By Lauren Birtwhistle Sonoma County Sonoma County is the perfect place for any wine connoisseur. But next time you take a break to enjoy a little wine tasting, think about trying it in a whole new way. Getaway Adventures puts a new spin on wine tasting. Explore Sonoma County’s wine country by bike or even kayak! Enjoy the tastes of Sonoma while biking through vineyards and enjoying a gourmet picnic lunch. If you’re feeling really adventurous, check out their Pedal and Paddle tour. Begin … [Read more...]
Not All Energy Bars Are Created Equal
HEALTHBRIEF Not all energy bars are created equal. The best energy bars are free of preservatives, high fructose corn syrups, and hydrogenated oils, and more important, they provide your body with the energy it needs with natural ingredients. Isolated soy protein and organic whole grain oats supply protein and energy for your body. Whole grains are one of the most important keys to sustaining energy. Whole grains are made up of complex carbohydrates that are consist of long strands of simple … [Read more...]
Baked Melenzane Eggplant Roll-ups
Eggplant Roll-ups (5 to 6 servings) By Judy Shallenberger As a child I heard, over and over, my Italian grandfather say to my grandmother, “Let’s have Melenzane tonight.” Even as a kid I loved all the ways my Grandmother fixed eggplant. Our family would often make sandwiches with the leftovers, since eggplant has a toothsome texture and is a wonderful substitute for meat. Here is what you need: •1 large eggplant sliced lengthwise •1 tsp sea salt •1⁄4 cup olive oil •2 tbs … [Read more...]
Not All Saunas Are Created Equal
PART 2 By Peter Zulim Editor’s Note: In last month’s issue, you learned that there are several different ways of heating your sauna. And not all have the same effects. This month, continue to learn about details to pay attention to when shopping for the perfect sauna for your home or office. The next consideration is the type of wood used. The traditional wood used for saunas has been cedar and is still the preferred wood by most manufactures and buyers. Cedar has the advantage of being … [Read more...]
Health Brief: How to Treat an Athletic Injury
By Kirk Sachtler, DPT, OCS, CMPT, CSCS Many common misconceptions are out there about taking care of an injury. Here are some simple tips that will speed your recovery from life’s bumps in the road. Two Simple Acronyms to Remember: • PRICE • PAROM PRICE stands for Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. PAROM stands for Pain-Free Active Range of Motion. Protection – prevent further injury by using a brace or staying off the injured part. Rest – decrease or stop the … [Read more...]
Sage
By Kallie Wilbourn Most of us know sage as a culinary herb that adds aroma and flavor to poultry dressings, cheese casseroles, breads, and many other dishes. The oil in sage (salviol) is said to benefit digestion of fatty foods, and sage has a long history of use in cooking, and as a meat preservative. Those who want to harvest sage in the wild should learn to distinguish ‘true sage’ (most commonly, Salvia Officianalis) from sagebrush (also called chamiso), which is not sage, but a variety … [Read more...]
