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Upcoming Events |
Sustainable Food Center's Annual Farm to Plate Event - Tickets
LOCATION:
Barr Mansion
10463 Sprinkle Road
Austin, TX 78754 - Map
DATE & TIME:
Thursday, May 7, 2009
6:30pm-9:30pm
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Confessions of a Dietitian |
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I was recently in New Orleans for the first time - both coincidentally and unintentionally during Mardi Gras. What most impressed me was not the ever-popular Bourbon Street scene, but rather the pleasantly surprising warmth and quaintness of the city itself. The architecture demanded that you slow down and take in its beauty - a pleasant reminder that we never take enough time to notice our surroundings. Everything seemed to move a little slower. After a delicious sampling at Johnny's Po-Boys and an amazing dinner at Stella, I'm ready to go back!
 Warm Blessings,
Stacy
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Are Your Workouts Boring? |
Staying motivated to exercise can be difficult, especially if you have a boring routine. If you dread the treadmill, here are some fun ways to keep it interesting:
- Count songs not minutes. If watching the clock makes your routines seem cumbersome and long, try counting the number of songs you listen to. The average song is about 3 to 5 minutes long. That means a 30-minute workout would be 6 to 10 songs and a 60 minute workout would be 12-20 songs.
- Take a class. Taking a class is an easy way to break the monotony.
- Experience the great outdoors. Take advantage of living in such a great climate and do some fun things outdoors. Hiking, water skiing, kayaking and cycling are great ways to get moving - and make some vitamin D.
- Run don't drive. Leave the car at home and literally 'run' your errands. If you live close to the bank or post office, it's a great way sneak in some extra miles.
- Get an exercise buddy. Find a friend who needs some extra motivation and workout together.
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Recipe: Sautéed Purple Kale |
- 1 bunch purple Kale
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 cloves chopped garlic
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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Slice kale into wide strips and set aside. In a medium skillet, add oil, salt and chopped garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add kale strips and cover. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes or until leaves are tender. If you're feeling creative, serve as a side dish with your favorite breakfast omelet or as a simple healthy side with lunch or dinner!
Serves: 4
| Calories |
Protein |
Fat |
| 110 | 9 g | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates |
Cholesterol |
Sodium |
| 7 g | 0 mg | 326 mg |
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Do you have a question about nutrition that you'd like to have answered by a Registered Dietitian? Submit your questions by
emailing us and one or more questions will be featured in the following month's Personal Nutrition INK.
Q: What are heirloom vegetables?
A: Heirloom vegetables are vegetables that have been cultivated for generations. Unfortunately, many of these varieties are becoming less common, and more difficult to find. With our growing reliance on modern farming practices and large-scale agriculture, crops have been limited to just a few varieties. Recently, the daunting task of collecting and preserving these historic seed varieties has been taken on by the World Seed Bank. Some of these crop varieties have been making reappearances, especially at farmers markets and specialty grocery chains. If you are interested in growing some of these unique and delicious vegetables yourself, here are some seed companies that carry them:
seedsofchange.com
heirloomseeds.com
seedsavers.org
rareseeds.com
victoryseeds.com
grannysheirloomseeds.com
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