Healthy Habits Recipes

Three Steps to a Slimmer Summer

January 31st, 2006

Three Steps to a Slimmer Summer
The days are slowly getting longer and warmer, which means spring and summer are just around the corner.

March 27, 2006: In the News
The benefits of omega-3 fatty acids in fighting heart disease may be only so-so, according to a new review of research. Also today, fewer doctors are providing free care to indigents.
Medscape

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Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwhiches
January 30th, 2006

Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwiches

Rating: 5 / 5
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 12 min.

Ingredients

To prepare the cookie sheet:
2 teaspoons softened butter
2 teaspoons flour

To make the ice cream sandwiches:
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large egg whites
3 1/3 cups vanilla low-fat frozen yogurt, slightly softened
10 peppermint candies, crushed with a food processor or rolling pin

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350Â°F and butter and flour a cookie sheet.2. Sift together the flour and cocoa powder and set aside.

3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter, oil and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla.

4. Fold in half of the egg whites, then half of the flour-cocoa mixture, the remaining egg whites and finally, the remaining flour-cocoa mixture.

5. Spread the batter onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 12 minutes or until set and springy to the touch.

6. Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, quickly cut out 20 cookies before they have a chance to cool. Using a spatula, quickly transfer the hot cookies from the cookie sheet to a wire rack and allow to cool.

7. When the cookies are cool, spoon 1/3 cup of the frozen yogurt between 2 cookies. Repeat with the remaining cookies. Roll the edges of the ice cream sandwiches in the crushed peppermint candies so that the candies adhere to the ice cream.

8. Wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap and freeze until ready to serve. (These sandwiches may be made in advance and stored in the freezer for several weeks.)

Nutritional Info

Calories: 203
Carbs: 29g
Fat: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Saturated Fats: 3g
Sodium: 57mg

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An Unwelcome Return: 10 tips to ease your spring allergy symptoms&nbsp;
January 30th, 2006

An Unwelcome Return: 10 tips to ease your spring allergy symptoms
MILWAUKEE With the peak of the spring allergy season fast approaching, millions of Americans are keeping their tissue boxes close by. The budding trees and blooming flowers associated with the early return of spring mark an increase in itchy, watery eyes, sneezing and other allergy symptoms.

HEALTH: Tough day? 5 ways to boost energy
It can be frustrating to try to tackle everything on your to-do list and still have enough energy left to exercise or even make dinner. Woman’s Day offers tips on getting your energy back on even the busiest of days. Among them:

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SautÃ©ed Apples
January 29th, 2006

SautÃ©ed Apples

Rating: 5 / 5
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cook Time: 10 min.

Ingredients
1 teaspoon butter
4 firm, tart apples, peeled, cored and sliced
pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.2. Add the sliced apples and the cinnamon.

3. Saute until the apples are soft. Serve with poultry, pork or pancakes.

Nutritional Info

Calories: 89
Carbs: 22g
Fat: 1g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 0g
Saturated Fats: 1g
Sodium: 10mg

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Women of 2006: Facing the Challenges, Creating Change
January 28th, 2006

Marijuana Tar Levels Seven Times Higher Than Cigarettes

Marijuana smoke has seven times more tar and carbon monoxide than cigarette smoke and the health risks of smoking three joints are about equal to the risks from a whole pack of cigarettes, according to a French National Consumers’ Institute study.

Associations of Neighborhood Characteristics With the Location and Type of Food Stores
Data from 3 large and ethnically diverse areas in the United States were used to investigate differences in local food environments across neighborhoods in association with racial-ethnic composition.
American Journal of Public Health

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Diet Rich in Magnesium Good for Health
January 28th, 2006

Diet Rich in Magnesium Good for Health
Researchers find lower risk of metabolic syndrome in younger adults the more mineral they take.

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Chocolate Sauce
January 27th, 2006

Chocolate Sauce

Rating: 1 / 5
Prep Time: 2 min.
Cook Time: 5 min.

Ingredients
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup skim milk
pinch salt

Directions

1. Place the chocolate in a heat-resistant bowl.2. Bring the milk and salt to a boil and pour over the chocolate. Wait about 30 seconds, then stir slowly until the mixture becomes a smooth sauce. (This can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week and reheated in the microwave.)

Nutritional Info

Calories: 77
Carbs: 10g
Fat: 4g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Saturated Fats: 2g
Sodium: 33mg

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Iced Strawberry Smoothie
January 27th, 2006

Iced Strawberry Smoothie

Rating: 2 / 5
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cook Time: 0 min.

Ingredients
1/2 cup skim milk
1 cup fresh or frozen, stemmed strawberries
1/2 cup ice
honey to taste

Directions

1. Place all of the ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth. 2. Serve in a tall glass.

Nutritional Info

Calories: 94
Carbs: 18g
Fat: 1g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Saturated Fats: g
Sodium: 67mg

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Curried Chicken Wraps
January 24th, 2006

Curried Chicken Wraps

Rating: 2 / 5
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cook Time: 15 min.

Ingredients

For the curried chicken salad:
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
pinch of salt
10 black peppercorns
juice of 1 lemon
2 sprigs fresh thyme
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 4 ounces each
1 tablespoon canola or peanut oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 cup non-fat sour cream
1 cup red or green grapes, halved
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
freshly ground black pepper

For the wraps:
4 large flour tortillas
4 lettuce leaves, shredded

Directions

For the curried chicken salad:
1. In a large saucepan combine the wine, salt, peppercorns, lemon juice and thyme. Add the chicken breasts and enough water to cover them. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let the chicken cool in the liquid.2. To make the curried sour cream, heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook until the onion is very soft, about 5 minutes. Add the curry powder and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Stir in the sour cream.

3. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove it from the liquid. (Discard the liquid.) Cut the chicken into small pieces, place it in a bowl and toss it with the curried sour cream, grapes and almonds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

For the wraps:
4. Lay the tortillas out and divide the curried chicken mixture among the tortillas. Divide the shredded lettuce among the tortillas and tightly roll each tortilla into a cylinder, ending with the seam side down.

5. Cut the wraps in half on the diagonal and serve.

Nutritional Info

Calories: 510
Carbs: 55g
Fat: 13g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 37g
Saturated Fats: 2g
Sodium: 1101mg

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Resistance to 3 Antibiotics Found in Commensal Enterococci
January 23rd, 2006

Resistance to 3 Antibiotics Found in Commensal Enterococci
An ongoing study seeks to determine if the bacteria resistant to daptomycin, linezolid, and quinupristin-dalfopristin were transmitted from food animal sources.
Medscape Medical News

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« Previous Entries

Healthy Habits Recipes

Three Steps to a Slimmer Summer

Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwhiches

An Unwelcome Return: 10 tips to ease your spring allergy symptoms&nbsp;

SautÃ©ed Apples

Women of 2006: Facing the Challenges, Creating Change

Diet Rich in Magnesium Good for Health

Chocolate Sauce

Iced Strawberry Smoothie

Curried Chicken Wraps

Resistance to 3 Antibiotics Found in Commensal Enterococci

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