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BE Healthy | November/December 2010 | Volume 1, Issue 5

10FOCUS ON HEALTH

WHEN YOUR CHILD

HAS DIABETES

The swelling number of cases

By Todd Senters

7SAFETY

TOY STORIES

Buy smart for holidays

By Cathleen Cole

15HELPING HANDS

MAN ON A MISSION

Dental care for Haitians

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BE grinchy ?

from the editor

My house is exploding with toys. No

matter how many I donate, pass down,and toss, there are still jammed toyboxes and overowing closets. Id liketo blame someone else for this condi-tion overly indulgent grandparents,

maybe society but really, its my fault. I love shop-ping for toys and, yes, I get a little thrill out of fulllingmy kids whims apparently.

But this months story on toy safety made me pauseto consider the results of overindulgence. About the long-term attitudes rather thanthe short-term satisfactions. Even if you have strict limitations on your own gift-givingwithin a family, it can be dicult to manage the incoming deluge from other relativesand friends. Find good tips for determining your giving guidelines for both safety andpsychological reasons in the article beginning on page 7.

Of course when mentioning overindulgence at this time of year, food is what perhapsleaps rst to mind. Tis the season of tempting treats, buets and once-a-year specialfoods that often seem to have a lot of butter and sugar. While many of us adults will beruefully sucking in tummies and planning all kinds of stringent New Years resolutionswhile we have one more mini-cheesecake, we may not be considering how our eatinghabits are being transferred to our children.

Repeatedly, we are seeing warnings from health professionals that childhood obesityis exploding in the American population and represents a serious health threat. Therise in childhood diabetes is certainly linked to this unhealthy trend. Diabetes, thoughmanageable and treatable, is a life-changing and challenging disease. No one shouldvolunteer to have it, because the treatments can be unpleasant, and the consequencesdebilitating and possibly fatal. And yet, thats what a growing percentage of the popu-lation is doing by overindulgence in unhealthy food and a sedentary lifestyle. Type 2

diabetes, once an adults-only disease, is now increasingly diagnosed in children.Ive had a glimpse at how overwhelming coping with childhood diabetes can be

through watching the ordinary days of some friends whose young son has Type 1 dia-betes. A typical day can have all kinds of literal highs and lows as they monitor bloodsugar. I hope you will read the article about childhood diabetes this month, and learnmore about prevention and treatment for this disease.

Am I really advocating for you to be a Grinch? No toys, no treats? Of course not. Ionce interviewed famous cook Paula Deen and asked about her free hand with but-ter. She said, I come from the school that everything is okay in moderation. I mean,whats the point? Chant it with me now so our New Years resolutions wont be soonerous: Moderation, Moderation, Moderation!

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Buy the right toys and the right

amount for safety and sanityBy Cathleen Cole

S

ome toys andchild equipmentmight lookawesome buthave hidden

dangers. Avoidhazardous toys with a littlecommon sense and research.

Be choosey

Keeping children safe is the number-one

priority of parents, guardians, teachers

and caregivers. So when a toy thats

supposed to give a child pleasure

turns out to be a danger, they need

to know about it ASAP.

As director of Lamar Universitys

Early Childhood Development Center in

Beaumont, Margaret Swope makes sure the

children in her care are safe. As part of that

mission, she uses her best judgment when

selecting toys and equipment for the center.

Part two of that task is checking up on toy

and equipment recalls.

I choose toys that are well made with

no sharp parts or points and do not pinch;

are painted with nontoxic, lead-free paint;

are shatter-proof and can be cleaned eas-

ily, she said. I avoid toys with long cords

and strings and propelled toys such as

arrows and darts. They can easily injureeyes. The director also bans balloons.

When they pop, the pieces y and create a

huge choking hazard, she warned.

She also selects toys for children that

match their stages of development and

abilities. I recommend parents look at

their childs age, interest and abilities, she

said, adding that parents and caregivers

must remember that each child develops at

his or her own pace. >>

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When buying toys and equipment for children,

read the labels. Swopes advice: Look for and heed

age recommendations!

Too many toys?

How much is too much when it comes to holiday

gift giving for children? Oney Fitzpatrick, an associ-

ate professor of psychology at Lamar University

who specializes in developmental psychology, un-

derstands the parental urge to provide as much as

possible. Some parents give too much to make up

for a perceived lack of gifts as a child. Some want to

be liked and this is a way to buy approval and tobe seen as the best parents. However, Fitzpatrick

warned, while you may have good intentions, you

can spoil a child by giving too much. Especially

during this time of year, we think buying a lot of

toys and gifts will build fond memories, he said.

But, that is not necessarily going to be the case

and we must guard against going overboard during

the holidays.

Unfortunately, the more children get, the more

they tend to expect, the psychologist explained.

If they are accustomed to always getting a lot, it

becomes hard for them to be grateful for what they

are given. Instead, we should focus on the tradi-tions of the season, not just on the gifts the season

may bring, he said. It is a time when parents can

help children learn to create their own fun and

meaningfulness.

There are several negative impacts of spoiling

children, Fitzpatrick said. First, it can foster ad-

dictive behavior in children because of the lack of

the development of the inner self. One result is an

adult with the habit of spending to feel fullled.

Secondly, spoiling children teaches them that it

is appropriate to be demanding and to disregard

the needs of others. Finally, by giving children too

much, they learn to evaluate their self-worth based

on what they have (and the approval of others) and

not based on their inner qualities. We should want

children to develop a strong sense of self that goes

beyond the possessions and approval of peers to

one that develops from the value of who they are,

Fitzpatrick said.

Regarding gifts from friends and family mem-

bers, the psychologist says the key is to explain

and discuss in advance the lessons you are trying

to teach your children. Consistency is the key, he

said.

we should focus on

the traditions of the season,

not just on the gifts the

season may bring.

Oey Fitzpatrick,Aociate profeorof pychology,Laar Uiverity

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Push and pull toys

Nesting toys

Toys that pop up (Jack in Box)

Soft, washable dolls

Things to drop and take out

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Board books (photos of real objects)

Toy phones

4 piece puzzles with giant knobs for

little hands to grip

Mini rainsticks

Things to pretend with soft puppets

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4-12 piece puzzles

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Snap together toys

Large items to sort

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Baby safe peg boards

Dress up clothes

Kitchen sets (pretend food)

Fingerpaint (non-toxic) washable paint

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Rhythm instruments: xylophones,

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Magic writing boards

Balls (small and large)

Plastic bowling pins

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Children Who Are Too Sweet:

Childhood Diabetes

focus on health

By Todd Senters

One little stick, one small drop of blood, completely changed

ur lives.

Dr. Deborah Sherman, an obstetrician and gynecologist with

Southeast Texas OB/GYN Associates in Beaumont, became

motional when she recalled the day she discovered her own son

had developed diabetes. Sometimes it is hard to be both a physi-

ian and a mother, she said. As a doctor I knew something was

wrong, but I didnt want to admit it was diabetes. I knew what

hat diagnosis would mean. But after several weeks of denial, I

nally checked his blood sugar. Seconds later, my worst fears

were conrmed.

nitial DiagnosisWhen picturing an individual with diabetes, it is easy to

onjure up an image of someone who is older, overweight and in

elatively poor health. Today, the face of diabetes has changed

ignicantly. A study conducted in 2000, The National Health

nd Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), rst shed light on

n alarming trend. NHANES demonstrated that the average age

f those diagnosed with diabetes fell by six years to 46 years of

ge. Though this study focused on adult-onset diabetes, the nd-

ngs were a clear indicator that children are now at greater risk of

ontracting a disease once linked with advanced age.

There are signs I look for that may indicate the presence o

diabetes, including excessive thirst and urination, indicated

Dr. T. Renee Brown-Nembhard, a pediatrician with Beaumont

Pediatric Center. With Type 1 diabetes, there is often signic

weight loss as well. If you notice any of these symptoms, the

child must be seen by their physician immediately. If diabetes

not caught early it will progress to a critical state called ketoa

dosis, or DKA, which can be fatal.

Childhood diabetes can take two forms. Type 1, classied a

autoimmune disease, typically develops in childhood and can

treated but not cured. Approximately 14,250 American child

will develop Type 1 diabetes this year. Type 2 can develop at atime and can be controlled or even reversed with medication a

lifestyle changes. Less than ten years ago, the incidence of Ty

2 diabetes in childhood was extremely rare, but now accounts

one in every four children diagnosed with diabetes.

According to Brown-Nembhard, the startling rise in the inc

dence of childhood Type 2 diabetes correlates with the increa

in childhood obesity, which has also led to increased occurren

of other glandular disorders and high blood pressure. Though

most of her patients diagnosed with insulin resistance, or pre

(Type 2) diabetes are in their pre-teens, Brown-Nembhard sai

she also has patients as young as 8 years old with the disease.

Defning Diabetes

The pancreas is a gland that prod

es the hormone insulin, which aid

the absorption of sugars consum

as part of dietary intake. Diabete

(Mellitus) is a general term for sev

disease processes which block t

effective absorption of sugar. Acc

ing to the Mayo Clinic, there are t

forms, or types, of diabetes that

occur in childhood.

Type 1 Diabetes: Commonly re

ferred to as juvenile-onset diabet

Type 1 is a disease state where

the pancreas produces little or no

insulin. Type 1 diabetes, classie

as an autoimmune disease, is wh

antibodies attack insulin-produci

cells in the pancreas. Type 1 diab

must be treated with insulin.

Type 2 Diabetes: In this form, t

pancreas does not produce enou

insulin, or the body becomes res

tant to insulin. Type 2 diabetes of

occurs later in life and is commo

associated with obesity. Type 2 d

betes can often be treated with o

medication, diet and exercise.



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Treatment OptionsIt can be overwhelming to be told your child has or might

develop diabetes, but it is important to remember that Type 2

diabetes doesnt have to be a life-long condition; it is reversible,

Brown-Nembhard emphasized. In fact, it is almost 100 percent

preventable. It starts with eating healthy and going outside the

house to exercise. At my home, the crockpot is my best friend.

Because of my schedule I have to plan and pre-cook meals in

dvance to maintain healthy eating habits.

Unlike Type 2, Type 1 diabetes is not reversible nor is it pre-

ventable, but treatment options are becoming more advanced.n the Sherman family, 12-year-old Jake is able to monitor his

ondition through a lifeline the size of a small cell phone. My

on is currently on a pocket-sized insulin pump, which provides

continuous infusion of insulin 24 hours a day, Sherman said.

He checks his blood sugar before each meal and before he goes

o bed and simply gives himself a bolus of insulin with the pump

o adjust for his blood sugar, or the amount of carbohydrates he

may be eating.

Another advance on the horizon is an articial pancreas.

Brown-Nembhard indicated that this device, currently in devel-

pment, will sense when insulin is required and automatically

alculate and deliver the correct dose.

The Life AheadThose who live with diabetes face an uncertain future, Sher-

man said. Heart disease, kidney disease, stroke, vision loss and

mputation are just some of the potential health concerns if you

ail to control your blood sugar, she explained. Young women

who are diabetic and become pregnant will be at a higher risk of

miscarriages, birth defects and issues related to fetal growth and

birth injury.

Regardless of whether the disease is Type 1 or Type 2, a dia

betic who appropriately manages and controls his or her bloo

sugar can expect to live to a normal life expectancy. A healthy

lifestyle can help control blood sugar and even prevent Type 2

diabetes.

Our whole family now lives much healthier, Sherman sa

We will never know what caused his Type 1 diabetes, but we

all play a part in ensuring his continued health and well-being

He refuses to let his diabetes dene who he is. He participates

in several sports and he has decided he wants to go to medica

school.A life lived with diabetes is a life lived continually plannin

ahead and thinking about things others take for granted, but i

can also be a life lived to the fullest.

Postscript: Writer Todd Senters is a hospital administrator w

is also the parent of a 4-year-old child who has Type 1 diabetes.

He knows rst-hand the fear that grips you when you learn your

child has been diagnosed with this disease. Though it has been

three years since his sons diagnosis, the events of that day will b

ingrained in his memory for years to come. It was the moment w

his childs life was forever changed.

Resources

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse

diabetes.niddk.nih.gov

National Diabetes Education Program

www.ndep.nih.gov/index.aspx

The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse

(NDIC) states that over 1.5 million adults will be

diagnosed with diabetes this year; almost all will

have Type 2 diabetes. In contrast, 19,000 children

will develop diabetes this year; 75 percent will be

diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.

One little stick, onesmall drop of blood,

completely changedour lives.

Dr. Deborah Shermanwith son Jake


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Ambulatory Surgery Center Baptist Beaumont Surgical Afliate

a six operating room ambulatory surgery center that provides outp

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general surgery, podiatry and pain management.Cancer Services The Baptist Cancer Center is a comprehensive

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sive emergency cardiac care includes non-invasive and interventio

cardiology, electrophysiology, bypass, valve, thoracic and vascular

surgery, including aortic aneurysm repair.

Diabetes and Endocrine Inpatient and outpatient management

complications related to diabetes and diabetic education services

risk prevention and overall disease management.

Emergency Department 24-hour emergency department staffed

with emergency room physicians and mid-level practitioners.

Endoscopy/GI Full endoscopy services including EGD (upper end

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Hospitality House On-campus housing service for families of ho

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Hyperbaric Medicine/Wound Management Comprehensive w

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nuclear medicine, general radiography, digital mammography, ultr

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eonatologist and NICU nursing staff capable of providing transitional,

ntermediate and ICU-level care for premature infants and for those

equiring advanced medical care.

Neurology/Neurosurgery Services include EEG, EMG, MRI, PET/CT

rocedures and cranial and vertebral neurosurgery.

Obstetrical/GYN Services Dedicated unit for Labor and Delivery,

ncluding high-risk deliveries, post partum and GYN surgery.

Outpatient Surgery Dedicated outpatient surgery unit to reduce

he wait time before surgery and simplify the recovery and discharge

rocess.

Pediatric Services Pediatric services include an inpatient unit with

hild life specialists to help acclimate the child to the hospital at an

ge-appropriate level.

Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery In addition to common cosmetic

urgery procedures, Baptist also offers post-cancer reconstructive

urgery and simultaneous reconstructive surgery for those who have

r are undergoing surgery as a result of a cancer diagnosis.

Comprehensive Therapy Services Inpatient and Outpatient Re-

abilitation includes OT, PT, cardiac rehab and speech therapy with a

ocus on returning patients back to a functional state so they are able

o perform daily life and occupational skills.

Renal Services Services include inpatient and outpatient

emodialysis.

Sleep Lab For those suffering with insomnia or a disruption in sleep

attern the sleep lab will help pinpoint the problem.

Stroke Dedicated stroke team responds to any potential stroke to save

ritical time, expedite diagnosis and immediately initiate treatment.

Urology Services include urodynamic studies, prostate procedures,

ladder suspension and management urologic cancers.

Renaissance Hospital Groveswww.renaissancehospitalgroves.com Licensed for 91 beds

Cardiology/Cardiac Cath Lab Emergency cardiac care includes non-

nvasive and interventional cardiology, thoracic and vascular surgery.

Diabetes and Endocrine Inpatient and outpatient management of

omplications related to diabetes and diabetic education services for

sk prevention and overall disease management.

mergency Department 24-hour emergency department staffed withmergency room physicians.

ndoscopy/GI Endoscopy services including EGD (upper endoscopy/

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Medical ICU Specialized critical care services for medical patients.

Advanced Imaging Imaging technology includes MRI, CT, nuclear

medicine, general radiography, mammography, ultrasound and uoro-

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Neurology Services include EEG, EMG, MRI.

Orthopedic Surgery Services include most orthopedic surgical procedures.

Plastic/Reconstructive SurgeryAll common cosmetic surgery proce-

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Comprehensive Therapy Services Inpatient and Outpatient Reha-

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Urology Services include

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Baptist Orange Hospitalwww.mhbh.org Licensed for 94 beds

Cardiology Cardiac care includes non-invasive cardiology.

Emergency Department 24-hour emergency department

staffed with emergency room physicians.

Endoscopy/GI Endoscopy services including EGD (upper

endoscopy/gastroscopy), and colonoscopy.

Medical ICU Specialized critical care services for medical

patients.

Advanced Imaging Imaging technology includes MRI,

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Neurology Services include EEG, EMG, MRI.

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St. Elizabeth specializes in spine and orthopedics, cardiology,

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Trauma care: St. Elizabeth has trauma surgeons on staff and is the only

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Physicians work at the forefront of research, clinical trials, treatment, and

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The campus also features the Kate Dishman Rehabilitation Hospital

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The Christus Outpatient Pavilion offers a coordinated setting for digital

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helping hands

It was Labor Day weekend 2009. Dr. Alan Coleman, a Beau-

mont dentist and city council member, was out for a run on the

Delaware Extension when, just like that, he heard a message:

You must travel and help my children across the world with the

blessings I have given you.In that moment, Coleman knew he was going to form a min-

stry to go to villages and orphanages throughout Central and

South America to restore childrens teeth. It just popped into

my head. Some people get a message from God. I got one, he

xplained.

Coleman began pursuing his vision, but got derailed in July

f this year. He had to cancel his planned trip to Mexico due to

amily illness. Initially discouraged by the setback, he found that

t was a turn in the road rather than a dead end.

Last month, after much hard work raising thousands of dol-

ars to purchase the basic equipment necessary to travel abroad

nd deliver full dental care, Coleman and his wife, Julie, put the

losed shingle up at his Beaumont private practice and set out forHaiti with his special carry-on piece housing just about every-

hing from a dentist oce. He admitted that at rst he was half

pumped, half scared to go to this dangerous land of severe pov-

rty, but then realized hed have to step out of his comfort zone.

Coleman arrived at Port au Prince in Haiti bearing food and

lothing to distribute to its people ($4,000 of beans and rice were

donated to a soup kitchen.) The devastation caused by the cata-

trophic earthquake that occurred in January was obvious, with

arge tent cities blending crudely into the landscape.

Coleman was whisked away, along with two nurses and one

ther dentist, to their small compound in Juampas, about 30

miles from the Port. There, he practiced four days of dentistry,

ven riding in dugout canoes to a hilltop village to deliver schoolupplies and soccer balls.

We have hope; they have despair. Coleman said. These

Haitians have nothing and we, here in America, take electricity,

water, cars, for granted, not realizing they are a blessing.

He and his assistant, Teri Timm, treated over 100 patients

n three and a half days, mostly extractions and a couple dozen

llings. His wife assisted by sterilizing the instruments used by

he two dentists. I extracted more bad teeth in that time than in

ll my years of practice, he said, describing a scene of less than

desirable conditions. Fans in windows blew construction debris,

emperatures were extremely hot and bugs lled the room as doc-

ors worked until sunset.

A reason

to smileExtracting a meaningful purposefrom an international disaster

By Kirsten Matthew

Free/Low Cost Dental Care Our area hosts a number

of different free/low cost dental care providers:

Gulf Coast Health Clinic Orange 409.886.8400,

Silsbee 409.386.1222, Port Arthur 409.983.1161

LIT Dental Hygiene Clinic 409.880.8860

Ubi Caritas 409.813.1702

Smiles on Wheels 409.735.2929

Coleman said he feels blessed with a gift of hands that c

serve, adapting his skills and plans to the need. In July, whe

he was all set to go to the Mexican-Indian Training Center i

Cordoba, Mexico, Julie Coleman was diagnosed with precan

cerous polyps of the colon that required surgical removal.

There were complications and the trip had to be canceled. Bshe would be deemed cancer-free and make a full recovery.

When I thought my dream to travel this year was shat-

tered, He (God) opened the door to Haiti.

Coleman has formed a nonprot group called Southeast

Texas Hands for God Ministry, whose mission is to bring

dental care, medical care and the Word to the children of G

and to provide those who wish to serve God the opportunit

travel to those in need.

Next stop? Coleman may take the clinic on the road to th

Appalachians area, where he can practice setting up a dent

clinic using the information and techniques he learned on t

trip to Haiti.

I never thought Id have a dream where I could help fulother peoples dreams, he said. People need to understan

that theres a whole world out there that needs help.



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I never thought Id have a dream whereI could help fulll other peoples dreams.People need to understand that theres awhole world out there that needs help.

Dr. Alan Coleman



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Cheryl Forberg, R.D., consulting dietitian to NBC-TVs The

Biggest Loser, The New York Times best-selling author and James

Beard award-winning recipe developer, has partnered with Cano-

aInfo to create a heart-smart, diabetes-friendly holiday recipe

ollection that allows people to have their cake (or pumpkin flan)

nd eat it, too.

A diabetes-friendly diet is really how everyone should eat,

Forberg says. Thats because heart disease and Type 2 diabe-

es are largely preventable with a good diet, exercise and other

healthy habits. These recipes prove that nutritious is delicious.

Now thats something to celebrate during the holidays!

Holiday cooking

for the heart

healthy choices

The holiday season has alwaysbeen a time for celebration,

togetherness and most of all,

indulgent eating. However, with

heart disease as the leading cause of death

n the U.S. and about 24 million Americans

with diabetes, a healthier take on holiday

meals could benefit everyone.

Turkey Roulade



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Turkey Roulade

Yield: 8 servings

Serving size: 2 slices (4 ounces)

Plastic wrap

boneless, skinless turkey

breast, about 1 pounds

1 cups Cornbread and Dried

Fruit dressing

Kitchen twine

tsp smoked paprika

tsp black pepper

tsp marjoram

tsp thyme

tsp sage

1 tbsp canola oil

Preheat oven to 350 F. Place large

piece of plastic wrap on countertop.

Place turkey breast half on plastic and

over. Cover with additional plastic

wrap. Using meat mallet, pound tur-

ey to rectangle about 10 x 6 inches,

bout -inch thick.

Remove plastic wrap from top of

urkey and spread dressing evenly

engthwise over surface, almost to

dge. Roll turkey lengthwise. With

itchen twine, tie roulade lengthwise

nce and in several places across

urkey. Discard plastic wrap.

n small bowl, mix together spices.

Rub canola oil over all surfaces of

oulade; rub spice blend evenly over

oulade.

Place roulade in shallow roasting pan,

hen place in oven. Roast for 45 to 60

minutes or until internal temperature

measured with an instant-read ther-

mometer reads 155 F.

Remove roulade from oven and

et rest 15 minutes before carefully

emoving twine and slicing into 16

alf-inch slices. Serve with Porcini

Mushroom Gravy, Warm Apple andCranberry Sauce and extra Cornbread

nd Dried Fruit Dressing.

Nutrient Analysis per Serving:

Calories 140, Calories from Fat 35,

Total Fat 3.5 g, Saturated Fat < 1 g,

Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 150 mg,

Total Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 0 g,

Sugars 1 g, Protein 22 g

Porcini Mushroom Gravy

Yield: 2 cups (8 servings)

Serving size: cup

ounce dried porcini mushrooms

2 tbsp warm water

1 tbsp canola oil

3/8 cup white whole-wheat our

2 cups fat-free, low-sodium

chicken broth

3/4 tsp salt (optional)

1 tsp onion powder

tsp freshly ground

black pepper or to taste

Soak mushrooms in warm water for 5

minutes.

In 2-quart saucepan, heat canola oil

over medium heat. Whisk in our until

blended and continue stirring until

roux is lightly browned and develops

nutty aroma.

Whisk in broth, optional salt and onion

powder. Bring to a gentle boil until

just thickened, stirring. Cook and stir

for 1 minute. Remove from heat and

season with pepper. Add softened

mushrooms and any soaking liquid.

Pure gravy in food processor or food

mill. Return mixture to saucepan. Heat

just to a simmer.

Nutrient Analysis per Serving:

Calories 50, Calories from Fat 25, Total

Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol

0 mg, Sodium 115 mg, Total Carbohy-

drate 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein

1 g

Cornbread and Dried

Fruit Dressing

Yield: 6 cups

Serving size: cup

4 cups cornbread cubes, dried4 ounces lean Italian turkey

sausage, casing removed

1 tbsp canola oil

1 cup chopped yellow or white

onions

cup chopped celery

cup chopped carrot

1 small garlic clove,

crushed

4 each dried apricots and pitted

dried plums, coarsely

chopped

tsp dried thyme

3/4 tsp dried sage

tsp dried marjoram

1 cup fat-free, low-sodium

chicken broth

cup minced fresh parsley

tsp salt

tsp ground black pepper

Canola oil cooking sp

1 egg, lightly beaten

In small nonstick skillet, cook sausover medium-high heat, crumbling

and stirring until brown and cooked

through. Drain well and set aside.

In large nonstick skillet, heat canol

oil over medium heat. Stir in onions

celery and carrot; cook 5 minutes,

stirring frequently. Add garlic and

cook for 1 minute longer, but dont

allow garlic to brown. Stir in sausa

apricots, plums, thyme, sage, marj

ram and cup broth. Bring to a bo

Reduce heat and simmer 3 minuteRemove from heat; pour vegetable

mixture over cornbread. Add parsl

and stir well. Season with salt and

pepper. (Dressing may be prepared

this stage a day ahead and refriger

ated, covered.)

Whisk together egg and remaining

cup broth and pour over cornbread

mixture, tossing well. Spray 2-quar

baking dish with canola oil cooking

spray (use larger baking dish if not

reserving dressing for Turkey Roulaand transfer all but 1 cups of dre

ing to baking dish. Cover dish with

and set aside.

After Turkey Roulade has been in o

30 minutes, place covered baking

of dressing in oven. After 15 minut

(or when internal temperature of ro

lade, measured with instant-read t

mometer, is 155 F), remove roulad

from oven and remove foil from ba

dish with dressing. Continue bakindressing for about 15 minutes or u

top begins to brown.

Nutrient Analysis per Serving: Calo

100, Calories from Fat 35, Total Fat

3.5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholester

30 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Total Carb

hydrate 12 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugars 4 g

Protein 3 g

Family Feature



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Eye makeup tips for eyeglass weare

By Cathleen C

Are eyeglasses a part oyour look? Whetherits because you canwear contacts or you

like the look of spectacles asfashion accessories, you can

still wear eye makeup for eye-catching effect.

Grace Mathis, aBeaumont-basedmakeup artist, hassome tips for girls whwear glasses. Dont

let them dictate yourfashion, she advised.

you are a bold fashionistdont let glasses intimidat

you, she said. Use themas an accessory and do youeyes up all the way!

Keep it simply pretty

If you are self-conscious about how

your eyes look behind glasses, she note

keep it simply pretty. With a uy or

angled crease brush, sweep a medium to

beige or neutral shade for your skin tone

your crease area under the brow bone. P

a brightening shade such as champagneor warm gold, depending on your skin

tone, all over the lid. With a uy

brush (not the same one used for

crease color) blend a matte van

or bright color under the brow

bone, blending it into the cr

color. Emphasize the lash

with a liner in plum, brow

or black and set it using

small brush dipped in e

shadow. Dont forget

curl the lashes!

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Lash out

And speaking of lashes, Mathis oers this tip: If you are

bout to purchase glasses and are going to get them tted, make

ure you curl your lashes that day, she instructed. Wear your

ye makeup like you normally would and curl your lashes to their

ull potential to make sure the lenses dont touch them. I learned

his the hard way!

Frame it up

Eyebrow care is vital, Mathis insisted. Eyeglass frames usu-

lly rest right below the eyebrows, so theres no hiding them. In

her opinion, brows should be tamed but not too thin. They frame

he face and show expression. If anything, most women need to

row in more eyebrows rather than shape or tweeze them, she

aid. Of course, uni-brows are not allowed.

As for frames, Mathis believes there are no rules. Have fun and

xpress yourself.

Ah-Ah-Ah-Choo!

For all women who suer from severe seasonal allergies, make

ure to invest in an eye-shadow base and waterproof mascara,

Mathis advised. She likes Paint Pot eye-shadow base by MAC and

Maybelline mascaras. You may have to try out several before you

nd one that works for you, she said.

Clear and Bright

our eyes wont be pretty if they are irritated or infected from your eye

makeup. Wendy Broussard, an optometrist at Texas State Optical in

eaumont, knows this all too well.

A lot of people avoid washing their eyes well because its irritating,

he said. But thats where an infection can start. She uses a no

more tears baby shampoo to remove her eye makeup. Be careful

ot to be rough on your eyes when removing eye makeup, Brous-ard advised. Beware of oil-based removers, too. Eyelids have gland

penings, she explained. If they get plugged, which can happen with

il-based removers, a sty might form. If you use an oil-based remover,

wash your eyes after with soap such as a gentle baby shampoo. This

will remove the oil from your eyelids and help keep the glands open.

o avoid skin irritation and infection, change the applicators frequently

nd throw old makeup away. (Check the expiration dates.) For bacte-

al growth, liquid makeup is worse than powder makeup. Anything

with liquid is the worst, Broussard said. The optometrists nal piece

f advice: Never share makeup.


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Weve all heard the old ad-

age: Starve a cold, feed a

fever. As it turns out, thats

not entirely true.

Many studies show that

good nutrition is essential

or resisting and recovering from the com-

mon cold or the u. Most of the evidence

points to eating a balanced diet replete

with modern day superfoods foods that

re nutritionally dense, high in ber and

re known to prevent disease and increaseongevity versus eating a poor quality

diet that might increase your chances of

becoming ill.

We should eat a diet high in antioxi-

dants, zinc and omega 3 fatty acids, said

Lauren M. Rodriguez, a licensed and reg-

stered dietitian with the Christus South-

ast Texas Bariatric Center. Antioxidants

help remove free radicals from our body

hat damage or kill cells. So, of course,

onsuming foods high in antioxidants can

help promote overall health.

So what should we eat? Start in the pro-

duce section. Support a diet rich in fruits

and vegetables of any kind that can help

you ward o a cold or u and are loaded

with immune-boosting antioxidants. The

three major antioxidant vitamins are beta-

carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E, found

in colorful vegetables and fruits like broc-

coli, carrots, Brussels sprouts, cantaloupe

and berries.

Should we be taking dietary supple-

ments? First and foremost, its best to getas much nutrition as possible from food,

but sometimes its hard to get enough of

certain vitamins and minerals through the

diet alone, Rodriguez said.

Some common supplements that can

potentially help ward o illness include

vitamin C, vitamin E, sh and ax seed

oil. There are other antioxidants, such

as selenium, and phytonutrients, such

as beta-carotene and lycopene, that are

available as supplements. However, before

lling your shopping cart with a bunch

of supplement pills, be sure you know

the potential interactions. You should

always check with a doctor before start

ing a supplement because you never kn

what might react with a medication you

taking, Rodriguez emphasized.

Responsible for 70 percent of the im

mune systems work, the digestive trac

is crucial to maintaining core health.

Adding probiotics to the diet to protect

healthy bacteria that reside in the colo

can be benecial for boosting the immusystem. Rodriguez said many studies

have shown that probiotics can be a go

supplement for overall health.

Certain foods, however, should be

avoided, she warned. High amounts of

sugar, fat and alcohol can all have negati

eects on our white blood cells. These a

the cells that help ght o illness, she

Good nutrition is always the rst step

a healthy body. Although good nutrition

help prevent many illnesses, it is never a

guarantee that someone will not get sick

Food Fight!

eating right

By Kirsten Matthew

Prepare your immune system for seasonal germs

Wash and GoGetting the u vaccine is the bes

way to protect you and your famthis season. But if the u raises i

weary head, then its washing ha

often with soap and water thats

effective, especially after cough-

ing or sneezing, according to the

American Academy of Pediatrics

Antibacterial soap is ne, but no

necessary. Washing hands for a

least 20 seconds has been show

to kill the u virus.



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