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H+F AUGUST ON THE COVER 12 Jansen Burkley,

Fitness Competitor

10 Tap Into a Runner’s High 36 The Truth about Coconut Oil

LIVING HEALTHY 8 Understanding Inflammation

FIT PROFILES 14 Todd Avery, Trainer

16 Kelsie Holmes, Fitness Competitor

18 Adam Kaluzny, Triathlete

20 Catherine St. Pe’, Fitness Competitor

22 Kendall Nicholson, Personal Trainer

24 Marcie Seccombe, Fitness Competitor

26 Brown Dudley, Weight Lifter

30 Weekend Warriors: > Huntley Hudgins > Barry Cook

FOOD + NUTRITION 34 Tropical Grilled Chicken Salad

IN EVERY ISSUE 5 Starting Line

Tips and Products for the Fitness Minded

38 Events Calendar 40 Photo Finish

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When not beating the streets looking for the next fitness craze, Amy enjoys running, cycling, and swimming, and is always on the lookout for the best cheat meal. Sharing inspiring fitness stories encourages her to stay healthy.

Hailey has been running over half her life - fortunately not from the law! She has run marathons and half-marathons in Dublin, NYC, LA, Anchorage, Seattle, Red Woods, Big Sur, New Orleans, Sylamore 25K, Shelby Farms 50K and Memphis (6 times). Trails are her new love along with interviewing Weekend Warriors with the same passion for fitness.

Laurenne is a freelance web designer, graphic designer, writer, and editor who has worked her way through 11 different countries and 24 states. She’s an avid cyclist, who biked 1500 miles across half the country in 2014. She also loves pilates and never does the same workout twice!

A freelance PR/Marketing professional, Christin began running in 2010 and hasn’t stopped since. She now runs everything from 5Ks to marathons, and is an RRCA certified running coach. When not on the pavement or trails, you can find her hanging out with her rescue dogs. Visit her website at christinyates.com.

Sarah received her BFA in photography from the University of Memphis and now works as a freelance photographer and a technician for lensrentals.com. She spends much of her time in front of her computer editing, but her free time is devoted to trying every Sunday brunch Memphis has to offer.

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Robin is a lifelong Memphian and healthy eating enthusiast, with a background in art and education. She enjoys spin classes, yoga, and practices krav maga. She is wife to an avid outdoorsman, and mother to two ninjas. Her favorite part of writing is sharing experiences and connecting with fellow Memphians.

Lisa is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist whose passion is helping others eat for optimal health, weight, and wellness. Contact Lisa at lbmullin1@gmail.com or Like & Follow her Health and Wellness page on Facebook that shares nutrition, fitness, and health tips, as well as nutritious recipes at Facebook.com/lbmullin1.

Brittany is a freelance health writer who contributes to Women’s Health, Men’s Journal, Eat This, Not That! and other publications. In her free time, she coaches youth basketball, and loves hiking and paddleboarding with her pot belly pig-gremlin mix that the rescue described as a “Boston Terrier.”

Phillip has been living in Memphis for over ten years and started in photography and videography six years ago. Although he didn’t go to school for his craft, he’s a storyteller at heart. “I love to tell my version of your story and to get to know what it is that inspires you and makes you.”

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LIVING HEALTHY

UNDERSTANDING INFLAMMATION By Karen Rubenstein, RN, CCT

There’s a new word buzzing around the health and fitness world: inflammation. The normal inflammatory response is regulated by hormones and is the body’s natural defense against damaged cells and foreign invaders.

inflammation.” While C-reactive protein can measure general levels of inflammation, it cannot determine where the inflammation is located or what is causing it.

INFLAMMATION IS A NORMAL RESPONSE TO INJURY

THERMOGRAPHY CAN LOCATE INFLAMMATION IN THE BODY

Appearing as redness, heat, swelling, and pain at the site of injury, inflammation is crucial to self-healing and the body’s defense system. When an injury occurs, blood rushes to the site to help it heal, resulting in heat and redness. The movement of fluid and white blood cells into the area results in swelling. The release of chemicals and compression of nerves may cause pain.

Thermography, digital infrared thermal imaging, can detect areas of inflammation in the body. Inflammation produces increased heat, and the digital infrared camera takes a picture of the body’s surface temperature in a heat map. Each person has his or her own unique thermal patterns. These heat patterns provide the a doctor, certified in thermology, with information to help detect early changes, like inflammation associated with the disease process. Thermography can also be used in the detection and monitoring of unexplained pain, vascular disease, immune dysfunction, IBS, and more.

CHRONIC INFLAMMATION CAN LEAD TO DEGENERATIVE DISEASES The connection between inflammation and injury is well known, and most people understand that diseases like arthritis, asthma, and Crohn’s are related to inflammation. What is now becoming apparent is when inflammation occurs at the cellular level, it can lead to degenerative, chronic diseases such as Alzheimer’s, cancer, cardiovascular disease, Parkinson’s, depression, and many others. Chronic inflammation can last for years if the root cause is not eliminated.

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FOODS One way to begin clearing chronic inflammation and its effects on the body is through diet. Some of the best anti-inflammatory foods are: • Green, leafy vegetables (spinach, kale, collards) • Nuts (almonds, walnuts)

CAUSES OF CHRONIC INFLAMMATION:

• Fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, tuna, sardines)

Some of the present-day causes of chronic inflammation are:

• Fruit (strawberries, blueberries, cherries, oranges)

• P oor diets that are high in sugar, flour, processed foods, processed saturated fats, and trans fat.

• Tomatoes

• Hidden chronic infections such as viruses, bacteria, yeasts, and parasites.

Many of these foods are also high in antioxidants.

• Olive oil

• L ack of exercise • Stress

REDUCING CHRONIC INFLAMMATION

• H idden allergies to either food or the environment.

While a diet high in anti-inflammatory foods and antioxidants is well known to decrease chronic inflammation, changes in other aspects of life are also necessary. According to Kellyann Petrucci, ND, who is a leading naturopathic physician, nutritionist, and inflammation expert, the following are important steps in preventing and healing chronic inflammation.

• Toxins such as mold, mercury, and pesticides. Researchers believe that as toxins build up in the body, the immune system becomes overactive, leading to an increase in defense cells and hormones. This leads to cellular damage that causes inflammation. HOW TO TELL IF YOUR BODY IS INFLAMED To tell if inflammation is hiding in your body, signs might be allergies, gas, diarrhea, bloating, constipation, feeling tired all the time, puffy face, puffy bags under eyes, high blood glucose levels, itchy skin, gum disease, depression, anxiety, brain fog, and erectile dysfunction. HOW TO GET TESTED FOR INFLAMMATION Currently, conventional medicine offers a blood test called C-reactive protein. According to www.medicinenet.com, “C-reactive protein (CRP) is a blood test marker for inflammation in the body. CRP is produced in the liver and its level are measured by testing the blood. CRP is classified as an acute phase reactant, which means that its levels will rise in response to

• A void antibiotics, antacids, and NSAIDs. These alter the gut microbiome, causing changes that can lead to “leaky gut.” • R espect the mind-body connection. Practicing meditation, yoga, and tai chi have been shown to reduce inflammation. • E xercise regularly. • R educe exposure to toxins. Reduce herbicides and pesticides by choosing organic, and switch to more natural self-care and cleaning products. • Sleep longer—at least 7 hours a night. • G et some sunshine. Natural vitamin D from sunlight boosts the immune system. • Get a massage, which lowers levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines.

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HIGH ON RUNNING There is nothing quite like the feeling of finishing a hard run and basking in the magical euphoria that sets in… Happens every time, right? Well, not exactly. That euphoria is often termed a “runner’s high,” and all runners would love to experience it each time they hit the pavement. But unfortunately sometimes you get it, and sometimes you don’t. Luckily, there are some things you can do to reach this high more often, and all are completely legal. For the longest time a runner’s high was linked to endorphins, chemicals that make you feel good that increase in the blood stream after prolonged exercise. Endorphins have long been attributed to feelings of pleasure and reduced pain, so it made sense to claim them as the source of a runner’s high. However, recent scientific studies are showing that endorphins might not actually have anything to do with the so-called runner’s high. The molecules that endorphins are made of are too large to be carried in the blood that reaches the brain. If they can’t make it to the brain, then they can’t be responsible for the runner’s high. Endorphins may not be the source of the sought after runner’s high, but there are other mood-altering chemicals that increase after exercise. Endocannabinoids are essentially internallyproduced marijuana. When these are at higher levels, you feel less pain, have a lightened mood, and are calmer in general. Another factor at play may be a hormone called leptin—the hormone that regulates hunger and makes you feel full. The hungrier you are, the more motivated you are to keep running.

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Here are some things you can do to increase the likelihood of a runner’s high. CHALLENGE YOURSELF. Push a little harder or run a little longer than you have before. In other words, stress your body (hard but not too hard). The chemicals that produce a runner’s high are effectively painkillers and are released in response to physical discomfort. In order to feel the high, you must first find some discomfort. LEEP. Those who get eight hours or more each night have higher S endocannabinoid production. Better yet, levels tend to be three times higher in the morning than in the evening. Get a good night’s sleep and head out for that run first thing for a better chance at finding euphoria. OOK UP. Run with others. Science has shown that the chemicals that lead to H a runner’s high are significantly higher when people run with groups instead of solo. HANGE IT UP. Boredom and monotony are not challenging to the body or the C psyche. Run different routes with different terrains in order to ignite the excitement factor in your run. Although you may not find this blissful state after every run, chase it down often. Challenge yourself to go longer or change up the route. Invite a friend to try out a new trail in town. And when you find that longed for runner’s high, soak it up and embrace every moment. Be thankful for the body that pushed you to that point, and know that tomorrow is another chance to be high on running again.

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JANSEN BURKLEY, 33 Aesthetic injector at ReNurture Medical Spa, Murphy + Maude Interiors Family: Son, Jaylen (16) Sport: Fitness Competitor I work out with a trainer, Roland Genesy, three days a week at Transforming Bodies. The other two days he gives me HIIT (high intensity interval training) cardio instructions. I started weight training when I moved to Memphis seven years ago and fell in love with it. I do full body workouts that include arm and leg movements with cardio and core at the end. I mostly eat protein and green vegetables. Breakfast is usually three egg whites with steel cut oatmeal. Lunch and dinner is fish, ground turkey, or chicken with a vegetable. I’ll have a protein shake and almonds in between my meals. My favorite indulgence is the Firebird pizza from Hog & Hominy or wings from Soul Fish Cafe. Most underrated exercise is using a jump rope. It’s a great HIIT movement that works core and arms with great cardio. My favorite movement is anything that targets my legs and glutes. I love squats, kettlebells, sumo squats, and lunges.

“Weights change your body in way cardio doesn’t.” I was always a tomboy growing up and not the cheerleader type. I was really out of my comfort zone up on stage in a bikini posing for fitness competitions. Being a single mother, I have to manage my time well. I get up early to workout, so it doesn’t interfere with my son’s school activities and having dinner together. My son is on the wrestling team and running cross country this year, so we try and make workouts a family thing. Cardio is my biggest challenge. I’m just not good at it, so I try to incorporate it with my weight training Exercise is therapeutic for me. It helps start my day off right and gives me energy throughout. I believe in the old adage: when you look good you feel good, and when you feel good you do good. The quote I live by: “The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity . . . The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty” —Winston Churchill So many girls approach me and say they want to lift weights but that they are scared to start. They’re intimidated and think they look awkward. We have all been there. Just go for it.

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TODD AVERY, 35 Owner/Operator of #Pinsfitcamp ministry and Memphis Master Trainer Family: Wife: Kristy Avery; Children: Mia (10), Shiloh (5), Banks (1) I think trainers have the hardest time staying fit and motivated because we sleep, eat, and breathe fitness. So after seeing clients on and off from 5 am to 7 pm, you have to really know your “why” of staying fit because it’s easy to get burned out. I get bored really easily so I change up my workouts. Whether it’s traditional weight training, running bleachers, mountain biking, or speed and agility training, the key to staying motivated is to consistently switch up your routine and environment every 4-6 weeks. I do not diet, but my normal food intake is high in protein, incorporates good fats, and has controlled carbohydrates on certain training days. I adjust my macros per the type of training I am doing. I am not a big sugar person, but slide the chips, salsa, and guacamole this way! The longer I am in the health and fitness industry the less I focus on role models for myself and focus more on being a role model for my children and my clients. Romanian deadlifts are the most underrated but most butcher exercise. They are great for weak hamstrings but are very technical and can be performed in various ways. People focus on what we see in the mirror, which is all the muscle groups in the front of the body (i.e. abs, chest, biceps, quads). We lose sight of the back muscles that accentuate and strengthen the areas that we do see. Box Jumps are one of my favorite exercise moves. I’ve always been a great jumper, and they combine explosiveness, coordination, strength, and athletic ability into one exercise. My favorite scripture is 1 Timothy 4:8. Physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. My advice for anyone new to fitness is to understand that your fitness journey is your own and to enjoy the peaks and valleys. Get to know that progress is the goal, not perfection.

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KELSIE HOLMES, 29 Field Clinical Representative for Boston Scientific Sport: Figure Competitor I have always wanted to compete. I thought it was so crazy how people can change their bodies. I did my first two shows in June of this year, and I cannot wait to improve on my weaknesses and score higher on stage next year. I normally do 4-6 days of fasted cardio in the morning. It ranges from steady-state cardio (like running 3-5 miles), doing plyometrics, or circuits on cardio equipment. I also do three nighttime cardio sessions that usually consist of running at an incline, sprints, or more plyometric work. My weight training is a five-day split: Legs, back, shoulders, arms, and chest, then legs again. I mix it up, either lifting heavy with a low amount of reps or high reps using lighter weights. I eat 6-7 small meals a day—all with protein. Some of my meals have a complex carbohydrate like oatmeal, cream of rice, or sweet potatoes. I usually get those before and after I lift weights and sometimes after morning cardio. I get a healthy fat with one or two of my meals, like avocado or an egg yolk.

“There is always more strength to gain, more muscle to build, and more miles to run.” We all have our “oops” moments with food and days where we can’t make it to the gym or make an excuse not to go. However, I remind myself why I eat a balanced diet and put in the hard work. On my days where I get to indulge, nothing beats my mother’s home cooking. Her fried chicken and dressing is the best you will come across. You see more people doing chest push-ups, which are a great exercise, but tricep push-ups keep you from externally rotating your elbow, which can injure that area. With tricep push-ups, a majority of your weight is focused on your tricep, which is great for building strength in those muscles. My advice to newbies is It will be hard. You will want to quit. You will think you can’t do this. You may be intimidated. However, you can push your body to do anything. It’s your mind you have to get right. Hard is not equivalent to impossible.

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ADAM KALUZNY, 34 General Manager at Victory Bicycle Studio Family: Married to Tracy Kaluzny. Three fur-babies: Bux, Chili Pepper, and Margarita. Sport: Running, Triathlons I started running to lose a few pounds and fell in love. After a few years of running, I decided to jump into triathlons. I go back and forth between the two, but running will always be my first love.

In my early twenties I was working and traveling in Europe and contracted a virus that spread to my heart. I spent over a week hospitalized in Italy and was forced to return home early. Further cardiac evaluation revealed the virus had damaged my heart, and I was on medication for over five years. Two of those years I was unable to physically maintain a workout routine. I remained focused on recovery and dedicated to what training my body would allow me to do. Persistence paid off, and I eventually came off all medication and could workout without limitation. It left me with a greater appreciation for my health and what I can do with my body. I have half a bagel with peanut butter before a workout. Cheerios or a breakfast burrito come post workout. I have yogurt and an apple, a sandwich, or leftovers for lunch. For dinner, if you don’t find me at Maciel’s Tacos & Tortas, I am typically grilling on the roof. Stretching is the most underrated exercise. I didn’t do it for so long, but the more I do it, the better my body responds. My upper body gets neglected. I try but usually fail at being faithful to an upper body routine. The legs always get the attention. My competitive spirit keeps me wanting to be better, faster, and stronger. “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” —Steve Prefontaine

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KENDALL NICHOLSON, 22 Personal Trainer & Promotional Model Sport: Weight Lifting I wouldn’t really say I’m a body builder although my training style may be considerably close to one. I aspire to be in a competition or two but not as a full-time competitor. I workout five to seven times a week: four days of weights and the other days are normally cardio and abs. I do HIIT (hight intensity interval training) using either the StairMaster, a jump rope, sprints, or burpee intervals. My weight days consist of: • Monday: Chest & Triceps • Tuesday: Shoulders & Core • Wednesday: Legs & Lower Body • Thursday: Repeat I played basketball and football all through school, and I fell in love with being active. My diet is semi strict, but I’m just like anyone else. I allow myself to cheat every once and awhile. Breakfast is a banana and protein shake or at least two boiled eggs. Some mornings I also eat a bowl of oatmeal or brown rice. Lunch is a vegetable-based salad mixed with tuna, salmon, or a chicken breast. Dinner is normally a repeat of my lunch. My snacks are normally nuts of some kind, and I love fruit! The fact that knowing someone out there is watching me and looking up to me as a role model just like I look up to someone else keeps me motivated. I know what it takes to see results in my abs, so I focus on my entire core rather than just structuring my abs. The push-up is my favorite move because it can be done anywhere, and it helps build total core and upper body strength all in one motion. Advice to newbies: NEVER GIVE UP, even it seems impossible.

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MARCIE SECCOMBE, 31 Hairstylist at Salon 387 Family: Husband, Nick Seccombe Sport: Fitness Competitor I stay fit by working out with my trainer Roland Genesy three days a week at Transforming Bodies and two days of kickboxing at Memphis Fitness Kickboxing. I became an NPC Bikini competitor because I was inspired by the women in the competition with great muscle definition. I knew I wanted to create a body that I could be proud of, and bodybuilding has taught me how to achieve it. An example of my workout: 4 sets of 2-30 rep supersets • leg press / front raise • Deadlift / overhead press • split lunges / rear delt • sled push / over head press A day in my diet is very basic. I eat 5-6 times a day with a gallon of alkaline water. I like to carb cycle, so I eat lower carbs on cardio days and higher carbs on weight training days. Breakfast consists of oatmeal, blueberries, egg whites, and coffee. I usually have two lunches, like lean protein on a salad. If I want more carbs, I add brown rice or sweet potatoes. I have a protein shake with water after I workout and one at night before bed. The most underrated exercise is the single-legged deadlift. I incorporate it into my leg day with a 20-pound weight. My hamstrings are so sore the next day! I think calves get neglected. The last thing you want to do at the end of a leg workout is calves, but they are super important. I jump rope a few times a week to keep my calf muscles stimulated. I work hard, then reward myself. The food I eat fuels me to train hard, so I allow minimal cheats, but they are so good when I get to indulge. You can find me eating wings and watching UFC at the Young Ave Deli. My advice to anyone wanting to compete is to get a coach and do it! It is hard work, but you learn so much through the process.

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BROWN DUDLEY, 37 Owner of Ultimate Foods and Plato’s Closet, Southaven Family: Wife, Allie; two sons, Brown (3) and Holmes (9 weeks old) Sport: Weight Lifting Most of my workouts are divided between strength and hypertrophy training. To focus on strength, I choose as heavy a weight as I can manage at five reps, then I take a long rest (usually three minutes) between sets. To focus on muscle growth, I decrease the weight, increase the reps, and shorten the rest period between sets (no more than 90 seconds). I was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in 2015. I have a 90% chance of living 20 more years. Currently it’s less risky to try to manage and live with my cancer than to attempt to cure it, so I take a chemo pill every day. But as with any obstacle in life, you can sit around and mope and complain or find a way to adapt and thrive. I’m constantly choosing the latter. I had been working out prior to being diagnosed but nothing close to the level I’ve dedicated myself to over the last year and half. I’ve had two major changes since diagnosis. First, I started reading everything I could on nutrition and made major changes to the quality of the food I was consuming. My focus was primarily on cutting back on processed foods and added sugars. Second, I became extremely motivated to keep my body in shape in the event I ever have to face harsher treatments for my cancer in the future. The stronger I am going into those types of scenarios, the better I’ll be able to handle and rebound from them. About six months into treatment I had lost a ton of weight and was tired all of the time. I could barely muster up the energy to play with my son and had difficulty concentrating. I talked to my oncologist about exercising to build up my stamina. He encouraged me to do so but to also focus on my diet and avoid supplements since the chemo was taxing my liver and kidneys. I designed a week-long diet, meal by meal. I dedicated the better half of my Sundays to cooking a week’s worth of meals and then set an alarm on my phone to eat every 2-3 hours. It didn’t take long to start to seeing and feeling the results. Eventually, I went to work without one of my meals, which left me scrambling trying to figure out a replacement. A few doors down from my office was an Ultimate Foods, which prepares healthy meals on the go, so I gave them a try. Their prepared meals were 10,000 times tastier than anything I was making for myself, and it was convenient. I began supplementing my meals with theirs more and more. I became such a fan of the concept and passionate about the lifestyle that I contacted the owner and told him, “I want to buy your business.” I wanted to immerse myself in a business where I could motivate and inspire others to live their best without having to go through a health scare like I did. Since purchasing Ultimate Foods we have been consulting with Andrea LeTard on recipe development. Andrea is the host of Andrea’s Cooktales, a personal chef, a culinary instructor, and a contributor to several media outlets (including Memphis Health & Fitness). The Summer Squash Bake, which she consulted on, has been a wildly successful vegetarian option since it recently hit the shelves. My advice to others is to plan ahead what you’re going to eat and what you’re going to lift at the gym. If you don’t, you’ll end up eating whatever unhealthy thing is within reach and you’ll waste time during your workout.

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BARRY COOK, TRIATHLETE AGE: 56 BIRTHPLACE: Ripley, Mississippi OCCUPATION: Realtor, row-crop and timber producer.

BUCKET LIST: To complete at least 10 more triathlons that would give me 50 total. And maybe, just maybe, sign up for a 140.6. BEST EATS: Almost anything at City Grocery in Oxford or Como Steakhouse.

FAVORITE FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENT: 40 triathlons in five states in less than four years beginning at age 51. Everything from sprint distances, to five Olympic distance races, to three 70.3 mile half iron races.

ON MY NIGHTSTAND: Ultra Marathon Man by Dean Karnazes.

MOST MEMORABLE WW EVENT: That would be my first Memphis in May Triathlon in 2012 at Tunica and my first 70.3 in Columbus, GA the following year. Also qualified for the USAT age group nationals in 2013 for the Olympic Distance event.

VICE: A cold Michelob Ultra occasionally.

BINGEWATCH: Roger Moore era James Bond movies.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” —Wayne Gretzky

I ❤ TRIATHLONS: I’m always amazed at the level of support and encouragement that fellow triathletes and officials provide everywhere you go. Great bunch of people.

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Tropical Grilled Chicken Salad By Andrea LeTard

As the season winds down, savor the rest of summer with these beachside, tropical flavors in this protein-packed salad. Its fruity tangs come from pineapple and mint, and there’s protein thrown in from all directions, making it hearty and lean. This salad is perfect as an easy dinner entrée or quick lunch to prep the night before a busy day.

Grocery List Makes four salads

CHICKEN: q 1 /4 cup balsamic vinegar q 2 Tbsp jerk chicken seasoning q 2 Tbsp olive oil q 2 limes, zested and juiced q 1 tsp salt q 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins DRESSING: q ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt q 3 Tbsp olive oil q 3 Tbsp pineapple juice q 1 Tbsp mint leaves, minced q ½ tsp Dijon mustard q 1 tsp agave SALAD: q 8 cups mixed greens q 2 avocados, sliced q 1 cup pineapple, cubed q ½ cup shredded coconut q ¼ cup toasted, salted marcona almonds or macadamia nuts DIRECTIONS: 1. To begin marinating the chicken, prepare a large plastic bag. Add in the balsamic, jerk seasoning, olive oil, lime juice and zest, salt, and chicken tenderloins. Close and coat chicken with the marinade. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

2. When ready to cook, heat grill to high and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Cut into slices or cubes.

3. To prepare the dressing, ready a mason jar or container with a lid. Add in the Greek yogurt, olive oil, pineapple juice, mint, Dijon, and agave. Shake until completely combined.

4. Build the salads individually by plating two cups of greens on each plate, then topping with the grilled chicken, avocado, pineapple, coconut, and nuts. Serve dressing on the side.

Andrea LeTard is a personal chef, cooking instructor, and creator of Andrea’s Cooktales, a recipe website and video series where there’s a story behind every recipe. Her recipes are what she calls “next-generation southern” – fun and fundamentally southern with a modern twist using fine, fresh, and unexpected ingredients. She is a regular contributor on Local Memphis Live, her recipes have been featured on The Today Show, and she was chosen as a Top 100 contestant on MasterChef Season 6. Follow Andrea on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or read her blog and watch her video series at www.andreascooktales.com.

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Coconut Oil Conundrum By Blair Mize, MS, RDN, CSSD, LDN Coconut oil has generated quite a bit of controversy over the last few months. On one extreme, lovers of the solid, mildly flavored oil describe cooking with it, eating it by the spoonful, rubbing it on their hair and skin, and even using it as a diaper cream. On the other extreme, many have now concluded that coconut oil is fit only for lubricating a squeaky door hinge following the American Heart Association’s recent Presidential Advisory on Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease.

“Clinical trials that compared direct effects on cardiovascular disease (CVD) of coconut oil and other dietary oils have not been reported. However, because coconut oil increases LDL cholesterol, a cause of CVD, and has no known offsetting favorable effects, we advise against the use of coconut oil.” The rationality behind the recommendation is that saturated fat can increase cholesterol levels. Elevated cholesterol levels have been suspected to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Many health professionals make the blanket recommendation that saturated fat should be avoided altogether. Logically, this argument is convincing, but before ransacking the kitchen to rid yourself of every item containing coconut oil or saturated fat, consider the following:

IS IT TRUE THAT COCONUT OIL CONTAINS PRIMARILY SATURATED FATS? Yes. It contains about 90% saturated fat. However, saturated fats are required for many crucial functions in the body, including immune function and hormone production. Many saturated fats enhance micronutrient absorption and contain fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K. They also make up a portion of the structure of cell membranes. Beyond being essential for the human body, from a cook’s perspective, saturated fats tend to be shelf-stable and heat tolerant.

IS IT TRUE THAT COCONUT OIL RAISES LDL (OFTEN REFERRED TO AS “BAD” CHOLESTEROL)? Yes, but coconut oil also raises HDL, often referred to as “good” cholesterol, which is linked to protection from heart disease. Though cholesterol gets a bad rap, it’s actually essential to a healthy, functioning body.

Still struggling to make heads or tails of the research? You’re not alone. Nutrition science is ever-evolving, and there is still a lot to learn about how the body utilizes specific nutrients. In the meantime...

• W hen it comes to the coconut oil conundrum, don’t put all your eggs (coconut oil) in one basket (skillet). Use a variety of fats and oils such as olive oil, avocado, nuts, coconut oil, and butter based on their functions and flavor profiles. If you enjoy coconut oil, consider trying coconut butter, which contains coconut flesh and fiber in addition to fat. The body thrives on variety. • R emember that dietary patterns as a whole are only one determinant of a person’s overall health. Relax! You’re not one spoonful of coconut oil away from health problems. • R efrain from demonizing foods in your day-to-day diet. Rather than a good-or-bad, all-or-none mindset, adopt a “most of the time” approach. • K eep in mind: It’s difficult to distill complicated science into simple, straightforward messages; therefore, nutrition recommendations are best when individualized. • L ook beyond the headlines, catchy blog posts, or sales-pitch from that friend selling “X” product, and do your own research in order to make an informed decision. • T rack changes in your health and lab values anytime you make a big nutritional change.

Blair Mize, MS, RDN, CSSD, LDN is co-owner of Memphis Nutrition Group, a nutrition & lifestyle counseling practice operated by registered & licensed dietitians/nutritionists. Memphis Nutrition Group believes in a non-diet approach that promotes overall health and optimal performance without compromising the enjoyment of food. For more information call Memphis Nutrition Group at 901.343.6146 or visit www.MemphisNutritionGroup.com.

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AUGUST EVENTS 8/5/17 I Got Your Back 5K Run/Walk 7:00 am St. Paul MBC Olive Branch, MS 8/5/17 Miles for Melanoma - Memphis 8:00 am Shelby Farms Park Memphis, TN 8/12/17 Elvis Presley 5K Run 8:00 am Graceland Memphis, TN 8/13/17 MRTC RRS 1st 5 Miler 7:00 am W.J. Freeman Park Bartlett, TN

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8/19/17 18th Annual Celebrate Munford 5K Run, Roll & Stroll 8:00 am Centennial Park Munford, TN

8/26/17 Forrest Spence 5K

9/2/17 Delta Dash 5k 10k

8:00 am Memphis Botanic Garden Memphis, TN

7:30 am Delta Fair & Music Fest Memphis, TN

8/19/17 Memphis Runs for Autism 5k

8/26/17 BRC Small Fry Tri 9:00 am Bartlett Recreation Center Memphis, TN

9/2/17 Healthy Shelby 5K

8:00 am Holy Rosary School Memphis, TN 8/20/17 Breakaway Bardog 5k 9:00 am Bardog Tavern Downtown Memphis, TN

8/27/17 MRTC RRS 2nd 5 Miler 7:00 am W.J. Freeman Park Bartlett, TN

8:00 am Shelby Farms Park Memphis, TN 9/2/17 Brother’s Stride 10:00 am Liberty Bowl Memphis, TN 9/8/17 H+F’s Broad Ave. 5K 7:00 pm Wiseacre Brewery Memphis, TN

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PHOTO FINISH

HORSESHOE LAKE TRIATHLON Hosted by the Snowden House on Horseshoe Lake, this triathlon consisted of a 1/3-mile swim, 14-mile bike ride, and 3-mile run.

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8. Emily Edwards, Christi Rice, and Michelle Kornberger

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“Hip pain wasn’t the end for me — I’m more active than ever.” When you lead an active lifestyle, managing pain seems like a better option than taking the time to treat it. But with the specialists at Campbell Clinic, you can relieve or eliminate pain, avoid further injury, and get back on your feet in no time. Campbell Clinic — Treating you best. 901.759.5400 | CampbellClinic.com Collierville | Germantown | Medical Center | Southaven | Spine Center ©2016 Campbell Clinic P.C. All rights reserved. Campbell Clinic is a registered trademark of Campbell Clinic P.C.