June 2011
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Let's Drink! Smoothies, Smoothies, Smoothies
All it takes is about 10 minutes, some milk, fruit, ice and a blender. It’s the perfect summer treat and it’s so easy.
My BF recently inspired me to get back on the smoothie wagon after he bought a new blender and invested in a freezer full of frozen fruit and replenished his crisper with fresh fruit.
He’s come up with some great concoctions so far - the pineapple, mango,...
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Summer Sensations
There’s nothing better in the summer than taking a bite of freshly cut watermelon, buying sweet corn from a farmer’s truck or picking tomatoes from your own garden.
There are so many wonderful fruits and veggies in season this time of year.
The best way to pick the most affordable and freshest produce is to know what is in season.
First, keep in mind that buying local is always the best...
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Let's Eat! Cauliflower Pistachio Soup
Here is the first of many recipes I will post over the next month that are my fave dishes that incorporate fruits and veggies.
The BF and I made this soup for the first time Sunday. You may be thinking it’s a little warm for soup, but I think this soup works for summer. The soup holds the light flavor of the cauliflower and the pistachios give the soup a unique nutty flavor. We served the...
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Q&A: Should I eat frozen or canned fruits and...
I received a great question from a coworker - Do canned or frozen fruits and vegetables count as produce servings.
Yes!! Most fruits and veggies are canned or flash frozen when they’re at their peak in quality to retain the freshness and nutrient content, according to SparkPeople.
Buying canned or frozen is also extremely convenient. Frozen veggies can be used for stir fry or for pasta...
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Colorful Choices
Rhubarb pie, spinach artichoke dip, asparagus risotto. I’m getting hungry just typing these yummy dishes.
Incorporating fruits and veggies into your diet doesn’t mean you have to be eating carrots, celery and apples all day!
There are many delicious, healthy recipes that include nutritious fruits and veggies. It’s also very easy to incorporate more produce into the foods you...
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Let's Eat! Camping Recipes
Here are a few healthy recipes to try while camping…
Pita Pizza
6 whole wheat pita breads
1/2 large can spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup chopped green peppers
1 cup grated low fat mozzarella cheese
1 bag (6 oz) turkey pepperoni
Cut a slit in top of pita and spoon spaghetti sauce into each pocket, spreading evenly. Add green peppers, mozzarella and pepperoni. Wrap in heavy foil and place in...
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Surviving Summer Vacation without Packing on...
A coworker is headed to Branson, Mo. for a family vacation and asked me to share some tips for staying healthy while traveling during the summer.
Eating healthy while traveling can be tough whether you’re taking long car rides and stopping at fast food restaurants, flying and having only airport foods to choose from or facing a long line of restaurants and buffets to choose from at your...
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Study says low-income families' diets often fall...
LINCOLN - More than seven in 10 low-income families in a new University of Nebraska-Lincoln study struggled to reach adequate levels of nutrition in their diet, researchers said.
When asked to recall food choices from the previous day, only 28 percent of participating parents and caregivers reported meals with adequate amounts of nutrients like vitamins A and C, protein, calcium and iron,...
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Let's Eat! Father's Day Recipes
Celebrate your dad this Sunday with a delicious healthy meal!
My dad is definitely a burger and fries, pizza and tacos kind of guy. He likes his meals simple and has never been a huge fan of veggies. Unfortunately, this kind of diet can take a toll on the body.
I want my dad to be around for a long time, so I’ve been trying to help him incorporate some new foods into his diet to keep him...
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Let's Drink! Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake
Good news! Frozen treats are not just for hot afternoons or humid evenings during the summer. I made this Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake for breakfast this morning. It’s perfect for breakfast because it has lots of protein (I also had oatmeal with wheat germ, flax seeds and blueberries to add some carbs to my breakfast). I recommend having both carbs and protein for breakfast to keep you...
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The Scoop
Ice cream cones, popsicles, sorbet, frozen yogurt. Frozen treats are so perfect when the temperature is soaring. What isn’t perfect is the crazy amount of calories in those delicious treats.
I admit, I eat a cool treat almost everyday during the summer. Frozen treats are my favorite summer indulgence. But I do stick to some guidelines when buying ice cream treats and I use a measuring cup...
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“If you are hurt, whether in mind or body, don’t nurse your bruises. Get up...”
– Emily Post
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Let's Eat! Chicken with Banana Curry Sauce
This recipe may sound a little strange, but trust me, this is delish!
The banana gives the the dish a subtle sweetness and the curry adds just the right amount of heat. Also, if you’ve ever cooked with curry powder then you know that the spice makes your kitchen smell incredible. It’s almost worth making the dish just so your kitchen is filled with the curry aroma.
I served this...
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USDA's MyPlate →
You’ve probably heard that the USDA has eliminated the food pyramid and has released MyPlate, a very simple, straightforward guide to eating healthy. There’s a lot of great information on the MyPlate website. There’s info on what foods are in each group (grains, protein, dairy, veggies, fruits). There’s a list of the foods in each group and a gallery that shows serving...
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Let's Eat! Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake
The sweet smell of rhubarb crisp or rhubarb pie would take over the house when my grandmother baked. It’s one of my favorite memories from my childhood. I’ve never attempted to make my own rhubarb dessert, but I was inspired to make this cake because my BF had some rhubarb in his garden. I took the cake to a friend’s birthday party and it was a hit among guests.
First,...
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The Uncomfortable Zone
About 45 minutes into the 5:30 a.m. fitness bootcamp class I had been so excited to try, I was starting to regret my decision.
It wasn’t the jumping jacks, jump squats, deep lunges, squats with a 20 pound ball held over my head, planks or burpees that had me wishing I was still in bed.
After sprinting while holding that 20 pound ball and then crab walking, my arms were shaking, my legs...
NY Times Article: At the National Archives, Life,... →
MORE than 80 years before “Got Milk?” there was “Eat the Carp!”
The slogan was dreamed up by the United States Department of Fisheries in 1911 as part of an effort to push the uncomely fish into the American kitchen, just one of scores of ways the federal government has tried over the last two centuries to direct how Americans eat through promotional campaigns, nutritional admonitions, factory...
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The Farmer's Market is Open!!
A sign of summer is the opening of the Farmer’s Market. The market is one of my favorite things about summer - fresh produce from local farmers, homemade breads, jams and honey and so much more.
The Farmer’s Market is open Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings and is located in the K-Mart parking lot. I stopped by Wednesday and found some great items!
Kathy’s Garden from...
