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August 2002

Welcome to the new edition of the Wellness Insider from The Cooper Aerobics Center. We hope that the fresh new look will offer a better reading experience and make the articles easier to navigate. As always, we would love to get feedback from you on additional features or offers that you would be interested in receiving in this newsletter. Please e-mail us and let us know what you think.

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I did a double take when I opened the June 19, 2002 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). There were two articles stating that "it appears prudent for all adults to take vitamin supplements." Yes, JAMA is now promoting the daily consumption of vitamins. more...



The Vitamin K Dilemma

Vitamin K is a nutrient found in the small intestine where it combines with protein to produce clotting of the blood. The vitamin is also necessary for the synthesis of proteins found in plasma, bone and the kidneys. A recent prospective study of vitamin K intake and hip fractures found that low intakes of the vitamin might increase the risk of hip fracture in women. There is a concern, however, for those who are on a specific blood thinning medication. Here is some insider information on vitamin K. more...

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Is Exercise the Key to the Fountain of Youth?

When surveying the Cooper Fitness Center, it is not extraordinary to find a 70 year-old man participating in a spin class or an 85 year-old woman training for a 5K. With the average age of our member population being 48, the Fitness Center is an ideal place to observe the impact that an active lifestyle can have on a person's quality of life, their ability to maintain good health and add years to their life. more...




Lutein & Eye Health

Did you know that 300,000 Americans are blind and an estimated 13 million have a partial loss of vision due to macular degeneration? Studies show that a carotenoid called lutein may help to wage war against this terrible disease. more...





Cooper Clinic Statement on Hormone Replacement Therapy

Given the results of the Women's Health Initiative studies, there is a lot of controversy about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). In fact, the Cooper Clinic physicians are still trying to come to a consensus as to what our official statement should be on this topic. We hope to provide you with the Cooper Clinic statement on HRT in our next newsletter. In the meantime, it is important to consider that each woman is different and you should not stop anything until you talk to your doctor.more...

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Vegetable Gyro Sandwiches

Ingredients:
2 medium zucchini, cut into ½ inch slices
2 large sweet red peppers, cut into ½ inch slices
12 large mushrooms, halved
olive-oil flavored vegetable cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh oregano or thyme, minced
1 clove garlic, crushed
10 cherry tomatoes, quartered
6 large pitted ripe olives, quartered
3 (7-inch) pita breads
2 cups (8 ounces) part-skim mozzarella cheese
(or reduced-fat Jarlberg)

Directions:
Combine squash, pepper, and mushrooms in a bowl; coat with cooking spray and toss well. Arrange vegetables in a 15-x 10-x 1-inch jelly-roll pan; broil 6 inches from heat source for 10 minutes or until vegetables are browned but crisp-tender, turning occasionally.

Toss cooked vegetables with olive oil, vinegar, mustard, oregano, and garlic in a large bowl. Stir in tomatoes and olives. Cover and refrigerate until ready to make sandwiches (up to 2 days).

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cut each pita in half to form 2 rounds; stack rounds on a piece of aluminum foil, sprinkling each with about ½ teaspoon water. Seal tightly.

Bake for 10 minutes or until hot.

Arrange vegetables in centers of bread rounds; sprinkle evenly with cheese. Roll up; secure with wooden picks. Place on a baking sheet; bake at 350 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are hot.

Per Serving:
250 Calories, 10 g Fat (5 g Saturated), 20 mg Cholesterol, 440 mg Sodium, 15 g Protein, 26 g Carbohydrates

A Great Source of: Vitamin B2 (25%), Vitamin C (56%), Calcium (35%)

The Guilt-Free Comfort Food Cookbook
page: 59
written by Georgia Kostas, M.P.H., R.D., L.D.

Visit our Nutrition Library to discover some of the latest information on healthy weight loss, heart healthy eating, and much more from the Cooper Clinic dietitians. Don't forget to visit Nutrition Newsflash weekly to read new and informative articles written with your health in mind.