic-sounding stuff: These follow the exact same pattern as the Frappuccinos. The only difference is that they use tea instead of coffee as their base. Often touted as "a taste of Asia," or some such nonsense, these have long ago lost any trace of their "exotic spices" and are flavored by the same junk that's in all the unhealthy stuff.
- Coffee or tea: Zero calories; the best option is to drink them unsweetened and without milk or cream.
Today we learned that we may not need to steer clear of these establishments, but we definitely need to be careful about what we order. We touched on the "natural" fruit claim but could probably stand to go into the issue more thoroughly. So next time, let's look at the difference between whole fruit and fruit juice.
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Test Your Sweetener IQ!By Joe Wilkes
True or False?
- False: Of Equal®, Splenda, and Sweet'N Low®, Equal is sweeter than sugar. Splenda (sucralose) is 600 times sweeter than sugar. Sweet'N Low (saccharin) is 300 to 500 times sweeter, and Equal (aspartame) trails the pack at 200 times sweeter.
- True: Aspartame turns into formaldehyde in your body. Aspartame breaks down into phenylalanine (which can affect people with phenylketonuria), aspartate, and methanol. Methanol is broken down further by the liver into formaldehyde and formic acid, both toxic. Fortunately, the toxic effects of methanol and its byproducts are caused by prolonged exposure. The belief is that the amount of methanol exposure and the length of time that methanol is in the body make aspartame reasonably harmless in small doses. However, some warn that a cumulative effect of aspartame consumption may exist, which could cause long-term health problems.
- False: Saccharin causes cancer. In the 1970s, studies showed that saccharin caused bladder cancer in lab rats. This led to a warning being placed on all products containing saccharin stating that the product may cause cancer. Subsequent studies showed that the cancer was caused by biological mechanisms present only in rats, and that no evidence existed that saccharin caused cancer in humans. In 2000, the federal government delisted it as a carcinogen, and products containing saccharin no longer carry the warning.
- True: Sucralose is made from sugar. It's essentially true. It begins as a sugar molecule with its hydrogen-oxygen atom groups replaced with chlorine, which turns it into something else entirely. It's like saying glass is made from sand. It's true, but you probably wouldn't let your kid play in a box full of glass.
- False: Stevia is banned in the U.S. Stevia was banned in 1991 from being imported to the U.S. The ban was revoked in 1995 after the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 was enacted. No reason has ever been given for why stevia was banned. Many suspect it was due to political pressure from the artificial sweetener industry. A plant-based sweetener, stevia is currently only available as a supplement. It is not recognized as a food additive by the Food and Drug Administration, because it has not been proven to be safe. It hasn't been proven to be unsafe, however, and has been used as a sweetener and additive in other countries, including Japan, for years with no harmful effects reported.
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