Conscious Eating
Focus on your food. Pick one place to sit down and eat at home. Eating while doing other things may lead to eating more than you think. Also, switching from a large plate to a smaller one may help you feel satisfied with reduced portions. Know when you’ve had enough to eat. Quit before you…
Brunch-time, anyone?
Arugula greens, tomato, and zucchini with Thai red curry sauce; Nonfat yogurt with maple-pecan granola
Poached Cod with Shiitake Mushrooms
Ingredients 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 8 ounces sliced shiitake mushroom caps 3 garlic cloves, sliced 1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock 1/4 cup sake (rice wine) 2 1/2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 2 1/2 teaspoons white miso (soybean paste) 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1/2 teaspoon sugar 4 (6-ounce) cod fillets 4 (1-inch) sliced green onions 3 tablespoons cilantro 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Directions…
40% U.S. food is tossed annually
According to an article by the Los Angeles Times, 90% of Americans misinterpret “sell by”, “best before”, or “use by” labels as expiration dates. They’re not. Sell by: “Manufacturers use sell-by dates to help retailers manage their inventory. It encourages stores to sell a product within a specific time frame so that the item still has…
Crispy Chickpea and Arugula Pita
There are quite a few ingredients and spices that go into this recipe, but it’s quick to come together and really tasty! This crispy chickpea pita sandwich, with tomato, cucumber, arugula, and a lime Tzatziki dressing, packs a ton of flavor and texture. Also, feel free to experiment! There so many variations to this well-loved recipe. Add…
Yoga #Workout Wednesdays
Yoga has proven to have many health benefits including improving flexibility and core strength and reducing stress. Many local gyms and fitness centers offer yoga classes, but yoga can also be practiced at home (or another quiet place with minimal distractions such as a back yard, park, etc). Reduce stress. Yoga can help soothe the…
Coconut Quinoa with Strawberries & Bananas
A healthy, and long-term sustainable, diet starts with eating a good breakfast. Heads up: adding sliced roasted almonds or chocolate chips can make this recipe taste even more amazing. Ingredients 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa 3/4 cup light coconut milk 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes 1 cup sliced strawberries 1 banana, sliced Directions…
Breaking Down Fat (Percentages)
The simple definition of body fat percentage is simply the percentage of fat your body contains. If you are 150 pounds and 10% fat, it means that your body consists of 15 pounds fat and 135 pounds lean body mass (bone, muscle, organ tissue, blood and everything else). A certain amount of fat is essential to…
Taro Root Salad
How to prepare taro root salad {Click the above link to watch the eHow recipe video} Taro has been a staple of the Polynesian diet for over one thousand years. Fun fact, the heart-shaped leaves, called lu’au, were the inspiration for the Hawaiian celebration of the same name. As a starchy vegetable, cooked taro is…
Spiced Coconut Spinach
All you spinach-lovers out there, try out this recipe! Ingredients 1 shallot 1 large clove of garlic 1/4 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt 1 tablespoon ghee, clarified butter, or sunflower oil 1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds 1/4 teaspoon whole cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 cup finely sliced asparagus – optional 7 oz /…