DINNERS UNDER 500 CALORIES
To Yo u r Health
Here’s what’s extra good for you in this issue.
One More Reason to
Get More Sleep
Eat for Your
A solid night’s sleep could be good for your gut: Researchers from
Nova Southeastern University found that study participants who
slept well had a healthier mix of gut bacteria. If you can’t always
get the recommended eight hours, be sure to eat foods that
promote gut health, like the lentil salad on page 73.
slow-cooker
chicken curry
Page 66
CALORIES: 450
Latin Shrimp
and Rice
Page 66
CALORIES: 450
Cod with
Tomato-Fennel
Sauce
Page 70
CALORIES: 450
Looking
Good
Get clear glowing skin
with...asparagus! It’s packed
with vitamin A, which helps
clear blockages in oil glands
that can lead to acne.
Plus, according to a recent
study published in JAMA
Dermatology, consuming
foods that contain vitamin A
can help protect against
certain types of skin cancer.
Turn to the booklet on
page 52 for 18 great
asparagus recipes.
Spicy pork chops
with black beans
Page 68
CALORIES: 490
A recent study from the American Heart
Association and the CDC found that for every
5 percent increase in calories a person
consumed from ultra-processed foods (like
soft drinks and packaged snacks), there
was a corresponding decrease in overall
cardiovascular health. Eat more fresh
produce instead: Check out our special
spring veggie section on page 43.
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