JACKSON’S SPORTS MEDICINE
HELPING MORE STUDENTS THAN EVER
THIRST
QUENCHERS
Drinking water can
help you stay hy-
drated. But so can
eating these foods,
which have a large
percentage of water.
TOMATOES:
WHAT’S NOT TO LOVE?
Probably one of the most common vegetables in the
kitchen, this late-summer staple is nutrient-packed.
Tomatoes are low in sodium and fat while being
high in vitamins A and C. They’re also high in lyco-
pene, which aids in disease prevention.
Choosing:
Their flesh should be firm, their skin
shiny.
Storing:
Do not refrigerate. And keep them
away from direct sunlight.
Preparing:
Tomatoes are a great snack alterna-
tive to junk food. Or try baking or broiling them as
a side dish. For a refreshing salad, combine quar-
tered fresh tomatoes with sliced cucumbers, onions
and a vinaigrette.
Sources: Produce for Better Health Foundation; U.S. Department of Agriculture
Iceberg Lettuce
Cooked Squash
Pickles
Source: American College of Nutrition
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Cantaloupe
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Jackson Hospital’s sports
medicine program provided
a record 2,126 free physicals
to student athletes at its
annual event in May.
The event gives student
athletes the opportunity to
receive a free physical so
they are eligible to par-
ticipate in school athletics
during the upcoming aca-
demic year. Nine doctors,
eight medical students,
34 clinical volunteers and
60 nonclinical volunteers
assisted with providing
physicals to 792 female
athletes and 1,334 male
athletes. Jackson Hospital
Sports Medicine is a
partnership between Jackson
Hospital, Rehab Associates
and Alabama Orthopaedic
Specialists.
For more information on
Jackson Hospital’s sports
medicine services, please
visit
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TIDBITS
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Watermelon
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