What Motivates Me to Move?
February 2, 2012
I continue to be amazed and inspired by others who go through difficult times and despite the darkness, seem to be able to find the bright light–or the silver lining (and even a cloak as my colleague and friend Jeannie Moloo described in her amazing blog post that chronicles…
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Sarah-Jane’s Best Chili Recipe
January 25, 2012
A big thank you to registered dietitian Sarah-Jane Bedwell for sharing this warm, delicious chili recipe. If you make it for Super Bowl Sunday or some other occasion, kindly snap your own photo and send our way!
There is nothing quite as satisfying as a steamy bowl of chili on…
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Sarah-Jane’s Breakfast Quinoa with Cranberries
January 25, 2012
This delicious, colorful, heart-healthy breakfast by registered dietitian Sarah-Jane Bedwell is sure to taste great and to help get your day started healthfully and enjoyably.
Quinoa is one of those foods that I want to eat more often because it truly is a superfood! Not only is it a fiber-rich…
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Top 9 Stealth Health Diet Strategies
January 2, 2012
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones,” says an oft quoted Chinese proverb. It’s encouraging to use this analogy when you’re facing a difficult challenge, such as remodeling a home or embarking on a new career. But this strategy is also useful when you’re trying…
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Soup’s On!
January 2, 2012
With the dip in the temperature, you’re no doubt increasingly in the mood for warm comfort food. So I ask–what can be better than soup? I’m thrilled to share two delicious soup recipes from the great new book, Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for DUMMIES. The book describes what the Mediterranean Diet…
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Shaker Pumpkin Muffins with Walnuts & Flaxseed
December 12, 2011
Here’s a delicious, healthful muffin recipe from The Kentucky Fresh Cookbook.
This modernized version of Shaker pumpkin muffins is a snap to mix and bake.
Makes 8 large muffins
1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2…
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Smoky Chili Non Carne
December 12, 2011
Here’s a delicious recipe for Smoky Chili Non Carne from The Kentucky Fresh Cookbook.
For a long time I was faithful to an old Jane Brody vegetarian chili recipe. Her list of spices seemed daunting, but the chili was so full of complex flavor, I kept on making the chili.…
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Will You Do It in December?
November 28, 2011
We’re all so busy this time of year! Between running errands, buying (or making) holiday gifts, cooking, cleaning and getting ready for some much-needed time off, many of us burn the candle at both ends. Fitting in our usual fitness routines, or making a first (or twentieth) attempt to once and…
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Strawberry Spinach Salad
November 27, 2011
What do you get when you put two superfoods–strawberries and spinach–together? Taste this easy recipe from 5 Ingredients for Healthy Living Cookbook and you’ll find out!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup honey
½ cup olive oil
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 cups fresh sliced strawberries, divided
½ tsp. Salt
¼ tsp.…
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Salmon Patties
November 27, 2011
Are you getting enough fish in your diet? Salmon is a great source of much-needed omega 3 fatty acids, specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosapaentanoic acid (DHA). These polyunsaturated fats support key functions in the brain, blood vessels, and the immune system and studies suggest they may play a…
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