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2 — April 10, 2013
Cold and flu season isn’t over yet
By REBEKAH NORTON
Post Community Newspapers
You may only think of colds
and influenza (the flu) as a winter
issue, but the cold and flu season
can last until May, which means
that we aren’t in the clear just yet.
During the spring months the
strain of influenza A, which is
what effects most people in the
fall and winter, starts to die out but
a strain of influenza B, although
not as severe as influenza A, can
still be prevalent.
Ken Anderson, the epidemiologist at Eastern Idaho Public
Health Division, explained that
there are usually more cases of influenza B than influenza A during
this time of the year.
“(Influenza) A is a little more
severe (than influenza B) but the
symptoms are about the same,”
Anderson said. “This year and in
the past the vaccines have contained two types of influenza A
viruses, for protection from two
types of influenza A viruses, and
one influenza B strain for protection.”
The public should take the
same precautions to prevent
spreading influenza B as they
would with influenza A. This includes washing hands frequently,
covering the mouth when coughing and staying home from work
or school if you experience the
symptoms.
Colds also continue to afflict
people throughout the spring
months.
There is a myth that people can
get sick if they are exposed to
weather that differentiates from
warm to cold quickly. However,
people cannot get sick just from
the weather, especially when it
comes to catching a cold. Colds
are spread by viruses, and when
people get a cold they have usually been infected by someone
else.
“Obviously you can’t get a
cold just from the weather; you
have to be around someone who
has a cold and then they give it to
you,” Anderson said.
However, if you do not protect
your body from colder weather,
then it can weaken your immune
system and allow you to get sick.
“You don’t want to go out in
the cold without a jacket because
your body has to work harder to
keep warm. That may weaken
your immune system and make
you more susceptible to colds,”
Anderson said. “Your body has to
work extra hard to keep you warm
and it could make your immune
system weaker.”
Many people say they experience severe colds during the
spring and summer months, while
this is a definite possibility Anderson warns that it could also be
an indicator of spring allergies.
“You’re also getting into ‘is it a
cold or is it allergies now?’” Anderson said. “Once spring starts
coming you get more pollen in the
air, flowers blooming and everything else, and you might have
that question ‘do I have allergies
or do I have a cold?’”
Tammy Cox, director of health
preparedness, promotion and surveillance division at Eastern Idaho
Public Health District, explained
that as a child her mother always
said she had a summer cold.
“My mother always said I had
a summer cold continually, well I
have asthma now and major allergies; they just weren’t diagnosed,”
Cox said.
She said to determine whether
you have a cold or allergies, evaluate if you get the same cold at the
same time every year, and the duration. According to Cox, the
common cold will last five to 10
days. If it lasts longer it may be
something more.
COLD AND FLU SEASON
Cystic fibrosis patients enjoy health
and longevity thanks to research
By SHIRLEY THOMPSON
Post Community Newspapers
When a healthy Shelley couple welcomed a new baby to
their family almost four years
ago, they were shocked to hear
the pulmonary specialist deliver
the news that their baby daughter, Emersyn, had cystic fibrosis. Both nurses, Trevor and
Lisal Drollinger understood the
condition is a genetic one that
happens when both parents
carry a gene.
Neither of them had suspected they were carriers and
their older children had been ell.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetically inherited chronic disease of the mucus and sweat
glands. It affects the lungs and
digestive system of about
30,000 children and adults in
the United States and some
70,000 people worldwide.
The baby spent the first few
weeks of her life at Primary
Children’s Medical Center in
Salt Lake City, Utah because of
a bowel obstruction. That problem was corrected and the little
girl continues to visit PCM, the
nearest CF center, about every
three months for a checkup.
Lisal Drollinger said she was
warned that their daughter
would probably be hospitalized
a couple of times a year because
of respiratory infections caused
by CF. So far, that has not been
the case.
“She’s never been hospitalized since that initial time when
she was a newborn,” she said.
In fact, Emersyn has been
healthy and energetic thanks to
improved treatments.
“She swallows pills like a
champ and sails through breathing treatments and a compression vest a few times every day.
If Emersyn skipped past you at
the park, the words ‘chronic’ or
‘fatal genetic disease’ would
never enter your mind,” Lisal
said. “For the health that Emersyn is now enjoying, we have to
thank generous people who donated money towards cystic fibrosis research 20 and more
years ago. Those donations
have developed the medications
and treatments that help Emersyn thrive today. There is only
one way to properly thank them
and that is to do our part to pay
it forward.”
The couple plans to do that
by participating in a 10.6-mile
run at Big Sur, Calif., later this
month. It is sponsored by the
Boomer Esiason Foundation
with hopes of raising a million
dollars for CF research.
Esiason’s own son was diagnosed with CF at age two. Now
a college student, no one is a
better example of improvements in cystic fibrosis (CF) research and treatment than
Gunnar Esiason, who tries to reassure everyone who has been
affected by this disease that CF
isn't the end of the world, if they
don't want it to be.
"I believe that we are experiencing something of a medical
miracle now in cystic fibrosis
research," said Boomer Esiason.
"I fully expect Gunnar to outlive me."
Donations can be received at
a website: www.firstgiving.
com/teamboomer/2013-big-sur
The Drollingers have already raised over $2,500 and
hope to add to that total before
the event in Big Sur.
Spring Health Guide
April 10, 2013 — 3
Take steps now to prevent diabetes in the future
(EIPHD) — Most women
with gestational diabetes know
that taking steps to manage the
disease during pregnancy is critical for the health of both mother
and child. What many women
don’t realize is that those steps
need to continue even after the
baby is born. Women who have
had gestational diabetes are at increased risk for developing diabetes in the future, and their child
is also at increased risk for obesity and type 2 diabetes. Eastern
Idaho Public Health District has
partnered with the National Diabetes
Education
Program
(NDEP) to share this message.
“We want all mothers with a
history of gestational diabetes to
be aware of their long-term
health risks, the health risks faced
by their children, and steps they
can take to keep themselves and
their families healthy,” said
Timalee Geisler of Eastern Idaho
Public Health District.
Gestational diabetes occurs
during pregnancy and affects
about 7 percent of all U.S. preg-
nancies, or about 200,000 pregnancies each year. Women who
have had gestational diabetes
should be re-tested for diabetes
six to 12 weeks after the baby is
born, and at least every three
years after that.
“Many women think that if
the follow-up test after the baby
is born shows no signs of diabetes, they are in the clear, but
that's not the case,” said Geisler.
“What many of these moms don't
know is that they have a 40 to 60
percent chance of developing di-
Successfully fend off workplace fatigue
(Metro)—Fatigue can prove a
formidable foe to anyone. Exercise enthusiasts and couch potatoes alike periodically can suffer
from fatigue, which can affect
performance at work and one's
relationships with friends and
family.
Fatigue can be temporary or
chronic, and while quick fixes
like an energy drink might work
for a little while, such solutions
may only mask fatigue for a brief
period before it returns once the
stimulant wears off. Many times
fending off fatigue involves making some lifestyle changes that
can boost your energy over the
long haul and make fatigue a distant memory.
• Eat breakfast no matter
what. According to a study published in the International Journal
of Food Sciences and Nutrition,
a high-fiber, high-carbohydrate
breakfast can increase alertness
between breakfast and lunch, a
period of time during which
many professionals begin to feel
fatigue settling in. Whole-wheat
toast or a bowl of high-fiber cereal can pack an energetic punch
that lasts all the way to
lunchtime.
• Choose high-energy snacks.
One of the problems many people have when dealing with fatigue is how they choose to
combat their feelings of sluggishness. Eating a candy bar
from the office snack machine
might seem like the ideal energy
booster, but a sugar boost does
not last very long. Chances are
your feelings of fatigue will return sooner rather than later.
• Give yourself a break. Burning the midnight oil might be
necessary, but failing to take
breaks throughout the day will
likely exasperate any feelings of
fatigue. That's because taking periodic breaks throughout the
workday has been proven to be
very effective at combating fatigue. A study conducted at
Louisiana State University compared a trio of different work
schedules for workers who used a
computer. Those who took brief,
frequent breaks were better at
fighting fatigue and more productive at work than those who
did not. A short break of 5 to 10
minutes can be enough to provide
an immediate energy boost and
fend off feelings of fatigue.
• Hit the road, Jack. Another
way to effectively fight fatigue is
to get walking. A decades-old
study conducted by a researcher
at California State University,
Long Beach, found that walking
briskly for 10 minutes provides
people with more energy than
eating a candy bar. Though the
candy bar led to an initial energy
boost, that boost died down
within an hour, whereas the boost
provided by a brisk walk increased energy levels for roughly
two hours. Get up and walk
around the office or take a brisk
walk around the block or the
parking lot of your office complex. You'll come back to your
desk refreshed and ready to resume your workday.
abetes as early as five to 10 years
after their baby is born. These
women need to know this information and they need to take
steps to lower their risk for developing diabetes.”
Women with a history of gestational diabetes can do a lot to
prevent or delay the risk of developing diabetes. In addition to
screening for diabetes, it is important for women to reach and
maintain a healthy weight by
making healthy food choices and
being active for at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. These
action steps are good for the entire family and help mom and
baby manage their risks for developing diabetes. Breastfeeding
also helps protect against childhood obesity, which is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. For mom,
breastfeeding can also promote
an earlier return to pre-pregnancy
weight.
Gestational diabetes occurs
more frequently among women
with a family history of diabetes;
overweight and obese women;
and Hispanic/Latina, AfricanAmerican, American Indian,
Asian, Pacific Islander and
Alaska Native women. Women
who have had gestational diabetes should be screened regularly
for
diabetes
and
pre-diabetes, a condition where
blood glucose levels are higher
than normal, but not high enough
to be diagnosed as diabetes. Follow-up screening usually consists
of a simple blood test.
It is important that women
talk to their doctors about their
history of gestational diabetes.
Women with a history of gestational diabetes should also talk to
their obstetricians about earlier
screening for gestational diabetes
in future pregnancies. Because
the children of women who had
gestational diabetes are also at increased risk for obesity and type
2 diabetes, it's a good idea for
mothers who had gestational diabetes to tell their child’s pediatrician.
To learn more about the steps
to reduce the risk of developing
diabetes, check out NDEP’s risk
tests in English and Spanish.
Visit www.YourDiabetesInfo.org
or call 1-888-693-NDEP (1-8886337); TTY: 1-866-569-1162.
Ask for It’s Never Too Early to
Prevent Diabetes and a tip sheet
for children at risk called Lower
Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes, in
English or Spanish. Please visit
Eastern Idaho Public Health District
on
the
web
at
www.idaho.gov/phd7.
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Arranging a funeral in advance can be a worthwhile
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Spring Health Guide
4 — April 10, 2013
Sun exposure can do more harm than good
By REBEKAH NORTON
Post Community Newspapers
Now that the weather is heating up, people are more likely to
spend time outdoors enjoying
the sunshine. While sunshine
can help improve our moods, it
can also cause a lot of damage
to our skin and eyes.
Tammy Cox, director of
health preparedness, promotion
and surveillance division at
Eastern Idaho Public Health
District warns that while the
clouds may be covering the sun,
people can still be in danger of
ultraviolet (UV) rays which can
cause sunburns, skin cancer and
premature aging.
Cox also explained that people are less likely to use clothing to protect themselves from
the sun when spring sets in.
“This time of year the spring
skiing is fantastic, but the reflection of UV rays on the snow,
where people are not wearing
heavy coats and are letting their
skin be exposed, they can get
some really severe burns, which
can cause skin cancer as well as
premature aging,” Cox said.
Anyone who goes outside
should try to protect their skin.
One way to do this is to use sunscreen. Cox recommends wearing sunscreen that is a sun
protection factor (SPF) 15 or
higher, and she suggests women
wear make-up with UV protection.
Cox suggests checking your
sunscreen for expiration dates.
Many people save unused sunscreen, but once it expires it
doesn’t do much good.
“Most sunscreen is good for
three years; some (sunscreen)
that is more organic expires
sooner. Some of the product you
bought last year might have
been sitting on the self for a
year, so be sure to check your
protection and expiration date,”
Cox said. “If you’re using a natural product, an organic product,
make
sure
you’ve
researched it; that it’s proven to
protect you from sun rays.”
Some sunscreens are waterproof and should be used at
pools, lakes or even when someone could be sweating a lot.
“Be sure to check
children,
especially infants
because they
cannot use
sunscreen until
they are six
months of age.”
— Tammy Cox
EIPHD
Sunscreens that are waterproof
should say how long it should
last before you need to reapply.
Usually waterproof sunscreen
lasts 40 to 90 minutes according
to Cox.
“People who go out to the
swimming pools and Rigby
Lake, or farmers, or people who
are gardening, if they’re sweating a lot, they need to wear that
waterproof protection. They
think that if they apply once
they’re ok, but you need to
apply at least every two hours,”
Cox said.
Babies under six months cannot use sunscreen according to
Cox. If infants are outside, she
suggests using clothing and
shade to protect them.
“Be sure to check children,
especially infants because they
cannot use sunscreen until they
are six months of age,” Cox
said. “Make sure they are under
the shade when they’re in the
stroller or when you’ve got
them playing out in the yard that
they are in the shade and that
they have protective clothing
on.”
Protective clothing is an important part of protection for
adults as well as children.
Clothing made from cotton or
canvas can act as protection
from UV rays. Long sleeves and
pants will also provide more
coverage.
“Remember that the lighter
summer fabrics that we use can
actually let UV rays in. They
might not cause sunburn but
they can cause skin cancer and
premature aging,” Cox said.
“The lighter gauzy type fabrics
and those with the eyelet type
let the sun in even though you
might not see the effects right
away as a sunburn.”
Protective measures should
also be taken to prevent sun
damage to the eyes. According
to Cox, cataracts can develop
from a lack of eye protection.
“It used to be that it was normal for people, especially farmers working out in the field, to
have cataracts removed when
they get into their 60s or 70s because they were out in the sun,”
Cox said. “The majority of the
products that are sold in the
United States do have protection in the sunglasses, so wear
them. It does prevent cataracts
later in life.”
Cox also emphasized not to
use tanning beds. Tanning beds
are one of the biggest contributors to skin cancer.
“Remember any time you get
a ‘healthy tan’ that you’re basically baking your body and that
increases your risk of skin cancer,” Cox said.
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April 10, 2013 — 5
‘Silent killer’ undiagnosed in many Americans
tion and over-the-counter drugs, use of
alcohol and tobacco, sodium intake and
Post Community Newspapers
obesity.
The single greatest control a person
Many Americans may be living with can exert to prevent the disease is to sima condition that may kill them, and they ply live a healthy lifestyle, Spaulding exdon’t even know it. The condition, left plained.
“Even a 10 percent weight loss will
undetected, can cause heart attacks, heart
affect blood pressure,” Spaulding said.
failure, stroke and kidney disease.
She said eating plenty of vegetables
High blood pressure, or hypertension,
affects as many as 50 million Americans, and fruits can lower blood pressure.
Abstaining from smoking and alcohol
but many of those affected by the disease
don’t know they have it because there are will help blood pressure as well. Spauldfew symptoms at first. Later, when the ing said that one glass of wine may help
blood pressure has gone up significantly, thin the blood, but at the cost of damagsome seemingly harmless symptoms ing kidneys.
Monitoring one’s salt, or sodium, inmanifest, like headaches, nosebleeds and
take is another way to keep the pressure
blurry vision.
down. Spaulding exTiffany Spaulding,
plained that sodium has
D.O., of Upper Valley
effects on osmotic presMedicine in Rigby exsure, or in other words,
plained that what makes
salt draws water out of the
hypertension a ‘silent
cells and into the bloodkiller’ is that many who
stream, increasing the
suffer from the disease
pressure.
aren’t receiving treatCommon
over-thement.
counter and prescription
“It’s under-diagnosed
drugs, like decongestants,
because it is asymptoNSAIDS (like ibuprofen),
matic,” Spaulding said.
birth control pills and
“They don’t feel bad.”
types of steroids, can also
The causes for high
raise blood pressure,
blood pressure are nuSpaulding explained.
merous and include:
SPAULDING
Spaulding said that
family history, prescripBy CHARLIE VANLEUVEN
BLOOD PRESSURE TESTING
those over the age of 25 should be tested
for high blood pressure, but most cases
of hypertension develop in those aged 50
to 55. She said that those with the condition can easily control their blood pressure with one or two prescriptions.
Exercising outside of the box
(Metro) — Exercise is an essential element of a healthy lifestyle. When coupled with a healthy diet, exercise puts
men and women on a path toward optimal health while reducing risk for a host
of ailments, some of which can be deadly.
But many people find they simply
don't have the time to exercise regularly.
Commitments to career and family can
be demanding and time-consuming, and
exercise is often a casualty of a hectic
schedule.
Though getting to the gym every day
or even making use of exercise equipment at home on a daily basis may not be
feasible, that doesn't mean people still
can't find ways to incorporate a little exercise into their daily routines. The following are a few simple ways to fit more
exercise into your day no matter how
busy you may be.
• Avoid the elevator, and attack the
stairs. The elevator may be inviting, but
it's also somewhat of an enabler. Instead
of taking the elevator up to your office
each day, take the stairs, and take them
with more gusto than you're used to.
Rather than taking one step at a time, take
the stairs two by two, lifting your legs
high as you scale each pair of steps. This
helps build your leg muscles and makes
the daily climb up the staircase a little
more strenuous.
• Turn TV time into treadmill time.
Watching a little television at night is
how many people relax and unwind, but
it can be a great time to squeeze in some
daily exercise as well. Opinions as to
what's the best time of day to exercise
TAKING STAIRS
vary, and no definitive study exists to
suggest one time of day is better than another. People who like to relax with a little television time at night should make
the most of that time by hitting the treadmill, elliptical machine or exercise bike
instead of just plopping down on the
couch. Add a television to your home's
exercise room or purchase a gym membership where the cardiovascular machines are connected to televisions. You
will still get to enjoy your favorite shows
while simultaneously getting the benefit
of exercise.
• Say "bon voyage" to the conference
room. Professionals who spend lots of
time in meetings can add a simple twist
that incorporates exercise into a typical
business meeting. Rather than conducting the meeting in a conference room,
propose a walking meeting when possible. A walking meeting is the same as a
standard business meeting, but it's conducted on foot outside of the office.
Walking meetings can provide some
much-needed energy for you and your
fellow staff members, who may appreciate the chance to get out from behind
their desks and stretch their legs while
still getting work done. Take your smartphones or tablets along to jot down important ideas, just like you would in a
more traditional meeting. And make the
most of your walk by leaving time for
some light stretching before and after the
meeting. Chances are you will return to
your desk reenergized and glad you
found a way to get some exercise despite
of a busy schedule.
• Park far away when shopping. It's
tempting and almost human nature to
hunt for the parking spot closest to the
door when shopping at the mall or even
the grocery store. But for those who want
to include more exercise in their daily
routines, parking far away from the entrance to your favorite store is a great
way to incorporate more walking into
your life. Walking is a simple yet effective cardiovascular exercise, one that the
Mayo Clinic notes can lower your blood
pressure and manage your weight while
lowering your low-density lipoprotein,
which is commonly referred to as "bad"
cholesterol. In fact, research has indicated that regular, brisk walking can be
just as effective at lowering a person's
risk of heart attack as more vigorous exercise, including jogging. When parking
far away from the entrance, just make
sure you park in a well-lit area where others can easily see or hear you.
Many adults find they simply don't
have the time to commit to routine exercise. But there are several simple ways to
incorporate exercise into your existing
routine without taking time from your already busy day.
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6 — April 10, 2013
Same-day crowns offer dental patients the best of new technology
By SHIRLEY THOMPSON
Post Community Newspapers
Shelley dentist Steven Nielsen,
with about 60 other American
dentists, recently attended the
world’s largest dental show held
in Cologne, Germany. Nielsen
was selected to join the CerecDoctors.Com organization as a
full-fledged faculty member,
something he said was a great
honor. In the past he has been a
mentor, one of an original group
of 50 such dentists who took train-
ing to help teach peer dentists in
the Cerek technology, which allows dentists to make ceramic
crowns in their own offices so that
patients could have them in only
one office visit.
At the show, new software was
introduced which will increase the
capabilities of the Cerec crown
system. Although already available in Europe, the software upgrade won’t be available in the
U.S. until June.
Following the show, the group
toured Southern Germany and
visited Sirona, the company that
manufactures the Cerec equipment in Bensheim, just north of
Heidelberg. The next tour was in
Leichtenstein at the Ivoclar plant
which manufactures ceramic
blocks for the Cerec system as
well as teeth for dentures which
are shipped all over the world.
Near Munich, Germany, the 3MESPE plant manufactures anesthetics and impression materials
for dentistry.
Nielsen has been using the
computer assisted design/milling
(CAD/CAM) dentistry technology in his office at River Valley
Dental Care for the last four years.
His partner, Bryce Hanson, also
uses the technology and has the
luxury of Nielsen’s mentoring
whenever he requests assistance.
Nielsen said the technology has
taken a remarkable leap forward.
“This has been available for
about 20 years, but I didn’t think
the quality was comparable to the
crowns made in a lab,” Nielsen
said. “In the last few years, however, the technology has improved. With this new software, I
don’t think the lab can do as well
as I can do with this milling system.”
Just last week, River Valley
Dental received its newest upgrade to the system — the Onmicam, a 3-D digital video camera
that records the interior of the patient’s mouth in full-color without
the use of a powder spray previously required. The recording is
transferred to the machine, which
mills a perfectly matched crown.
Dr. Quinn Mikesell of Cedar
Creek Dental in Rigby also uses
the Cerek technology to do onevisit crowns. Lori Merritt of
Mikesell’s staff said the doctor has
been doing the crowns in his office for about two years.
“He is very successful in making a wonderful crown,” Merritt
said. “His patients say they fit
very nicely. They don’t have to
wear a temporary crown and
they’ve been very happy with
them.”
Mikesell also offers spa den-
tistry, which include chair massage and hand waxing while patients wait. The spa services have
been popular, especially among
the female patients, Merritt said.
Nielsen’s association with
Cerek has taken him to Scottsdale, Ariz., Las Vegas, Nev.,
Dubai and several times to Germany.
He provides one-on-one training to southeastern Idaho dentists
who purchase the equipment and
is available online to assist any of
the thousands of dentists doing the
procedure with specific questions.
As a mentor, his responsibilities included assisting other dentists online, submitting clinical
articles for publication in the
cerecdoctors.com magazine and
assisting at the advanced training
hands-on courses at the Scottsdale
Center for Dentistry in Scottsdale,
Ariz. As a faculty member, he will
analyze certain areas of cases and
teach same-day crown technology
online.
Dr. Nielsen is no stranger to
teaching situations as he has
taught students in the Idaho Dental Education Program at Idaho
State University since 1992. He
also maintains the status of clinical instructor at Creighton University School of Dentistry,
located in Omaha, Neb., and assists in the Idaho Dental Residency program, including training
the dental residents in the use of
the Cerec technology.
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Kids’vitamin deficiency signs
(Metro)—A healthy diet is
supposed to provide all of the
essential vitamins and minerals
necessary to sustain a body. But
thanks to finicky eating habits
and limited choices, many children are not getting the vitamins
and minerals they need to grow
up healthy. Although many
foods are fortified with certain
vitamins, they still may not be
enough to provide the level of
nutrition required for a growing
body. Parents may be well informed of a child's needs of vitamin C to boost immune system
function, but they may not be as
readily informed about other vitamins that are essential to
human health.
• Vitamin A: Vitamin A promotes a healthy immune system
and proper eyesight function. A
child lacking in vitamin A may
be tired and weak and experience weight loss. Other symptoms include dry eyes, skin
scaling and respiratory infections.
• Vitamin B6: Hyperactivity
and impulsiveness are often
blamed on an underlying medical condition, such as ADHD.
But such conditions may be the
result of a deficiency in vitamin
B6.
• Vitamin B12: Nervous system function is largely governed
by proper levels of vitamin B12.
Children who do not receive
HEALTHY DIET
enough vitamin B12 may experience weakness, insomnia,
edema, and abdominal pain.
• Vitamin D: Vitamin D is
called the "sunshine vitamin"
because it is produced in the
body after exposure to the sun.
Children who spend many hours
indoors or wearing thick layers
of sunscreen may not get enough
vitamin D. Irritability, muscle
cramps and even late teething
could be tied to vitamin D deficiency.
Parents should consult with
pediatricians about the proper
levels of vitamins children need.
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Can diet soda cause weight gain?
(Metro)—For decades, people have turned to diet soft
drinks as a healthier alternative
to regular soft drinks. However,
consuming diet soda on a regular basis may have some serious
health ramifications, including
weight gain.
It may seem counterintuitive
to suggest that diet sodas may be
causing people to gain weight,
particularly because these sodas
are commonly consumed by
people who are trying to lose
weight. However, artificial
sweeteners found in some diet
sodas may increase a person's
risk of obesity. It's not entirely
what you are eating that can
cause weight gain but what the
body thinks it is eating (or drinking) that plays a role.
There are two factors at play
with regard to the artificial
sweetener conundrum. First,
The University of Texas Health
Science Center in San Antonio
has researched the potential link
between obesity and artificial
sweeteners. Researchers have
found that something in the
chemical structure of these
sweeteners alters the way the
brain processes the neurotransmitter serotonin. In addition to
helping with sleep, mood and
other functions in the body, serotonin helps tell the body when it
is full. When natural foods and
sugars are consumed, serotonin
signals to the brain to turn off
your body's appetite. However,
artificial sweeteners may prolong the release of serotonin,
and your appetite remains in full
force long after it should have
abated.
Another component of artificial sweeteners, particularly aspartame, is that these chemicals
can trick the body into thinking
it has, in fact, consumed sugar.
That triggers the pancreas to
produce the insulin needed to
regulate blood-glucose levels. It
also causes the body to store the
glucose as fat. This can lead to
low blood sugar, which may
cause you to eat a sugary treat in
response. Having diet soda or
eating a sugarless item once in a
while won't create any long-term
effects. But repeatedly relying
on artificial sweeteners could affect appetite and change blood
sugar levels for good.
These aren't the only consequences to diet soda and other
beverages. Drinking diet soda
regularly may affect cardiovascular health. According to the
American Heart Association, research presented at the American
Stroke
Association's
International Stroke Conference
found people who drink diet
soda every day have a 61 percent higher risk of vascular
events than those who reported
no soda consumption.
Regular soda isn't a better alternative. It can contribute to
weight gain and cardiovascular
issues as well as an increased
risk for diabetes. A 2011 review
published in the journal Circulation stated that a positive association has been shown between
sugar-sweetened soft drink consumption and weight gain in
both children and adults.
Nutritionists and doctors
have advised that instead of
adding artificial sweeteners to
DIET SODA CAN HAVE SERIOUS RAMIFICATIONS
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How to reduce your risk for Alzheimer’s disease
(Metro)—Alzheimer's disease affects millions of people
across the globe. In the United
States alone, the Alzheimer's
Association estimates one in
eight older men and women has
the disease, which is the sixthleading cause of death in the
country.
Few families have not been
affected by Alzheimer's disease,
and many relatives of those with
the disease fully understand the
role family history can play. Research into the disease is ongoing, and it's already yielded
valuable information that may
help reduce the prevalence of
this devastating disease in the
years to come.
One byproduct of researchers' efforts is the discovery that it may be possible to
prevent or delay the symptoms
of Alzheimer's disease through
the implementation of a combination of healthy lifestyle
choices. The following are a
few healthy habits that may help
men and women reduce their
risk for Alzheimer's.
•Exercise regularly. A study
conducted by Scottish researchers and published in the
journal Neurology in 2012
touted exercise as the most effective way for adults to protect
their brains from Alzheimer's
disease. Researchers examined
roughly 700 70-year-old participants, all of whom were born in
1936, who were asked to report
their levels of physical activity.
Each participant then received
an MRI at age 73. Those tests
revealed that the participants
who were more physically active showed less brain shrinkage
and fewer white matter lesions,
both of which are indicators of
Alzheimer's disease. In addition, the Alzheimer's Research
& Prevention Foundation reports that physical exercise reduces a person's risk of
developing Alzheimer's by 50
percent and can even slow further deterioration in those who
have already begun to develop
the cognitive problems associated with Alzheimer's. Researchers continue to study the
relationship between physical
activity and the development of
Alzheimer's diseases, but the
evidence is mounting that regular exercise, regardless of a person's age, is a great way to
reduce risk for Alzheimer's.
•Eat healthy. What you put
into your body may also reduce
your risk for Alzheimer's disease. The brain operates at its
best when it is fueled with a
healthy diet that includes fresh
fruit and vegetables, healthy fats
and lean protein. A hearthealthy diet is also brainhealthy, and researchers have
found a potential link between
heart disease and Alzheimer's
disease. Researcher Larry
Sparks of the Sun Health Research Institute in Arizona and
formerly of the Kentucky medical examiner's office studied
brain tissues with a goal of finding early signs of Alzheimer's
disease. He discovered that
those who had the telltale
plaques of Alzheimer's disease
also had heart disease, suggest-
ing heart disease may be a forerunner of brain diseases like
Alzheimer's. The Alzheimer's
Association feels this link between the two will only grow
stronger in the years to come,
suggesting that a heart-healthy
diet that reduces a person's risk
of heart disease may also reduce
the risk for Alzheimer's down
the road. More information on a
heart-healthy diet is available at
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• Stimulate yourself mentally. Mental stimulation can
help the brain stay sharp, and
men and women who find ways
to stay mentally stimulated can
reduce their risk of developing
Alzheimer's. Embrace activities
that require communication and
interaction with others, and find
time for additional tasks that
can stimulate your brain. These
may include studying a foreign
language, reading, trying your
hand at mentally stimulating
puzzles such as crosswords or
Sudoku, and other activities that
emphasize organization. Such
activities are essentially workouts for your brain that can help
it stay sharp as you age.
• Remain socially active.
Staying socially active into
older adulthood is important for
a variety of reasons, not the
least of which is that research
has indicated the brain functions
better when men and women are
not isolated from others. Memory and cognition are stronger
when people remain socially active and engaged in their society, so retirees should look for
ways to revive their social lives
as a means to protecting their
brains from the onset of
Alzheimer's or dementia.
Alzheimer's disease remains
an enigma in many ways. But
ongoing research continues to
show that men and women can
take measures to actively prevent or delay the onset of
Alzheimer's disease and improve their quality of life as a
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Keeping kids active once the school year ends
(Metro)—In many ways,
today's kids have busier schedules than any previous generation of youngsters. Many
extracurricular activities, including sports, require a nearly yearround commitment, and the
dual-income household has
landed many kids in afterschool
programs where kids tend to
their schoolwork or engage in
various activities that keep them
from resting on their laurels.
But those busy schedules get
a lot less hectic when the school
year ends. Once school is out,
kids used to a full schedule
might find themselves with lots
of time on their hands. Though
it's good for kids to squeeze in
some rest and relaxation during
their summer break, it's also important for kids to stay active so
they don't develop poor habits as
the summer goes on. In addition,
the American Psychological Association notes that kids who are
physically active are more capable of coping with stress and
tend to have higher self-esteem
than kids who do not include
physical activity as part of their
regular routines. The following
are a few suggestions for parents
looking for ways to keep their
kids active throughout the summer while still allowing them to
recharge their batteries after a
long school year.
• Plan an active vacation.
Summer is when many families
go on vacation, so why not
choose a vacation that involves
more than napping poolside?
Though it's still good to leave
some time for relaxation, find a
locale where you can embrace
activities like snorkeling, hiking,
kayaking, or other adventures
that get you and your youngsters
off the poolside chaise and out
exploring. Such a trip might inspire kids to embrace an activity
more fully, getting them off the
couch not only while they're on
vacation but also when they return home for the rest of summer.
• Teach kids to garden. Gardening might be seen as a peaceful and relaxing hobby, but it still
requires a lot of elbow grease
and hard work that pays physical
dividends. A garden must be
planted, hoed, weeded, and watered, and gardening gets kids
out of the house to enjoy the
great outdoors. When growing a
vegetable garden, kids might
embrace the chance to be directly involved in the foods that
will eventually end up on their
dinner tables. Parents can embrace this as an opportunity to
teach the value of eating locallyproduced foods and the positive
impact such behavior has on the
environment.
• Go swimming. Few adults
who work in offices haven't
looked out their windows on a
sunny summer day and thought
how nice it would be to be
spending that afternoon making
a few laps in a lake, at the beach
or in a pool. Kids have the same
daydreams during the summer,
so take a day off every so often
and take the kids for an afternoon of swimming. Swimming
is a great activity that exercises
the entire body, including the
shoulders, back, legs, hips, and
abdominals. In addition, swimming helps kids and adults alike
maintain a healthy weight while
also improving their cardiovascular health. It's hard for some
STAYING ACTIVE
people to find a place to swim
once the warm weather departs,
so take advantage of the summer
weather and go swimming as
often as possible while the kids
are not in school.
• Limit how much time kids
spend watching television,
playing video games or surfing
the Internet. Many of today's
kids are as tech savvy as they are
busy. But it's important that kids
don't spend too much time online
or on the couch watching television or playing video games.
Such activities are largely sedentary, and they can set a bad
precedent for the months ahead,
even when the school year begins once again. Parents should
limit how much time their
youngsters spend in front of the
television or the computer during
summer vacation, keeping track
and turning the TV or computer
off if they suspect kids are
spending too much time staring
at the screen instead of being active. Kids might not love it when
you turn their video games off or
minimize their access to social
media, but explain the limitations at the onset of summer and
let kids know you expect them to
be physically active even if it is
summer vacation.
Good health starts with the skin
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As we grow older, our bodies
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Healthy ways to speed up your metabolism
(Metro) — Dieters are often
aware of metabolism and its effect on an individual's weight.
Metabolism is a process that
serves a host of important functions, including converting food
and drink into energy and using
energy to construct certain components of cells.
For the perpetual dieter, metabolism can be a natural-born
enemy, a process that simply isn't
fast enough for dieters to lose
weight. Even more frustrating, a
person's metabolism can hinge on
genetics and gender. People may
inherit a speedy or slow metabolism. Gender plays a large role
considering men have a tendency
to burn more calories than
women, even while resting.
Those who inherited a speedy
metabolism are often the people
who can seemingly eat whatever
they choose without gaining a
pound.
But gaining a faster metabolism isn't just for men or those
who inherited a speedier metabolism at birth. In fact, there are several healthy ways to speed up
metabolism.
• Pack on some muscle. People with more muscle tend to
have a higher resting metabolic
rate. That's because muscle burns
more calories than fat. According
to the American Council on Exercise, each pound of fat burns just
two calories per day, while various estimates suggest each pound
of muscle burns between 35 to 50
calories per day. Those figures
might seem insignificant, but they
add up over time and someone
with significant muscle can burn
considerably more calories than
someone without. Employ resistance training to build muscle, as
such training activates muscles all
over the body, increasing your
daily metabolic rate as a result.
• Emphasize intensity. Daily
exercise is great, but high-intensity daily exercise will prove
more effective at speeding up
your metabolism. Low- or moderate-intensity workouts don't
pack the same punch as high-intensity workouts, which produce
a longer increase in resting metabolic rate. Sign up for a
Zumba(R) or spin class at your
gym, both of which are the kind
of high-intensity cardiovascular
workout that can speed up your
metabolism.
• Embrace grazing. Grazing is
a dietary philosophy in which individuals eat five to six smaller
meals every three to four hours
instead of three large meals each
day. Eating this way helps keep
your metabolism going, and the
result is you will burn more calories throughout the day than you
would if you ate a more traditional diet. Of course, what you
eat when grazing is important,
too. Choose low-fat, high-nutrient
foods, and snack on fruits and
vegetables instead of more popular snacks like potato chips. Grazing on unhealthy foods won't lead
to weight loss and may even
cause weight gain.
• Eat more protein. Protein can
serve many purposes for people
trying to lose weight. Protein has
a tendency to make you feel full
when you eat it, reducing the likelihood that you will overeat. In
addition, the body burns more
calories when digesting protein
than it does while digesting fats
or carbohydrates. Turkey, low-fat
dairy products, fish, nuts and
beans are great sources of protein,
which should not be all you eat
but can be used as a periodic replacement for other foods that
may slow down your metabolism.
• Stay hydrated. Your metabolism will likely slow down if you
allow yourself to get dehydrated.
When the body does not have
enough water, several of its functions, including its ability to burn
calories, slow down. Muscles are
roughly 70 percent water, so if
they are not fully hydrated they
cannot generate energy, affecting
your metabolism. In addition, the
body is not as effective at using
fat as fuel when it is dehydrated,
further slowing your metabolism.
Staying hydrated is as easy as
drinking enough water throughout the day. How much water an
individual needs to stay hydrated
is open to debate among medical
professionals, but one study
found that adults who drink eight
or more glasses of water per day
burned more calories than those
who drank four glasses of water
per day.
Many people feel they were
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Make your favorite recipes healthier
(Metro)—A healthy diet
plays a significant role in a person's overall health. Without a
healthy diet, men and women
are more susceptible to disease
and other potentially harmful
ailments.
But when many people think
of a healthy diet, a lack of flavor is often one of the first
things to come to mind. That's
a common misconception, as a
diet that's healthy and full of
nutrients can simultaneously be
flavorful. In fact, it's easy to
enjoy many of your favorite
dishes in a way that makes
them much healthier. Oftentimes, a few minor alterations
to a recipe is all it takes to turn
the dish from high-risk to
healthy.
• Trim the fat. No one wants
to eat fat, but fat isn't entirely
bad for you. Fat can help your
body absorb vitamins A, D, E
and K, and replacing fat with
something like carbohydrates
decreases how much these
valuable vitamins are absorbed.
In addition, dietary fat releases
chemicals in the brain that
make you feel full, reducing
the likelihood that you will
overeat.
Those are just a few of the
benefits of dietary fat, which is
an essential element of a
healthy diet. But overconsumption of dietary fat can be dangerous, and many people
simply need to trim some fat
from their diets. One way to do
that is to reduce how much butter, shortening or oil you use
when cooking. For some
recipes, you may be able to cut
suggested portions of such ingredients by half without replacing them; however, for
others, especially those for
baked goods, these items may
have to be replaced. In the case
of the latter, find a suggested
alternative to high-fat items,
and only use half of the highfat item listed in the original
recipe. Chances are you won't
taste the difference, but your
body will be better for it.
• Substitute healthier fare.
Substituting items is another
way to turn a favorite dish into
a healthier dish without altering the flavor dramatically, if at
all. For example, instead of
cooking with enriched pasta,
purchase whole-wheat or
whole-grain pastas, which are
higher in fiber and lower in
calories. If a recipe calls for
using milk, choose fat-free
milk instead of whole milk.
Doing so reduces your fat intake by nearly 8 grams per cup.
Recipes can even be made
healthier by simply cutting
back on the main dish and
adding more vegetables. Instead of using the recommended amount of meat or
chicken, scale back and make
up for it with additional vegetables, which reduces your
caloric and fat intake while
adding more vitamins and minerals to your diet.
• Change your methods.
Certain cooking techniques are
healthier than others. Frying
foods or cooking with fat, oil or
salt is not the healthiest way to
HEALTHY RECIPES
prepare a meal. Some of your
favorite dishes that call for frying or cooking in oil can be just
as flavorful if you opt for
healthier methods like braising,
broiling, grilling, or steaming.
When recipes call for basting
foods in oil or drippings, forgo
these unhealthy options and
baste foods in vegetable juice
or fat-free broth instead.
What you use to cook can
also be healthy or unhealthy.
Nonstick cookware won't require you to use oil or butter to
keep foods from sticking to the
pan. This reduces the amount
of fat and calories you will
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April 10, 2013 — 13
Treating ear infections in children younger than one year
(Metro) — Few illnesses
plague young children as frequently as ear infections. In fact,
research suggests at least half of
all children age one or younger
will experience an ear infection.
Antibiotics have long been the
standard method of treatment for
ear infections. However, new
guidelines have emerged and a
pediatrician may not be so quick
to use amoxicillin as a remedy.
What is an ear infection?
An ear infection is an abnormality in the appearance or function of the ear. It may be the
result of bacteria, viruses or injury to the ear. An ear infection is
known as "otitis media," and
there are three primary kinds of
ear infections that may occur.
Acute otitis media is an infection
of the middle ear with symptoms
that include pain, redness of the
eardrum, pus in the ear, and
fever. Otitis media with effusion
is a buildup of fluid in the middle
ear without infection. This type
of ear infection is more common
than acute otitis media and is
often a side effect of viral upper
respiratory infections or allergies.
Otitis externa is an infection of
the outer ear canal and is commonly referred to as "swimmer's
ear."
What causes ear infections?
A bacteria or a virus is the culprit behind many ear infections.
Bacteria or viruses can cause inflammation in the ear, which may
result in pain, redness and the
buildup of fluid.
The ear canal also can become
blocked by fluid that forms as a
result of a cold or an allergic reaction. The eustachian tube is the
part of the ear that connects from
the inside of the ear to the back
of the throat. When clogged, this
tube cannot drain properly, much
in the way the nasal passages can
become congested. In some instances, the fluid becomes infected. Sometimes it is the fluid
pushing on the eardrum that
causes pain.
Symptoms of an ear infection
Adults may be able to voice
their symptoms when an ear infection is present, but children
are more apt to offer physical
clues. If a child is exhibiting any
of the following behaviors, an ear
infection may be to blame:
• Difficulty sleeping
• Irritability
• Pulling or tugging at ears
• Loss of balance
• Fever
• Presence of fluid draining
from the ear
• Unresponsiveness to quiet
sounds
Treatment for ear infections
In early 2013, the American
Academy of Pediatrics revised its
previous guidelines for treating
acute otitis media, the common
middle-ear
infection.
The
changes include asking doctors to
be more stringent in diagnosing a
cause of the ear infection in order
to cut down on the unnecessary
use of antibiotics. Overuse of antibiotics can result in antibioticresistant bacteria.
In children ages 6 months to
12 years, it is the opinion of the
AAP that children without severe
symptoms should be observed
for a few days, as viral ear infections can clear up on their own.
Children should be given immediate antibiotics if they have a severe ear infection, defined as a
fever of 102.2 F or higher, with
or without significant pain. A
ruptured ear drum with drainage
or an infection in both ears in
kids age two or younger also
warrants the use of an antibiotic.
The guidelines also confirm that
amoxicillin should be the antibiotic of choice unless the child is
allergic to penicillin or if the
child has been treated with amoxicillin during the past month.
Richard Rosenfeld, a professor and chairman of otolaryngol-
Staying healthy in sick season
(Metro)—The cold weather
brings with it a season of smiles,
the first snowfalls and, unfortunately, cold and flu outbreaks.
While everyone else is suffering,
there are ways you can make it
through the season unscathed.
It is estimated that a billion
people across North America will
succumb to the cold virus this
year, says Medline. Considering
there is no cure for cold and flu
viruses, prevention remains a
person's best option at fending
off cold and flu. There are different precautions to take that can
help protect you against getting
sick or at least reduce the frequency and severity with which
cold and flu strikes.
• Wash your hands the right
way. Washing your hands frequently remains the single-best
way to keep viruses and bacteria
that can make you sick from infiltrating the body. Washing your
hands for at least 20 seconds can
effectively remove any dirt,
grime and invisible invaders.
• Skip antibacterial products. Because colds and the flu
are the result of viruses, which
are different in behavior and
structure from bacteria, they will
not be killed off with the use of
antibacterial products. What you
may succeed in doing is killing
off any beneficial bacteria on
your hands as well as creating resistant bacteria that form with
over-use of antibiotics and antibacterial products.
• Get the flu shot. There is no
vaccination to prevent the common cold, but there are immunizations that can help reduce
your risk of getting the flu or help
minimize its severity. Doctors'
offices, clinics and even pharma-
cies all offer annual flu shots.
• Use sanitizer on items
around the house. Surfaces that
are frequently touched by all
members of the household
should be wiped down with a disinfectant product. A bleach-andwater solution is an effective
sanitizer. Surfaces to sanitize include phones, doorknobs, light
switches, remote controls, computer keyboards, faucets, toys,
and countertops.
• Avoid sick people. KidsHealth.org states that flu viruses
and colds can travel up to 12 feet
(from a sneeze or cough). Steer
clear of anyone exhibiting symptoms, especially someone who is
frequently sneezing or coughing.
Parents should keep children
home from school if they are
sick. Do so until symptoms subside so as not to infect others.
• Use a sanitizer product.
The Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention advise that when
hand-washing is not readily
available, a good way to kill
germs is to use an alcohol-based
sanitizer lotion. While not as effective as washing hands in
warm, soapy water, sanitizing
products can be used in a pinch
while you're on the go.
• Cough into your sleeve.
Rather than coughing or sneezing
into your hands, do so into the
crook of your elbow since this
area rarely touches anything else.
• Skip the buffet lunch. Buffet-style offerings are convenient
and offer variety, but they are
also a breeding ground for illnesses. These foods may have
been sneezed or coughed on.
Also, the serving spoons have
been touched by dozens of people.
ogy at SUNY Downstate Medical
Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., who
co-authored the AAP recommendations, advises that an ear infection should improve in 72 hours.
If the symptoms get worse or
don't improve, antibiotics should
be used.
Parents can take some preventive measures to minimize ear infections
in
children.
Breast-feeding infants for at least
four months reduces overall
episodes of ear infections. Preventing exposure to secondhand
tobacco smoke also can reduce
ear infections during infancy.
Children who get recurrent ear
infections may benefit from the
insertion of ear tubes to drain
fluid. Any methods that reduce
viral infections also may cut
down on the frequency of ear infections.
Antibiotic safety
• Children and adults who are
prescribed antibiotics should take
the medicine as prescribed for the
full duration, not just until symptoms wane. Otherwise the infection may not be fully eradicated
and symptoms may recur.
• Do not share antibiotics as
doctors usually prescribe a certain type that is most effective
against the bacteria causing the
infection.
• Antibiotics tend to work rapidly, so if symptoms do not ease
up in a short period of time, talk
to your doctor.
• Many antibiotics, especially
liquid varieties, should be stored
in the refrigerator.
• Some antibiotics need to be
taken with food, others on an
empty stomach. Read all prescribing information carefully.
Spring Health Guide
14 — April 10, 2013
Keep healthy food on hand for snacking
(Metro) — When hunger
pangs arrive and you head to the
kitchen to prepare a meal or a
snack, it helps to have healthy
foods on hand so that you can fill
up without filling out your
clothes.
Sugary or fattening foods may
be popular snacks, but consuming too many of these items can
cause health implications, including weight gain, that could
last for years. Although health
experts tout certain "super foods"
that are essential for the body,
there are run-of-the-mill foods
that are far less glamorous but
pack their own healthy punch and
are much more readily available.
When making your next shopping list, be sure to add these
items.
• Rice: Starchy rice is a versatile food that can accompany
many meals. Whether served as a
side dish or on its own or with
some broth in a soup, rice can
help satisfy hunger and keep the
stomach feeling full. Brown rice
is a healthier option than
processed white rice. Rice is also
gentle on the stomach for people
who need to consume bland diets
due to any gastrointestinal ailments. Another advantage to rice
is that it stores well and will not
go bad, so you can stock up.
• Low-fat yogurt: Yogurt can
be enjoyed as a snack any time of
the day. Rich in calcium and
healthy probiotics, yogurt can
even replace certain ingredients
in recipes, including creams and
sour cream. As a dessert, yogurt
is a better option than more fattening puddings or ice cream.
Thicker varieties of yogurt can
help you feel fuller, longer.
• Unsalted nuts: An excellent
protein-rich snack, nuts can be
the go-to food when you need a
nutritional pick-me-up. Although
they tend to be high in fat, much
of the fat content is unsaturated
fat that is rich in omega acids
necessary for cardiovascular and
neurological health. Nuts can be
sprinkled on salads or served
with cheeses to make meals more
satisfying.
• Canned or dried fruits: Fruits
that are packed in natural fruit
juices are just as healthy as fresh
produce. However, they can be
stored for longer periods of time
without spoiling. Many people
do not consume the recommended servings of fruit, and
having canned or individually
packaged fruit cups available
makes it easy to include fruit in
your diet. Fruits are full of required vitamins and are a natural
fiber source to keep digestion in
check. Dried fruits can be added
to nuts to make a healthy trail
mix. Raisins, for example, are a
great source of iron, which helps
the blood transport oxygen.
• Beans and legumes: These
foods are high in protein as well
as fiber, generally in a low-calo-
rie package. Beans and legumes
can replace meats as a protein
source in many meals when the
goal is to reduce caloric and fat
intake. Beans can be used to
thicken sauces or make foods
more hearty, helping to stretch
them further.
• Vegetables: Whether fresh or
frozen, vegetables are a musthave staple. Vegetables are ripe
with vitamins and minerals, and
pack a lot of punch with very low
calories and fat. People need not
worry about filling up on vegetables, and they're one of the
snacks that can be eaten in abundance without worry of racking
up a lot of calories. Aim to have
half of your plate filled with vegetables at every meal, which will
keep you full.
• Lean protein sources: Fish,
poultry and lean cuts of meat are
often the basis for meals. They
can be kept and enjoyed in moderation. Rich cuts of pork and
beef may be flavorful but are
high in saturated fats.
• Lemons or lemon juice:
Rather than seasoning foods with
salt and butter, lemon juice is a
tasty flavoring that lends itself
well to many types of foods.
Lemons and limes contain
limonene, furocoumarins and vitamin C, all of which help reduce
your risk of cancer.
• Cranberry juice: In addition
to being an antioxidant, 100 percent cranberry juice helps fight
bladder infections by preventing
harmful bacteria from growing.
The juice can be consumed on its
own or diluted to add a splash of
flavor to water.
• Figs: Many people underestimate the nutritional value of
figs. Figs can be eaten fresh off
of the tree. Think about adding
mashed figs to batters for healthier breads or even desserts. A
good source of potassium and
fiber, figs also contain vitamin
B6, which produces mood-boosting serotonin, lowering cholesterol and preventing water
retention.
There are many healthy and
versatile foods that can be stored
in the pantry without spoiling.
They make for quick snacks and
help keep you feeling fuller,
longer.
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Spring Stir-Fry
FAMILY FEATURES
Spring Stir-Fry
Pasta Primavera
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Yield: 4 servings
1 half stick (4 tablespoons) Land O Lakes
Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt,
divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound whole jumbo shrimp, peeled,
deveined, tails removed
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
1/2 pound asparagus, ends trimmed off,
cut into 2-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen green peas
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 lemon
1/4 cup finely minced fresh parsley
Fresh Parmesan shavings, as desired
Heat 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over
medium heat. Add minced garlic and stir to cook
for 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook for 3 minutes,
or until opaque. Remove shrimp and garlic to a
plate. Do not clean skillet.
Add rest of the butter and melt. Add carrots and
asparagus in a single layer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender but still
slightly crisp.
Scoot carrots and asparagus to edges of pan,
then add peas to middle of pan. Cook for one to
two minutes, stirring gently, until peas are heated
through and tender.
Add shrimp back to pan, stir to toss, then add
salt and pepper. Squeeze juice of one lemon all
over contents of pan and cook for an additional
30 seconds. Remove from heat. Sprinkle parsley
over top.
Serve stir fry immediately over cooked rice,
or on its own. Top with Parmesan shavings and
squeeze on extra lemon juice if needed.
Yield: 6 servings
For the pasta
1 half stick (4 tablespoons) Land O Lakes
Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt,
divided
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
diagonally
1 cup bite-sized broccoli pieces
2 medium zucchini, sliced diagonally
1 medium summer squash, sliced
diagonally
4 ounces white mushrooms, washed
and sliced
1/2 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 cup diced cooked ham
8 whole basil leaves, chopped (set aside
extra chopped basil, for garnish)
1 pound pasta (penne, fusilli or linguini),
cooked according to package
directions and drained
For the sauce
1/4 cup dry white wine (up to 1/2 cup),
optional (replace with additional
broth if not using)
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup half-and-half
Black pepper to taste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (set aside
extra grated Parmesan cheese,
for garnish)
Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over
medium-high heat. Add carrots and cook for 1
minute, then add broccoli and cook for an additional minute. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Add 1 additional tablespoon butter to skillet
and allow it to melt. Add zucchini, squash, and
mushrooms, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until
vegetables are starting to soften. Remove from
skillet and add to other vegetables. Set aside.
Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the
skillet and allow it to melt. Add onions and
garlic to skillet and cook for 2 minutes, or
until starting to turn translucent. Pour in wine
and chicken broth and stir, scraping bottom of
pan to loosen flavorful bits. Cook liquid for 3
to 4 minutes, allowing it to reduce by about
half. Stir in cream and half-and-half, then add
Parmesan and allow cheese to melt. Add black
pepper to taste. Let sauce thicken for about 2
to 3 minutes.
Add all vegetables to sauce, then add frozen
peas, diced ham and chopped basil. Stir to combine everything. If sauce needs a little more
liquid, splash in a small amount of broth as
needed.
Place cooked pasta in a large serving bowl.
Pour all contents of skillet over pasta and toss to
combine. Sprinkle with extra chopped basil and
serve with extra Parmesan.
hether you grow your own vegetables or shop the
produce aisle in your grocery store, garden-fresh
vegetables add beautiful color and great taste to the table.
Ree Drummond, known to her fans as The Pioneer Woman, is
raising four active kids on a working cattle ranch in Oklahoma and
has written two best-selling cookbooks. She says she loves to find
new ways to put more delicious veggies on her family’s table.
“I get so excited about my garden — maybe a little too excited!”
Drummond says. “Sometimes I literally have vegetables coming
out my ears. Fortunately, I’ve got four kids who love to pick just
about anything I plant, so everything gets harvested on time — if
not a little earlier.”
“When I bring those veggies into my kitchen, nothing shows off
their fresh flavor like a little bit of butter — or, even better, Land
Ree Drummond
O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt. I love this product
because it comes in pre-measured, one-quarter cup sticks of butter.
That makes prep easier, because so many of my recipes, like my Pasta Primavera, call for just 2 to 4
tablespoons of butter.”
If you don’t have a vegetable garden or can’t always get fresh produce, don’t despair. Flash-frozen
vegetables retain much of their flavor and nutrient value. Thaw vegetables before using them in these
recipes, or just heat them through and toss with high-quality butter for an easy side dish.
When they taste this good, kids will be saying, “More veggies, please!”
Ree Drummond has partnered with Land O’Lakes and blogs at www.ThePioneerWoman.com.
Find more garden-fresh recipes at www.LandOLakes.com.
Margherita Pasta
Pasta Primavera
Yield: 4 servings
6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) uncooked dried
penne pasta
1 half stick (4 tablespoons) Land O Lakes
Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
2 medium (2 cups) tomatoes, coarsely
chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain; return to saucepan. Keep warm.
Meanwhile, melt butter in 12-inch nonstick
skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling. Add
garlic; cook 30 seconds or until softened. Add
tomatoes and basil; continue cooking, stirring
occasionally, until heated through (1 to 2 minutes). Add pasta and Parmesan cheese, stir until
combined. Serve immediately.
Oven-Roasted Asparagus
and Mushrooms
Margherita Pasta
Yield: 4 servings
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 (8-ounce) package mushrooms,
quartered
1/4 cup red onion, sliced
3 large cloves garlic, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 half stick (4 tablespoons) Land O Lakes
Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt,
melted
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Heat oven to 425°F. Arrange asparagus, mushrooms
and onions on aluminum foil-lined 15 x 10 x
1-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with garlic, salt and
pepper. Drizzle melted butter and lemon juice
over top.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes until asparagus are tender
and lightly browned.
Land O Lakes Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt
was awarded a 2013 Better Homes and Gardens
Best New Product Award in the butter category.
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