One Step At a Time...
You Can Go Meatless
For All Three Meals
The
folklore.
Many believe the Romans are to thank for cultivating the first wild
apple—small, sour, and riddled with seeds—into the crisp, sweet,
tart and juicy goodness we love today. Historians may not agree
whether it originated in Southwestern Asia in 6500 BC or in the
Neolithic period in England, but there’s no disputing the apple’s
culinary—cider, pie, fritters—or cultural—Garden of Eden,
Johnny Appleseed, Sleeping Beauty’s poison apple—influences. The
time tested adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” is a
nod to its nutritious attributes.
The
facts.
Apples (Malus domestica), part of the rose (Rosaceae) family, are
among the most widely cultivated fruit trees. Along with pears,
quince and loquats, apples are classified as pomes, fruits with many
tiny seeds within a central core. There are more than 7,500 varieties
of this white-fleshed favorite with skins of red, yellow and green.
Flavor varies significantly by variety. Red and Golden Delicious are
subtly sweet and often eaten whole and raw, as are the slightly tart
Braeburn and Fuji; but Pippin and Granny Smith offer a very tart
bite, with a taste and texture preferred in cooking. No matter the
variety, apples have earned their healthy reputation. One medium
apple is only 95 calories, but packs a plump dose of
health-protecting plant chemicals known as polyphenols, a filling 17
percent DV (Daily Value, based on 2,000 calories per day) of dietary
fiber, and a healthy 14 percent DV of the powerful antioxidant,
vitamin C.
The
findings.
Composed of more than 4,000 flavonoids, a category of polyphenols,
apple consumption has long been studied for its role in disease
prevention, including several cancers—breast, larynx and ovarian.
Eating just one apple a day was shown to reduce risk of colorectal
cancer by more than one-third, according to a study in a 2010 issue
of the European Journal of Cancer Prevention. Several studies show
that consuming apples and apple juice may protect against symptoms of
Alzheimer’s disease and oxidative brain damage that can lead to
memory loss. In addition, drinking apple juice was shown to improve
dementia-associated behavior and mood in Alzheimer’s patients,
according to a study published in the 2010 American Journal of
Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias.
The
finer points.
Try several apple varieties and enjoy those that suit your palate and
culinary purposes. Apples are best in season, from the end of summer
until early winter, though some varieties may be found year round.
Choose firm apples with deep coloring and store in the refrigerator
crisper. Avoid pesticide residue and other contaminants by seeking
out organic apples when possible. Eating whole, unpeeled raw apples
is most nutritious, but who can resist them sliced and paired with
cheese and nuts, starring in a Waldorf salad or crisp slaw, or baked
into a warm and comforting muffin or quick cobbler.
Healthy
Meatless Recipe:
Light
Curry Egg Salad with Greek Yogurt
(adapted
from Cookin' Canuck)
When
Meatless Monday comes right after a holiday where many people have an
abundance of hard-boiled eggs, doesn't it make sense to feature some
kind of Meatless recipe idea using hard-boiled eggs? I thought so,
and when I spotted this Light Curry Egg Salad with Greek Yogurt on
Cookin' Canuck, it sounded perfect for the day after Easter. You can
lighten up the egg salad with Greek yogurt instead of mayo, spice it
up with curry powder and serve it on whole-grain crackers for a
healthy meatless lunch or light dinner idea.
Ingredients:
4
hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
1
stalk celery, diced
1
green onion (green section only), thinly sliced
¼
cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
½
tsp curry powder
¼
tsp salt
¼
tsp pepper
Instructions:
- Place the chopped hard-boiled eggs in a medium-sized bowl.
- Add the celery, green onion, Greek yogurt, curry powder, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Serve on bread, crackers, cucumber slices, celery stalks or on top of salad greens.
Enjoy
and Bon Appetit!
Healthy
Weekly Motivator
Be
a Better Listener
To
become a better listener practice “active listening” which means
hearing not only the words that are being said but also trying to
understand the total meaning of the message being sent. Here are some
guidelines:
Begin
by indicating that you are listening with both verbal and nonverbal
cues like a simple head nod or “um-hmm.”
Stay
actively involved in the conversation by maintaining eye contact with
the speaker.
Listen
not only to the words being said but also to the way the message is
being delivered including the speaker’s body language and tone of
voice.
Try
to set aside your own feelings and opinions, and remain objective and
open minded. This will allow you to hear what is being said, not what
you want to hear or your interpretation of what you hear.
Provide
feedback to the speaker by asking clarifying questions and reflect
what you are hearing to ensure your understanding.
Pay
attention. Avoid distractions both around you and in your own head.
We often think faster than the speaker talks, which gives our minds
time to wander.
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Have a wonderful day and together one step at a time… we can make a difference!
A better tomorrow begins with what we do today!
Have a great week and remember a better tomorrow starts with what you eat today!
Do you have a favorite meatless recipe you would like to share with us? Send it my way!
Wishing you health and wellness from the inside out,
Lisa
LQ WELLNESS
Professional Wellness Coach
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