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We
are what we drink
With two thirds of
Americans overweight or obese, we tend to spend a great deal of time focusing
on the nutritional content of food and often overlook the importance of fluids.
However, proper fluid consumption is vital for obtaining essential nutrients as
well as keeping the body hydrated.
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The Bug Stops Here
Nearly everyone is
familiar with the old nutritional adage "you are what you eat." This saying
urges you to think about what foods you are feeding your body. The foods that
you choose to eat can have a significant impact on your body's ability to fight
disease and maintain good health. In parts of the world where healthy and
nutritious foods are in short supply, weakened immunity and infection are
prevalent.
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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.
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Stabilization
Training:
The Latest in Strength Conditioning
When you head back to the gym this year, you might see some strange pieces of
equipment, especially if you have been away for a while. Fit balls, balance
boards, medicine balls, and foam rollers are making their way onto the gym
floor. Before you disregard these new "tools of the trade" and head for your
chest press machine, let me give you some reasons to consider adding them to
your program.
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Angela
Marks
Cooper Concepts, Inc.
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Enzymatic
Theories:
Do Enzymes Really Work?
Do you suffer from heartburn, bloating, indigestion, chronic fatigue, high
blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, intestinal & colon
problems, temporary or chronic constipation? Of course you are familiar with at
least one or two of these ailments because you are human, but does that mean
that because you experience them from time to time that you are enzyme
deficient and need to take enzyme pills? The answer might surprise you!
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 Botanical
Alternatives for the Treatment of Menopausal Symptoms
The decision of whether to use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or not after
menopause is difficult. While HRT is very effective for relieving menopausal
symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness and can also reduce the risk
of osteoporosis, there are also known health risks with short-term use, such as
blood clots in the legs and the development of gallstones, as well as potential
risks with long-term use, such as breast cancer.
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Advanced
OMEGA 3
$12.95
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Cooper Complete
Advanced Omega-3 is a high potency fish oil concentrate including 60 percent
concentration of EPA and DHA from deep ocean fish. Free form omega 3 oils have
been clinically shown to provide the finest and most efficient absorption of
all commercially available omega-3 rich oil.
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It's
easy...
shop www.coopercomplete.com
today!
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Gourmet
Burritos
Ingredients:
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1 pound of lean ground beef
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tablespoons ketchup, divided
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2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
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1/3 cup minced green onions
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1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
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1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
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1 (15-ounce) can black beans,
drained and mashed
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
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6 (8-inch) flour tortillas, heated
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12 to 18 spinach leaves, trimmed
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Vegetable cooking spray
Toppings:
Plain nonfat yogurt
Diced tomatoes
Shredded lettuce
Cilantro leaves
Directions:
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Cook ground beef and garlic in a large skillet until browned, stirring to
crumble. Drain in a colander; pat meat dry with paper towels.
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Return to skillet, and stir in 2 tablespoons ketchup, soy sauce, green onions,
cilantro and ginger; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture
is hot. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
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Combine beans, remaining ketchup, cumin and red pepper in a small saucepan;
cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until hot.
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To serve, arrange 2 or 3 spinach leaves on each tortilla; spread evenly with
bean mixture, and top with ground beef mixture. Roll up and serve immediately
with desired toppings.
Yield:
4 servings
Per
Serving:
59
calories, less than 1 gm of fat, 4 gm protein, 10 gm carbohydrates, 1 mg
cholesterol, 145 mg sodium, 0 gm dietary fiber
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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.
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