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FACT: Back pain is painfully common, affecting most adults at some point in their lives. It's the most common cause of activity limitation in those under age 45.
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Are you one wrong move away from becoming sidelined with back pain? Stay aware of your back as you sit, stand, lift and reach, and take the proper precautions to help keep your back strong and pain free. [Read More]
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RECIPE
Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches
"Meaty" sandwiches without the fat
Ingredients:
1 medium eggplant, cut into 4 half-inch thick rounds
4 medium slices rustic Italian bread, half-inch thick
Olive oil cooking spray
3 medium tomatoes, minced and drained
2 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Eggplant
  1. Preheat grill to medium-high. Lightly salt eggplant and let stand 10 minutes.
  2. Place eggplant and bread slices on a heavy-duty baking sheet; lightly spray both sides with cooking oil spray.
  3. Grill eggplant until golden and soft, 2-3 minutes per side. Grill bread about 1 minute per side. Return eggplant and bread to baking sheet.
  4. On each slice of bread layer an eggplant slice and equal portions of tomatoes and cheese.
  5. Place baking sheet on grill, close grill lid until sandwiches are hot and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
MAKES 4 (open) SANDWICHES
PER SANDWICH: Calories: 197 | Protein: 10g | Total Fat: 3.7g | Carbs: 41g
Fiber: 5g | Sodium: 397mg
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This information is published to provide employees, members of organizations and other readers with the information and the motivation needed to achieve and maintain a healthier lifestyle. The content herein is in no way intended as medical advice on individual health problems. Such should be obtained directly from a physician. Medical Editor: Elizabeth Smoots, MD, FAAFP. Spanish edition and customization options available. Reproduction in any form of any part of this publication is a violation of federal copyright law and is strictly prohibited.

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 10:57 am CSDT