Category: Nutritional Wellness
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Blue-Green Canapés
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Ingredients 2 oz. low-fat (Neufchatel) cream cheese 2 oz. blue cheese (about 1/4 cup) 12 large seedless green grapes 1/4 cup walnuts 24 miniature Melba toasts Directions Let cream cheese and blue cheese soften enough to be mixed with a fork. Cut grapes in half lengthwise. Put walnuts between 2 sheets of waxed paper and…
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Beet-All Pasta Salad
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Ingredients 2 cups cooked spiral, whole-wheat pasta 3 cups fresh baby spinach, shredded 1 12-ounce jar whole beets (1-1/2 cups), cut in half 1/4 cup chopped red onion 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon real maple syrup 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon virgin olive oil Directions Mix pasta, spinach, beets, onion, and walnuts in…
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It’s Tea Time
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There’s just something about tea that says “relaxation.” But the benefits go beyond a few minutes of me-time. Compounds in tea called flavonoids lower LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol, widen blood vessels, and prevent dangerous clots from forming. Some evidence even links tea to a lower risk for cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. So, beginning today,…
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Seedless Raspberry Sauce
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This recipe takes out the fiber, but leaves a big, concentrated raspberry flavor. You can add it to a vinaigrette salad dressing or layer it with strawberry preserves and whipped cream in a cocktail glass. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries 1/4 cup sugar (or 3 tbsp. granulated sugar substitute) 1 tsp. lemon…
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Eggplant Parmesan Sandwiches
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Ingredients 4 eggplant slices, each 3/4-inch thick 1/4 cup no-cholesterol egg substitute 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs 2 tablespoons grated fat-free Parmesan cheese Vegetable cooking spray 4 ounces fat-free mozzarella cheese, sliced 2 roasted red peppers, cut into halves 4 Italian rolls or hoagie buns, toasted 2 cups tomato pasta sauce Directions Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan…
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Picnic Potato Salad
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(Gluten-free, gout-friendly) Ingredients Salad: 1 pound red potatoes, washed and cut into 1-inch wedges 1/2 cup red onions, thin-sliced 1/2 pound green beans, snapped in half 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato halves 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped 1 teaspoon olive oil Rosemary vinaigrette: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon-style…
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Wellness Webinar: Understanding Diabetes
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In the last 20 years, the number of adults diagnosed with diabetes has more than tripled. Diabetes concerns every family and simple prevention can lower your risk. Could you spot the warning signs of diabetes? **NEW** Registration is now open to everyone even if you don’t currently have a StayWell portal account! CLICK HERE to…
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Tortilla Pizzas
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Did you know that your kids are more likely to gain weight during the summer than while they’re in school? Help your kids maintain a healthy weight this summer by keeping them active and trying some new low-calorie, kid-friendly recipes. This one provides 1 cup of healthy vegetables per serving! Ingredients 12 small corn or…
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Southwestern Spaghetti Squash and Turkey Meatballs
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Ingredients 4 cups spaghetti squash, cooked using whatever method you prefer; if your squash is large, you’ll have more than you need for this recipe 1/2 lb. ground breast-meat turkey 1 tbsp. minced onion 1 tbsp. dried parsley 1 tbsp. dried basil 2 tbsp. breadcrumbs 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 tbsp. olive oil 2…
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Apple Carrot Salad
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Ingredients 1 cup shredded carrots 3 (medium) unpared and diced apples 1 tbsp. lemon juice ½ cup raisins ⅛ cup low-fat mayonnaise Directions Combine all ingredients. Chill thoroughly. Serve on salad greens. Make about 6 servings Serving size is about 1/6 recipe. Each serving provides 110 calories,1 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol,140 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate,…