All Posts Tagged Tag: ‘Eat Well, Be Well’
Tree Hugger?
April 22, 2011
Sherri Meyer, MG Registered Dietitian
“Tree hugger” I am not. But I like to think of myself as someone who is concerned about the environment. Shop at the farmers market & buy locally: check. Limit consumption of animal products: check. Recycle, limit food waste: check, check. Limit trash that goes into the landfill....uhhh, this one is a little more complicated. I recently bought my husband a Keurig coffee maker, which, truth be told, is used more often by me. I am one of those people who prefer a fresh made-to-order cup of hot coffee rather than coffee that has been sitting in a pot for 2 hours. So those hot steamy cups of coffee have become my new best friend. A cup of decaf at 2pm? Sure no problem! Just pop the pod in the pot and it is ready to go.
Ahh, the pod… here is my dilemma. Those pesky pods are nagging at my environmentalist-wanna-be soul. Each time I place one of those pods in the trash my heart wrenches and I know I am contributing pod by pod to the destruction of our great environment. What’s a girl to do? So while I am saving money & some waste (less trips to Starbucks & no paper cups), I am under no illusion that I am doing the environment any favors.
Keurig does address social responsibility on their website. While good in theory, it does not solve my current predicament. So, I must admit I won't totally kick my pod addiction, but I am going to try the "My K-Cup" which is a reusable filter cartridge that can be refilled with your own coffee. Although I have heard this can be cumbersome, really how hard can it be?!
If I pull this off maybe I can switch to cloth diapers…
May Featured Recipe: Chilled Blueberry Soup
6 servings
1/2 cup - sugar
1/2 cup - orange juice (fresh is best)
1 T - orange zest (optional)
1 cup - fruity white wine (or 1/2 cup white grape juice with 1/2 cup of water)
2 cups - blueberries, fresh or frozen
dash - salt
1 cup - whipped cream or plain yogurt fresh mint, chopped
1. Bring sugar, OJ, orange zest, wine or grape juice/water to boil.
2. Add blueberries; cook until they pop & sugar has dissolved.
3. Add dash of salt; remove from heat & cool completely.
4. Puree cooled blueberry mixture. Strain through fine sieve. Chill.
5. Before serving, swirl in whipped cream or yogurt.
6. Garnish with a little chopped fresh mint.
Trash Talk April 18 – April 22, 2011
April 18, 2011
Leslie Phillips, Director of Business Development & Client Relations
All week we are focusing on ways we can be more earth friendly: local foods, less meat, less waste!
Weekly Wisdom – April 11 – April 15, 2011
April 13, 2011
Sherri Meyer, MG Registered Dietitian
Eat green, be lean?
Avocado eaters may be thinner than their non-avocado-eating counterparts.
- Avocados are abundant in fiber, Vitamin E & K, magnesium, potassium, & healthy (unsaturated fat)
- Smear this creamy fruit on toast or indulge in some guacamole
Trash Talk April 11 – April 15, 2011
April 11, 2011
Leslie Phillips, Director of Business Development & Client Relations
Earth Week starts next week (April 18-22)
- Eat Local & Seasonal – this month that means looking forward to asparagus, broccoli, carrots, lettuces, onions, squash and more
- Meat Mindfulness - think about how much meat you consume – both for the environment and your heart
- Lower the Lights – turn them off, turn them down
- Be a Recycling Machine! Challenge yourself to do the GAPP: glass, aluminum, paper and plastic
Wednesday Wisdom – April 6
April 6, 2011
Sherri Meyer, MG Registered Dietitian
40 Number of minutes of moderate activity per day, 5 days a week needed to ward off middle age weight gain.
- Specifically for women moving from their 20’s & 30’s into middle age.
- Up the intensity & shorten the workout… get that heart rate up!
Wednesday Wisdom – April 4 – April 8, 2011
April 6, 2011
Sherri Meyer, MG Registered Dietitian
40 Number of minutes of moderate activity per day, 5 days a week needed to ward off middle age weight gain.
- Specifically for women moving from their 20’s & 30’s into middle age.
- Up the intensity & shorten the workout… get that heart rate up!
Weekly Wisdom – April 4 – April 8, 2011
April 6, 2011
Sherri Meyer, MG Registered Dietitian
40 Number of minutes of moderate activity per day, 5 days a week needed to ward off middle age weight gain.
- Specifically for women moving from their 20’s & 30’s into middle age.
- Up the intensity & shorten the workout… get that heart rate up!
Trash Talk April 4 – April 8, 2011
April 4, 2011
Leslie Phillips, Director of Business Development & Client Relations
Make your own “all natural” household cleaner!
- Combine: ½ cup vinegar + ¼ cup baking soda + ½ gallon water
- Put into spray bottles
- Clean away!
- For more ideas go to eartheasy.com
Weekly Wisdom – March 28 – April 1, 2011
March 30, 2011
Sherri Meyer, MG Registered Dietitian
Protein, Carbs & Weight
Eating more protein & picking the right carbs may help avoid regaining lost weight.
- Limit sweets & white bread; don’t cut back on protein if your are trying to stay trim.
- Aim for lower glycemic carbs like oats, beans & bulgur & 100 % whole grain bread.
