Susie’s Birthday Blog – Favorite Foods
Good Morning! Today is my birthday – YAY, planning a long run this morning. I used this fun ice breaker/introduction when I taught nutrition and food safety at the Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena and recently also for classes, workshops and networking. Each person introduces themselves and then names a favorite food that…
“My Healthy Kick”
Hope ya’ll are having an excellent week so far… In other news, we have a new URL for our blog! myhealthykick.com
Family Food Traditions and Nutrition
Here’s a bit from an article on food traditions and how they play into food security and access and consumer power, especially within minority communities. Michelle Obama talks family food traditions and nutrition at Hispanic conference in New Orleans “For many of us, food is love,” said Obama. “Food is how we knit our families together,”…
Trying to Lose Weight? Ditch Calorie-rich Rewards After Exercise
30 sit ups = 1 donut ? Not quite. If you’re working out regularly and still not seeing results, those calorie-bomb rewards after exercise might be the cause. Check out this excerpt from an article on exercise and nutrition. “There’s a war between exercise and nutrition in our heads,” said American Council on Exercise…
Lemon Asparagus Penne
Ingredients 1/2 box penne 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 head broccoli, chopped 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 small summer squash, cut into 1 inch pieces 4 sun dried tomatoes, sliced 1 small onion, diced 1 bunch spinach 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice…
Workout Wednesdays
A couple ways to make your daily routine more active. Take the stairs. Use the stairs instead of elevators and escalators whenever possible. Turn off the TV. Don’t eat in front of a screen. Less screen time equals less “sit time.” Instead of watching tv or texting/instagramming/tweeting/facebooking, visit the gym, or even just straighten up around…
Baked Zucchini Fries
Okay…these look good. Ingredients For the baked zucchini fries: a little olive oil, for preparing the sheet pan 2 eggs 2 tablespoons nonfat milk 2 large zucchinis, cut into 4-inch sticks 1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs* ½ cups Parmesan cheese, shredded salt and pepper, to taste For the yogurt dipping sauce: 1 cup low…
A Few Reasons to Go Organic
Organic produce delivers higher levels of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins and more intense flavor! Reduce exposure to harmful synthetic pesticides. The average serving of conventionally grown produce harbors 2-12+ pesticide residues. Avoid potential health risks associated with genetically modified food. Even small differences in the genetic makeup of food can lead to unexpected human health…
Vanilla Almond Milk Oatmeal
Oats! Oats are packed with fiber and slow-digesting carbs that control appetite and stave off the post-breakfast hunger pangs. They help lower blood cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar, and may increase insulin sensitivity. Ingredients 3 cups almond milk 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract a pinch salt 1 cup steel cut oats 2…
Skipping Breakfast May increase Risk of CHD
It’s 10 pm, and you’re thinking about that microwavable green-chile chicken burrito on the top shelf of the freezer. Don’t do it. It’s 6:30 am, and you’re reluctant to get up just 5 minutes early and start making the oatmeal. Definitely do it. According to a 16-year study by Harvard University, when you eat…