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Football + Family and Friends gathering usually equals a lot of not-so-healthy food options. This year encourage your Superbowl party to support your health AND your team with these recipes that also deliver on flavor! Quinoa Chili Fries: https://meatlessmonday.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=8f9935158441b7563030ecd70&id=0a0a3b8510&e=c328ae49d2 Cauliflower Buffalo Wings Bites: http://www.meatlessmonday.com/recipes/cauliflower-buffalo-wing-bites/?utm_source=Meatless+Monday&utm_campaign=4aa0b52d48-MM_Newsletter_1_29_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_de1349b88c-4aa0b52d48-67562805 Eggplant Fries with Wasabi mayo: 2 Eggplants 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp wasabi powder 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F, then cut the eggplants lengthwise into fry-like strips and place on a cookie sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and and little salt and pepper, then bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove, re-season with salt and pepper, and let c...

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There is a ton of evidence (see resources below, for a few samples) that discusses the relationship between Omega-3 (ω-3) and Omega-6 (ω-6) fatty acids , especially when it comes to achieving a healthy ratio of the two. A healthy ratio would be 3:1 ω-3 to ω-6, however, the current American diet is estimated to be closer to 1:16 . Inflammation is thought to be one primary method for the development of damage to the inside of arteries leading to increased risk of heart attack and stroke. ω-6: Polyunsaturated type of fatty acid, contains a double bond at the #6 carbon (and more at every 3rd carbon after) Double bonds are more susceptible to oxidation, making them more volatile and able to interact with other fats nearby, leading to cell damage/death Are Pro-inflammatory (by way of the formation into Arachidonic Acid ( AA ), then thromboxanes, prostaglandins, and leukotrienes) Typical food sources are corn, soy, and their processed oils Omega-3 fatty acids work in oppo...

Eating Mindfully For a New Year  E. Taylor Engelke, MS, RDN, CD Nutrimental Healthcare During the holidays it can be very challenging to balance eating what we want, what we need, and what we are told to eat. The stress and schedule overload can lead us to an emotionally unhealthy place where our relationship with food begins to suffer. This starts to take a toll on our hunger cues, metabolism, and general well-being. However, there are a few tips and tricks that can help to maintain a healthy relationship with food, great state of mental well-being, and hopefully an unchanged waist line this new year. Keep at least an arm’s length away from snacks and munchies This will prevent mindless munching Use a smaller plate when possible to trick your brain into thinking you are eating more than you are Try to eat while sitting at the table with minimal distractions This encourages you to eat with intention and attention , allowing you to listen to your body’s cues of fu...