As we strive to find variety in our diets while keeping them healthy, I wanted to share with you one of my favorite fall treats: apples with carmel! This is a great way to get your fruit in while giving your sweet tooth satisfaction. I choose fat free carmel to reduce the fat and calories, but portion control is still important to watch with the carmel! Next time you’re looking for a sweet fall treat, try this!
Enjoy!
Kelsey
With the seasons changing and the weather getting colder, hot cereal for breakfast is back! Here are some ways to spice up your hot cereal.
If you’re in a hurry in the morning, make your hot cereal even simpler by preparing it in a mug for desktop dining at the office. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so be sure to start your day off right!
-Kelsey
Applecrisp is one of my all time favorite fall treats. I was in the baking mode this weekend and decided this treat sounded pretty tasty. We all know sweets are not the best for us, but there are ways to get your sweets without over-doing it. First off, is portion control. Having a smaller amount allows yourself to get your fix but not over-do it, Below was the piece I enjoyed last night. You will also want to eat slower and savor the taste!
In addition to portion control, recipe modification can help. You can relace the butter or shortening with applesauce, prune puree, or oil. Or instead of using the whole egg, use 2 whites to one egg. You may want to try a sugar substitute or reduce the sugars in your recipes as well. I personally enjoy desserts with fruits such as apple crisp, rhubarb, blueberries, etc as they are often a little ‘lighter’ than the heavy chocolate, fudge, cream desserts. Next time you’re looking to bake a treat, take a second look at your recipe and see if you can make any adjustments!
-Kelsey
Are you getting adequate whole grains in your diet? At least half our grain intake should be from whole grains. Examples of whole grains include whole wheat/whole grain breads, cereals, crackers, pasta, brown rice, wild rice, and many more! When you are purchasing a product at the store, double check the ingredient list to make sure that 1st ingredient says “whole grain” or “whole wheat”, “enriched” means it’s still white and not the best choice! This white wheat variety of flour is a great way to get more fiber and nutrients in your recipes without changing the texture and taste much. Give it a try as you start to get your holiday baking list ready!
-Kelsey
We had some very tasty veggies last night at our STRIVE 2 Survive lecture. Jeff Gamber and County Fair prepared cooked mixed vegetables roasted with rosemary. Since they were so tasty, I thought I’d share the recipe with the rest of you as we all strive to get more vegetables in our diet!
1/2 red onion
3 yams chunked
1 green pepper sliced
1 red pepper sliced
1 pkg whole mushrooms
1 pkg baby carrots
1 pkg fresh rosemary
1/2 cup olive oil
Combine all ingredients in a 9×13 cake pan with olive oil in the bottom. Sprinkle with rosemary (do not use the stems) and bake uncovered for 1 hour.
Enjoy!
-Kelsey
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