Serve this heart-healthy fish with steamed green beans and a slice of whole-grain bread for a nutritious meal. Ingredients: 4 (4 oz.) salmon fillets sea salt to taste 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 3 Tbsp. olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1 sprig fresh rosemary, minced Season salmon fillets to taste with sea salt and place into a shallow glass dish. Whisk together vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and rosemary; pour over salmon fillets. Cover and refrigerate at least … [Read more...]
Health In The New Year
Health in the New Year -A New You…well, that was the plan. Written by Rio Simone, CPT, MFA As New Year’s Resolutions come and go…the road to NOWHERE is paved with good intentions. Keep these basics in mind to ensure success on your path to better health. Planning – Without a good map, how do you find your way? GPS doesn’t apply. Seek expert advice if you don’t know the road. Have a compelling reason: “I want to reduce my risks for diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and … [Read more...]
Nutrition On The Go
Nutrition On The Go What ingredients to look for? Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of dietary antioxidants. Look for bars with low-glycemic carbohydrates from fruits and vegetables sources with high ORAC scores. Why choose bars with low- glycemic carbohydrates? Not all carbohydrates are created equal! Low-glycemic carbohydrates produce only small fluctuations in blood glucose and insulin levels – a secret to long term health. Some low-glycemic foods (scores <55) are … [Read more...]
Raw! Raw! Raw!
Cheering For the Health Benefits of a Raw Food Diet By Linda Devers, MS A typical raw food diet is based on uncooked vegetables, especially hardy greens like kale, collards, and chard, as well as sea vegetables, fermented foods, fruits, nuts and seeds. Why this diet? In one study, nearly 65% of people eating a raw food diet began this eating program for health reasons, citing conditions like allergies, gastrointestinal problems and rheumatism. Improved nutritional intake with fewer … [Read more...]
Does Your Child Get The Right Nutrition?
By Liz Karger Do your kids eat the way you ate as a child? Would your grandparents recognize the processed imitation food that is commonly consumed by our children? More than likely any grandparent who read the ingredient label for the bread our kids want to use to make their sandwiches, would think it was chemical soup with an added “fortified” flour substance. It’s nearly unrecognizable as simple bread: good quality unbleached flour, yeast, salt, honey, butter, water. What’s … [Read more...]
Breakfast… Don’t Leave Home Without It!
By Virginia Parsons, MS, CCHT, CTLC How often do you find yourself rushing out the door early in the morning and forgetting to eat breakfast? You’re not alone. Breakfast is one of the most frequently skipped meals in America. However, it might be worth your time to pause and understand just what happens to your body when you skip this very important meal... or when you grab a cup of coffee and a sweet roll on your way to work to feed your appetite. What is breakfast and why is it so … [Read more...]
