Healthy Monday: Fruit Is Your Friend
December 21, 2015 Leave a comment
Healthy Monday: Don’t Lose Your Lunch!
May 26, 2015 Leave a comment
For more information and healthy tips, visit http://www.mondaycampaigns.org.
Local, Organically Grown Produce: Order and Pick up at the Farmers Market
April 21, 2015 Leave a comment
Do you love eating local, organically grown food fresh from the farm? Pick up your weekly box of produce at the Wednesday afternoon Decatur Farmers Market from 4-7 pm, or Sundays from 12-2 pm at Decatur First United Methodist. Check out Global Growers’ brand-spankin’ new website and online store, where you can become a Farm Share member: www.globalgrowers.org/csa #globalgrowers
Deliveries start the week of May 3.
Healthy Monday: Go Meatless This Monday
March 30, 2015 Leave a comment
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Healthy Monday: Do It For Your Health
October 27, 2014 Leave a comment
Eating large amounts of red and processed meat (like bacon, deli meats, and hot dogs) has been linked to an increase in colon, rectal, and prostate cancer. Excessive meat consumption can also lead to other preventable diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
This week, start off with a Meatless Monday. See if you can swap red and processed meats for leaner sources of protein like beans, lentils or tofu.
Check out the Meat Free Monday song by Paul McCartney.
Healthy Monday: Cook to Preserve Nutrients
September 22, 2014 Leave a comment
Raw fruits and vegetables usually provide more vitamins than their cooked counterparts, but there are ways to prevent nutrient loss while still savoring prepared foods! Careful cooking with minimized heat and water may only result in a 5-15% nutrient loss (compared to processed foods, which can lose 50-80%.)
This week, try steaming or quick sautéing vegetables and cooking meat over low heat to presserve as many nutrients as possible. You might even discover a new favorite recipe!
Healthy Monday: Stay on Track While Eating Out
September 8, 2014 Leave a comment
Don’t let your good habits disappear when eating out! There are plenty of healthful options available in restaurants like grilled entrees (instead of fried), simple salads with dressing on the side, and extras like broth-based soups and steamed veggies. Don’t be afraid to order exactly what you need to stay healthy, or take part of your food to go!
Look at your schedule this Monday and see if you’re eating out this week. Take some time to research the restaurant’s menu online, or to look up some healthy options in that culinary tradition.
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Healthy Monday: Put A Healthy Twist on Your Favorite Food
August 11, 2014 Leave a comment
You shouldn’t have to deprive yourself of comfort foods to stay healthy! In moderation, healthier versions of your favorites can be part of a healthy lifestyle. It can be as easy as changing an ingredient or using a different cooking method. This week, swap out for a healthier alternative in your favorite comfort dish. Try using applesauce instead of oil next time you bake for example.
For more information on staying healthy, visit http://www.mondaycampaigns.org for lots ideas.
Gael Doyle
Greg White
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