Monmouth County's Ask the Doctor July-August 2021

HEALTHY PANCAKES ARE ON THE GRIDDLE FOR SUMMER It is officially summer alright! This means more time in the kitchen cooking for kids. Set up a “Pancake Bar” for your family with healthy choices such as; sliced bananas, strawberries or berries. INGREDIENTS: • 4 Egg Whites • 2 Cups Oatmeal • 1/2 Cup Cottage Cheese • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla • 1/4 Cup Almond Milk DIRECTIONS: 1. Blend all ingredients in your blender or Vitamix. 2. Spray Skillet with cooking spray. 3. Pour and cook.

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Watermelon: Did You Know? Did you know that watermelon can help you lose weight? One cup of nutrient rich watermelon has only 46 calories. Wa- termelon is 90% water in weight. It is one of the best fruits to eat and enjoy if you are trying to lose weight. It also is a great source of an amino acid called ARGININE, which helps burn fat quickly. Snacking on watermelon does help you feel full, so you won’t have cravings between meals. Did you know that watermelon also contains more citrulline than any other food? The amino acid in citrulline is most notable for its role in vasodilation and proper blood flow. Citrulline takes its name from the Latin term for watermelon, Citrullus Lanatus.

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