Exercise of the Week
Hi there! We’re back with more tips on keeping fit and healthy.
We have something fun to get you up and moving, and it’s called the “ski jump.” Stand with your feet together, knees slightly bent, elbows at a 90 degree angle, with your hands gripping your imaginary ski poles. Jump to the right, then back to the left, and repeat nine more times. Don’t forget to inhale as you lift off and exhale as you land. Do three sets of ten repetitions and you can give yourself 50 points!


Fact of the Week - Healthy Fast Food?
Yes, there are times during the week when families - parents and kids - need to grab something quick for lunch or dinner. We all know the dangers of "super-sizing" your order, but you needn't stay away from the drive through completely when time is in short supply. Children's meals now offer fruit or veggies as a substitute for french fries and milk instead of sugar-laden soda. Check out the following link for other ideas when you're on the run:

http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/gallery/0,21863,1544890,00.html

Give yourself 10 points for going to this website, and add another 5 the next time you substitute milk for a soda.

Recipe of the Week
OK, so you do want some crispy potatoes every now and then, but you know the sad facts about french fries. Here is a recipe that will satisfy any potato craving - at less than a gram of fat per serving! As always, before you start, be sure and get mom or dad’s permission to work in the kitchen.

5 large baking potatoes (about 2 ½ pounds total)
Light vegetable oil cooking spray
2 large egg whites
1 tablespoon Cajun spice

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Slice each potato lengthwise into ¼ inch ovals, then slice each oval lengthwise into matchsticks.
Coat a baking sheet with 3 sprays of the vegetable oil.
Combine the egg whites and Cajun spice in a bowl. Add the matchstick potatoes and mix to coat. Pour the coated potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet and spread them out into a single layer, leaving a little space between.
Place the baking sheet on the bottom shelf of the oven. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the fries are crispy, turning them every 6 to 8 minutes with a spatula so that they brown evenly. Serve immediately.

Recipe serves 4 Fat per serving = 0.5 gram (versus 16 grams for fried potatoes)
Calories per serving = 291

(From In the Kitchen with Rosie – Oprah’s Favorite Recipes by Rosie Daley)

Give yourself 15 points if you try this recipe.
Happy and healthy eating from Joyce!