Category: Nutritional Wellness
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Skip the Extra Salt
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You may like an extra shake of salt on your meals, but you should know that reducing your sodium intake can also lower your risk for heart disease. Here’s how you can remove salt from your meals: Remove the saltshaker from the table. Don’t add any salt to water when you’re cooking. Try seasoning your…
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Peach Berry Crisp
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Ingredients 4 peaches, peeled and sliced 1 cup blueberries 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 tablespoons walnuts, finely chopped 1/4 cup quick oats 1/4 cup flour 1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed 1 tablespoon margarine Directions Arrange fruit in 8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice, sugar, and…
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Lime Shrimp Kebabs
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There’s nothing like a summer barbecue with family and friends to celebrate the season! For a quick, easy, and healthy meal, add a green salad and fresh corn on the cob and you’re good to go. Ingredients 3 large limes 2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled 1/4 tsp. black pepper 2 tsp. olive oil 2…
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Stick with water today
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Many of the drinks you’ll encounter today contain lots of calories and few, if any, nutrients. Non-diet soft drinks, energy or sports drinks, fancy coffees, and other beverages sweetened with sugar can mean extra pounds over time. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says people consume about 400 calories per day in beverages. So…
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Make a dish with mushrooms!
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It may not seem like it on the surface, but mushrooms can be pretty marvelous. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes that can add flavor and texture to salad, soups, stews, sauces, and more. An essentially fat-free food, mushrooms provide essential nutrients—B vitamins, potassium, and the antioxidant selenium—with very few calories. Research…
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Broccoli and Walnut Salad
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Nuts provide a host of health benefits, including lowering cholesterol levels, reducing risk for heart disease and stroke, better weight control, and lower insulin needs for people with diabetes. This nutty salad is chock full of vegetables and complementary flavors. Ingredients 3 cups roughly chopped broccoli florets ½ medium head cauliflower, roughly chopped 1 cup…
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Grilled Salmon Steaks
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Ingredients 2 salmon steaks, about 6 ounces each 2 tablespoons dipping sauce 1 teaspoon cooking oil Directions Heat grill to hot and rub grids with cooking oil. Baste steaks with sauce. Cook 5 minutes. Turn once and baste again. Cook 5 minutes more. Fish should be opaque throughout (145°F internal temperature). Serves 2 (Gluten-free) Each…
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Eat fruit before bed today
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No, we’re not messing with you. If you don’t believe us, believe the National Sleep Foundation, which reports that eating certain fruits may help you fall asleep faster and wake up less often. The key ingredient here is a hormone called melatonin, which helps regulate your sleep/wake cycle. When you eat foods that have a…
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Make a soup from scratch
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When you think of healthy food, the first thing that comes to mind is probably a piece of fruit or big leafy greens. But what about soup? New research finds that it’s a smart choice. According to the study, people who eat more soup tend to have a lower body weight, have a slimmer waistline,…
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Make Your Own Salad Dressing
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There’s no point in eating all those healthy leafy greens if you douse them in a high-fat, high-calorie salad dressing. You can shop for healthier dressing at the grocery store. Or better yet, try making your own today! We’ve got you covered with this recipe. Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Ingredients 1 bulb garlic, separated and peeled…