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By Leigh Belanger | Nubella.com
It's that time of year again. The time for best-of lists, top stories and trends of the past year, the year in pictures, the year in movies, the year in pop songs.
Year's end is also a time for personal reflection and introspection. As we close out 2006, we can look back on the 12 months behind us and consider improvements for the future.
Almost every American makes a New Year's resolution of some kind or another. Although self-improvement goals—weight loss, smoking cessation, better organizational skills and a healthier diet—top our lists, people also resolve to improve their quality of life by spending more time with loved ones, learning new skills, like speaking a foreign language or dancing, and getting out of debt.
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Nutrition Notes Theresa Stahl, RD, LDN
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Resolve TO Eat
The New Year is just around the corner. While I believe that each new day offers the opportunity to begin afresh, there's something extra cleansing about the end of one year and the beginning of the next.
Many of us make New Year's resolutions as we anticipate improvement in the coming year.
This year, I encourage you to resolve TO eat.
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Feature Recipe
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Barley Pilaf with Mushrooms
Take a whole grain with a history dating back to ancient times and a reputation as a very good source of fiber and selenium, add versatile and flavorful mushrooms, and mix in heart-healthy olive oil for this delicious low-cholesterol, low-sodium side dish. Serve it with chicken breasts, roasted swordfish or salmon.
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Health Term Definition
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Bran
Along with germ and endosperm, bran is one of the components of whole grains. When whole grains are milled, the bran is removed and the grain loses nutritional value.
But bran can also be used on its own—sprinkled over cereal or mixed into muffins. Bran contains soluble fiber and can modestly reduce cholesterol levels when eaten over time. Eating bran can also help relieve constipation.
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Barley
An ancient whole grain that was originally cultivated in Southern Asia, barley today is a popular substitute for rice or pasta. Its chewy texture and nutty flavor make barley an appealing ingredient in soups and stews. Barley also does well when standing in for Arborio rice in risotto.
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Nubella Health Bite
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The cornerstone of heart-healthy Mediterranean diets, olive oil now may help you protect your body's cells from damage that could ultimately cause cancer and other maladies. Olive oil contains numerous “phenols” that health experts believe serve as powerful, damage-fighting antioxidants. You also can find phenols in dark chocolate, red wine, tea, fruits and vegetables.
Olive oil also is rich in monounsaturated fats - the “good” fats, as opposed to saturated fats – which may explain why breast, colon, ovarian and prostate cancers are less common in Mediterranean countries than in Northern Europe where meals include less of the oil.
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Healthy Cooking Recipes
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The Healthy Luck of Black-Eyed Peas
Black-eyed peas are thought to bring good luck if eaten at the beginning of a new year. So any dish using the small ivory-colored bean with the black eye is a good choice for New Year's Day.
Black-eyed peas definitely bring good luck to the body. They are low in fat and sodium, and high in potassium, iron and fiber. Try this delicious recipe to see if you get a healthy dose of good luck in 2007.
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This New Year's, Get Punchy Without Alcohol
Whether it's rum punch or a glass of wine, plenty of alcohol flows during the holidays, right through midnight on New Year's Eve.
But taking it easy with the alcohol isn't only just for wise drivers, but for those of us who place high premiums on good health and lower disease risks.
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May Your Days be Berry and Bright
It's that cookie swap time of year and what new, fabulously decorated cookie will you create? Cutouts? Pinwheels? Looking for a fresh take on a familiar favorite?
You can use cranberries to kick up your cookie repertoire, pairing the festive red fruit with everything from ginger and cinnamon to chocolate and peanut butter.
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