Unity Farm Journal - The 5th Week of May 2014
The Memorial Day weekend included shearing day on the farm. Every year in May, we trim 15 pounds of fiber from each alpaca, removing a body size “down jacket” just in time for Summer. The animals are transformed from teddy bears to Dr. Seuss animals. We gently halter the animals and reassure them with ear and chin massages. Then we lead them to a foam pad and use a soft rope to restrain their legs so that they cannot move while the sharp clippers are shaving their fiber. We also use the opportunity to trim their teeth and nails. In two hours, the work was done and the newly shear...
Source: Life as a Healthcare CIO - May 29, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Source Type: blogs
Helen Friday…
I was going to quit smoking today. I had my mind resolute and made up. I was going to quit smoking and use those hundreds and hundreds of dollars just being burned up on affording me more computer parts. I ran by Fred’s Dollar Store and bought lots of Jolly Rancher hard candies and lots of chewing gum. I was just talking to my father about it over the phone as my mother had told him my plans. He strongly urged me to try later. “We need to plan this carefully,” he told me. “We will get some Chantix or possibly wean you off over time.” The last time I quit smoking I got mentally off in a ve...
Source: The 4th Avenue Blues - March 21, 2014 Category: Mental Illness Authors: Andrew Quixote Source Type: blogs
Produce of the Day: Citrus
All this month I’m making it fun to eat better with my 30-Day Challenge “Half Plate Produce” in the spirit of National Nutrition Month’s theme “Enjoy the taste of eating right!”
Tweet, Post, Instagram or Pin your favorite pics and recipes that help make it fun for YOU to eat better. (Use #30DayChallenge and #NNM in your messages.)
Feature Produce of the Day: Citrus
Nothing brightens up a dreary March day like a pop of vibrant citrus – its bright color and fresh flavor help remedy most cases of late-winter funk. One bite of a juicy tangerine immediately gets me dreaming of sunshine a...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - March 19, 2014 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: cooking eating healthy food fruits nutrition recipes 30 day challenge citrus sunkist Source Type: blogs
Flavorful Ways to Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right — Any Time of Day!
We’re still celebrating National Nutrition Month and I’ve had a great time spreading the word that we can all “enjoy the taste of eating right.”
You know, to “enjoy the taste of eating right” we want to focus on FLAVOR. Our food should look good, taste good and be good for us — it doesn’t have to compromise one for another. I was on WBAL TV 11 in Baltimore this past weekend sharing foods that are full of flavor AND nutrition. You can watch the full clip here, or read on below to see some of the highlights:
Get Your “Gut” Healthy With Active Cultures
We have billions of “good bacter...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - March 18, 2014 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: cooking eating healthy food life recipes vegetables Daisy healthy cooking McCormick national nutrition month post great grains Real Deal All Natural Snacks Source Type: blogs
Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right with Flavorful Foods
It’s National Nutrition Month and all month long we’re sharing fun and delicious ways to “enjoy the taste of eating right.” To me, it’s all about making practical food choices, and about blending taste and nutrition. When we’re trying to eat right, we want to focus on FLAVOR, because who wants to eat something that doesn’t taste good, right?
I was on Let’s Talk Live this week sharing some of my favorite tips for snacks and breakfasts that are full of flavor and packed with nutrition. Hopefully it can help make eating right a little easier (and a little tastier!) for you and your family. ...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - March 13, 2014 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: cooking eating healthy food fruits recipes vegetables healthy eating lets talk live national nutrition month Thomas' Bagel Thins Wonderful Halos Wonderful Pistachios Source Type: blogs
Building Unity Farm - The Ducks
As the weather begins to improve (we’ve even had an afternoon above freezing - wahoo!), the ducks are beginning to wander farther from their duck house. This week, they discovered the rain cistern that collects runoff from our farmhouse roof.For hours, they’ll bathe, preen, and drink their fill of the circulating rainwater. They’re very social and tend to travel in groups. They’re calm and have learned to recognize us as helpful rather than threatening.We have 10 ducks at the moment -2 Chocolate Indian Runner ducks2 Fawn Indian Runner ducks2 Welsh Harlequin ducks2 Swedish Blue ducks2 Rouen ducksT...
Source: Life as a Healthcare CIO - March 6, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Source Type: blogs
Black Eyed Peas Filled with Folklore Superstition and Nutrition
Black eyed peas are a food surrounded by folklore and superstition. They are also a healthy protein filled alternative to meat.Contributor: Cheryl E PrestonPublished: Mar 03, 2014 (Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content)
Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content - March 3, 2014 Category: Other Conditions Source Type: blogs
Salmon Salad Recipe: Quick, Convenient, and Healthy
If you’re like me you love all kinds of salads. Not just greens (which are FAB) but also tuna salad, egg salad, chicken salad and the like. That’s why I can’t believe it took me so long to add salmon salad to the mix!
Make Ahead Meals Save Time and Energy
I love meals you can make once and eat 3-4 times, especially for lunches which tend to be “all business” for me. I want it to be super easy and delicious, but during the week, I don’t have time! I know you don’t either.
This recipe is my healthy take on salmon salad. I use hummus to add another interesting layer of flavor plus n...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - February 25, 2014 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: food nutrition pregnancy recipes healthy lunches healthy recipes salmon salmon salad Source Type: blogs
TWiV 272: Give peas a chance
On episode #272 of the science show This Week in Virology, the TWiV team describes aphid control by using a viral capsid protein to deliver a spider toxin to plants, and a human endogenous retrovirus that enhances expression of a neuronal gene.
You can find TWiV #272 at www.twiv.tv. (Source: virology blog)
Source: virology blog - February 16, 2014 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Tags: This Week in Virology aphid capsid enation enhancer ERV genetically modified organism GMO human endogenous retrovirus pea plant schizophrenia linked gene PRODH spider toxin viral Source Type: blogs
Meatless Monday Recipe: Grapefruit, Honey & Yogurt Scones
Happy Meatless Monday!
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, today I wanted to share a whimsical, romantic, and waistline friendly version of one of my favorite brunch pastries: Grapefruit, Honey & Yogurt Scones. These beautifully pink tinted flakey scones, made with protein packed greek yogurt, seasonal and vibrant grapefruits and indulgently sweet honey, are sure to wow the honey in your life (and you!). These can easily be made in advance and rewarmed Valentine’s morning to give your special someone or entire family the breakfast in bed experience. I love to serve mine warmed with a small pat of...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - February 10, 2014 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: nutrition recipes breakfast in bed brunch grapefruit healthy food healthy recipe meatless monday scones valentine's day vegetarian Source Type: blogs
Are You Really That Gullible? Take The Test Now!
Really? REALLY? Are you REALLY that gullible? I spent hundreds of hours searching the internet trying to find the perfect link for people wondering whether that shocking story they read on Facebook or Twitter was really true. You know those people. They believe anything. They are the ones who respond with emotional lability when everyone else understands the humor and satire. Yes stranger, if you're reading this, I'm probably talking about you. You probably landed here because of some link suggesting an incredible story that nobody believes is true, except you and your gullib...
Source: The Happy Hospitalist - February 9, 2014 Category: Internists and Doctors of Medicine Authors: Tamer Mahrous Source Type: blogs
allergies
There's been much discussion in recent years of the potential of using small amounts of allergens to help allergic kids develop tolerance and overcome allergies. Most recently, a study was published in The Lancet and featured in the news around the world.These stories are very hopeful and I bet there is more good news on this front to come. However, as much as I would wish it to be the case, a handful of promising studies don't mean that my peanut allergic son will be giving up his auto-injector.To the contrary, Daniel just concluded participation in a year long study. For a year, he wore a peanut protein patch on his...
Source: Not just about cancer - February 6, 2014 Category: Cancer Tags: dog family fear health care my kids news Source Type: blogs
Traditional Southern New Year’s Day Meal…
I have a very warm just delivered plate of peppercorn encrusted pork loin, mac and cheese, cabbage, collards, and black eyed peas sitting on the stove. Or Hoppin’ John as some in the South would call it. I better go eat it while it is still warm. It is driving Maggie crazy at the moment. She will surely enjoy some pork loin and Charlie's wife was very generous with the portions. Another friend acquired four Mason jars of lemon drop moonshine! He asked me if I wanted some and I almost went over to the dark side of the force. “I can be at your house in 15 minutes,” Ely told me. “Yeah, and I will be in t...
Source: The 4th Avenue Blues - January 1, 2014 Category: Mental Illness Authors: Andrew Quixote Source Type: blogs
Fit Family Challenge 2013: Ten Tips For Fast, Healthy, And Affordable Meals
I’m very excited to be the nutrition coach for the Boys & Girls Clubs’ Fit Family Challenge again this year. In surveying the finalist families, I discovered that the two most important nutrition issues on their minds were cooking speed and food affordability. Far down the list were things like food allergies, weight loss, and nutrition basics.
Contrary to popular belief, healthy eating doesn’t have to be expensive. A new study showed that a healthful diet only costs an average of $1.50/day more than an unhealthy diet, and the additional cost is mostly related to the expense of leaner protein sources....
Source: Better Health - December 12, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Dr. Val Jones Tags: Health Tips 2013 Affordable Food Boys And Girls Clubs Cheap Fit Family Challenge Greek Yogurt Groceries Healthy Hummus kids Lean Protein Meal Ideas Mediterranean Diet Nuts Organic Foods Quick Meals Seeds Snacks Supple Source Type: blogs
OMG! Beef Patties!
Nom! Nom! Nom! Nom! Nom! Helen slow cooked a covered pan of beef patties and gravy this afternoon on Helen Fridays. She said she let them simmer for about an hour and a half. They were extremely fork tender. I was asleep when mom called and I got dressed and hurried over to get my hefty plate. We also had steamed cabbage, rutabagas, creamed potatoes, chowder peas, and corn bread. Dad said the whole meal only cost $9 dollars. I need to start cooking again soon with those kinds of savings! Here Kitty Kitty! Mom and dad tentatively have a new cat. It will become official once they name him. “He’...
Source: The 4th Avenue Blues - December 6, 2013 Category: Mental Illness Authors: Andrew Quixote Source Type: blogs
