Tuesday, September 10, 2002

At Risk: Linking Deadly Cancer and Diet. Women who are sedentary and overweight may have a higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer if their diets are high in starchy foods. By Eric Nagourney. [New York Times: Health] 7:54:08 AM     High-Fat Diet: Count Calories and Think Twice. High-fat, low-carb diets may be dangerous. The best way to lose weight is with a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, as well as vitamins. By Jane E. Brody. [New York Times: Health] 7:53:47 AM     Decades of Admonitions Fail to Get Americans Moving. Public health experts are gathering more evidence of Americans' inactivity and the health benefits that could accrue from even moderate exercise. By Gina Kolata. [New York Times: Health] 7:53:02 AM     Some Friends, Indeed, Do More Harm Than Good. Not all friends are good for you. Psychologists and sociologists are now calling attention to the negative health effects of bad friends. By Mary Duenwald. [New York Times: Health] 7:52:30 AM     We love polenta and with all recipes I put here (or least most of them!), it's easy to make with easy ingredients. You can do so much with it also - we sometimes put spagetti sauce over the squares for a super easy supper. Polenta Sauté Recipe By : Betty Crocker Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:35 Categories : High Fiber Low Calorie Low Cholesterol Low Fat 1 cup whole kernel corn 4 cups water 1 teaspoon margarine 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup cornmeal Spray rectangular baking dish, 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inches, with cooking spray. Heat all ingredients except cornmeal to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Gradually add cornmeal, stirring constantly; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 8 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture pulls away from side of saucepan. Pour into baking dish. Cool 15 minutes. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm. Heat oven to 250°. Cut polenta into 8 pieces. Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cook 4 pieces polenta at a time in skillet about 5 minutes on each side or until light brown. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; keep warm in oven while cooking remaining pieces. ++++++++++++++++++++ Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 168 Calories; 2g Fat (10.4% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 292mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 0 Fat. Serving Ideas : Either yellow or white cornmeal can be used in this polenta. Serve polenta with salsa, reduced-fat sour cream and some sliced ripe olives. 7:41:02 AM

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