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Eat a Trainer’s Breakfast “For the longest time, it has been just a bowl of plain oatmeal with blueberries and slivered almonds with a side of four egg whites,” says Tim Simmons, MHA, ATC, LAT, manager of Gwinnett Medical Center’s Sports Medicine Program. “Lately I’ve been making a shake and throwing a serving of oatmeal right into it, which really gives me that fiber-carb boost that my body needs for my workouts.” Want to re-create Simmons’ breakfast of choice? Try this quick and portable smoothie recipe: Oatmeal Fruit Smoothie: Combine 1/2 cup instant oatmeal (uncooked), 1/2 cup frozen strawberries, 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, 1 /2 a banana, 1/2 cup orange juice and 1 cup skim milk in a blender. Blend until smooth and pour into two glasses. You’ll get a healthy dose of fruit and fiber at only 185 calories per serving. CEREAL PHOTOGRAPHY BY THINKSTOCK, PANCAKE BY CORBIS KID FRIENDLY “Whole grains should be the ﬁrst ingredient,” Beauvais says. Next, she says, look at the sugar content and aim to keep this as low as possible. Then, make note of the portion size. “Often, a [cereal] bowl is two to three times the portion size.” Usually, one ounce of cereal is the right amount, which may mean shopping for some new, smaller cereal bowls. Harper, not surprisingly, is an oatmeal advocate. “Instant [oatmeal] packages literally take about two minutes. They’ve made it so easy,” he says. Keep it fun by offering up topping options for oatmeal, such as diced fresh fruit, cinnamon or dried cranberries. email Are you in need of a nutrition plan to tailor your needs? Email GMC’s Diabetes & Nutrition Education Center at dnec@gwinnettmedicalcenter.org, or visit gwinnettmedicalcenter.org/nutrition. Learn More About Nutrition Plans The Relaxing Weekend Breakfast It’s Saturday morning and you actually have time to make breakfast. What’s the best option? French toast made from whole-grain bread is one of Beauvais’ favorites. Rest assured, it’s OK to indulge in some carbohydrates and low-calorie syrup once a week. Another option is to use whole-wheat ﬂour for pancakes, then mix in fruit, such as blueberries or diced apples. “A healthy breakfast is a great way to start your day,” Beauvais says. “Everyone should work their way toward that.” RELAXING WEEKEND 12 Vim & Vigor · SUM M ER 2 012 http://www.gwinnettmedicalcenter.org/nutrition

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Summer 2012 - Gwinnett Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2012 - Gwinnett Medical Center
Contents
Phil’s Feature
Good as New
With Open Hearts
The Breakfast Club
Arthritis Answers
A TV Guide to Radiology
Take Aim
It Might NOT Be Cancer
Colin Firth
Step Up to the Plate
Life After Cancer
Get Dad to the Doc
Virtual Health
PrimeTime Health
Half the Man He Was
Have a Happy Birth Day
Out of the White Coat
Transforming Healthcare

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2012 - Gwinnett Medical Center