by kelsey | Oct 13, 2011 | Food
As I discussed before, Brown Clinic’s STRIVE 2 Survive has partnered with County Fair Foods to help you make healthier choices when grocery shopping. As I was walking through the store last night, I came across a newer product line that has gotten a lot of interest for those watching their waist lines. Waldon Farms products offer many different varieties of dressings that are calorie free, sugar free, and fat free. Wow! If you are wondering how that can be, we encourage you to take a look at the ingredients and notice the first ingredient (they’re always listed most to least in quantity) is water. These dressings may not be as thick as your regular ranch dressing, however they are a great alternative to add some flavor to your dishes without adding extra calories, sugar, and fat. I encourage you to check out these products and look for our product labels at County Fair Foods!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Oct 12, 2011 | Wellness/Health
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, I thought it’d be fitting to discuss the importance of a healthy diet in relation to breast cancer prevention. According to the SD Department of Health, breast cancer is the most common diagnosed cancer (besides skin cancers) and the 2nd leading cause of death in South Dakota women. Following a low fat diet rich in a variety of fruits and vegetables can aid in preventing breast cancer. In addition, it’s important to maintain a healthy weight, engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity and limit alcohol consumption. Breast feeding has also been linked to breast cancer prevention. Eating healthy not only impacts our weight, it truly does aid in disease prevention and longevity!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Oct 11, 2011 | Etc.
We are excited to release our dates for our winter STRIVE 2 Survive session! If you want to learn more and/or put your name on the list for this session, feel free to email us at strive2survive@brownclinic.org or call 884-4226.
January 3: “Exercise for the Health of It” Dr. Dan Reiffenberger
January 17: “Healthy Eating Made Easy” Kelsey Raml, MS, RD, LN
January 31: “Your Equation to Success” Dr. Jon McAreavey
February 14: “A Walk thru the Wellness Wheel” Dr. Clark Likness
February 28: “Medications…to do or not to do” Deidra VanGilder, Pharm D
March 13: “Making Health a Way of Life” STRIVE Team
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Oct 6, 2011 | Cooking Tips, Food
Following a healthy and balanced diet isn’t always easy. Sometimes the healthy foods cost a bit more and it may require a little more work compared to driving thru the fast food drive thru or putting a frozen pizza in the oven. One of my favorite meals that’s very healthy and well balanced is stir fry. It’s a great way to get a lot of good veggies, lean protein, and some whole grains. In addition, if you cook your veggies and meat with olive oil or canola oil on the stove, you’re getting additional healthy fats and omega 3 fatty acids. When I make this meal, like I did last night, I usually try to make a little extra as it’s great for left overs. I use the frozen stir fry veggies, lean skinless, boneless chicken breast, and whole grain rice (cooked in a rice cooker). These are my preferences, however you could make your own mixture according to your taste preferences, which is another great thing about stir fry! In addition to the balanced meal, this doesn’t take long to make at all so it’s a great option for when you’re in a hurry or don’t want to take a lot of time to prepare a meal. Now I must mention that my all time favorite meal is roast beef and mashed potatoes….but I’ll save that one for another day!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Oct 5, 2011 | Cooking Tips, Food
Last night at our STRIVE 2 Survive lecture, County Fair Foods supplied a delicious fruit pizza. Since it tasted so good, even with the recipe substitutions, I wanted to share the recipe with you. The blueberries and strawberries on top were extra tasty!
Ingredients:
1 C. all purpose flour
¼ c. confectioners sugar or sugar substitute
½ c. cold butter (Smart Balance)
8 oz pkg reduced fat cream cheese
1/3 c. sugar or sugar substitute
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c. fresh strawberries halved
11 oz can mandarin oranges, drained
1 c. fresh blueberries
Glaze:
5 tsp cornstarch
1 & ¼ c. unsweetened pineapple juice
1 tsp lemon juice
In a large bowl, combine flour and confectioners sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto an ungreased 12” pizza pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until very lightly browned. Cool on a rack.
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the crust. Arrange the strawberries, oranges, and blueberries on top.
Glaze: in a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, pineapple juice, and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool slightly. Drizzle over fruit. Refrigerate until chilled.
Enjoy!
-Kelsey
