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We Can! ™ (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity and Nutrition), a public education program from the National Institutes of Health for parents with children ages 8 to 13, suggests these tips to help you plan healthy family meals before you go to the store: Shrimp, Artichoke and Spinach Dip Prep time: 3 minutes Bake time: 10 minutes 12 oz. carton of SeaPak Shrimp Scampi 8.5 oz. can quartered artichokes, well drained 9 oz. carton frozen spinach 1 ⁄4 cup Italian bread crumbs 1 cup sour cream 3 Tbsp precooked bacon crumbles (3 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled) 1 cup Parmesan cheese Bread bowl, hole cut in top and middle scooped out (if desired) Crackers or crostinis Defrost spinach in microwave according to package directions and drain well. Heat large skillet for 1 minute on medium high. Add frozen shrimp scampi, saut for 7 minutes. Add artichokes, spinach, bread crumbs, sour cream, bacon crumbles and cheese to the skillet with shrimp. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients. Cook additional 3 minutes or until cheese is melted and shrimp is fully cooked. Scoop mixture into bread bowl (or a regular serving dish) and serve with crackers. A surefire way to spread some cheer this season is to prepare delicious appetizers that feature shrimp. Sugared Shrimp Butterflies Prep time: 10 minutes Bake Time: 20-25 minutes Makes: 10 appetizer serving 10 slices of bacon, cut in half to make 20 pieces 20 SeaPak Butterfly Shrimp (frozen) 1 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoon cinnamon Preheat oven to 450. Wrap 1 p i e c e o f b a c o n ( 1⁄ 2 s l i c e ) around each frozen shrimp. Place shrimp in a single layer on large baking sheet. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl then sprinkle over shrimp. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bacon is fully cooked. Serve immediately. Tip: Line your baking pan with nonstick aluminum foil for easy cleanup. For more great-tasting recipes, visit www.seapak.com. • Make a plan and stick with it. With a meal plan and a shopping list, you can get most food items in one trip. The fewer trips, the more you save. • Comparison shop. Use the unit price and the nutrition facts label to compare similar foods. Try store brands and save. • Buy in-season fruits and vegetables. Try a farmer ’s market, where products often cost the same or less than your supermarket. • Don’t shop hungry. You are more likely to make unhealthy choices that you’ll regret later. For a meal planner, recipes and other tools to help your family maintain a healthy weight on a budget, visit http://wecan. nhlbi.nih.gov or call (866) 35WECAN. Eat, Sleep, Be Merry And Healthy (NAPSA)—This holiday season, eat, drink and be merry, but not so merry that you wind up with the holiday blues later on. Staying healthy during a hectic season of overindulgence is a challenge that may be easier to face with a few do’s and don’ts from the experts: • Do avoid or limit alcohol consumption. Alcohol is a depressant and depletes the brain’s serotonin, a chemical that maintains normal moods. • Don’t abandon healthful habits, such as eating nutritious meals—pick foods that stabilize blood sugar as opposed to sugary holiday sweets and high-fat/carb snacks. • Do get enough sleep. A lack of sleep can lead to weight gain. Try to unwind early in the evening and cut down on stimulants such as caffeine and chocolate, especially in the afternoon and nighttime. Natural products such as Natrol Melatonin 3mg Time Release can be taken to help fall asleep fast and to stay asleep all night. • Don’t overindulge—overeating can add to stress and guilt, and it can lead to indigestion. It may be easier to enjoy carb-rich holiday foods without guilt if you use a supplement such as Natrol Carb Intercept , which contains Phase 2 Starch Neutralizer with white kidney bean extract. Also, if you do overeat, Natrol Papaya Enzyme can help relieve indigestion naturally. • Don’t forget to give yourself Give yourself the gift of good health. Don’t overindulge during the holiday season. Take time for yourself and recharge. the gift of “me” time—find a quiet spot to relax and recharge. • Do something altruistic by caring for those less fortunate. The holidays are a great time to give back through charity work and volunteer efforts. • Do enjoy the comfort and company of loved ones. Family and friends can help lift spirits during the holidays as long as you don’t overdo it. If you find that you suffer the blues during the holiday season, it may be that stress and dietary practices negatively affect your body’s serotonin metabolism. Many people find that Natrol 5-HTP (50mg), a drug-free, plantderived source of an amino acid, can help promote relaxation, calm and greater appetite control, as well as a more positive outlook. For more information, visit www.Natrol.com or call (800) 2NATROL.