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FONT-STYLE: normal" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"></FONT><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"></FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="WIDTH: 396px" colSpan="2"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"><span id="HtmlPlaceholderControl3"><P><FONT size="2"><STRONG><A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/DoleTv_Details.aspx?ResId=28" target="_blank"><IMG src="http://www.dolenutrition.com/Images/Article/529.jpeg" align="right" border="0"></A>NEW!&nbsp; HOMEMADE BABY FOOD VIDEO <BR><EM>Healthy Purees with&nbsp;</EM></STRONG><STRONG><EM>Annabel Karmel&nbsp;</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><P><FONT size="2">It's impossible to ignore the vital importance of nutrition when spoon-feeding infants their first mouthfuls of solid food. For parents who've cast a skeptical eye on jars of commercial baby food, <A href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=br_ss_hs/102-0069538-8897732?search-alias=aps&amp;keywords=Annabel%20Karmel" target="_blank">cookbook author</A> and British television host <A href="http://www.cookingforchildren.co.uk/" target="_blank">Annabel Karmel</A> offers a fresher option in our new <A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/DoleTv_Details.aspx?ResId=28" target="_blank">Homemade Baby Food</A>&nbsp;video. </FONT></P><P><FONT size="2">Fruit purees and fresh veggie blends are easy, nutritious and certainly delicious alternatives to the processed variety. By making your own baby food with hand-picked ingredients you can preserve nutrient content and avoid unwanted additives. A fresh batch of homemade baby food maintains the flavor and color of the fruit and veggies from which it's made&nbsp;<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helv; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Helv; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"> </SPAN> ensuring that your infant's early experience with healthy eating helps build positive associations, as well as strong little bodies! </FONT></P><P><FONT size="2">Baby not ready for solid food? In previous DNNs we've explored the <A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/articleDetails.aspx?RecId=461" target="_blank">health advantages of breast-feeding</A> <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helv; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Helv; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"> </SPAN> for both mothers and babies.&nbsp;Our interview with Steven Zeisel, M.D. PhD. of the University of North Carolina, also discussed how <A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/articleDetails.aspx?RecId=433" target="_blank">pregnant women's diets can affect their children's future brainpower</A>.&nbsp;For info on&nbsp;proper nutrition <EM>beyond</EM> the high chair, check out our brochure on <A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/resources/pdf/DNIBrochures/04unbrandedhealthykidsFINAL.pdf" target="_blank">Healthy Kids</A>.&nbsp;</FONT></P><A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/news_email_to_friend.aspx?type=article&id=81" target="_blank"><IMG src="http://www.dolenutrition.com//images/btn_email_story_dole.gif" border="0"></A></span></FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <TD style="WIDTH: 396px" vAlign="top" align="left" colSpan="2"><FONT style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-STYLE: normal" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"></FONT><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"></FONT><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"></FONT></TD> </tr> <tr> <td style="WIDTH: 396px" colSpan="2"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"><span id="HtmlPlaceholderControl6"><P><FONT size="2"><STRONG>OBESITY &amp; ABDOMINAL DISTRESS&nbsp;<BR><EM>Inactivity Linked with Tummy Trouble</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><P><FONT size="2">Want to lose weight with exercise but worried that symptoms of gastrointestinal (GI) distress might hold you back?&nbsp;New research&nbsp;suggests that plugging away at your fitness resolution may be key to diminishing GI symptoms over time. </P> <P>While previous studies have found a much higher incidence of GI distress (abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating) among the obese, this new investigation looked at a variety of weight-loss behaviors and found that physical activity stood out as the strongest protective factor. The study tracked the diets, activity levels and GI symptoms of nearly 100 obese participants in a weight-loss program. While other healthy eating behaviors i.e. fruit and vegetable consumption, reduced fat intake were also linked to less discomfort, exercise appeared to confer the most significant benefit. </P> <P>Study author Rona Levy, Professor of Social Work, Psychology and Medicine at the University of Washington, says the research doesn&#39;t indicate whether inactivity leads to the symptoms or whether the symptoms are what leads to inactivity. Given the solid association between exercise and lower incidence of distress, however, "its worth giving exercise a try and sticking with it, because it actually may end up reducing these symptoms." </P> <P>So, if a turbulent tummy has been your reason for avoiding exercise, this encouraging research suggests your "excuse" should instead be regarded as an <EM>incentive</EM> to get started on the path to fitness today! </P> <P><STRONG>Bonus:</STRONG>&nbsp; What&#39;s your excuse? Too busy at work?&nbsp;Last issue we showed how a <A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/articleDetails.aspx?RecId=28" target="_blank">midday fitness break can actually save time by boosting productivity</A>. Still need motivation?&nbsp; Take a look at our "<A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/articleDetails.aspx?RecId=430" target="_blank">Top Ten Exercise Excuses Debunked</A>."</FONT></P><A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/news_email_to_friend.aspx?type=article&id=82" target="_blank"><IMG src="http://www.dolenutrition.com//images/btn_email_story_dole.gif" border="0"></A></span></FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <TD style="WIDTH: 396px" vAlign="top" align="left" colSpan="2"><FONT style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-STYLE: normal" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"></FONT><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"></FONT><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"></FONT></TD> </tr> <tr> <td style="WIDTH: 396px" colSpan="2"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"><span id="HtmlPlaceholderControl9"><P><FONT size="2"><STRONG>ATKINS INFLAMMATION <BR><EM>Could Low-Carb Raise CRP?</EM></STRONG> </FONT></P><P><FONT size="2">While being overweight is extremely bad for your heart new research suggests low-carb diets may cause cardiac damage over the long term.&nbsp;A study&nbsp;from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University linked the <A href="http://www.prevention.com/article/0,5778,s1-1-75-101-5874-1,00.html?" target="_blank">fatty fad diet with elevated levels of C-reactive protein</A>, or CRP, a marker of inflammation associated with increased risk of heart disease.</P> <P>As discussed in&nbsp;a previous DNN,&nbsp;while inflammation is a natural immune response to infection or injury, <A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/articleDetails.aspx?RecId=71" target="_blank">chronic inflammation can eventually damage otherwise healthy tissues</A>.&nbsp;Obesity exacerbates inflammation, but how you choose to lose weight makes a difference as well: Smoking, for example, raises CRP, as may Atkins-style diets, according to this new research. </P> <P>These findings add to the already&nbsp;long list of reasons to avoid low-carb diets.&nbsp;These range from the embarrassing (e.g. bad breath) to the alarming (e.g. increased risk of gout, diverticulitis and colorectal cancer), as explored in our <A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/Resources/PDF/05unbrandedCarbConfFINAL.pdf" target="_blank">Health &amp; Wellness brochure #5: Carb Confusion</A>. The prestigious medical journal, <EM>The Lancet,</EM> evaluated over 60 studies and confirmed that <A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/articleDetails.aspx?RecId=50" target="_blank">Atkins dieters were prone to headaches, muscle fatigue and gastrointestinal distress</A>.&nbsp;The price tag of such suffering in food costs (much less health care costs) can run as high as <A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/articleDetails.aspx?RecId=50" target="_blank">$16.00 a day</A>. No wonder such symptoms have earned their own epithet: <A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/articleDetails.aspx?RecId=55" target="_blank">Atkins Attitude</A>.</P> <P>Instead of bankrupting your health with an inflammatory diet, eat to lower your CRP levels by increasing your consumption of antioxidant-rich fruit and vegetables.&nbsp;Preliminary research suggests an inverse relationship between blood levels of CRP and nutrients such as vitamin C (try red bell peppers, papaya, pineapple, kiwis), alpha-carotene (try carrots, pumpkin, butternut squash), beta carotene (cantaloupe, spinach, sweet potatoes) and lycopene (tomatoes, watermelon, pink grapefruit, pink-fleshed guava). </P> <P><STRONG>Bonus:</STRONG> Hear more about the effects of low-carb diets in our <A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/DoleTv_Details.aspx?ResId=11" target="_blank">video interview with Dr. Dean Ornish</A>.</FONT></P><A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/news_email_to_friend.aspx?type=article&id=83" target="_blank"><IMG src="http://www.dolenutrition.com//images/btn_email_story_dole.gif" border="0"></A></span></FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <TD style="WIDTH: 396px" vAlign="top" align="left" colSpan="2"><FONT style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; 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FONT-STYLE: normal" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"></FONT><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"><!--BEGIN STORY--></FONT> <!--END STORY--><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"></FONT></TD> </tr> <tr> <td style="WIDTH: 396px" colSpan="2"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"><span id="HtmlPlaceholderControl24"></span></FONT></td> </tr> </TBODY> </table> </FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <TABLE cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="5" width="390" bgColor="#c7f1dc" border="0"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD vAlign="top" align="left" colSpan="2"><IMG src="../Images/section_hd_nnd2.gif"></TD> </TR> <!--this is test--> <TR> <TD colSpan="2"></TD> </TR> <tr> <td colSpan="2"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"><span id="HtmlPlaceholderControl27"><P><FONT size="2"><STRONG><IMG src="http://www.dolenutrition.com/Images/Article/530.jpeg" align="right" border="0">LABELED, BY LAW <BR><EM>Products Must List Trans Fat Content</EM></STRONG> </FONT></P><P><FONT size="2">For those who diligently search package ingredient lists for trans fats lurking under sobriquets such as "partially hydrogenated oils," spotting that worst fat of all just got easier.&nbsp;As of January 1st, <A href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2006-01-02-food-labels_x.htm" target="_blank">federal law requires food manufacturers to declare how much trans fat</A> their foods contain. </FONT></P><P><FONT size="2">Trans fats have received increasing negative attention over the past few years thanks to mounting evidence of their harmful effects.&nbsp;As discussed in a previous DNN article <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helv; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Helv; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"> </SPAN> "<A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/DNIPUBNewsletters/DNI_NL20050222.htm" target="_blank">Fat Most Foul</A>" <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helv; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Helv; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"> </SPAN> trans fats are doubly pernicious, raising levels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol while lowering levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol. In fact, trans fats trick your body into activating genes that direct the liver to kick up production of VLDL cholesterol, the most harmful kind. </FONT></P><P><FONT size="2">The good news is that the labeling change&nbsp;seems to have&nbsp;spurred an entrepreneurial frenzy of food re-formulation, as companies have gone to work to reduce or eliminate trans fat while still delivering on taste and shelf stability (hydrogenation helps keep oils from going rancid).&nbsp;</FONT></P><P><FONT size="2">Don't take your eye off the "saturated fat" line of the label, though, as it too can contribute to cardiovascular disease.&nbsp;Like a balloon that's being squeezed on one end only to expand on the other, some formulations may have compensated for less trans fat with more saturated fat.&nbsp;&nbsp; </FONT></P><P><FONT size="2">How much trans fat is too much?&nbsp;Anything over 1% of calories (that's about 2 grams of an 1,800 calorie diet), according to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines.&nbsp;You can limit your intake by keeping empty-calorie junk food to a bare minimum.&nbsp;An estimated 40% of trans fat consumption comes from baked goods such as cakes, donuts, cookies, crackers, etc.&nbsp;Do your heart <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helv; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Helv; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"> </SPAN> and hips <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helv; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Helv; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"> </SPAN> a favor by taking a pass on these and other tempting-but-toxic goodies, as discussed in "<A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/articleDetails.aspx?RecId=427" target="_blank">5-a-Day to Throw Away: Bad Foods to Dump from Your Diet</A>." </FONT></P><A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/news_email_to_friend.aspx?type=article&id=211" target="_blank"><IMG src="http://www.dolenutrition.com//images/btn_email_story_dole.gif" border="0"></A></span></FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td vAlign="top" align="left" colSpan="2"><FONT style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-STYLE: normal" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"></FONT><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"></FONT><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"></FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td colSpan="2"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"><span id="HtmlPlaceholderControl30"><P><FONT size="2"><STRONG>FEEL YOUR OATS <BR><EM>Humble Grain with Heavyweight Health Benefits</EM></STRONG></FONT></P><P><FONT size="2">The 18th century British writer Samuel Johnson once described oats as "a grain, which in England is generally given to horses, but in Scotland supports the people."&nbsp;</FONT></P><P><FONT size="2">Though disdained as horse feed for much of its history, this humble grain rose to health fame in the late 1980's, as an "oat bran craze" swept the U.S. thanks to reports that oats could help lower cholesterol.&nbsp;The oat boat was still afloat a decade later when the FDA approved heart health claims for foods made from whole oats (oat bran, oat flour and rolled oats). </FONT></P><P><FONT size="2">While oats are most famous for their soluble <A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/facts_fk.aspx#fiber" target="_blank">fiber</A>, the content varies depending on processing <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Helv; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Helv; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">(</SPAN>ranging from pure oat bran to the rarely consumed whole oats to Irish or Steel-cut oats to the readily available instant oats). Less attention is received by oat protein&nbsp;even though it contains nearly all the essential amino acids humans need.</FONT></P><P><FONT size="2">Oats are also a mineral marvel, a single cup supplying 4&nbsp;times the RDA for <A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/facts_lr.aspx#manganese" target="_blank">manganese</A>&nbsp;</FONT><FONT size="2">(supports bone development and wound healing), the complete RDA of phosphorus (works with calcium to promote strong bones and teeth) and an excellent source of iron, <A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/articleDetails.aspx?RecId=227" target="_blank">magnesium</A>,&nbsp;zinc, copper&nbsp;and selenium as well as being a good source of potassium. Oats also have plenty of B vitamins, which help convert food to energy and promote healthy skin, hair, muscles and brain function.</FONT></P><P><FONT size="2">For an&nbsp;ultra-yummy way to incorporate oats into your diet, try this issue's Featured Superfood Recipe, "Apple Pie with Oatmeal Cookie Crust"&nbsp;by Beth Ginsburg and Mike Milken, authors of <EM>The Taste for Living Cookbook: Mike Milken's Favorite Recipes for Fighting Cancer.</EM></FONT></P><P><FONT size="2"><STRONG>Bonus:</STRONG> You can make morning oatmeal even more nutritious (not to mention delicious) by topping with almonds and <A href="http://www.dolesuperfoods.com/(y4cd0u551t0sga55vfbfpb55)/subcatdetails.aspx?SubCatId=64" target="_blank">raisins</A>.</FONT></P><A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/news_email_to_friend.aspx?type=article&id=212" target="_blank"><IMG src="http://www.dolenutrition.com//images/btn_email_story_dole.gif" border="0"></A></span></FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td vAlign="top" align="left" colSpan="2"><FONT style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; 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That s because the kinds of food you choose can greatly affect energy levels,&nbsp;recovery time, as well as the health of the muscles, joints and bones you are reconditioning.</P> <P>Based on research conducted and reviewed at the Dole Nutrition Institute, as well as many years of my own yoga practice, here is a list of top food sources of those compounds that can help speed healing, ease soreness, promote joint health and otherwise support your body as it reaps the benefits of yoga.</P> <P><STRONG>Support Healthy Joints:</STRONG></P> <P><STRONG><A href="http://www.dolesuperfoods.com/(bilvqy55f5rz4me3mmm21i55)/subcatdetails.aspx?SubCatId=57" target=_blank>Broccoli</A>:</STRONG> Cruciferous veggies contain sulphoraphane, a compound which triggers your body&#39;s own antioxidant defenses. New research suggests this process may block the COX-2 enzymes that trigger inflammation. <A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/articleDetails.aspx?RecId=450" target=_blank>Broccoli sprouts</A> are one of the most potent sources of these indirect antioxidants, which you ll also find in cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. </P> <P><STRONG><A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/articleDetails.aspx?RecId=206" target=_blank>Cherries</A>:</STRONG> A top source of anthocyanins that may reduce inflammation and possibly lower&nbsp;blood levels of uric acid (which can accumulate in joints, causing the pain associated with gout).</P> <P><STRONG><A href="http://www.dolesuperfoods.com/(bilvqy55f5rz4me3mmm21i55)/SubCatDetails.aspx?SubCatId=74" target=_blank>Pineapple</A>:</STRONG> The only natural source of bromelain a proteolytic enzyme that acts as a  clean-up crew, digesting dead protein cells in case of injury or run-of-the-mill micro-tears that are part of the muscle-building process.&nbsp;Research suggests the bromelain in pineapple can also help reduce inflammation and relieve muscle soreness.&nbsp;Scientists at the Dole Nutrition Institute<A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/articleDetails.aspx?RecId=154" target=_blank> found that fresh or frozen pineapple has as much, if not more, bromelain activity than supplements</A>. Pineapples also provide an excellent source of vitamin C (helps promote collagen formation and improve iron absorption) and manganese (supports metabolism and bone density).&nbsp; </P> <P><STRONG>Spring Back From Sprains:</STRONG></P> <P><STRONG><A href="http://www.dolesuperfoods.com/(bilvqy55f5rz4me3mmm21i55)/SubCatDetails.aspx?SubCatId=81" target=_blank>Red Bell Pepper</A>:</STRONG> Just one contains over 470% of your daily vitamin C needs (yellow contains 450% and green 190%).&nbsp;Vitamin C can help speed recovery from minor sprains by spurring collagen synthesis.&nbsp;According to a Boston University study, people getting under 150 mg daily of vitamin C had faster cartilage breakdown. Other top sources of C: citrus fruit, pineapple, kiwi, cantaloupe, papaya, strawberries, tomato, kale, collard greens and sweet potato.</P> <P><STRONG>Black Cod:</STRONG> Move over salmon!&nbsp;Black cod has even higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which may help reduce inflammation. Flounder, halibut and sardines also contain this healthy fat, as do flaxseed oil, walnuts, tofu and leafy green vegetables.&nbsp;</P> <P><STRONG>Build a Better Backbone:</STRONG></P> <P><STRONG><A href="http://www.dolesuperfoods.com/(bilvqy55f5rz4me3mmm21i55)/SubCatDetails.aspx?SubCatId=112" target=_blank>Kale</A>:</STRONG>&nbsp;There s more to strengthening your spine than  cobra and  camel. Kale is one of the healthier sources of calcium, which helps hold the line against bone loss.&nbsp;A serving of kale (1 cup cooked) also provides nearly 1,000% of adequate intake for vitamin K  which enhances mineral binding capacity of bone proteins.</P> <P><STRONG>Button Mushrooms:</STRONG> An unexpected source of vitamin D, adequate levels of which help support joint health. The mechanism may be greater absorption of calcium. Sunshine enables your body to produce vitamin D, while other top sources include oysters, sardines and fortified non-fat dairy.</P> <P>STRONG&gt;Minimizing Muscle Pain:</STRONG></P> <P><STRONG><A href="http://www.dolesuperfoods.com/(bilvqy55f5rz4me3mmm21i55)/SubCatDetails.aspx?SubCatId=4" target=_blank>Bananas</A>:</STRONG> You know the complex carbohydrates in bananas are a healthy source of lasting energy, but what if that energy inspires you to overdo it?&nbsp;Potassium can also help you avoid muscle cramps, as it s one of the electrolytes&nbsp;that allows muscles to contract and relax&nbsp;(calcium, magnesium and phosphorus are the others). Potatoes, broccoli and kiwi are other healthy potassium sources.</P> <P><STRONG>White Beans:</STRONG> In addition to supplying nearly half of your potassium needs for the day, white beans are a healthy vegetable source of protein, important in rebuilding muscle as well as supporting the collagen synthesis involved in healing.</P> <P><STRONG>Oats:</STRONG> Contains zinc (supports cell repair), manganese (for collagen formation), copper (required for cross-linking collagen) and&nbsp;protein (to relieve soreness). See "Feel Your Oats" in this issues Nutrition News for more on oats health benefits.</P> <P><STRONG><A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/articleDetails.aspx?RecId=254" target=_blank>Tea</A>:</STRONG> Green and black tea contain flavonoids, antioxidant compounds that may block the production of prostaglandins, which cause inflammation and pain.</P> <P>There s only one thing that rivals the importance of choosing the right foods for providing a proper foundation for your practice  and that s avoiding the wrong foods. Yes, I know, we ve all heard the cliché before:  All foods can fit into a healthful eating style. &nbsp; I beg to disagree.&nbsp; </P> <P>It <EM>matters</EM> what you pour down your gullet. If it didn t, there wouldn t be any need for warning labels on bottles of Drano©. If you accept the premise that ingesting synthetically derived chemicals meant to unclog drains can kill you immediately, why balk at the notion that ingesting synthetically derived chemicals that clog your arteries can kill you eventually?</FONT></P><P><FONT size="2">While I m all for the yogic values of non-judgment and moderation, here s a little <A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/articleDetails.aspx?RecId=427" target="_blank">dietary tough love</A> that will have your body loving you back. Pass up the pork rinds. Limit the red meat. Diets high in animal fats are linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer and as much as a 33% greater risk of breast cancer. Plus, all that artery clogging saturated fat won t help your circulation when demanding postures require optimum blood flow.</FONT></P><P><FONT size="2">The same goes for high sodium dinners and trans fat filled treats. By increasing blood pressure and decreasing HDL (good cholesterol) they both undermine two of the gifts of regular exercise like yoga (lower blood pressure and higher HDL).</FONT></P><P><FONT size="2">Finally, remember that a healthy human body is over 50% water, so limit caffeinated drinks that can increase dehydration, while always keeping that water bottle near by (though if you re in Bikram, reach for it only during  designated water breaks or instructor reprimands may increase levels of the stress hormone, cortisol!).</FONT></P><P><FONT size="2">So, rebuild your body and reach your full potential&nbsp;by eating&nbsp;the right balance of healthy yoga-foods. 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If mixture seems too dry to roll out, add up to&nbsp;1/4 cup more applesauce.<BR><STRONG>SPRAY</STRONG> a 9 pie pan with cooking spray.<BR><STRONG>ROLL</STRONG> out half the oat mixture on a lightly floured surface to make a 12 circle. If necessary, press the dough into the pan with your fingers to get it into position. Reserve the remaining mixture for the top of the pie.<BR><STRONG>BAKE</STRONG> in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and fill.</FONT></P><P><FONT size="2"><STRONG>For Filling:</STRONG><BR><STRONG>PEEL</STRONG> and core apples and cut into 1/8 slices.<BR><STRONG>COOK</STRONG>&nbsp;apples, sugar,&nbsp;1/2 cup apple juice, cinnamon and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat until apples are tender, about 5-10 minutes.<BR><STRONG>DISSOLVE</STRONG> cornstarch in remaining apple juice. Add to hot apple mixture, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.<BR><STRONG>PLACE</STRONG> apple mixture in baked crust.<BR><STRONG>ROLL </STRONG>out remaining crust dough onto lightly floured surface. Roll into an 11 circle. Pierce with a fork.<BR><STRONG>COVER</STRONG> filling with top crust. Fold top edge under and crimp. Set pie pan on a larger pan to catch drips.<BR><STRONG>BAKE</STRONG> until top crust is firm, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm or chilled.</FONT></P><P><FONT size="2"><FONT size="1"><STRONG>Per Serving:</STRONG> 378 calories, 1.3g fat, 0.2g sat. fat, 0g cholesterol, 5.3g protein, 88g carbohydrate, 4.6g fiber, 146mg sodium</FONT></FONT></P><P><A href="http://www.dolenutrition.com/news_email_to_friend.aspx?type=recipe&id=52" target="_blank"><IMG src="http://www.dolenutrition.com//images/btn_email_story_dole.gif" border="0"></A></P></span></FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td colSpan="2"><FONT style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-STYLE: normal" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"></FONT><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"></FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td colSpan="2"><FONT style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-STYLE: italic" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"></FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td colSpan="2"><FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"><span id="HtmlPlaceholderControl78"></span></FONT></td> </tr> <tr> <td colSpan="2"><FONT style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; 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