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NEWSLETTER
JULY 2011
  
Chris Foster
  

CHRIS FOSTER IS BACK IN THE RACE! NPN sponsored athlete, Chris Foster, is up and running again. Due to an injury back in May, Chris was unable to train. However, he just completed two races on the East Coast - one in Philadelphia and another in Washington DC where he placed 5th overall! To read in more detail about Chris' races, MORE.


salmon
8 WAYS TO GET YOUR OMEGA 3'S
Filling up on omega-3 fatty acids does a body good. These polyunsaturated fats, which play a crucial role in how your body's cells function, have been shown to reduce harmful inflammation that could lead to heart disease, decrease triglyceride levels and blood pressure, and prevent fatal heart arrhythmias. Your body can't produce omega-3s, though, so you've got to be diligent about making sure your meals 

provide them. The good news is the fatty acids hide in tons of foods, like seafood, certain oils like flaxseed and soybean, nuts and seeds, beans, spinach, winter squash, broccoli and cauliflower. MORE.

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vo2max
GET YOUR VO2MAX TEST DONE


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grill
PRACTICE SAFE GRILLING
With the heat of the summer comes the flaming up of the grill. Did you know that harmful bacteria can grow quicker in warmer weather? The foodsafety.gov website suggests the following to reduce the risk of food-related illness:
-wash your hands before cooking
-marinate meat in fridge not counter
-use a thermometer to make sure food is cooked thoroughly
-store raw meat away from other food or utensils
-keep hot foods hot until serving time MORE.


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knees
PROTECT YOUR KNEES

Strong knees are vital for having an active lifestyle. Take in to consideration the following precautions:

-lighten the load by maintaining a healthy weight
-Work all the muscles. Strengthening and flexibility exercises can build up muscles to stabilize the knees
-Pick knee-friendly sports like rowing, skiing and cycling
-Ice your knees if you are having pain
-Beware of hilly terrain and listen to your body if you are feeling achy
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