The following are foods believed to improve memory function:
Cabbage –shredded, or sliced real thin
1 bunch of green onions, finely chopped
1 bunch of radishes, sliced thin
1 bunch of cilantro, finely chopped
For a dressing, add the juice from 3-4 limes, a tablespoon or so of olive oil, ground cumin (tsp +), salt and pepper. Pour it on the slaw and toss until all is covered, sample and adjust the seasoning as needed.
From time to time you will hear someone say that “everything that tastes great is bad for you.” Not true when it comes to chocolate.
Something that improves cardiovascular health, prevents cancer, suppresses coughing, counters dementia, decreases the risk of heart attack, and improves ones mental health. Chocolate defies the old saw that if it tastes good it isn’t good for you.
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Turmeric, a spice that is frequently used in Indian cooking, can add length to your life. Curcumin is a key component of turmeric, and curcumin has been found to promote health in a variety of ways. It is believed that curcumin . . .
Further, it is taken in some Asian countries as a treatment for stomach problems, is used as an anti-venom for bites from the King Cobra, and …
… it tastes great.
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Easy White Chili
1 T. olive oil
1-1/2 boneless chicken breast, diced
1 c. chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14-1/2 oz) chicken broth
2 t. dried oregano
2 t. cumin
1 t. seasoning salt
1t. cayenne pepper
1 (19 oz) can cannellini beans, drained
1 (15 oz) can great northern beans, drained
1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies, drained
2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 c. light sour cream
1. Heat olive oil in large saucepan until hot; add chicken, onion and garlic. Cook until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in chicken broth, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer 15 minutes or until flavors are blended.
2. Add drained beans and chilies; continue cooking until heated through, about 10 minutes. Stir in cheese and sour cream; cook until cheese is melted. Garnish with chopped cilantro, tomatoes, salsa or sour cream.
Even Easier White Chili
Chicken breast strips, pre-cooked (can use seasoned fajita meat) – the amount of what looks good
2 cans of white beans, drained
1 large jar of “Green Chili Stew” found at Central Market (maybe 32 oz)
Sour Cream and cheese
Tear up the chicken breast strips into smaller pieces. Add drained beans. Add green chili stew. Bring to boil and simmer until heated through. Garnish with cheese, sour cream and/or chips.
A few years ago there was a stupid movie called Dumb and Dumber. A movie about American culture today might whale be named Fat and Fatter.
A study conducted by the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found that obesity has climbed substantially in the last year. What is really scary, is the rising number of obese children. Almost half of Mississippi children are obese. Arkansas (37.5%)and Georgia (37.3%) don’t weigh in much better.
As healthcare continues to be debated in Washington, individual states need to take action to promote a healthier lifestyle among its citizens, particularly its children.
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Have a camera phone? That may be just what you need to lose weight.
In a recent study, people who used their camera phone to take pictures of their food before eating it made better choices in what they consumed. There isn’t anything magic about the camera, but it served as a good tool in making people slow down and “think” about what they were eating.
Advice for setting and keeping your New Year resolutions . . .