Post by jan on Jan 3, 2021 7:32:20 GMT
This round runs from Dec 31 to Feb 17. It’s not too late to join us. Just add your board name, first name and your goal for this round to this thread. All are welcome!
Challengers:
bmazzo/Beverly - Start the new year with new purpose.
cathygeha/Cathy - Perseverance not Perfection
cherryt38/Cherry - Continue exercising at something every day
hollygail/Holly - Maintain lifetime at goal status
jalibmu/Jan - adding more fruits and veggies into my meals
jasimons/Judy -intentionally active daily
pamthomas46/Pam -keep aiming for blue and post my menus.
Hosts:
Dec 31 - Jan 6 Jan
Jan 7 - Jan 13 Cherry
Jan 14 - Jan 20 Judy
Jan 21 - Jan 27 Cathy
Jan 28 - Feb 3 Holly +
Try it added to pasta or in a quick stir-fry.
8) Red cabbage. An underappreciated veggie, “red cabbage is rich in anthocyanins, the antioxidants that give the vegetable its beautiful reddish-purple color,” says Perez. Most notably, these antioxidants have been shown to help protect heart health. In a 2019 meta-analysis in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, people with the highest intake of anthocyanin-rich foods in their diet had a 9% lower risk of cardiovascular disease and 8% lower risk of cardiovascular mortality. What’s more, cabbage is a cruciferous veggie similar to broccoli, so you’ll get the added boost of cancer protection.
Try it in a morning smoothie, as a slaw topping for tacos or shredded in hearty salads.
Challengers:
bmazzo/Beverly - Start the new year with new purpose.
cathygeha/Cathy - Perseverance not Perfection
cherryt38/Cherry - Continue exercising at something every day
hollygail/Holly - Maintain lifetime at goal status
jalibmu/Jan - adding more fruits and veggies into my meals
jasimons/Judy -intentionally active daily
pamthomas46/Pam -keep aiming for blue and post my menus.
Hosts:
Dec 31 - Jan 6 Jan
Jan 7 - Jan 13 Cherry
Jan 14 - Jan 20 Judy
Jan 21 - Jan 27 Cathy
Jan 28 - Feb 3 Holly +
Feb 4 - Feb 10 Beverly
Feb 11 Feb 17 Pam
5) Olive Oil. In the era of coconut everything, olive oil is an important staple in some of the top-ranked diets including DASH and the Mediterranean diet. Incorporating it in your diet as one of your go-to healthy fats pays off: Research shows people who do so may lose weight and reduce belly fat.
Use it to cook veggies, pasta and soup.
6) Berries. As a source of natural sugar, people remain wary that eating berries may cause weight gain. The reality is that, in moderation, fruit — especially berries — can add a source of satisfying, subtle sweetness to any eating plan. Raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and strawberries are rich in disease-fighting polyphenols and are lower-carb.
Try them as an oatmeal or yogurt topping, snack or dessert.
7) Broccoli. One of the best things about broccoli is its versatility: It shines as a stand-alone side when roasted, soaks up sauce perfectly in a stir-fry, and is a tasty snack with homemade dressing. Better yet, broccoli yields a ton of nutrients for very few calories. “Broccoli contains specific sulfur-containing compounds called sulforaphane that can lend protection against certain cancers,” says Catherine Perez, RD. It’s also a surprisingly good source of C, which plays a key role in immune function. One cup (150g) of chopped florets has 81 mg of vitamin C, which represents 108% and 90% of the RDA for women and men, respectively.
Use it to cook veggies, pasta and soup.
6) Berries. As a source of natural sugar, people remain wary that eating berries may cause weight gain. The reality is that, in moderation, fruit — especially berries — can add a source of satisfying, subtle sweetness to any eating plan. Raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and strawberries are rich in disease-fighting polyphenols and are lower-carb.
Try them as an oatmeal or yogurt topping, snack or dessert.
7) Broccoli. One of the best things about broccoli is its versatility: It shines as a stand-alone side when roasted, soaks up sauce perfectly in a stir-fry, and is a tasty snack with homemade dressing. Better yet, broccoli yields a ton of nutrients for very few calories. “Broccoli contains specific sulfur-containing compounds called sulforaphane that can lend protection against certain cancers,” says Catherine Perez, RD. It’s also a surprisingly good source of C, which plays a key role in immune function. One cup (150g) of chopped florets has 81 mg of vitamin C, which represents 108% and 90% of the RDA for women and men, respectively.
Try it added to pasta or in a quick stir-fry.
8) Red cabbage. An underappreciated veggie, “red cabbage is rich in anthocyanins, the antioxidants that give the vegetable its beautiful reddish-purple color,” says Perez. Most notably, these antioxidants have been shown to help protect heart health. In a 2019 meta-analysis in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, people with the highest intake of anthocyanin-rich foods in their diet had a 9% lower risk of cardiovascular disease and 8% lower risk of cardiovascular mortality. What’s more, cabbage is a cruciferous veggie similar to broccoli, so you’ll get the added boost of cancer protection.
Try it in a morning smoothie, as a slaw topping for tacos or shredded in hearty salads.
QOTD: Do you eat any of these next 4 "healthy" foods ?
