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Hungry Girl Today: 5.08.08

WEEKLY WEIGH-IN

Did you know that foods with certain colors could increase alertness, combat
memory loss, improve brain function, and even fight off diseases that affect
the brain? It's true. So chew and sip your way smart and healthy with these
brain-friendly foods and beverages...


Go for the Green!

Research continually shows that green tea and green tea extract improve
cognitive learning, relax the brain, and increase mental alertness. That's
partially due to the fact that green tea is loaded with antioxidants that help
oxygen circulate. If sipping hot murky tea from a mug doesn't do it for you,
try Lipton Green Tea To Go -- it comes in Cherry Blossom, Mandarin &
Mango, and Honey & Lemon, as well as (new flavors alert!) Pink Lemonade,
Blueberry Pomegranate, Raspberry Lime, and Citrus. Those fruity drink mix
packets have 0 calories per serving and contain plenty of antioxidants. Dark-
green leafy vegetables are another brain-happy food. The iron in them
improves concentration, mental sharpness and cognitive development. And
FYI, iron is absorbed best when paired with foods rich in vitamin C (like
tomatoes and citrus fruits). So get your Popeye on with HG's tasty "My Big
Fat Greek Pita" -- that pocket (which is packed with spinach, tomatoes, and
other yummy things) has 205 calories, 1g fat, and 12g fiber (POINTS® value
3*), and it delivers about 20% the daily value of iron! Or whip up our latest
spinach sensation, HG's Spinach, Mushroom and Mozzarella Supreme -- a
serving of that rockin' casserole has 106 calories, 1g fat, and 3.5g fiber
(POINTS® value 2*) -- and then go eat an orange!



Better Off Red!

Tomatoes are key for brain health. The lycopene in 'em protects against free
radical damage to cells, which can lead to Alzheimer’s and other diseases
that affect the brain. And scientists say that more lycopene can be absorbed
from cooked or processed tomatoes than from raw ones. So keep a few cans
of Hunt's Fire Roasted Tomatoes on hand for your chewing pleasure, and
whip up recipes like our Spinach, Tomato, Feta 'n Egg Wrap Attack -- that
Starbucks b-fast swap has 168 calories, 5.5g fat, and 15g fiber (POINTS®
value 3*). Red wine and red grapes are also potential powerhouses for the
brain. They contain a compound called resveratrol that can keep brain
disease at bay. The compound stops plaque from forming on the brain, which
can lead to dementia if not prevented. Studies suggest that this stuff could
also protect you in the event of a stroke or other brain injury. And since wine
is a way better choice than many calorie-heavy cocktails (a medium glass of
it has around 120 calories and a POINTS® value of 2*), go on and indulge
every now and then (if you're 21 or over, of course!). Or just keep a bunch
of red grapes in the fridge...



Purple Power!

Foods with a purple hue could be especially beneficial for the brain.
Phytochemicals found in purple produce might actually stave off memory
loss. Anthocyanins, the stuff behind the purple-ish pigment in berries,
cherries, eggplant, and more, have been shown to improve learning ability,
memory, and coordination skills in certain studies. So fill your fridge with all
the blue-ish/red foods you can find. Then whip up HG's No Harm Eggplant
Parm (1 serving = 170 calories, 2.5g fat, 13g fiber -- POINTS® value 3*)
and Layered Berry Custard Crostata (1 serving = 124 calories, 1.5g fat, 3.5g
fiber -- POINTS® value 2*). Go on, purple it up!



Brown Town!

Brown may not be the prettiest color in the crayon box, but think about it --
one of the most beloved edibles ever is brown... CHOCOLATE! And as it turns
out, it's a head-healthy food! Compounds in chocolate react with receptors in
the brain, which can actually dull pain and ease your mind. These compounds
can also increase alertness in the brain. One of our favorite chocolate
sources has got to be a Triple Chocolate Chunk VitaTop (100 calories, 1.5g
fat, 5g fiber -- POINTS® value 1*)... IT ROCKS!!! As for another brain food,
whole grains like brown rice are essential for maintaining concentration
throughout the day and improving memory. That's because they contain the
perfect mix of carbs and fiber to fuel your brain while keeping you full (so
hunger isn't a distraction). We recommend sushi rolls made with brown rice
as well as Gardenburger Veggie Burgers. GB's Original, Sun-Dried Tomato
Basil, Portabella, and Black Bean Chipotle ones are our favorites -- those are
all made with brown rice, and each one has only 80 - 100 calories, 2.5 - 3.5g
fat and 5g fiber (POINTS® value 1*). Yippee!


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*The Points® values for these products and/or recipes were calculated by
Hungry Girl and are not an endorsement or approval of the product, recipe
or its manufacturer or developer by Weight Watchers International, Inc., the
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