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Category Archives: September 2010
Publisher’s Note – Sept. 2010
Eat Well with Good People I come from three generations of hotel and restaurant owners and I’m Jewish, so food has always been a big part of my life. September is one of the holiest months for those who practice Judaism … Continue reading
Posted in Publisher's Note, September 2010
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The Adventure Guy
Nurturing a love of the outdoors Name: Paul Rahn Age: 59 Resides: Scottsdale Quote: “My friends call me the adventure guy.” Background: Paul Rahn is an “angel investor,” providing expertise and financing to a wide assortment of business ventures. He’s … Continue reading
Quick Hits – Sept. 2010
Gaga for Garbanzos In a small study, people who ate roughly 25 ounces of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) per week for 12 weeks showed an improvement in their total cholesterol levels compared to eating a chickpea-free diet for 4 weeks. And … Continue reading
Posted in Quick Hits, September 2010
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Adventures in Eating
Filling your need for food Every body has to have fuel. Whether it’s regular, unleaded or high octane depends on the person eating it. Energy is not one-size fits all. You may be surprised at how many restaurants in town … Continue reading
Posted in Feature Articles, September 2010
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Managing Diabetes
A low-carb diet and exercise after eating can improve the way you feel Eating low carb for management of diabetes, pre-diabetes or healthy weight loss allows you to enjoy food and all its flavors, keep blood sugars much more normal … Continue reading
Posted in Feature Articles, September 2010
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School Lunch
A new bill could change how our kids eat Today, one-third of the nation’s children are overweight or obese and at risk for serious illness, like diabetes, so it’s important to make sure schools support the healthy eating habits encouraged … Continue reading
Posted in Fit Families, September 2010
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Staying Fit at Sea
Life on today’s cruise ships If you think cruising means overeating, drinking sweet cocktails and lounging in a deck chair for hours, forget it. If you dread a boatful of shrieking kids, bus trips ashore and excessive tipping, you’re missing … Continue reading
Posted in Fit Senior, September 2010
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5 Snacks Less Than 100 Calories
Whether you’re craving a sweet snack, curbing a salt urge or looking for a healthy crunch, there’s a way to do it without eating more than 100 calories. Here are five ideas. 1. ¼-cup of dry roasted pumpkin seeds with … Continue reading
Posted in Feature Articles, September 2010
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Gear Review – Sept. 2010
Crock Pot Cooking up a healthy meal is easy with Crock Pot’s Duo Cook and Serve. Two removable 2.5-quart crocks with glass lids double as slow cookers and servers. Individual temperature controls allow you to cook and keep your items … Continue reading
Posted in Gear Review, September 2010
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Letters – Sept. 2010
Glad to see you’re back, and with a larger family to boot. I like to read your magazine when I’m on the treadmill and really missed it in July. I am training for my first marathon and can’t wait to … Continue reading
Posted in Letters, September 2010
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News Around Phoenix – Sept. 2010
Biosphere special 2 premiers in December In August, the National Geographic Channel was in Oracle filming at Biosphere 2, which they’ll feature in a two-hour special this winter. The special is called “X-Ray Earth,” and the producers chose Biosphere 2 … Continue reading
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News Around Tucson – Sept. 2010
Biosphere 2 special premiers in December In August, the National Geographic Channel was in Oracle filming at Biosphere 2, which they’ll feature in a two-hour special this winter. The special is called “X-Ray Earth,” and the producers chose Biosphere 2 … Continue reading
Posted in News Around Tucson, September 2010
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Organic Produce is Worth the Price
Following this growing trend doesn’t have to break the bank While buying organic foods is a great way to avoid ingesting pesticides, support local agriculture and eat tastier foods, many avoid it thinking they’re more expensive than conventional foods. But … Continue reading
Posted in Feature Articles, September 2010
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Event Calendar Phoenix – Sept. 2010
CLUBS Sand Sports Beach Volleyball Tournaments, leagues, instruction and players sandsportsvb.com, 480?921?7263 DUs/TRIs/ADVENTURE September 25 “Tri for Acts of Kindness” Sprint Triathlon A fundraiser for The Shyann Kindness Project La Mariposa Resort Register at trifind.com, Glenn Rosati, 520-271?9565 October 3 … Continue reading
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Enduring Health Challenges
A special diet and fitness helps her prevail Name: Mindy Michelle Age: 32 Resides: Scottsdale Quote: “Live like there’s no tomorrow, dance like there’s no one watching, sing as if no one is listening and love as though you’ve never … Continue reading
Posted in September 2010, Success, Success Phoenix
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Farming and Antibiotics
Your grocery shopping may be impacting your doctor’s visit Farmers have been administering antibiotics to pigs, chickens and cows for decades. While dosing sick animals is one way to keep the meat safe to eat, farmers also give antibiotics to … Continue reading
Posted in Health Report, September 2010
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Fight Inflammation
Eat these foods to reduce pain and swelling Inflammation is usually due to an irritation or injury that results in pain, swelling and sometimes loss of movement. It’s also a component of heart disease and stroke. A healthy way to … Continue reading
Posted in Running, September 2010
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Event Calendar Tucson – Sept. 2010
CLUBS Ongoing Tucson Fun & Adventures Are you ready to fill these shoes? Call for Info Meeting tucsonfun.com, 256?3866 CYCLING Ongoing Fun, friendly, free bike commuting classes Tucson?Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee dot.pima.gov/tpcbac, 740?6403 September 18 Catch ‘Em if You … Continue reading
Posted in Event Calendar Tucson, September 2010
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Exercise Plus Diet
The right formula for a healthy life Name: Sara Ross Age: 64 Resides: Tucson Quote: “If you want a good quality meal, you’ve got to prepare it.” Background: A recent retiree with energy that would rival a 25-year-old, Sara Ross … Continue reading
Posted in Fit For Life, Fit For Life Tucson, September 2010
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Cycling to New Horizons
The gift of life gets her rolling again Name: Annette Jones Age: 47 City: Tucson Quote: “I never thought I could do this.” Background: Annette Jones was never sick, but after a routine exam in 1988 doctors diagnosed her with … Continue reading
Posted in September 2010, Success, Success Tucson
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