Ingredients 1–10 oz. bag of bittersweet chocolate chips, 60% cacao content or higher Assorted toppings, including nuts, dried fruits, pumpkin or sunflower seeds, unsalted pretzels, dried coconut. Spices, including cinnamon, cardamom, curry or chili powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika (use your imagination!) Directions 1. Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper […]
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Ingredients 1/2 tsp. olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3–5 garlic cloves, finely minced 2-inch knob of ginger, finely minced 1-1/2 tsp. curry powder 1/8 – 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional) 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes 2 –15 oz. cans no-salt-added chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed […]
Every adult over the age of 65 — no matter how healthy and independent you currently are — should start thinking about Advance Care Planning. This includes filling out important documents called Advance Directives. These documents let your loved ones and your health care team know about the care you […]
A health care proxy (also sometimes called an agent or surrogate) is the person you name in your Medical Powerof Attorney document to make decisions about your care only when you cannot speak for yourself. Choose a trusted adult relative or friend, your lawyer or someone from your social or […]
Approximately 1.5 cups. Serves 2. Ingredients 1 cup low-fat milk ½ cup non-fat Greek yogurt 1 cup spinach 1 banana 1 cup frozen mixed berries, do not defrost Directions Combine all ingredients in a blender and purée until completely smooth, pausing to scrape the sides as necessary. Serve immediately. NUTRITIONAL […]
Hypertension & Blood Pressure Monitoring One in every three American adults has hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure (BP). Your brain and heart receive nutrients and oxygen through your blood flow, so when your blood pressure rises, so does your risk for heart attack and stroke. Tracking your blood […]
Here’s how to shake the salt habit: If you are trying to follow a low-salt diet, you’ll want to cut down or avoid these ingredients, too: TIP: Try to avoid products with more than 200 mg of sodium per serving. And be sure you know how many servings are in […]
Dinner doesn’t get healthier — or more delicious — than this! Clean up is a (fall) breeze, too! Servings: 2. Serving Size: 1 Packet Ingredients 1/2 pound new potatoes, (halved lengthwise and thinly sliced into 1/8-inch slices) 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed 1 tablespoon canola or […]