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Panko chicken perfect for company
Did you know not all bread crumbs are created equal? Yes, I was having a good laugh as I thumbed through the pithy, know-it-all entries in "The Food Snob's Dictionary" (Broadway, $12.95), by David Kamp and Marion Rosenfeld, when I came across this entry for panko:
Helpful pregnancy tips
WichiTalk asked readers to share the best pregnancy tip they had ever received. Here are two tips that we heard: Danielle Crow, a 23-year-old Wichitan who is expecting a child in December, suggested keeping crackers and a glass of water by your bed for morning sickness.
Free talk tonight on chronic fatigue
Physician Jacob Teitelbaum, who wrote "From Fatigued to Fantastic!" (Avery Publishing Group, $15.95), will be in Wichita today to talk about chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and his newest effort, Vitality101.com.
Be on guard against anxiety, depression
Nearly 19 percent of American adults struggle with an anxiety disorder and 5 to 8 percent deal with depression in a given year, and nearly half of those affected don't get the help they need.
No satisfaction in psychological eating
Rhonda Fine, a clinical sexologist and psychiatric nurse practitioner at Miami Institute for Age Management and Intervention, shares her thoughts on five things you should know about psychological eating:
Better weight-loss diet just around corner
The Harvard Medical School and The Culinary Institute of America want you to be healthier by eating better. The institutions have joined forces and placed doctors and chefs on the same team in an attempt to fight the battle against obesity in the United States.
Delicate greens are down-to-earth convenience
The arrival of true spring salad greens is always an exhilarating moment. After a long winter's yawn, the delicate leaves signal the start of lighter, more healthful meals.
Banana bread with flax appeal
Have you been lax about getting your flax? Flaxseeds are naturally high in omega-3, an essential fatty acid that keeps your skin, nervous system and immune system functioning properly.
Try a Tri class can help you get ready
Up for something new in your fitness routine? Try a triathlon. A new triathlon training session will start April 30, getting participants ready for a July 26 or Aug. 9 sprint triathlon ( ½-mile swim, 12.4-mile bike ride, 3.1-mile run).
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