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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011
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VOLUME 123 ISSUE 112
BIG 12 TOURNAMENT
PLAYING FOR PRIDE AND MOMENTUM
Junior forward Marcus Morris attempts a shot while guarded by Missouri center Steve Moore. Morris will lead the Kansas Jayhawks against Oklahoma State in the Big 12 Championship quarterfinals at 11:30 a.m. today.
Jerry Wang/KANSAN FILE PHOTO
BY TIM DWYER
tdwyer@kansan.com
The conference's best free throw shooter left the first shot of a one-and-one on the front rim, giving the Nebraska Cornhuskers some small amount of life. The Huskers, trailing by one, had the ball on their half of the floor with 10 seconds to make a play.
But All-Big 12 third teamer Lance Jeter stumbled to the floor without getting a shot off, and the Cowboys and their shooter Keiton Page, by the slimnest of margins, moved on to play Kansas in the second round.
Basically, it was an emotional day for the Cowboys, who will need to rally from the drain to keep their slim chances of an NCAA Tournament berth alive.
Kansas coach Bill Self said Monday that he had no concerns about who the Jayhawks drew in their first game of the postseason, but on paper it would seem that Oklahoma State, who the Jayhawks routed by 27 two weeks ago in Allen Fieldhouse, was the better matchup for Kansas.
"Ive never gotten in the habit of hoping for something because usually what you hope for, you realize it's not the best thing for you." Self said.
It's also the first test for Marcus Morris, who has taken control as the leader of the Jayhawks, in a win-or-go-home situation. He's played in similar situations before, of course, but never as the unquestioned star.
In his first go-around as the leader, he's making sure to say all the right things.
"I have a preference on who we play in the championship game," Morris said Monday, implying that he'd like a rematch with the Longhorns.
"We won't skip over anybody," he said Monday. "We're going to take every game one game at a time and make sure we get the win."
If the Jayhawks win, they'll get a shot at either Kansas State or Colorado in the semifinals, before a potential meeting with Texas in the finals.
Self said there's no question his guys would like a shot at the only two teams that have beaten the Jayhawks, but other than that, there's little reason that the Jayhawks need a Big 12 Tournament championship.
"The postseason championship gives you some momentum going into the NCAA tournament," senior guard Brady Morningstar said. "It could give you momentum if you
play well. There is some importance of playing well as a team together and having good thoughts going into Selection Sunday and going into your first-round game."
With a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament virtually a lock, the Jayhawks won't play for much other than pride and the momentum Morningstar talked about in the Big 12 Tournament. But there are plenty of teams, starting with the Cowboys, who could use a victory against Kansas to bolster their NCAA resume.
— Edited by Dave Boyd
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HEALTH
Refuel your brain with fruits and vegetables
BY MIKE MONTANO mmontano@kansan.com
It is 10 a.m., you barely made it out of bed this morning to get to class and now your stomach is growling. The only thing on your mind is to get out of class and hit the nearest vending machine for a quick fix.
rate exercise into daily living.
This is a downfall - grabbing an unhealthy snack when the brain needs to refuel on healthier options.
"One of the most important changes a student can make, is to add more fruits and vegetables," said Ann Chapman, dietician at Watkins in the Wellness Resource Center.
"We eat too much meats and too many multi-grains in America. What we need to do is shrink the portions of both and fill up more of the plate with fruits or vegetables."
"What's been found clinically is that it's not when you eat, but how many calories go in versus what you burn," Chapman said.
Portion control is another issue that plagues us — from fast food places that offer to upsize our meals for a little extra or restaurants that serve heaping plates of food. It may be cost-effective for students watching their spending, but it's not health-effective.
Eating and feeling healthy is something that pharmaceutical student Dan Freed, a sophomore from Topeka, says is definitely a choice. And a lack of education could contribute to unhealthy choices. Freed has been a personal trainer, model, gym enthusiast and a health-conscious individual for a while, and he attributes his positive attitude to wanting to feel good on the inside and outside.
"You want to look at the labels and make sure it doesn't have high fructose corn syrup. It's bad for your insulin levels," Freed said. "Look for whole grain complex carbs as the main ingredient of any nutritional bar as opposed to a candy bar or something."
Making the right choice on what to eat doesn't have to be difficult. It's important to plan ahead, pay attention to nutritional facts and incorpo-
Each person's calorie intake is different, so be sure to check out mypyramid.gov and find out how many calories you should be getting daily.
Edited by Emily Soetaert
SEE NUTRITION ON PAGE 6A
FOR MORE
CHEAP TIPS FOR HEALTHY EATING
1. Plan ahead. Make a list of health foods you want to incorporate into your diet the next time you grocery shop.
2. Fill your pantry with-to-go items that you can take with you on your way out.
Positively affect your health by cutting down on multi-grains and meats while adding in more colorful fruits and vegetables
3. Eat leftovers. Bring part of them with you if you're going to grab lunch in the cafeteria. Just grab a side item for your leftovers.
4. Get a plastic bag and pack in some crunchy cereal. It's a quick, healthy snack as you're walking to class.
Source: www.etr.org/pub
RED/ORANGE
The theme for National Nutrition Month 2011 is "Eat Right With Color." The following recipes will help you prepare healthy, colorful foods.
Strawberry Orangeade
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 cups strawberries
- 3 cups fresh orange juice
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 1/2 cups
Ingredients
Preparation
- 3 cans strawberries
Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1/4-cup serving.
Purée all ingredients with 3/4 cup water in a food processor until smooth.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 114 (4% from fat)
Protein: 1.6g
Fat: 0.6g (sat 0.1)
Carbohydrate: 27g
Fiber and Cholesterol: 0g
Sodium: 2.4mg
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Yield: Makes 2 cups
Ingredients
Creamy Cucumber-Avocado Salad Dressing
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 English cucumber
1/2 English cucumber
1 avocado, peeled & diced
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- I avocado, peeled &
pitted
- 1/2 cup fresh mint
- 1 cup baby spinach
leaves 2 spring onions or green onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white or black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Preparation
Purée all ingredients with 3/4 cup water in a food processor until smooth.
Recipes compiled by Janene Gier from http://www.myrecipes.com/
Nutritional Information
Calories: 75 (80% from fat)
Protein: 0.8g
Fat: 6.8g (sat 0.9)
Carbohydrate: 3.9g
Fiber: 2g
Sodium: 288mg
Cholesterol: 0.0mg
Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1/4-cup serving.
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