Yep, I'm counting the days until August 8, better known in the gardening world as Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbour’s Porch Day. In the meantime I'll be trying to work my way through a mountain of zucchini with some great recipes from Cooking Light's website.
http://www.cookinglight.com/food/recipe-finder/six-great-recipes-for-zucchini-00400000005700/
By the way, we also have Cooking Light magazine available in the library.
So how do you get rid of your zucchini?
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
US FDA Seeking Comments On Menu Nutrition Information
The Food and Drug Administration invites the public to submit comments and information about the new law (Section 4205 of the Affordable Care Act) requiring restaurants and similar retail food establishments that are part of a chain with 20 or more locations to list calorie content information on menus and menu boards, including drive-through menu boards. Other nutrition information such as fat, sodium and sugar content must be offered upon request.
Visit the following website to read more: http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm218134.htm
The docket officially opened for comments after noon on July 7, 2010 and will remain open for 60 days.
Visit the following website to read more: http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm218134.htm
The docket officially opened for comments after noon on July 7, 2010 and will remain open for 60 days.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Try Chocolate Milk After a Workout
Here's an interesting article regarding the benefits of drinking chocolate milk after a strenuous workout.
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/superfoods/chocolate-milk-after-workout/.
Apparently this is nothing new. Michael Phelps, Olympic Champion Swimmer, was drinking it after his competitions in the 2004 Olympics.
http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20060224/chocolate-milk-new-sports-drink
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/superfoods/chocolate-milk-after-workout/.
Apparently this is nothing new. Michael Phelps, Olympic Champion Swimmer, was drinking it after his competitions in the 2004 Olympics.
http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20060224/chocolate-milk-new-sports-drink
Saturday, July 17, is the Day!
We'll start the day with Adult Yoga at 7:45 AM. With a series of beginning to intermediate poses we'll help you strengthen your body and calm your mind. Bring a yoga mat and thick blanket to class. Comfortable clothing advised.
After yoga relax with a cup of tea until our Shape Up Catch Up Meeting at 10:00 AM. Old and new participants are invited to attend this follow up session to our Winter-Spring Shape Up @ Your Library 2010 Challenge. We'll share our struggles, successes and more!
Registration is required for both programs.
Hope to see you there!
After yoga relax with a cup of tea until our Shape Up Catch Up Meeting at 10:00 AM. Old and new participants are invited to attend this follow up session to our Winter-Spring Shape Up @ Your Library 2010 Challenge. We'll share our struggles, successes and more!
Registration is required for both programs.
Hope to see you there!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Happy 4th of July
Did you know that during the week leading up to the 4th of July approximately 700 million pounds of chicken and 190 million pounds of red meat/pork are purchased? On July 4th itself, 150 million hot dogs are consumed. That doesn't sound to healthy or appetizing does it?
How about if we keep it healthy this year with these simple tips.
1. Include vegetables with your meat preparations. Cut up some zucchini, bell peppers, squash, onions, tomatoes or any other vegetable that you would like to have and place the slices on the grill for a quick addition to the grilled meat. Use smaller slices of the vegetables and make Kabobs with meat and vegetables, that way each person gets a healthy serving.
2. Choose a meat that is lower in fat. Throw some more chicken on the grill and take off some of those large hamburgers. Choose a lower in fat ground meat. They sell 85/15 and 95/5 ground meat that can be extremely healthy compared to the full fat meat. By adding some seasonings and getting creative, the lack of grease may be replaced with a sense of enjoyment for your taste-buds. If you are not looking to cut out the fat in the hamburgers, consider making smaller hamburgers or "sliders" for a portion controlled meal.
3. Skip the high fat desserts and go for the healthy treats. Instead of something that will make your already full stomach, a bit more full, consider having something that is light and festive but filling. How about trying some grilled fruit or better yet some ice cold watermelon?
Have a Safe and Fun 4th of July Celebration!
How about if we keep it healthy this year with these simple tips.
1. Include vegetables with your meat preparations. Cut up some zucchini, bell peppers, squash, onions, tomatoes or any other vegetable that you would like to have and place the slices on the grill for a quick addition to the grilled meat. Use smaller slices of the vegetables and make Kabobs with meat and vegetables, that way each person gets a healthy serving.
2. Choose a meat that is lower in fat. Throw some more chicken on the grill and take off some of those large hamburgers. Choose a lower in fat ground meat. They sell 85/15 and 95/5 ground meat that can be extremely healthy compared to the full fat meat. By adding some seasonings and getting creative, the lack of grease may be replaced with a sense of enjoyment for your taste-buds. If you are not looking to cut out the fat in the hamburgers, consider making smaller hamburgers or "sliders" for a portion controlled meal.
3. Skip the high fat desserts and go for the healthy treats. Instead of something that will make your already full stomach, a bit more full, consider having something that is light and festive but filling. How about trying some grilled fruit or better yet some ice cold watermelon?
Have a Safe and Fun 4th of July Celebration!
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