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Campbell’s Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Prep: 10 minutes Makes: 4 servings Cook: 20 minutes ⁄2 of a 16-ounce package linguine 1 cup fresh or frozen broccoli flowerets 2 tablespoons butter 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes 1 can (103⁄4 ounces) Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Regular, 98% Fat Free or 25% Less Sodium) 1 ⁄2 cup milk 1 ⁄2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 ⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 Prepare the linguine according to the package directions in a 3-quart saucepan. Add the broccoli during the last 4 minutes of the cooking time. Drain the linguine and broccoli well in a colander. Heat the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until it’s well browned, stirring often. Stir the soup, milk, cheese, black pepper and linguine mixture into the skillet. Cook and stir until the mixture Skillet meals are quick and healthy, making them a tasty mealtime solution for today’s busy families. Staying Well At Work (NAPSA)—If your job has you sitting at a desk all day, it’s important to work at protecting your body against strain and discomfort. “Often, sitting at a desk isn’t viewed as anything that could be harmful,” says Dr. Gerard W. Clum, president of Life Chiropractic College West, Hayward, California, and spokesperson for the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress. “But sitting still for long periods and performing repetitive tasks can result in injuries.” is hot and bubbling. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese. Easy Substitution: Substitute spaghetti for the linguine. “Skillet meals,” named appropriately for the pan they are cooked in, are one-dish meals that combine protein (beef, chicken or fish), grains and a sauce that brings the recipe together. Usually prepared in under 30 minutes, these skillets are not only quick and healthy, but can be easily modified to meet your family’s individual cravings. A great option if you are looking to add sizzle to supper, say the experts at the Campbell’s Soup Kitchen, Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Skillet combines chicken and pasta with savory Parmesan cheese and crisp broccoli to make this skillet dish a popular part of just about anyone’s repertoire. The next time you’re trying to deliver dinner on a deadline, just add a few ingredients, and in less than 30 minutes you can enjoy a tasty and well-rounded meal with your family. For more time-saving recipes, visit www.campbellkitchen.com. Sitting up straight at work could protect you from injury. The Foundation offers these tips for avoiding neck, shoulder, arm and back pain: • If you frequently talk on the phone, use a headset that allows your neck to remain in a neutral position. • Be sure your computer monitor isn’t much more than an arm’s length away, and sit up straight when you type. • Take a three-minute walk once an hour. • Place the mouse pad close to, and at the same level as, the keyboard. For more information, visit www.f4cp.com. Responsible Sports: Fostering A Positive Youth Sports Experience (NAPSA)—Youth sports offer some 35 million children the opportunity for a fun, social and character-building experience, and many adults are seeking the resources and knowledge to be supportive mentors to their budding athletes. “Youth sports are a great opportunity to teach many of life’s lessons to children,” says Jim Thompson, founder and director of Positive Coaching Alliance. “While we celebrate the success of parents and coaches who excel at this, we should also help adults who need advice on making a positive impact in the lives of these young athletes.” In that spirit, Thompson points to www.responsiblesports.com, an online community designed to help adults engaged in youth sports. The Responsible Sports program is a partnership among his organization, US Youth Soccer, USA Football and Liberty Mutual that features advice, educational materials and best practices for coaching and mentoring. Nominations are now being accepted for football and soccer coaches who succeed by using a responsible approach to mentoring young athletes. Additionally, $2,500 grants will be awarded to 20 organizations across the country that get the most community members to complete the Responsible Sports curriculum on www.responsible sports.com by the end of 2007. For moms and dads, Jim Cosgrove, executive director of US Youth Soccer, points to the Responsible Sports Web site for the following tips on youth sport parenting: • Learn to communicate effectively with coaches by making positive contact early in the season and always let coaches know when they are doing something right. • Observe a 24-hour “cooling off” period before talking to a coach or referee about something that upset you. For coaches, USA Football executive director Scott Hallenbeck refers to the following advice, also found on the Web site, for youth sport coaching: • Maximize teachable moments in a game to demonstrate life lessons and responsible behavior to young athletes. • Strike a balance between truthful praise and constructive criticism to foster an ideal learning environment. Tips like these are an excellent start for giving young athletes a positive example they can apply to Saturday’s game, Monday’s classroom and the rest of their life.