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It is time to Get Fit in Tennessee!

• Three a Day Is the Whole Grain Way
  

  The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend eating at least three servings of whole grains per day.

  If your intake of whole grains is not measuring up, try a few simple tips to get the nutrition whole grains contain.

  • Eat whole-grain cereal for breakfast with low or non-fat milk.
  • Switch to whole-wheat pasta in pasta dishes.
  • Serve brown rice with stir fry.
  • Add crunchy, whole-grain cereal to yogurt.
  • Top a fruit cobbler with oats and brown sugar instead of pastry.
  • Choose whole-grain breads or rolls for sandwiches.
  • Try using an unsweetened, whole-grain, ready-to-eat cereal as breading for baked chicken, fish or eggplant parmesan.

  Small changes can make it easy to eat your three daily servings of whole grains and improve your health.

• Energy Drinks – Fact or Fad?
  

  Easy energy certainly can be enticing, especially when it comes in just a few ounces of a beverage. But is there any magic behind these promises of an energy boost?

  Many of the five-hour energy drinks contain caffeine or other caffeine derivatives, in addition to the amino acid taurine and several B vitamins, which some sources claim helps boost energy. However, the science behind taurine and the B vitamins as sources of energy is limited to the roles these compounds play in the body: helping it use the energy from the foods we eat.

  If you want to boost your energy, focus on the foods you choose by including balanced proportions of carbohydrates, proteins and fats in your diet, and make sure to fit physical activity in your daily routine.

• It’s Time to Be Corny
  

  Ready to smile from ear to ear? Enjoy summer-fresh corn on the cob, the fresher, the sweeter. When corn gets picked, its natural sugar begins changing to starch.

  Whether fresh, frozen or canned, corn often gets overlooked for its health benefits. Besides being a great source of carbohydrates and fiber, yellow corn has plenty of zeaxanthin and cancer-fighting lutein. These plant substances (phytonutrients) in the carotenoids family also may help promote heart health and normal vision and may protect you in the long run from macular degeneration.

  Since it’s now peak corn season, enjoy some fresh-picked corn today:

  • Roast corn on the outdoor grill for a gentle, smoky flavor. Soak for about 30 minutes in the husk; grill with the husk on.
  • Microwave it. For moist corn in minutes, first wrap each ear in wet paper towels or waxed paper.
  • Cook a few extra ears. Remove the kernels and enjoy in soup, salad, salsas and stir-fries.
• Don’t Forget the Pit Stops
  

  When you’re engaging in exercise beyond your usual activity level — such as a charity bike ride, mini-marathon or fun run — don’t forget to refuel your body during the event.

  Your body can store only about an hour’s worth of carbohydrates, so if you want to finish the race without being pulled over the finish line, eat or drink carbohydrates along the way, such as a sports drink or energy bar.

  After any especially long workout, you need to restore your energy. A small high-carbohydrate, moderate-protein and low-fat meal is best. Bring along some fruit, low-fat yogurt and whole-wheat crackers or bread for after you cross the finish line.

• Water-Down Jet Lag
  

  When traveling overseas, jet lag is often a concern. Before you get on the plane for a long trip, make sure you are well rested, relaxed and have stuck to your healthful eating plan during, often hectic, travel preparations.

  While flying, being dehydrated can promote jet lag. Minimize the effects by drinking a glass of water or juice before your flight and then each hour during the flight.

  Go easy on alcoholic beverages in-flight, as alcohol can promote dehydration. Continue drinking fluids once you have reached your destination and drink extra fluids for several days.

  There are no anti-jet lag magic formulas, but staying well-hydrated is a good start.

• Lean Meats Make Mean Treats
  

  It’s the griller's eternal question: Which variety and cut of meat should I choose?

  Whether the choice is beef or chicken, the answer for most people is "keep it lean."

  For example, a three-ounce chicken breast contains 3 grams of fat with just under a gram of saturated fat after cooking. Beef eye of the round and top round both contain 4 grams of fat and just over 1 gram of saturated fat in a three-ounce serving.

  Beef bottom round roast, top sirloin and round tip contain a little more fat but are still considered lean cuts.

  You can choose your cuts of meat carefully, "lean"-ing toward health and still have a great cookout.

• Shellfish: It’s an Astrological Matter
  

  It is the month of the Crab (Cancer: June 21 to July 22), a good time for a reminder on safely purchasing shellfish.

  The many varieties of fish and shellfish offer taste and versatility in menu planning. To ensure both quality and safety:

  • Check the fish counter before you buy. Seafood should be displayed with food safety in mind: properly iced, well refrigerated and in clean display cases.
  • Crabs, crayfish and lobsters should be alive when sold, unless frozen, canned or cooked. When purchasing cooked shrimp, lobsters, crabs and crayfish, choose those that are moist with a mild odor and a characteristic color. The shells of cooked shrimp should be pink to reddish, while those of other crustaceans should be bright red.
  • For safety, don’t buy cooked seafood that is displayed alongside raw seafood. Bacteria from raw fish can contaminate cooked fish, creating a potential foodborne illness.
• Hot Dog Days of Summer
  

  It might not be the man’s-best-friend type of dog, but the hot dog is definitely a favorite, especially during summertime fun of barbeques and ballgames. This tasty, hand-held treat is a staple of the American diet; is it also part of a healthy diet?

  Depending on the brand, hot dogs contain 10 to 15 grams of fat. However, there are low-fat and fat-free options, which contain between 2 and 6 grams of fat, as well as soy and veggie hot dogs. The low-fat dogs often contain half the fat of regular, while fat-free varieties contain less than a half-gram of fat per serving.

  Chicken and turkey dogs don’t necessarily contain less fat than the regular hot dogs, so be sure to check the Nutrition Facts panel on the package.

  If you just have to have that traditional hot dog though, try enjoying it with other lower-fat foods like fresh fruit and vegetables.

• Here’s to Dad!
  

  Dad does so much for us, but does he ever really take time for himself? Give your dad the gift of health this Father’s Day with a variety of ways for him to lead a healthier lifestyle. Because really: Does he need another tie?

  • Encourage dad to join you for physical activities that you enjoy. Buy him a pair of in-line skates, a tennis racket or a new pair of running shoes. Set a schedule and hold him to it. It will give you time to bond, while keeping you both fit.
  • Does he already have the equipment but just needs some encouragement? Buy your father a bookrack for his treadmill so he can read while exercising; a lesson or two for his favorite activity, such as tennis or golf; an mp3 player to listen to music or news while he walks or jogs; and a pedometer to keep track of his steps.
  • What is dad reading these days? Encourage him to learn about his own health and nutrition with a subscription to a men’s health or fitness magazine or a copy of the American Dietetic Association’s Complete Food and Nutrition Guide or Dieting for Dummies.
  • Does dad often eat lunch on the run or not at all? Give the gift of meals by making dad a lunch every day for a week or even a month. Build it around lean protein and dairy foods, whole-grain breads and plenty of fruits and vegetables. Pack lunch in an easy-to-carry container and write a note telling him how special he is to you. Include a detailed list of the items you made, so he can do it himself again.

  Be creative. Your father deserves it, and it will mean a lot to him that you are thinking about his health and longevity.

• At the Pool: Water, Water Everywhere and Dehydration, Too.
  

  Remaining hydrated during the hot summer months is very important. One of your body’s best reminders to drink fluids is when you sweat.

  However, as you head to the pool or beach this summer, remember swimmers sweat, too. Like any athletic activity, when you swim, your body temperature rises and your body sweats to keep from overheating. You may not notice because you are in the water, but