In This Issue: Your Super Bowl Game Plan: Have Fun, Eat Smart New Scientific Breakthroughs Slash Heart Attack Risk in HALF When Life Hands You Lemons, Cheer! "BOOST your brain power to be as sharp and quick as it was at 30" Featured Recipe: Veal Cutlets with Lemon-Garlic Sauce	Thursday February 2, 2012
Your Super Bowl Game Plan: Have Fun, Eat Smart Even if you're not a football fan, you know it's that time of year again. The Super Bowl has almost become an American holiday, and it's already a tradition steeped in chips, dips, and lots of unhealthy snacking. Like many of us, you'll likely head to a friend's house for a Super Bowl party or maybe host your own. Such a get-together can be hazardous to your blood sugar. High-sugar, high-carb eats are the menu of the day. And you'll be tempted to dive into a bowl of those goodies like a linebacker after a quarterback. To defend against those bad-snack urges and have a healthier day, try these four tips: • Bring a tray of veggies or fruit to the party. Even if you weren't asked to bring anything to a Super Bowl bash, don't go empty handed. Prepare a platter piled high with your favorite fresh fruits or veggies, along with a low-calorie, low-fat dip. Munch on these during the game and you'll be less tempted to fill up on foods that'll blow your calorie budget—and wreak havoc with your blood sugar. • Stick to one adult beverage. Coolers full of beer and boxes of wine are mainstays of Super Bowl parties. But alcohol can interfere with your blood sugar by slowing the release of glucose into the bloodstream. Not to mention the calories: 170 calories per pint of stout beer and 89 calories in a glass of white wine. What's more, alcohol breaks down your resistence and judgment, making you less likely to resist that bowl of M&Ms. • Play your own game. Instead of lounging inside during halftime, suggest that everyone go out and toss the football or, at least, go for a walk. Exercise is the perfect antidote for those goodies. Plus, the tableful of munchies will be out of sight and out of mind when you're out of doors. • Check your blood sugar more often. Despite your best intentions, you may eat more or differently than you do ordinarily. Just milling around the party, occasionally watching the game and snacking, will make it difficult to accurately estimate the amount of carbohydrate you're eating or know how the foods will affect your blood sugar. So, it's especially important to check your blood sugar to ensure you stay within your target zone.    New Scientific Breakthroughs Slash Heart Attack Risk in HALF The medical community is simply astounded. New research is proving – in study after study – that eating a low-fat diet is completely ineffective in protecting against a heart attack. That's because all the heart-healthy evidence points to the fact that we need to eat fat to lose fat! Splurge on steak for the protective power of protein! Eat shrimp and cool down artery inflammation! Snack on chocolate – it's not just permitted – it's essential. Find out how you can halve your risk of a heart attack by adding the right fats to your diet – click here now. Veal Cutlets with Lemon-Garlic Sauce High in protein, low in fat and carbs, veal is a good choice for a healthy dinner. In this recipe, roasting the garlic mellows its flavor, while the lemon sings out loud and clear. Roast some asparagus and baby red potatoes with the garlic to accompany the veal. Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 large clove garlic 4 veal cutlets (4 ounces each) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 lemon, very thinly sliced 2/3 cup reduced-sodium, fat-free chicken broth 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons cornstarch Preparation: 1    Preheat oven to 375°F. Wrap garlic in foil and bake until tender (package will feel soft when pressed), about 45 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut off top of clove, squeeze out garlic pulp into small bowl, and mash until smooth. 2    Preheat broiler. Sprinkle cutlets with 1/4 teaspoon salt and brush with mustard. Top each cutlet with 3 lemon slices. Broil cutlets 4 inches from heat until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer cutlets to a platter and cover loosely with foil to keep warm. 3    In a small saucepan, whisk broth and lemon juice into cornstarch. Whisk in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and roasted garlic. Bring to a boil over medium heat and boil until sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Spoon sauce over veal on a platter. Per serving: 169 cal, 3 g fat (1 g sat), 6 g carbs, 28 g protein, 0 g fiber, 96 mg chol, 384 mg sodium SPECIAL OFFER "BOOST your brain power to be as sharp and quick as it was at 30" If you've ever asked yourself: "Am I losing it?" then like millions of other Americans over 50 – it means you've probably begun to notice that 'things upstairs' somehow don't seem quite as sharp as they once were. However, the very fact you've noticed can only be a good thing. Recognition provides you with an amazing opportunity to take control. You can now help STOP and REVERSE the effects of aging on your brain. Read more here… When Life Hands You Lemons, Cheer! In the grocery, those bins of lemons seem downright happy. Heck, a smiley face drawn on one of the fruits would be right at home. So bring a little bit of that happiness home with you after your next trip to the store. Here are five ways lemons can brighten your day: • Make soggy lettuce crisp. Add the juice of half a lemon to a bowl of cold water. Then put the soggy lettuce in it and refrigerate for 1 hour. Make sure to dry the leaves completely. Voilà! Crisper lettuce. • Keep guacamole green. Sprinkle a liberal amount of fresh lemon juice over the guac and it will stay fresh and green. The flavor of the lemon juice is a natural complement to the avocados in guacamole. • Un-stick rice. To keep your brown rice from sticking together in a gloppy mass, add a spoonful of lemon juice to the boiling water when cooking. When the rice is done, let it cool for a few minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving. • Freshen the fridge. Dab lemon juice on a cotton ball or sponge and leave it in the fridge for several hours. Make sure to toss out any smelly items that might be causing the bad odors. • Literally make lemonade. Making it with fresh lemon juice and sweetening it with sugar substitute cuts out the calories, saving more than 100 calories compared to store-bought lemonade. Until next issue, here's to good health! Neil Wertheimer Editor in Chief, Reverse Diabetes	Advertisement No More Brain Drain Get all the brainpower you can handle. Healthy Heart Miracle Diet Lose weight, look fabulous and live longer– with delicious, filling food! This really works. -- Tina S., Wappinger Falls, NY
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