by kelsey | Jun 21, 2011 | Food
Summer salads have been very popular in restaurants lately. I see commercials or advertisements for new tasty summer salads almost daily. It’s always fun to go out to eat, however you can make these tasty (and healthy) salads right at home! Try adding some grilled chicken, tuna, or even beans or lentils to your salad to give you some protein. You can also add fruit and various cheeses. Be sure to watch the dressing as that’s where the calories add up! When choosing a lettuce the darker the color the more nutrients you are going to get. Try adding some spinach or dark leafy greens to your salad next time and enjoy the flavor and color!
-Kelsey
by Dan | Jun 19, 2011 | Exercise, Family, Holidays, Motivation
My mom and dad came for the weekend, and of course my dad has to have some work to do. Here he is with Sarah working in the garden. Always active, and on the move. 79 years old…rides his stationary bike 15 miles a day!
I guess I know where I get my exercise habits from…the apple does not fall far from the tree! It was a great weekend spending time with them. You have taught me a lot over the years, and I appreciate all of it. Happy Fathers Day Dad! Happy Fathers Day to all you dads out there. You deserve it!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1363
by Dan | Jun 18, 2011 | Exercise, Family, Holidays, Wellness/Health
Softball weekend for Nick. Here huddling with his teammates. Great activity for the kids…and the parents, walking back and forth, and on and on…Great weather for tourament this weekend here in Watertown.
Nick getting ready for a hit. Fun watching them, and will make for a good part of Fathers Day tomorrow. Will add another post tomorrow in this regards. But, will just say early, to all you Fathers out there…I hope you have a great day tomorrow! You all deserve a day for you!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1362
by Dan | Jun 16, 2011 | Exercise, Motivation, Weather, Wellness/Health
A perfect Spring Day…great temperature, calm winds…perfect to be outside. These golfers enjoy the day, and get exercise, although they would get more exercise if they leave the cart behind.
Besides anything exercise related, spending time out like this is a good social event as well. A time to relax, enjoy the company of friends, and be active. This is all important when it comes to general wellness, and well being. So, everybody, get outside, and move! Go do something, and enjoy this weather.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1360
by kelsey | Jun 16, 2011 | Diabetes, Diet, Food
This month’s featured vegetable of the month on one of my favorite websites (www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org) is rhubarb. In the last couple of years I developed a liking for rhubarb. I’m not sure if this is because I usually eat the rhubarb in a dessert and I have a terrible sweet tooth or if I really do like the flavor…either way it’s a great way to get in another serving of vegetables in my diet. Yes, that’s right you read it correctly: vegetable. Rhubarb is actually a vegetable but we think of it more as a fruit as we can it into jam or jelly and use it in desserts like we would apples or strawberries. Here is my pan of cut up rhubarb that I made into a delicious cake. Recipes usually ask for a great deal of sugar to sweeten the rhubarb up so if you are watching calories and sugars, try using Splenda or the Splenda blend when baking. You can also check out the website above for more ideas on how to prepare and serve fruits and vegetables.
Enjoy!
-Kelsey
