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HEALTH BEAT Stormy Weather Summer storms can come up quickly. If you’re caught outside during a severe thunderstorm, the American Red Cross recommends these safety strategies: R If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to the storm to be struck by lightning, so seek some sort of shelter. R Get to land immediately if you’re boating or swimming. R In the woods, take shelter under shorter trees. R If you can’t ﬁnd shelter, go to a lowlying, open place away from trees, poles or metal objects. R Be a very small target by squatting low to the ground, with your hands on your knees and your head between them; lying down makes you a larger target. Chicken and Garden Vegetable Salad Pair summer lettuce, asparagus and tomatoes with flavorful vinaigrette dressing. Don’t be tempted to substitute a fat-free topping to save on calories. Olive oil, rich in monounsaturated fat, may help your body absorb valuable nutrients in the vegetables. Ingredients: 8 asparagus spears, trimmed, cooked, cut into 2-inch lengths (about 1 c.) 4 c. mixed baby lettuce 1 c. no-salt-added canned kidney beans, rinsed 1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered Large boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked, cut in strips (about 8 oz.; 2 c. strips) 2½ Tbsp. reduced sodium chicken broth 1½ Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar 1½ Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard 4 | SUMMER 2013 ½ Tbsp. minced fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp. crushed, dried thyme ½ Tbsp. salt ¼ Tbsp. pepper ¼ c. low-fat granola* Directions: 1 2 3 Place asparagus in large, deep platter. Layer with lettuce, beans and tomatoes. Arrange chicken strips on top. Stir together broth, oil, vinegar, mustard, thyme, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over salad just before serving. Sprinkle on granola* and toss salad to mix. *Choose granola without added nuts, fruit or excess sweetener. Makes 4 (1½-cup) servings. Nutritional information per serving: 210 calories; 6 g total fat; 20.75 g protein; 17 g carbohydrates; 40 mg cholesterol; 400 mg sodium; and 5 g dietary fiber

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Health Beat
Taking Back Life From Pain
A Leg Up
Back in Bloom
In The Swing

Central Carolina HEALTH - Summer 2013