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RECIPE Small Doses Bodacious 'Steak' Burger Enjoying a lean hamburger doesn't have to mean switching to turkey burgers. Just choose a lean ground beef, like sirloin. And here's another trade secret: If you're worried your burgers will be too dry without the fat, just add some cottage cheese to make them bodaciously moist. It's important that ground beef be cooked to at least medium doneness. How do you know when it's cooked properly? Use a meat thermometer. To help prevent food-borne illness, these ground sirloin burgers should reach an internal temperature of at least 160 F. WHAT ARE YOU DOING ABOUT ... SUN SAFETY? When you head outdoors for fun, it's easy to get distracted and forget your sunglasses, broad-brimmed hat or long-sleeved cover-up. But doing so is risky. THINKING ABOUT IT The most common form of cancer in the U.S. is skin cancer. Most cases are nonfatal basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma. But the Skin Cancer Foundation estimates that 76,690 people were diagnosed with the most dangerous type, melanoma, in 2013 and that 9,480 died from it. Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef sirloin (antibiotic-free) * 14 c. organic low-fat cottage cheese * 1 Tbsp. steak sauce ⁄ * 1 large garlic clove, minced * 14 tsp. salt, or to taste * 14 tsp. ⁄ ⁄ ground black pepper, or to taste * 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted * 4 large thin slices red onion *1 c. baby arugula Directions: Preheat grill over medium-high heat. In a large bowl, gently combine the beef, cottage cheese, steak sauce, garlic, salt and pepper with your hands. Lightly form the mixture into 4 even patties, about 1⁄3-inch thick. * Cook burgers for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until cooked at least to medium doneness. * Remove the burgers to a plate, cover with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve on buns with onion and arugula. Serve condiments on the side, if desired. Serves 4; serving size: 1 burger Nutritional information per serving: calories: 290; calories from fat: 67; total fat: 7 g; saturated fat 2 g; cholesterol: 55 mg; sodium: 490 mg; total carbohydrates: 25 g; dietary fiber: 4 g; sugars: 5 g; protein: 30 g DOWNLOAD MORE RECIPES Go to SkyLakes.org/LiveSmartOnline and look for "Guilt-Free Recipes." WORRIED ABOUT IT Has anyone in your family had skin cancer? You're at greatest risk-300 percent greater-if you have had a parent diagnosed with melanoma. HOW TO Your doctor and pharmacist go to great lengths to ensure the drugs they give IGNORING IT Have you been ignoring any old or new growths, or moles, on your body that have changed size or color? The Skin Cancer Foundation says if you can spot it, you can stop it. The earlier skin cancer, especially melanoma, is detected, the better your chance of surviving it or avoiding disfigurement. ACTING ON IT 2 SUMMER 2014 you don't interact. But what happens when you, the patient, take matters into your own hands with over-the-counter medicines and supplements? Unless you alert your healthcare providers, it's a risk. Just like prescription drugs, easily accessible over-the-counter medications or supplements can produce harmful interactions. One bad combination? A prescription blood-thinner taken with a supplement that causes bleeding. BE INFORMED Health fraud scams have been around for hundreds of years. The snake oil salesmen of old have morphed into the deceptive, high-tech marketers of today. They prey on people's desires for easy solutions to difficult health problems. Go to the "Patients & Visitors" section of SkyLakes.org to download the free "Tip-offs to Rip-offs" guide. Mychal Amos, PharmD, director of Sky Lakes Pharmacy, points out that many supplements, such as St. John's wort and ginseng, are not FDA-approved. "There are many out there that can interact with your prescriptions," he says. The next time you go to your pharmacy, bring along your prescriptions and over-the-counter medications you take regularly, and have a pharmacist review them. He or she can check whether you're at risk for drug interactions. Look to attend a "brown bag" event, during which a pharmacist can check your prescriptions and over-the-counter medications for interactions and expiration dates. "It's always a good idea to be sure your medications are doing their job," Amos says. He also advises to ask plenty of questions about your medications when you pick up your prescriptions. But if you're unsure about something later, remember that your pharmacist is just a phone call away. PHOTO BY THINKSTOCK Check moles and growths regularly for changes. Do it often enough to make it a habit, but not so much that it feels like a chore. Have your doctor take a comprehensive look, and then check yourself once a month. Take the Fitzpatrick Skin Type quiz to learn your skin-type risk at SkyLakes.org/LiveSmartOnline/bonus and click "Cancer Risk?" Protect Yourself from Medication Interactions http://www.SkyLakes.org/LiveSmartOnline http://www.SkyLakes.org http://www.SkyLakes.org/LiveSmartOnline/bonus

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