Category: Articles related to health

Which diet is best for long-term weight loss?

Stress can interfere with the way the brain functions, in some cases resulting in permanent changes and increasing the risk for a memory disorder. Certain…
— Read on www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/protect-your-brain-from-stress

These powerful health benefits are more than enough reason to meditate every day!
— Read on info.totalwellnesshealth.com/blog/9-science-backed-reasons-you-should-meditate-on-a-daily-basis

www.thriveglobal.com/stories/45681-we-need-more-than-breast-cancer-awareness

October is breast cancer month. I want my blog to not only be about wellness related to food but personal wellness in general, in which food plays a big role but so do many other factors.

I personally and deeply feel that as women we need to listen and be intuitive to our bodies. No spouse, partner or Doctor knows your body like you.

We need to take prevention in our own hands and do our mammograms and breast exams regularly, This is important for early detection and being able to stay and live WELL.

The articles that I attach to this blog are articles that help me stay healthy and well and hopefully will do the same for you.

Genetics is not the only cause of breast Cancer and many times the cause is unexplainable. So please be

Be proactive about your health.

You have only one life, so live it WELL!

Processed meats linked to breast cancer, says study – CNN
— Read on amp.cnn.com/cnn/2018/10/03/health/processed-meat-breast-cancer-study-intl/index.html

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5 Reasons Social Connections Can Enhance Your Employee Wellness Program
— Read on www.google.com/amp/s/www.forbes.com/sites/alankohll/2018/01/31/5-ways-social-connections-can-enhance-your-employee-wellness-program/amp/

Fall has arrived and regretfully I did fall off the bandwagon for my blog. The whole month of August, I had an endless stream of guests and was working full time at Harlem Children Zone as a Culinary/ Nutrition Educator.

I introduced the high schoolers to recipes that were easy and nutritious, but I did receive a lot of push back. Students wanted foods they were used to, but I did try pushing them out of their comfort zone.

I did a survey at the end of the summer to list the recipes from 1-10. The recipe that was liked by the majority was the whole wheat bagel mini pizzas and oat and blueberry pancakes, next was the nut free pesto pasta. The recipe that was the least popular was the black bean and corn salsa.

The pesto pasta was made with fresh basil that was grown in the out door rooftop garden and had fresh spinach leaves, Parmesan cheese and garlic. The pesto can be made in advance and frozen for a quick meal. It can be used with pasta or fish.

Basil is a great herb with a lot of flavor and nutrients, it is rich in Vitamin A, vitamin K, Vitamin C, magnesium, iron, potassium and calcium.

Basil’s proposed benefits include reducing inflammation, it is said to have anti-aging and antibacterial properties. I have discussed the benefits of spinach and garlic in previous blogs. The recipe is below.

Nut Free Pesto pasta salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 4 cups spinach leaves
• 2 cups basil
• 2 clove garlic
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon chilly flakes
• 16 oz whole wheat fusilli pasta
• 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella small balls
• Fresh basil for garnish

Method

Place the first 8 ingredients in a food processor or blender. Blend till smooth. Boil the pasta according to directions then drain.

Add 3/4 cup of the pesto and stir until the pasta is well coated. Stir in the tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil. Season to taste.

I wanted to make a hearty salad to eat for my aunt who is a vegetarian and was not eating the chicken we barbequed, so I added chickpeas and quinoa to some fresh vegetables I got from the market. The red pepper added a lot of vitamin C, the mint added a fresh smell and flavor and the quinoa and chickpeas made the salad into a high  protein meal. quinoa and chick peas are both great additions to a salad.

Ingredients
1 can chick peas
1 cup quinoa
2 red bell peppers
1 cucumber de seeded
1/2 chopped red onion
8-10 mint leaves
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic
Method
Make the quinoa according to the packet directions. Let it cool.
In a large dish chop the red bell peppers and onions and cucumbers, then add the chickpeas and cooled quinoa. Chop the mint and add it to the bowl.
For the dressing, in a bottle add the garlic, seasonings and honey, add lemon juice and slowly whisk in olive oil. Shake well and pour and mix into salad. This salad can be kept in the fridge for 1-2 days

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Former U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. David A. Kessler discusses the issue of obesity in America saying, “I think we have failed in giving nutritional advice to people.”
— Read on www.washingtonpost.com/video/postlive/wplive/former-fda-commissioner-david-kessler-obesity-problem-is-worse-than-we-think/2018/06/20/a98edecc-74c7-11e8-bda1-18e53a448a14_video.html

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A great article on the dangers of abdominal fat.

Frozen Food Fan? As Sales Rise, Studies Show Frozen Produce Is As Healthy As Fresh : The Salt : NPR
— Read on www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2018/05/17/611693137/frozen-food-fan-as-sales-rise-studies-show-frozen-produce-is-as-healthy-as-fresh

Now That Calorie Labels Are Federal Law, Will We Eat Less? : The Salt : NPR
— Read on www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2018/05/07/609052865/now-that-calorie-labels-are-federal-law-will-we-eat-less