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It is possible to enjoy seasonal festivities and still maintain a balanced diet. Here are a few tips to help: • Eat breakfast. Starting the day with a healthy breakfast can keep you from snacking on the sweet treats that are abundant during the holiday season. • Make sure you get five helpings of fruits and vegetables every day. This will ensure that you get the nutrients you need to stay healthy, including calcium and magnesium. • If you are invited to a holiday party and asked to bring a dish, prepare a low-calorie option so you will have something to eat that doesn’t sabotage your diet. • Don’t starve yourself all day in anticipation of the party. Eat small, regular, healthy meals so you don’t overindulge when you get there. • Stock up on healthy snacks in the office so you are not tempted to eat the treats that your colleagues bring from home. • Walk whenever you can. If you are visiting the mall, park your car farther away from the entrance so you can burn some calories before and after you shop. • Spend some extra time at the gym. Pencil it in on your calendar. If you don’t have time for a whole class or exercise schedule, fit in at least 10 minutes here and there. Regular aerobic activity can help boost your metabolism and help your body burn calories more efficiently. While adding to your workout is a good idea, remember that regular, intense physical Interns Mean Business (NAPSA)—In a hard economy, businesses have found ways to improve returns on the money they spend—whether it’s an investment in new technologies, spending on employee talent or even hiring interns. Pencil exercise in to your holiday schedule . If you don’t have enough time for a whole class, set aside 10 minutes when you can. activity can deplete your body of essential vitamins and minerals, such as magnesium, especially if your diet is less than balanced. Research by the USDA shows that seven out of 10 people have a magnesium-deficient diet (http:// www.ars.usda.gov/services/docs.ht m?docid=11046). Magnesium is an essential mineral to health, and a deficiency could leave you feeling sluggish at a time of year that requires extra energy. If you’re not eating enough magnesium-rich foods such as beans, nuts and vegetables, you may need a supplement such as Slow-Mag Tablets, which contain both magnesium and calcium. To learn more, visit www.slowmag.com. Some of today’s top interns are pretrained and contribute to business on “day one.” In fact, many firms now see internships as an important part of employee development—and today’s top interns do plenty more than answer phones and file papers. Indeed, groups such as INROADS —which has paired more than 120,000 top students of color with internships at leading companies—prepare their candidates to be ready for work on “day one.” Its interns are trained in the vital “soft skills” of business, such as work readiness and communication, and the group provides ongoing academic support and career training once its interns are placed. The efforts could save companies time and money otherwise spent on recruiting and employee development. In fact, many of the students have remained to become managers at their firms. For more information, visit www.inroads.org. Celebrate Good Cheer And Good Digestion This Holiday Season (NAPSA)—For most people, the holidays are filled with parties and celebrations with families and friends. But if you are like many Americans, a holiday party doesn’t leave you feeling just festive—it could lead to some uncomfortable digestive issues, too. “This is the season when people tend to overindulge in foods that contain too much fat and sugar and lack fiber, and alcohol, which can dehydrate,” says registered dietitian Pat Baird. “That, along with lack of exercise, can lead to digestive problems, including occasional constipation.” Holiday Health Baird says she sees an increase in patients during the holiday season, particularly those suffering from occasional constipation. She counsels patients to limit alcohol, drink plenty of water and make slight lifestyle changes, so they are less likely to binge on high-fat and high-sugar foods that can affect digestive health. Healthy eating habits and regular exercise are the best ways to prevent occasional constipation, but sometimes a little extra help may be needed if constipation occurs. In such instances, Baird suggests using a gentle product such as Senokot Tablets. The tablets contain a natural vegetable laxative ingredient that provides overnight relief from occasional constipation. She offers these additional tips as well: A holiday party doesn’t always leave you feeling festive—it can lead to some uncomfor table digestive issues, too. • Unwind As You Unwrap— Shopping, budgeting and hosting family and friends can cause stress levels to surge, which can contribute to occasional constipation and indigestion. Find ways to relax each day, whether it’s reading a magazine, taking a walk, or doing yoga or meditation. • Move And Be Merry— Squeezing some exercise into your busy holiday schedule could pay dividends. “Exercise, including dancing, can improve digestive health and helps you avoid the dreaded holiday weight gain,” says Baird. “And it can also help improve your mood.” • Spice It Up—Adding a few herbs and spices such as fennel or parsley to your holiday menu can help you avoid the splurging on mashed potatoes, cheeses and pies, and can help aid digestion. For more information and tips, visit www.getconstipationrelief. com.