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End of Summer Healthy Foods
by Golden Age Staff on 07/27/18
End
of Summer Healthy Foods
It
is the end of the summer! It’s time to get out those grills and start making
healthy foods! Let us know if these
foods satisfied your hunger this summer J
Also,
let us know if you enjoyed them!
·
Tomato, Basil & Spinach Risotto
·
Summer Veggie Pasta Skillet
·
Strawberry Angel Food Cake Jars
·
Peach Caprese Salad
·
Grilled Thai Beef Salad
Happy 4th of July!
by Golden Age Staff on 06/29/18
Happy July 4th!
Who
is ready for the holiday? America will be celebrating another birthday. How exciting! This federal holiday has been
around since 1961. If you are in charge of
all the cooking, here are some recipes to take a look at:
(ENJOY)
Grilled
Eggplant and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwich with Halloumi
Ingredients
· oil
· salt and pepper
· 1 medium eggplant, sliced
1/4 inch thick
· 8 slices bread
· 8 ounces halloumi, sliced
1/4 inch thick
· 2 roasted red peppers, cut into 4 slices
· 2 cups salad greens
· 2 large beefsteak
tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
· 4 tablespoons basil pesto
· 1/2 lemon, juice
Directions
1.
Lightly
brush the eggplant and bread with oil and season the eggplant with salt and
pepper.
2.
Grill
the eggplant over medium high heat until tender, about 2-4 minutes per side.
3.
Lightly
grill the bread and haloumi on both sides and then hit the halloumi with the
lemon juice.
4.
Assemble
the sandwiches and enjoy!
WARM CABBAGE SLAW
Ingredients
· 1/2 medium onion
·
1 medium carrot,
peeled
·
4 cups
(1 L) thinly sliced green cabbage (about 1/4 medium head0
·
1/4 cup
(50 mL) cider vinegar
·
1
1/2 tbsp (22 mL) canola oil
·
2 tsp
(10 mL) caraway seeds
·
1 tsp
(5 ml) sugar
·
1/4 tsp
(1 mL) each salt and ground black pepper
Directions
1.
Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium-low heat.
2. Slice the onion
using the Simple Slicer on
the #2 setting. Cut the carrot into strips with the Julienne
Peeler.
3. Combine the onion,
carrot, cabbage, vinegar, oil, caraway seeds, sugar, salt, and pepper in the Rockcrok®
Everyday Pan; toss to coat using the Large
Chef’s Tongs.
4.
Cover the pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place on the grid
of the grill. Grill for 20–30 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the
liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionally.
Mexican corn on the cob
Ingredients
·
12 ears corn,
husks and silk removed
·
1/2 cup
(125 mL) light mayonnaise
·
1 cup
(250 mL) finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided
·
1 tbsp
(15 mL) lime juice
·
1 tsp
(5 mL) ground cayenne pepper
·
1/4 cup
(50 mL) snipped fresh cilantro
Directions
1. Bring 8 qt. (7.6 L) of water to a
boil in Covered Stockpot
(12 qt./11.4 L). Trim ends from ears of corn. Carefully
add corn to boiling water. Bring water back to a boil; cover, turn off heat and
let stand 10-12 minutes. (Corn can be held in Stockpot until ready to serve.)
2. Meanwhile, in small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the cheese, lime juice and cayenne pepper. Combine remaining cheese and cilantro in shallow dish. Spread about 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the mayonnaise mixture onto each ear. Roll coated corn in cheese and cilantro mixture. Serve immediately.
Summer Is Coming!
by Golden Age Staff on 05/29/18
Summer Is Coming!
Summer
is approaching. June 21! Doesn’t it feel like just yesterday you broke
out the lawn chairs and barbeque? It’s
time to enjoy your summer again and make memories with your friends and family. Here are some ideas to take you past Labor Day!
Continue reading…
1. Go
to the beach
2. Sip
a drink
3. Rent
an RV and travel for a couple days
4. Go
fishing
5. Go
on a boat ride
6. Practice
yoga outside
7. Go
for a jog
8. Go
camping/hiking
9. Go
to an amusement park
10. Go jet skiing
11. Go to an island
12. Go on an airplane
13. Try new places to eat
14. Go to concerts and listen to music
15. Sleep under the stars
16. Visit an old friend
17. Volunteer
Now go enjoy your summer J
Mother's Day Is Approaching!
by Golden Age Staff on 04/30/18
Mother’s
Day is approaching!
It’s
about time to start thinking about Mother’s Day. What is the perfect Mother’s Day gift for the
special one? Where are some great places
to take her? We always want to
appreciate our mother but Mother’s Day is the day to go above and beyond J
·
What is
the perfect gift for mom?
o
Take her for a wonderful massage
o
Canvas of her children to put on her wall
o
Birth stone necklace
o
Gift card to get her nails done
o
Bouquet of flowers
o
Anything CUSTOMIZED (It is more meaningful!)
·
Where is
the perfect place to take for mom?
o
Brunch
o
Mother-daughter spa
o
Take her shopping
o
All inclusive trip
o
Winery
Let us know if this helped you get
some ideas!
What is the ketogenic diet?
by Golden Age Staff on 03/30/18
What
is the ketogenic diet? Also, known as
“keto”
I
know you have been hearing more and more about “keto.” What is it exactly? What are the benefits? Why do people do it? It is beginning to become so popular this
year! The idea is that you can lose
weight by replacing your source of energy (carbs) with FATS. Yes, I said it… FATS!! That means cheese, mayonnaise, butter.
etc. Keep reading our blog for more info
about this hot new diet! This may even
change your life.
1.
What
exactly is the “keto” diet?
This is basically
a lifestyle change. It is an eating plan
that consists of 80 percent fat and little to no carbohydrates. Pasta, rice, and other grains, potatoes, and
fruits are prohibited! Generally, during
digestion, we break down carbohydrates.
When your body does not have carbs to break down, it looks for other
forms of energy (fats).
2.
What
are the health benefits?
“In
the 1920s, epilepsy researchers found that increased levels of ketones in their
patients resulted in fewer seizures, and the diet is still a widely
accepted treatment for epilepsy today. There’s also some evidence that a ketogenic diet has therapeutic potential for
a wide array of symptoms and diseases, including cancer, polycystic ovary
syndrome, neurological conditions, diabetes, and even acne.” (www.thecut.com)
3.
What can I expect on the keto diet?
You
will most likely experience a rough start.
As your body is changing and turning fat into ketones to be used as
energy, you will notice various symptoms.
You might experience headaches, mood swings, fatigue, nausea, etc. As your body adjusts over time, many of these
symptoms will pass and you will experience a high level of energy.
Let us know if you have any questions
or concerns. Would you make this into a
lifestyle change?
Sources:
https://www.thecut.com/2018/01/what-is-keto-diet-foods-carbs-safety.html
