Meat: The Leaner the Better

It's not time to put away the grill just yet. Use these final days of the summer grilling season to add protein to your diet with lean meat and poultry.

What constitutes lean?

Look for cuts that include the words "round," such as top round or bottom round, or "loin," such as sirloin, tenderloin and top loin. Flank steak is also a lean cut.
Making hamburgers? Look for options labeled 95 percent lean ground beef.
When choosing poultry, select skinless cuts.
If you have a fattier cut of meat, make it leaner by trimming off visible, solid fat before grilling.

Leave room on the grill for some veggies, too. Late summer favorites include grilled corn on the cob, eggplant, carrots and beets.

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Nutrition News:

Say No to Raw Cookie Dough

It seems harmless. While making cookies, you decide to try the dough. But regardless of how good it tastes, you are taking a risk. Raw eggs can harbor bacteria that cause food poisoning and young children are more susceptible.

To make sure your cookies are tasty and safe, follow these steps:

Wait until cookies are fully baked before digging in.
Don't lick beaters, spoons or bowls.
Wash your hands before starting your cookie making, immediately after you've handled raw eggs and when you've finished.

September is National Food Safety Education Month. Learn more about food preparation and food safety at www.homefoodsafety.org.

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Fitness Fun:

Feeding Your Young Athlete

Fall sports season is under way, and for young athletes on the field, eating and drinking right can make a difference. Athletes need to be powered by nutrient-rich foods that aren't heavy on fat or added sugar.

Fuel your athlete with these tips:

Make sure meals include carbohydrates from a variety of whole grains, fruits, vegetables and dairy.
In addition to three balanced meals, make sure your child has a snack-pack for practice and game days. Include high-energy picks, such as 100-percent juice boxes, low-fat milk (which research shows may help with muscle recovery), peanut butter and trail mix.
Pack a water bottle. As a general guideline, in addition to regular fluid intake, kids participating in sports should drink an additional eight ounces for every half hour of strenuous activity.

With the right foods and fluids, your athlete can play stronger and feel better!

To learn more, visit our Eat Right to Play Hard page.

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