March 2003

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Welcome to the March edition of the Wellness Insider from The Cooper Aerobics Center.

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Kenneth H. Cooper, M.D.

Improving Our Odds

When patients come to Cooper Clinic, one of our main objectives is to arm them with as many tools as possible to help maintain their health. Since cardiovascular disease is our nations’ number one killer, it is something we pay particular attention to. More...


Patti Kirk R.D., L.D.

Dress for Success with Salad Secrets

Many think of salads as a dieter’s delight. Let us take a look at how these healthy inclusions can become a diet disaster. Building a healthy salad is a first step. Plenty of dark leafy greens, fresh baby spinach, carrots, tomatoes, mushrooms, and red and green peppers form the foundation for this healthy choice. But from there this healthy option can go downhill. More...


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.


Tammy Hischke PES, CSS

Core Strength Training

One of the most common questions I am asked as a personal trainer is “What exercises can I do to flatten my abdominal area?” The answer…Well that is the million dollar question now isn’t it? As most of us have been told – you can not spot reduce! More...


Angela Marks
Cooper Concepts, Inc.

Acetyl-L-Carnitine:
Does it offer any benefit as a supplement?

It would be easy to get confused about the function of acetyl-L-carnitine because supplement manufacturers tout claims about a related amino acid called L-carnitine, which is generally only used under the guidance of a medical doctor. What is acetyl-L-carnitine and how does it function in our body? More...


Connie Tyne, LMSW

Quick Tips to De-Stress

The spring is always a busy and sometimes stressful time of year. Whether youre traveling to graduations or wedding, preparing your home for visits from family and friends or just managing your busy day-to-day routine these relaxation techniques can help you deal with tension and stress. More...



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Key Lime Mousse

Ingredients:

  • 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime rind, grated
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 cups nonfat yogurt cheese*
*Make yogurt cheese by draining nonfat yogurt in cheesecloth or coffee filter for 8-10 hours. Two cups yogurt yield 1 cup yogurt cheese.

Directions:

  1. Dissolve gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water.
  2. Add 1 cup boiling water and stir until dissolved.
  3. Add lime juice, rind and sugar.
  4. Stir well. Mix in yogurt cheese until smooth (food processor works well).
  5. Pour into a deep, 9-inch pie pan, or pour into small individual serving-size containers.
  6. Chill until firm

Yield: 5 Cups

Nutrients:

Per Serving (1/3 cup) - 78 Calories, 6 gm Protein, 0 gm Total Fat, 0 gm Saturated Fat, 1 mg Cholesterol (Dietary), 0 gm Fiber (Dietary), 168 mg Calcium, 67 mg Sodium

Cookery Classics by Kathy Duran, R.D.

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