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11 www.centrastate.com Summer 2014 Eating after 8 p.m. will make you gain weight. FALSE! Unless you are an admitted night-eater, eating at night is not unhealthy and does not make you fat (as long as you aren't eating too many calories throughout the day). There is no "magic time" to stop eating at night to help lose weight. Health foods are better for you. FALSE! There is no real definition of "health food." Health foods can be just as high in calories, fat and salt as other foods and are often more expensive. Commonly used terms include "health foods," "natural foods" and "organic foods." Only organic foods have labeling guidelines and are defined by the FDA. A low-carb diet is the best way to lose weight. FALSE! Your body needs carbohydrates to work correctly. Low carb diets can restrict carbohydrates to a dangerous level. Choose carbohydrate sources from fruits, vegetables and whole grains when possible. Also, include at least 3 servings of whole grains into your diet each day. You need to drink 8 glasses of water each day for good health. FALSE! Fluid needs vary from person to person. Coffee, tea, milk and juice count toward your fluid needs. Drinking water is not a "magic pill" for weight loss. Fresh foods are always healthier than frozen/ canned foods. FALSE! Fresh foods may lose nutrients while sitting in the grocery store (or your refrigerator). Frozen foods are usually flash-frozen shortly after harvest and retain the most nutrients possible. Canned foods are often processed quickly and retain most of their nutrients. Both canned and frozen vegetables can be good choices. The Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center offers numerous classes and events to help you live life well. For more information, visit www.centrastate.com/HAC or call 732-308-0570. HD Splendid Summer Smoothies Healthy Eating Myths By Caryn Alter, RD Registered dietitian at The Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center, CentraState Medical Center Summer Fruit Smoothie Ingredients 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup fresh chopped strawberries 2 peaches, peeled, seeded and chopped 6 oz. non-fat, peach flavored Greek style yogurt 1 cup almond milk, unsweetened 2 Tbsp. ground flax seed 1/2 cup ice Directions Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Nutritional Info: Calories: 125 Fat: 3g Carbohydrates: 22g Protein: 6g Fresh Fruit Smoothie Ingredients 1 cup fresh pineapple 1/2 cup cantaloupe or other melon 1 cup fresh strawberries Juice of 2 oranges 1 cup water 1 tablespoon honey Directions 1. Remove rind from pineapple and melon. 2. Cut into chunks. 3. Remove stems from strawberries. 4. You may want to refrigerate ingredients now to save until later. When you're ready to serve, place all ingredients in blender and puree until smooth. Serve cold. Nutritional Info: Calories: 72 Fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 17g Protein: 1g CentraState Medical Center will be hosting a farmers market outside of the Liberty Café in the Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus every Wednesday from July 2 to September 3, from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. The market will feature local fruits, vegetables, honey, baked goods and other specialty items from several local farms.