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6 Healthy, Low-Sodium Recipes That Don’t Sacrifice Taste

April 17, 2014 by

When you begin a low-sodium diet, you may worry about not being able to eat your favorite foods. Because the majority of the sodium you consume comes from canned, frozen, or processed foods, it can be easy to continue to eat the things you love, provided they’re made fresh instead. Here are a few delicious recipes that will help you stick to your reduced-sodium eating plan without sacrificing taste.

Artichoke Dip [Mayo Clinic]

Pizza Margherita [Mayo Clinic]

Grilled Asparagus Salad [All Recipes]

Lemon Garlic Tilapia [All Recipes]

Filet Mignon with Rich Balsamic Glaze [All Recipes]

Scalloped Potatoes [All Recipes]

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Delicious Greens Recipes from Top Food Websites

February 6, 2014 by

We should all eat more greens than we currently do, but it can be hard to squeeze in those extra veggies. These delightful sites from around the web will help you add a bit more green to your diet without sacrificing taste.

All Recipes
The Greens Recipes section of the All Recipes site is full of creative, healthy recipes that use leafy greens as the main ingredient. From cheese dips to spinach rolls to quiches and casseroles, these dishes are so decadent, you might even forget that they’re healthy. All Recipes also offers a number of recipes for preparing traditional Southern greens, which make a perfect side dish for your next fried chicken dinner.

Food.com
Visit Food.com to find an endless assortment of greens recipes that are both healthy and delicious. A Spinach Strawberry Salad makes a great summer lunch, and its seasonal fruits add a bit of color to the variety of greens. The site also features warm, hearty soups full of green veggies, from Tuscan White Bean & Spinach to Italian Sausage with Kale. With main courses, side dishes and even appetizers, Food.com is a great resource for cooking with greens.

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Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors

January 22, 2014 by

You’re in the prime of your life, and it’s more important than ever to maintain a healthy, balanced diet. If you want to manage your weight and start to feel active and energized, these simple tips from the USDA can help.

  • Make sure at least half of your grains are whole grains. When you go to the grocery store, look for breads, pastas, and rice are labeled “whole grain” or “whole wheat."
  • Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. The easiest way to ensure that you’re getting a good mixture is by buying them in a variety of different colors.
  • Eat seafood at least twice a week to get its beneficial protein and other nutrients.
  • Eat the proper calories for your lifestyle. Senior women need anywhere from 1,600 to 2,200 calories per day, while senior men need between 2,000 and 2,800 calories, depending on how active you are.
  • If foods start to taste different or irritate your stomach, talk to your doctor. Some medications diminish your sense of taste, but changing your dosage or your medication can usually help.

For more eating tips for seniors, visit the USDA website here.

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Find Recipes Online with These Websites

November 20, 2013 by

These days, finding and sharing recipes has become an online activity, with dozens of websites full of user submitted meals for lunch, dinner and even dessert. These helpful websites will help you with your own family’s meal planning, as well as connect you to other home chefs to trade tips and tricks.

All Recipes
All Recipes is one of the most popular online cooking resources, with an expansive recipe database for just about any meal or occasion. Search the archives by ingredient, watch video tutorials, view sample menus for the entire week, or even plan your holiday spread all on this simple, friendly website.

Epicurious
The ideal site for the passionate food lover, Epicurious is jam packed with creative, inspiring recipes in the form of traditional text, videos, and slideshows of mouth-watering photos. Epicurious also features a great online community where visitors can follow other members, post their favorite recipes, and discuss topics such as family meal solutions and home brewing techniques. 

FoodNetwork.com
The beloved television cooking channel has a corresponding website, and fans of shows like The Barefoot Contessa are sure to love it. FoodNetwork.com features cooking tips from top chefs and hosts, 30-minute meal recipes, a quick recipe finder with filters for ingredients and prep time, and even a blog full of articles that foodies will find fascinating.

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Use Your Juicer With These Four Great Recipes

October 23, 2013 by

Enjoy the refreshing taste of fruit juice? You can use a juicer to create some delightful juices, right in your kitchen at Coventry Court Apartments.

Don't have a juicer? You can use a blender instead, taking care to blend the ingredients thoroughly to achieve the right consistency.

Ready to start? Here are four juice recipes worth trying:

Cucumber Watermelon Lime

Pineapple Apple Mint

Post-Workout Refueler

Orange Carrot Ginger

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Foods That Strengthen Your Bones

July 24, 2012 by

If you’re hoping to stave off osteoporosis and increase bone density, a simple dietary change could do just the trick. Incorporate more of these foods into your diet for strong, healthy bones.

  • Vegetables, especially dark, leafy greens, and also roots and stalks – these veggies provide you with essential iron and calcium. They also give you vitamins K and C, which, when combined with protein, help build healthy collagen.
  • Protein, like animal based-protein, beans, and soy foods – these foods will again build collagen.
  • Whole grains – whole grains are rich in magnesium, another essential for bone health.
  • Nuts and seeds – these food items are rich in minerals which help to boost bone density by stabilizing your mineral balance.
  • Healthy fats – fats such as olive oil, nut oils, and nut butters offer your body fat-soluble vitamins that are needed by the bones.

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The Best Snacks for Any Age

June 26, 2012 by

One of the most difficult things about eating right is not going overboard with snacking. It’s relatively easy to watch your calories at planned mealtimes, but when it comes to snacking, it’s easy to overdo it. Below are five ideas for healthy, delicious snacks.

1.     Olives – A great way to get your fix of salty snacks is by noshing on a few olives. These delicious bite-sized morsels are low in calories and sodium compared to chips and other snacks, and also boast a fair amount of antioxidants and other helpful nutrients.

2.     String Cheese – Another good way to satisfy a craving for something savory is to enjoy a string cheese. Although cheese does have a little more fat, it also packs excellent protein and calcium. Plus, it's good for helping you feel full between meals.

3.     Fruit – Fruit is one of the all-best healthy snacks you can eat to satisfy a sweet tooth. Pick fruits with lots of fiber (like apples or pears) to keep you feeling satisfied until your next meal.

4.     Nuts – Nuts make an awesome snack for a number of reasons — they pack sweet, salty, and fatty flavors, and when eaten in moderation, they’re good for your health, too. Most nuts hold a bounty of protein and healthy, essential fats. The trick is to avoid fatty nuts like cashews and Brazil nuts – walnuts and almonds are the best.

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