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Gary Lipton Media Relations Manager Phone: 1-(800)-222-5551 Fax: 1-(800)-990-4329 Web site: www. napsnet .com e-mail: printmedia@napsnet.com #2509 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 350 Fifth Avenue, 65th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10118-0110 Super Healthy Recipes For The Big Game Tasty Dips Will Score Big With Football Fans (NAPSA)—Ever since you made a New Year’s resolution to eat more nutritiously, you’ve followed your playbook without fumbling. You’ve taken a time-out from overindulging in higher-fat foods, scrambled to make smart choices when dining out, and avoided interference from colleagues who brought treats into the office. Keep your offense strong during the big game by filling up on low-calorie-density vegetables, fruits, high-fiber starches and lean protein. The Volumetrics approach developed by Dr. Barbara Rolls—and incorporated into the Jenny Craig Program—allows you to feel full on fewer calories. So you’ll still be able to enjoy snacking with your fellow football fans—without sacking your hardearned weight loss efforts. “Socializing with friends doesn’t have to mean abandoning your healthy eating behaviors,” explains Lisa Talamini, RD—vice president, Research and Program Innovation for Jenny Craig, Inc. “All it takes is a little preplanning and a positive weight loss mindset. “Have a filling snack of fresh fruits or a bowl of soup before you leave home, so you don’t arrive at the party hungry. Or bring a vegetable party platter with you and dip crunchy veggies into one of the tasty dips below to score your own weight loss touchdown.” Tex-Mex Salsa 1 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups canned whole-kernel corn, drained 1 cup seeded, chopped red or green bell peppers cup chopped fresh cilantro or fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 cup chopped scallions 3 Tbsp. lime juice 2 Tbsp. red-wine vinegar tsp. ground cumin tsp. salt tsp. hot pepper sauce Tips For Living Frugally (NAPSA)—Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. That’s the motto of Leigh and Jay Hallinan. “Rather than using a lot of resources and then having to recycle it all, we start by reducing our consumption and this helps us cut back on expenses and benefits the environment,” says Leigh Hallinan. You can enjoy snacking with your fellow football fans—without sacking your weight loss efforts. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Salsa can be refrigerated for up to three days. 8 servings ( cup each). Per serving: 95 calories, 18g carbohydrate, 1g fat, 5g protein Mel’s Fresh Lemon Hummus ⁄4-1⁄3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 cups canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained cup tahini 2 tsp. chopped garlic 1 tsp. grated lemon zest tsp. salt 1 Puree cup lemon juice with the rest of the ingredients in a blender or food processor until the texture is slightly chunky. If desired, stir in more lemon juice. 10 servings (2 Tbsp each). Per serving: 90 calories, 13g carbohydrate, 3g fat, 3g protein Recipes from The Volumetrics Cookbook for Jenny Craig by Barbara Rolls, published by Harper Collins, 2007. For more recipes and information on Volumetrics, see The Volumetrics Eating Plan by Barbara Rolls, also published by HarperCollins, 2007. (from left: Jay, Connor and Leigh) With the money the Hallinans save each year by receiving and paying bills online, they could buy dinner at a favorite restaurant. A case in point: By receiving and paying their bills online, the Hallinans save money on stamps and envelopes. “Every little bit helps,” says Leigh. “Since we pay our bills online, we hardly ever go to the post office anymore and we save about $60 in stamps and gas a year. That’s the equivalent of about two months’ worth of diapers.” The Hallinans also pinch pennies and reduce household waste by serving homemade baby food to their infant son Connor. And they shop for groceries only twice a month, limiting their purchases to items on their list. Read more about the Hallinans and submit your own cash-saving tips for a chance to win a best-selling family financial guide by visiting www.eBILLPLACE.com/savemoney. Living Greener And Breathing Healthier Air (NAPSA)—Living “green” is about more than just energy efficiency and recycling; it’s also about giving your family a healthier home. Breathing “greener” air means checking your home for radon, a leading indoor air problem. Breathing in high levels of radon indoors can lead to lung cancer— yet it is easily preventable. A simple home radon test can tell you if you have a problem. And if your home does have a high radon level, there are simple ways to reduce this radioactive gas and make your home’s air safer. What Is Radon? Radon is an odorless, tasteless, colorless gas—that’s also radioactive and can cause cancer. It comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe. Radon can be found all over the U.S. It can get into any type of building—homes, offices and schools—and result in a high indoor radon level. But you and your family are most likely to get your greatest exposure at home, where you spend most of your time. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Surgeon General recommend that all homes in the U.S. be tested for radon. Testing is easy and inexpensive; you can order a test kit online, you can buy one at many home improvement centers, or from the National Safety Council by calling (800) 557-2366. Follow the directions on the packaging for the proper placement of the device and where to send the The Living Healthy & Green campaign encourages homeowners and builders to construct radonproof homes. device after the test to get your reading. Building Green When building a new home, make sure to ask your builder about radon-resistant features. Radon-venting features are easy to install at the time of construction and will help make your home greener and healthier at the same time. Through its Living Healthy & Green campaign, the EPA encourages homeowners and builders to build healthier homes from the ground up. To learn more, call the National Radon Information Line at (800) SOS-RADON or visit www.epa.gov/radon.