Oyster & Corn Stew
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 ½ c white corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1 stalk celery (with leaves), large dice
½ onion, large dice
1 bay leaf
6 T butter (divided)
2 pints oysters with juice
3 c half & half
2 T fresh parsley, chopped
s&p
Note: Serve with oyster crackers & tabasco
Procedure
1. Sauté celery, onion & corn in 3 T of butter in saucepan.
2. Add half & half, s&p & bay leaf, simmer on low heat 30 mins.
3. Strain. Set aside veggies & discard bay leaf.
4. Add liquid back in pot, keep warm on low heat.
5. Purée cooked veggies in blender, add some reserved liquid if needed.
6. Stir puréed veggie mixture into reserve liquid, heat on med-low (can prepare base ahead & refrigerate).
7. Right before serving heat remaining 3 T butter in skillet, add oysters & cook until edges curl.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley, then pass the oyster crackers & tabasco!
FTD – Day 5 – Probiotics
Probiotics are good bacteria that help maintain a healthy balance in your body! They support cell function, create vitamins & help your body digest. Find them in these foods:
- Yogurt
- Fermented Foods – pickles, kefir & kimchi
- Some Cheeses – gouda, mozzarella, cheddar & cottage cheese
Source: Cleveland Clinic & Healthline
FTD – Day 5 – Probiotics
Probiotics are good bacteria that help maintain a healthy balance in your body! They support cell function, create vitamins & help your body digest. Find them in these foods:
- Yogurt
- Fermented Foods – pickles, kefir & kimchi
- Some Cheeses – gouda, mozzarella, cheddar & cottage cheese
Source: Cleveland Clinic & Healthline
FTD – Day 4 – Folic Acid
Folic acid is your friend! Fatigue, insomnia, cognitive impairment can happen if you don’t get enough. Be sure to include at least one if not all three of the below foods daily!
- Leafy Greens – spinach, romaine, mustard greens & broccoli
- Whole Grains
- Root Vegetables – onions & beets
Source: Psychology Today & Improve Memory
FTD – Day 4 – Folic Acid
Folic acid is your friend! Fatigue, insomnia, cognitive impairment can happen if you don’t get enough. Be sure to include at least one if not all three of the below foods daily!
- Leafy Greens – spinach, romaine, mustard greens & broccoli
- Whole Grains
- Root Vegetables – onions & beets
Source: Psychology Today & Improve Memory
FTD – Day 3 – Fiber
Fiber is not only good for your gut and digestive system but can also defend against heart disease, diabetes & obesity. So, make sure to meet your daily fiber goals with these everyday foods!
- Fruit – raspberries, apples & bananas
- Vegetables – brussel sprouts, cauliflower & carrots
- Grains – quinoa, brown rice & whole wheat pasta
Source: Mayo Clinic
FTD – Day 3 – Fiber
Fiber is not only good for your gut and digestive system but can also defend against heart disease, diabetes & obesity. So, make sure to meet your daily fiber goals with these everyday foods!
- Fruit – raspberries, apples & bananas
- Vegetables – brussel sprouts, cauliflower & carrots
- Grains – quinoa, brown rice & whole wheat pasta
Source: Mayo Clinic
FTD – Day 2 – Omega-3’s
Brain Food! Omega-3 Fatty Acids contain DHA & EPA, which increase levels of serotonin in the brain and boost learning and memory function.
- Cold Water Fish – salmon
- Eggs & Soybeans
- Nuts & Seeds – flaxseed, chia, pumpkin & walnuts
Source: Shutter Health
FTD – Day 2 – Omega-3’s
Brain Food! Omega-3 Fatty Acids contain DHA & EPA, which increase levels of serotonin in the brain and boost learning and memory function.
- Cold Water Fish – salmon
- Eggs & Soybeans
- Nuts & Seeds – flaxseed, chia, pumpkin & walnuts
Source: Shutter Health
FTD – Day 1 – Water
Arguably the most important ‘ingredient’ of the week…water. Water regulates our body temperature, keeps our joints lubricated, helps deliver nutrients to our cells & helps prevent infections. So, drink up!
Source: Cate Smith, MG Corporate Chef
