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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 #2580 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 350 Fifth Avenue, 65th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10118-0110 A Better-For-You BBQ With Three Simple Switches (NAPSA)—By making just a few simple switches, it’s easy to create a nutritious, great-tasting meal while enjoying the warmer weather. Dr. Felicia Stoler, registered dietitian, says that grilling can be a great way to include fresh seasonal vegetables and smart meal ideas that don’t sacrifice taste. According to Dr. Stoler, here are three simple switches that your friends and family will love: 1. Break from tradition— Substitute traditional hamburgers and hot dogs with a lower fat option like chicken. For example, Rosemary-Orange Grilled Chicken and Veggies is a fresh and tangy summer dish that combines seasonal produce and savory herbs with protein-rich, lean chicken. Use I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! Spray in place of butter to add flavor with 0 grams fat and 0 calories per serving! 2. Swap salty chips for veggies and fruit with dips—Serve celery, cherry tomatoes and carrot sticks with fresh guacamole or a hearty bean dip. Dip ripe strawberries, blueberries or raspberries in low-fat yogurt or non-fat whipped topping for a sweet and nutritious treat. 3. Add vibrant colors to your meal—Fire up the grill with farmfresh zucchini, mouth-watering corn-on-the-cob and crunchy bell peppers. Adding fresh herbs and topping vegetables with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! Light adds buttery taste with 50 percent less fat and calories than butter. Rosemary-Orange Grilled Chicken and Veggies Serves: 4 Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes Making a few simple changes can help make your next BBQ a more nutritious one without sacrificing any flavor. Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed 1 small eggplant, cut into 1inch cubes 2 medium red, green and/or yellow bell peppers, cut into 11⁄2-inch squares 1 medium yellow squash, cubed 30 sprays I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! Spray Original, divided 1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary 1 tsp. grated orange peel 2 Tbsp. orange juice Instructions: 1. Spray chicken and vegetables with 15 sprays of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! Spray Original, then toss with rosemary and orange peel. Alternately thread chicken and vegetables on skewers. Grill or broil chicken and vegetables, turning once, 8 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are just tender. 2. Arrange chicken and vegetables on serving platter. Spray with remaining 15 sprays, then drizzle with orange juice. For more information, tips and recipes, visit www.icantbelieve itsnotbutter.com. Nutrition Information per serving: Calories 170, Calories From Fat 15, Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 2g, Cholesterol 65mg, Sodium 100mg, Total Carbohydrate 9g, Sugars 5g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Protein 28g, Vitamin A 40%, Vitamin C 150%, Calcium 2%, Iron 8% Doing Good Does You Good (NAPSA)—Not only does volunteering help the communities you volunteer in, but the latest research shows that it could be good for your health. A recent survey by UnitedHealthcare and VolunteerMatch, a nonprofit organization that connects people with causes, found a connection between volunteerism and a healthier lifestyle. An Experience Corps volunteer with his English language learner students. (Photo: Faith Gong/VolunteerMatch) The survey found that 68 percent of volunteers felt physically healthier after volunteering, and 73 percent of volunteers agree that it lowered their stress levels. VolunteerMatch also partners with UnitedHealthcare to encourage volunteering among employees. Nearly three-quarters of its employees volunteered last year. In addition, UnitedHealthcare launched “Do Good. Live Well.” an initiative designed to inspire service and volunteerism across the country. The survey shows that the rewards of volunteering include a healthier community, a healthier workforce and a healthier you. To find a place to volunteer, visit www.volunteermatch.org, or learn more about UnitedHealthcare’s volunteer programs at www.dogoodlivewell.org. Marfan Syndrome Research Provides Hope and Optimism (NAPSA)—An estimated 40,000 plus Americans have a life-threatening condition called Marfan syndrome—about half of those affected don’t even know they have it. Fortunately, scientists are working hard to understand and treat it. A connective tissue disorder, it affects the heart and blood vessels, bones, eyes and other body systems. People with Marfan syndrome are often tall and thin, with disproportionately long arms and legs, extreme joint flexibility, an indented or protruding chest bone and a curved back. The life-threatening part is the effect on the aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart. In affected people, the aorta is fragile and prone to expand. It can even tear or rupture, leading to a sudden early death. People with Marfan syndrome can have a long life span, however, if they are diagnosed and treated—and the earlier the better. Research Provides Hope There is now great optimism as researchers learn more about Marfan syndrome. One promising study is specifically looking at how two drugs affect aorta enlargement in Marfan syndrome. Researchers at centers throughout the U.S. and in Canada are currently enrolling patients from 6 months to 25 years of age. Justin Phillips has Marfan syndrome, as do two of his three sons, Gregory and Douglas. The boys participated in a clinical trial when they were just 8 and 10 years old. “Participating in the trial did not require any extra effort on our part,” said the boys’ mother, Jennifer. “They were already seeing the cardiologist regularly, taking Justin Phillips and his sons, Gregory and Douglas, are helping researchers find a cure for Marfan syndrome. medication and getting echocardiograms. There was only one extra appointment. It was an easy decision for us to get involved.” Jennifer and Justin were fully confident in the trial. As Jennifer noted, “The two study drugs are already on the market and we knew their record of safety. It’s really a matter of finding out how they affect the Marfan aorta, and we wanted to do our part.” Douglas and Gregory were happy to be involved in the study. In fact, they are the ones who urged their father to enroll in an adult study. Getting Involved If you or someone you care about has Marfan syndrome, you can participate in this critical research study, too. Log on to the National Marfan Foundation website, www.marfan.org, and click on “Clinical Trial.” Other research opportunities are also available on this site. For answers to questions about children participating in research, visit www.nhlbi.nih.gov/childrenand clinicalstudies.