Trash Talk – Tips for a more ‘sustainable’ holiday
November 30, 2011
Leslie Phillips, President & COO
Tips for a more ‘sustainable’ holiday:
- Shop Locally! Boost the economy & reduce your carbon footprint!
- Try making or baking gifts instead of buying ‘more stuff.’
- When you buy, opt for less packaging; when wrapping reuse gift bags & bows!
Weekly Wisdom – 3 strategies for losing & keeping off weight
November 29, 2011
Sherri Meyer, MG Registered Dietitian,
Strategies for losing & keeping off weight…without being hungry
- Eat breakfast - breakfast eaters are more successful at keeping off lost weight
- Eat filling foods first - lean protein, low calorie, high volume foods (“slow foods”) take longer to digest
- Keep a lifestyle log - write down when/what you eat, your mood & hunger (to identify food cues & triggers)
Weekly Wisdom -Love pumpkin pie?
November 21, 2011
Sherri Meyer, MG Registered Dietitian,
Love pumpkin pie? Good news!
Pumpkin is one of the best sources of plant pigments carotenoid & lutein (important for eye health), fiber & potassium.
How to ensure your pumpkin pie is more healthful….
- Use plain canned pumpkin
- Use nonfat evaporated milk.
- If purchasing your crust, be sure it does not contain trans fat.
December featured recipe: Argula, orange, pomegranate, & goat cheese salad
10-12 servings
3/4 cup — extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup — fresh lemon juice
2T — thawed frozen orange juice concentrate
3/4 tsp — coarse salt
1/2 tsp — freshly ground black pepper
5 — oranges
14 oz — arugula
3/4 cup — pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries
1 — 5 1/2 oz pkg soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
1/3 cup — finely chopped red onion
- Whisk first 5 ingredients in bowl to blend.
- Cut off peel and white pith from oranges.
- Cut oranges into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick rounds. Cut each round into quarters.
- Toss arugula with just enough dressing to coat.
- Top with orange pieces, pomegranate seeds, goat cheese, onion.
- Drizzle with more dressing.
The world’s 7 most powerful foodie list
November 9, 2011
Sherri Meyer, MG Registered Dietitian,
Forbes magazine, the king of “World’s most powerful people” has released “The World’s 7 Most Powerful Foodie List.”
Not surprisingly this list includes favorites such as: Michael Pollan, Mark Bittman, & Marion Nestle. Advocates like Ken Cook (the Environmental Working Group) & newcomer Michelle Obama are also included. What may surprise you is the Head of Grocery at Wal-Mart; Jack Sinclair is also included on the list. Whether you are a Wal-Mart lover or hater there is no denying the power of Wal-Mart on this nation’s food supply.
Check out this link and see what you think. I would love to hear your comments!
Trash Talk – Try these fruits and veggies
November 8, 2011
Leslie Phillips, President & COO
In search of fall LOCAL fruits + veggies? Try these.
- Apples
- Beets
- Kale
- Sweet Potatoes
- Spinach
- Swiss Chard
- Bok Choy
- Radishes
- Turnips
And when they start to look tired, think:
SOUPS, STIR FRY, CASSEROLES
Don’t let good food end up in the trash!
Weekly Wisdom -3 pillars that make a difference
November 7, 2011
Sherri Meyer, MG Registered Dietitian,
3 pillars that make a difference: make the right food choices, be physically active & don’t smoke
- Prevent 80 % of heart disease, 90 % of diabetes & 70% of stroke by following these
- Simply eat less red meat, sweets, refined grains, salt & fewer sugary beverages
- Eat more fruits, vegetables, beans & whole grains
- Choose small portions of fish, poultry & low fat dairy
Weekly Wisdom – 6 healthy foods to add to your diet
November 3, 2011
Sherri Meyer, MG Registered Dietitian,
Trying to eat healthier?
6 foods to add to your diet:
- Greek yogurt. The extra protein helps you feel full longer.
- Quinoa. A good source of fiber & amino acids.
- Spinach.
- Walnuts. Loaded with Omega 3 fatty acids.
- Steel cut oats.
- Sweet potato. Rich in heart healthy Vitamin A.
- Vegetarian chili. Capsaicin fights inflammation…..risk factor for chronic disease.
