Fiber is a nutrient most Americans do not get enough of but it is essential for good health and a stable digestive system. Most of us should increase our fiber intake by double! The average American only gets 10-15 grams per day, whereas 25 – 30 grams is more ideal. One of my husband’s favorite foods is artichokes cooked in a pressure cooker. My mother-in-law would place a small amount of water in a pressure cooker. Set raw artichokes in the pressure cooker, upright; and cook. To serve, she placed the artichoke, upright, in a bowl, which about ¼ cup of melted butter. Leaves would be plucked off, dipped in…
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5 Ways to Handle Picky Eaters
Do you have Picky Eaters in your household? I bet the majority of you do! Whether it is a spouse, kids, or yourself – there are ways to handle those picky eaters. Here are some of my suggestions. Educate Your Family About Food Waste Food is the No.1 item Americans throw away. Each year up to 40 percent of the food supply in the US is never consumed. Teach your children to appreciate the luxury of our vast food supply and encourage them to chose whole foods, when grocery shopping. As a family, discuss the economic, environmental and social impacts of wasted food. Involve your kids in starting a compost pile…
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Growing and Frying Summer Squash
Summer squash is common in many southern gardens. It was a staple on my grandma’s kitchen table. Varieties include CROOKNECK, PATTYPAN and ZUCCHINI; however I am a lover of summer squash. Summer squash have thin, edible skins and soft seeds. The tender flesh has a high water content, a mild flavor and does not require long cooking. It is ideally grilled, steamed, boiled, sauteed, fried or used in stir-fry recipes. Buying & Using Supermarket Summer Squash When shopping for summer squash look for those which are firm and feel heavy for their size. Small to medium size squash hold the most flavor, no bigger than 8″ long. The yellow skin…
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Prediabetic Food Choices
While attending the Farm to Institution Summit in Greenville, South Carolina, I was slapped with a staggering statistics: 86 MILLION ADULTS IN THE UNITED STATES HAVE PREDIABETES That is one in every three adults. And 90% of those adults, do not know they have prediabetes. Although our own individual genetic disposition plays a key factor in developing diabetes, health and lifestyle decisions increase the chances of developing the condition; including Obesity A sedentary lifestyle Bad eating habits Determine if you are at risk for Prediabetes or Diabetes The American Diabetes Association has a test, to determine if you are at risk for either prediabetes or type 2 diabetes (your body does…
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Reducing Sugar Lowers Risk of Alzheimer’s
A recent research study suggests a correlation between sugar consumption and deterioration of the brain, as well as cognitive skills. In this study of the aging process, researches concluded participants with diabetes or borderline diabetes are more susceptible to dementia and Alzheimers. However, researchers indicate “interventions that delay diabetes onset, as well as management strategies for glucose control, might help alleviate the progression of subsequent cognitive decline over the long term,” (http://bit.ly/2NLhuOP). What does this mean for our health? We need to decrease the amount of sugar in our lives, to lower our blood sugar levels, decreasing our level of cognitive decline and improve our overall health. What we should be…
