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When you have the urge to skip the gym and start making excuses for why it’s OK to bail, take a

sec to consider what’s important in your life in a big-picture way—like being a supportive friend or

excellent at your job. When people focus on their core values, they exercise more often, University

of Pennsylvania research shows. Why? Homing in on what’s meaningful to you short-circuits the defensiveness you

feel about skipping the workout, empowering you to follow through, says lead study author Yoona Kang, Ph.D.

A: Yes, so no need to break out the big knife,

hack the hard squash and scoop out the goop.

Just buy “100% pure pumpkin” instead of “pump-

kin pie mix” or other canned options that have

added sugar. One-half cup of canned pumpkin

packs more vitamin A than a serving of kale, 20%

of your daily potassium and 3 g of fiber, making

it immune-boosting and heart-healthy. Sub it in

for cream in sauces, or I love mixing 1⁄2 cup into

plain low-fat Greek yogurt with cinnamon, nutmeg

and a drizzle of honey for a protein-rich nosh that

satisfies my seasonal sweet tooth. Fresh pumpkin

is amazing too. Roast slices for a dinner side, and

the seeds for a nutrient-dense snack or topping.

Q: Is canned pumpkin

good for you?

ANTIDOTES

TO FALL

ALLERGIES

seasonal

health

Many people think of spring,

with its blossoming trees and

flowers, as the worst season for

allergies. But they can be just as

bad or worse for some sufferers

when the weather cools because

of weed pollen and mold, says

Edith Schussler, M.D., an allergist

at Weill Cornell Medicine in

New York City. Here’s how to

enjoy crunchy fall foliage without

wearing a hazmat suit.

Track pollen counts. If

you know which allergens you

react to (a visit to your allergist

can narrow it down), you can

go to pollen.com to figure out

when your problematic pollen

is peaking and plan outdoor

activities accordingly.

Keep pollen outside. We a r

a hat when outdoors to stop

pollen from attaching itself to

your hair. When you step inside,

remove your hat and shoes

immediately and change into

new clothes. Using a HEPA filter

can also help, says Dr. Schussler.

Start meds early. Talk to

your allergist about your options,

which can include antihistamines,

steroids, mast cell inhibitors

and leukotriene modifiers —

some work best if you take

them before the season starts.

Think long-term. Allergy

shots can help your body

acclimate to the allergen that’s

causing trouble and prevent you

from feeling miserable every

autumn. —Marisa Cohen

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NUT R I T I OLAB N

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M.S., R.D.

GH Nutrition

Director

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