While the wintertime months can certainly fly by in a hurry, they can leave effects that linger well into the new year. It’s important to remember that continuing healthy habits and managing stress are also important even during the holidays! Here are six tips to help you stay healthy and...
Use this easy, tasty recipe as a substitute for starchy mashed potatoes in your holiday meals! Ingredients 8 cups fresh cauliflower florets 1/4 cup Hidden Valley® Light Ranch Dressing 1 thinly sliced green onion 1/4 tsp salt Directions 1. In a large pan, bring water to a boil; add cauliflower...
What Is a Starch? Starches are a complex carbohydrate found in plants. Plants with larger amounts of starch include legumes, cereals, grains, and some vegetables, including corn and potatoes. Starch provides energy for the plant to grow, similar to how our bodies use starch for energy. There is another complex...
The holidays are an easy time to slip off the fitness wagon, but if you’re looking for a sweet treat that won’t break the calorie bank…look no further than this delicious dessert! Serving Size: 1 slice Calories: 238 Carbs: 10g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 4g Protein: 9g INGREDIENTS 1½ cup Bob’s...
A healthier lifestyle begins with the personal commitment to make changes to your daily life. As your thoughts go, so your actions will follow! It’s important to remember that a healthy lifestyle means something different from person to person. For example, the foods that give you off-the-charts energy could be...
This quick and easy casserole makes a tasty midweek dinner with leftovers for lunch! Serve it with your favorite fresh salad. Serving Size: 1cup Calories: 179 Carbs: 4g Fiber: 2g Protein: 4g INGREDIENTS 1Tbsp olive oil 1Tbsp coconut oil 1lb. chicken breasts, boneless and skinless 3tsp Hidden Valley® Ranch Seasoning...
Here at Contemporary Health Center, our mission is to help you look and feel your best. No matter the place in your journey to the best “you,” we are committed to helping you get there! With that in mind, the holidays can be a significant stumbling block on the road...
You’d be hard-pressed to find a better wintertime comfort food than a classic beef stew. Enjoy this tasty recipe for under 200 calories per serving! Serving Size: 3oz. Calories: 183 Carbs: 9g Fiber: 1g Protein: 24g Ingredients 12oz. bottom round beef 6 cloves garlic 2 medium (quartered) onions 4 Tbsp...
Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that seems especially delicious in the later months of the year. Enjoy this hearty, rib-sticking recipe as you ring in the cool autumn weather! Serving Size: 3oz. Calories: 94 Fat: 1g Carbs: 5g Protein: 15g Ingredients 1/2cup oatmeal 2Tbsp. skim milk 1/2cup ketchup 1/2cup...
Even reading the word “stress” can make palms sweaty and brows furrow. But stress isn’t all bad. In some cases, stress keeps us extra alert or allows us to perform better. You probably know a person (or ARE a person) who performs best under pressure or stress. However, constant stress...