Chicken Tandoori
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This spicy tandoori chicken from India is marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, and plenty of spices, then broiled or grilled to add a layer of smoky flavor. Plan ahead. Serve with rice and a simple, cooling yogurt sauce.
Be a Family Day Star! {and New Meal Plan}
Another Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your ChildrenTMis coming up to honor, remember, and celebrate the impact having meals together will have on your children. Studies show over and over that the simple tradition of eating a meal together reduces the likelihood your child will engage in risky behavior like drug and alcohol abuse.
We are taking the pledge to be a Family Day STAR! A Family Day star:
Practical Paleo: A Customized Approach to Health and a Whole-Foods Lifestyle
Our great-grandmothers didn’t need nutrition lessons—then again, they weren’t forced to wade through aisle after aisle of packaged foods touting outlandish health claims and confusing marketing jargon. Over the last few decades, we’ve forgotten what “real food” is—and we’re left desperately seeking foods that will truly nourish our bodies. We’re disillusioned with the “conventional wisdom” for good reason—it’s gotten us nowhere.
Are You in Denial About Your Weight?
Most Americans Don’t Realize They Are Slowly Packing on Pounds
Aug. 2, 2012 — The next time one of your friends asks if he or she looks like they put on some weight, you may want to consider being honest with them — even if the answer is yes.
If so, you will be doing your part to help break through our collective denial about our tendency to gain weight. A new study suggests that most of us are clueless about whether we are gaining or losing weight. The findings appear in Preventive Medicine.
New Study Suggests Health Coaches Are Key to Weight Loss
Does the support of a Health Coach increase the likelihood that people will reach their health goals? All signs point to yes.
Findings from a pilot study conducted at the Miriam Hospital’s Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center show that obese individuals participating in a weight loss program that were supported by a professional Health Coach or peer lost clinically significant amounts of weight (i.e., at least 5 percent of their initial body weight).
Best Brussels Sprouts Recipe
Do you think brussels sprouts suck? Think again. If you hate brussels sprouts, then give this recipe a try –you might be surprised to find that they’re AWESOME! (*although technically still brussels sprouts). And for more video recipes check out the playlist at www.youtube.com Best Brussels Sprouts Recipe Ingredients: 1lb. brussels sprouts (washed, trimmed, quartered) diced onion (to taste –I like 2-3 green onions or 1/2 reg. onion) 2-4 garlic cloves (finely chopped) 1 lemon (juice and zest) 2-3 Tbsp olive oil salt and pepper (to taste) Directions: Wash, trim, and quarter 1 lb. of brussels sprouts. Heat 2-3 Tbsp of olive oil on high heat (cooking on high is key, because you want to sear the edges of the brussels sprouts). Add sprouts to hot oil before the oil smokes and burns, then stir frequently while still allowing edges to darken. Sear 4-5 minutes –reduce heat if necessary during this process, but not too much. After sprouts are seared, reduce to medium heat and add onions, garlic, salt, and pepper (I prefer a little red pepper, but black is fine). Stir ingredients together and then add 1/2 cup of water. Cover and allow to cook approx. 4 minutes. Remove from heat and add lemon juice and zest. I like to sprinkle green onion tops over as a garnish. This is a great dish to serve with brown rice or cous cous. Remember, the key to delicious brussels sprouts (like most vegetables) is to NOT overcook them. Let me know what you think, and feel free to experiment–I’ve …