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Garlic Roasted Salmon & Brussel Sprouts
Here's a sauce so delicious, it's missing only one thing: a little crunchy bread to dip it in. Make it ameal and serve with steamed asparagus or cauliflower, mashed potatoes or orzo pasta.
- 14 large cloves garlic, divided
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsps finely chopped fresh oregano, divided
- 1 tsp salt, divided
- 3/4 tsp freshly ground pepper, divided
- 6 cups brussel sprouts, trimmed and sliced
- 3/4 cup white wine, preferably Chardonnay
- 2 pounds wild-caught calmon fillet, cut into 6 portions
- lemon wedges
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- PREPARATION:
- Preheat over to 450F.
- Mince 2 garlic cloves and combine in a small bowl with oil, 1 tablespoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Halve the remaining garlic and toss with Brussel sprouts and 3 tablespoons of the seasoned oil in a large roasting pan. Roast, stirring once, for 15 minutes.
- Add wine to the remaining oil mixture. Remove the pan from the oven, stir the vegetables and place salmon on top. Drizzle with the wine mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oregano and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Bake until the salmon is just cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes more. Serve with lemon wedges.
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Events plus Walks & Runs
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Upcoming Walks/Runs:
1. Saturday, October 26th - The Fall 50, Sunset Park, Sturgeon Bay. For more information or to register, click here.
2. Saturday, October 26th - Monster Dash 5k Run/Walk, Two Rivers, WI. For more information or to register, click here.
3. Saturday, October 26th - YMCA Freaky 5K, Pierce Park Appleton, WI. For more information or to register, click here.
4. Sunday, October 27th - Stump Farm Trail Race, Suamico, WI. For more information or to register, click here.
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Did you know that volunteering is good for the soul? It helps rid yourself of stress, makes you feel good about yourself, and allows you to meet people who you would have never met before.
1. Friday, October 25th - Aurora BayCare's Spooky Spring Packet Pick-Up, 4-6pm. To volunteer contact Sara Wall at 436-9577 or email volunteer@greenbayymca.org.
2. Saturday, October 26th - Aurora BayCare's Spooky Sprint Race Day, 7-10am. Volunteers are needed to help with packet pick-up, t-shirt hand out, to act as course monitors, and more. To volunteer contact Sara Wall at 436-9577 or email volunteer@greenbayymca.org
3. Saturday, October 26th - Halloween at the YMCA, 5:45-8pm. Volunteers are need to help serve food, run carnival games, faciliate arts and crafts, and more. To volunteer contact Sara Wall at 436-9577 or email at volunteer@greenbayymca.org.
4. Saturday, October 26th - Make A Difference Day, all day events. A variety of projects are available. To volunteer contact JD at the Volunteer Center at 429-9445.
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Sincerely,
Cheryl Detrick, President
De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce |
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| Issue: #42-2013 | October 23rd, 2013
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Healthy Tip of the Week:
How To Have a Heart-Healthy Halloween
| Your kids have the perfect costume and are counting down the days until October 31st to show it to the world! Maybe you're having a party with the neighborhood or school friends or plan to just walk the neighborhood. Whatever your plans, remember that just because it's a holiday doesn't mean heart health doesn't matter.
Try these tips to make your Halloween festivities fun, safe, and healthy for you, your family, all those trick-or-treaters and party guests.
For the Trick-or-Treaters
Eat First: What kid doesn't want to eat their favorite candy right when it goes into their trick-or-treat bag? But hold off! Having a healthy meal BEFORE your kids go trick-or-treating can reduce their temptation to "snack" while walking or to overindulge because their tummies will be full.
Bag It: Be sure to find the right sized collection bag for your child and steer clear of the pillow case method. If you encourage your child to only take one piece of candy from each house, they'll be able to visit each house in the neighborhood and still fill up their smaller bag.
Get Rid of It: Worried you'll have leftover Halloween candy until long after long Valentine's Day? The tip above about using the smaller bag will help, but sometimes kids STILL end up with a ton of extra sweets. Here are some ideas of what to do with all the leftover mountains of candy:
- Pick out enough candy for one piece a day for 5 days and put those in the fridge. When your child asks for a piece of candy make sure to pair it with a healthy snack: an apple, a banana, some healthy nuts, or celery.
- "Buy back" the candy from your child with money or tokens they can trade in for a fun activity: a day at the zoo, an afternoon playing at a local park, going ice skating, or a day at the pool.
- Some dentist offices have been known to buy back the candy from their patients so be on the lookout for that option!
- Save it for holiday baking coming up.
- Stuff a piñata with it for the next birthday celebration.
- Recycle it by using it in an arts and crafts project.
- Throw it away! And don't buy the ½-priced candy after Halloween!
Get Moving: Get some exercise by making this Halloween a fun family physical activity event. Set a goal of how many houses you will walk to and then stick to it! Wear good shoes for walking too! Safety First: Safety First Remember to stay in groups when trick-or-treating. Don't allow your child to walk up to a house alone and always keep a watchful eye on where they are headed next. Use sidewalks when available, and use crosswalks when crossing busier streets. Smart safety tips to keep in mind: - Bring a flash light while walking,
- Only go to houses with the porch light on,
- Inspect candy before allowing children to eat it, and
- Be on your way home before the street lights come on.
For the Stay-At-Homer Be THAT House: No one said it was against the law to NOT pass out candy on Halloween, so don't be afraid to be "that" house that doesn't. Start a new tradition on your street and think about a healthier version of treats to give out. How about trying: - Mini boxes of raisins,
- Clementine oranges painted like Jack-O-Lanterns,
- 100% juice juice-boxes,
- Snack sized pretzels,
- Pre-packaged trail mixes,
- Pre-packaged dried fruits,
- Crayons,
- Stickers,
- Tooth brushes,
- Bubbles,
- Plastic spiders, or
- Coupons to local frozen yogurt stores.
Be careful! Avoid using toys that could be a choking hazard to little ones.
Avoid the Whole Mess: Want to avoid candy and masses of kids? Dress your family up in their costumes and go see a movie, go to the toy store and have your child pick out their favorite toy, see if local malls have trick-or-treat within the stores, local police and fire stations may offer this alternative as well. Source: American Heart Association, http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/HealthierKids/HowtoMakeaHealthyHome/How-to-Have-a-Heart-Healthy-Halloween_UCM_317432_Article.jsp
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The Mediterranean Diet
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 What Is a Mediterranean Diet? "The Mediterranean Diet is a lifestyle where good taste meets good health," says Sara Baer-Sinnott, president of Oldways, the nonprofit food and nutrition group that first introduced the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid in 1993. There is no single Mediterranean diet. Instead, each region across Europe -- from Spain to the Middle East -- customizes the basic diet to take advantage of food availability and cultural preferences. Similarities include a reliance on plant foods such as vegetables, fruits, beans, whole grains, nuts, olives, and olive oil along with some cheese, yogurt, fish, poultry, eggs, and wine. These foods form the basis of the plan and provide thousands of micronutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber that work together to protect against chronic disease. Most of the foods on the plan are fresh, seasonal whole foods - they're not processed. Preparation methods tend to be simple; foods are rarely deep-fried. Only small amounts of saturated fat, sodium, sweets, and meat are part of the plan. The Mediterranean lifestyle also includes leisurely dining and regular physical activity, which are an important part of the equation. Mediterranean Diet Benefits The Mediterranean diet has long been associated with a low risk of heart disease. Studies show that a Mediterranean-type diet is advantageous across the board for cardiovascular risk factors, including total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. For instance, the PREDIMED study compared the Mediterranean diet to a low-fat diet, and found the Mediterranean diet has more beneficial effects on cardiovascular risk factors. And in March 2011, an analysis of 50 studies linked the Mediterranean diet to lower odds of getting metabolic syndrome, which is a cluster of risk factors (high blood pressure, high blood sugar, unhealthy cholesterol levels, and abdominal fat) that make heart disease, diabetes, and stroke more likely. Other studies suggest that -- along with maintaining a healthy body weight -- one of the best strategies to lower diabetes risk is to eat a Mediterranean-type diet that's rich in plant foods; low in red meat, meat products, high-fat dairy, and refined grains; and includes a moderate amount of alcohol (mainly red wine). Besides all the other health benefits, there may also be a weight advantage. Research makes it clear: Being physically active and eating a nutritious diet made up mainly of whole foods that are filling and satisfying can help people lose weight. To learn more about the Mediterranen Diet, click here. |
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