pBy Jill Weisenberger, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. br /a href=http://www.hersports.com/ sports=Sports target=_blank title=Her pspan style=FONT-SIZE: 10ptem/em/span/p p/p/a p/p p/p h4a href=http://hayesjeff.typepad.com/.a/6a00e00986beda88330111689c9c8b970c-pi style=FLOAT: rightimg alt=Edamame class=at-xid-6a00e00986beda88330111689c9c8b970c src=http://hayesjeff.typepad.com/.a/6a00e00986beda88330111689c9c8b970c-320wi style=MARGIN: 0px 0px 5px 5px //a In Season: Passion Fruit /h4 pThat wrinkly purple-fleshed fruit in the produce section is worth a second look. It#39;s as sweet and tasty as it is odd looking. Plus, passion fruit is loaded with fiber, potassium and vitamins A and C. One-half cup provides about 115 calories. This tropical fruit native to Brazil is ripe when its leathery skin is deeply wrinkled. Before it ripens, keep it at room temperature. Add passion fruit to salads and smoothies for a flavor boost, or liven up grilled chicken or fish with a generous spoonful. /p h4Craving Something Salty? /h4 pGo ahead. Give in. Salty snacks like chips have no more sodium than a slice of wheat bread--certainly no more than most restaurant or processed food. But don#39;t let that be a license to overindulge. Keep your salty snack small and avoid anything with trans fats or more than 3 grams of saturated fat. Here are some top picks:/p pstrongEDAMAME BEANS IN THE POD: /strongOne-half cup with a sprinkling of salt provides approximately 100 calories, 145 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 0.5 g saturated fat and 8 g protein. br /strongbr /POPCORN:/strong 6.5 cups microwave popcorn, a whole grain, averages approximately 110 calories, 220 mg sodium, 4 g fiber and 0.5 g saturated fat. /p pstrongMIXED NUTS:/strong A 1-ounce serving contains heart-healthy fats and approximately 190 calories, 60 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 2.5 g saturated fat and 7 g protein. br /strongbr /TRISCUIT THIN CRISPS:/strong Made of whole wheat, a 1-ounce serving (15 crackers) contains 130 calories, 180 mg sodium, 3 g fiber and 1 g saturated fat. /p h4Did You Know? /h4 pIf you don#39;t eat enough fat, you may be setting yourself up for a sports injury, suggests a recent article in the emJournal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition/em. Among 86 female runners, those with the lowest fat intakes were the most likely to get injured. The researchers hypothesized many possible reasons including inadequate calorie consumption, lower intakes of fat-soluble vitamins and poorer energy supplies leading to fatigue while running. To make sure you consume the most healthful fats, choose fatty fish, nuts, oils and avocado. /p h4A Healthy Read /h4 pPick up emThe Jungle Effect/em by Dr. Daphne Miller and learn about the world#39;s healthiest diets--and how to improve your own. Miller travels the world in search of the foods that have protected populations from disease for generations. She visits Crete, where heart disease is rare; Okinawa, Japan, recognized for its low rates of breast cancer; and Iceland, where few people suffer from depression despite long, dark winters. To get you started on a healthier path, Miller provides plenty of tasty, authentic recipes. $23, harpercollins.com. /p h4Happy Travels /h4 pIt may be to your advantage to skip the crummy airport food on your next trip. A recent study published in the journal emScience/em suggests that avoiding breakfast and lunch prior to the flight and eating upon arrival may fend off some of the problems associated with jet lag. Your brain#39;s circadian clock responds to light and controls the desire and ability to sleep, wake and eat. But when food is scarce, a quot;food-related clockquot; jumps in and overrides the quot;light clock.quot; /p pstrongHave a good weekend!/strong/p/p