Cooking with Ellen

I often neglect to highlight food safety in my newsletter, but anyone who has gotten sick from food would agree with me that foodborne illnesses are NO FUN!
Here’s what the American Dietetic Association recommends:
“Summer outings or weekends at the beach are great opportunities for a picnic, but before you pack up, make sure you know [...]

Extra pounds in the middle of your life can decrease your mobility as a senior. This could fact could provide the encouragement each of us needs to get up, out the door, and to our workouts today!
An article recently published in the USA Today states that “in both men and women, being overweight or obese [...]

Salad:
Romaine lettuce
Tomatoes
Cheese
Red Onions
Cucumbers
Green Peppers
Bacon (for healthier choice, try Turkey Bacon)
Deli Turkey Slices
Dressing:
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar or splenda
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Assemble salad ingredients in bowls, canning jars, or on plates. Top with dressing as desired.
About this recipe: My future mother-in-law, Mrs. Teresa Wallace, sent me this [...]

Here are 10 ways from Real Living Nutrition that you can burn 200 calories!

Hoping 30 minutes
Walking 34 minutes
Jogging 25 minutes
Swimming laps 18 minutes
Rock climbing 17 minutes
Raking in garden 35 minutes
Biking 30 minutes
Jump rope 20 minutes
Beginner Pilates 50 minutes
Resistance training 30 minutes

Check out this article that Ryan found for me on the best and worse brain foods – this could come in handy for those of you taking summer school classes! Check it out here