Archive for November, 2011
‘Tis the Season for Healthy Holiday Cooking Tips!
Just because everything looks good, doesn’t mean you have to eat a ton of everything. Look at each dinner as a whole and plan your serving choices accordingly. If you are in charge of bringing one of the dishes to a gathering, keep in mind how much food you truly need to make. If your cake should feed 10 people, no need to make a cake and a pie. Use your extra time to add in beautiful embellishments instead and get a few extra complements!
Many foods we eat during the holidays are not all that bad! Look for colorful and natural foods to help prevent disease and fuel your cells. For example, one baked sweet potato contains nearly 500 percent of the recommended daily amount of vitamin A and almost 50 percent of your vitamin C. “There’s an added benefit to obtaining these vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals from a variety of foods, since they work synergistically to create positive health effects,” says Melissa Ohlson, R.D., a spokesperson for the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center.
Remember to enjoy the holidays and if you need to feed a large group, find a way to see some time. You can try one of two things: cheat and start with a store bought base like jazzing up a store-bought pound cake with a drizzle of homemade cranberry sauce. Or, you can just go simple. Remember how fabulous food tastes and stick to the basics: try to steam some pre-cut veggies and add a simple holiday glaze like honey and fresh dill.
In a study conducted at Pennsylvania State University in University Park, researchers found that dining in a group causes the average person to eat 44 percent more calories than he or she normally would eating alone. Mindful eating is key to maintaining your equilibrium. Make a conscious effort to balance your plate with plenty of fruits and veggies, and a healthy portion — about three to four ounces — of protein.
Myth holds that people put on five to seven pounds during the holidays. However, the average weight gain during the six-week span from Thanksgiving to New Year’s is just under one pound, according to a yearlong study of nearly 200 people published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Even though enjoying delicious holiday dishes might not increase your waistline by as much as you’d expect, calorie consciousness is still important. Take a second to look at every bite before you eat it. This psychological connection to your food will help you keep a mental checklist of how much you’re consuming.
No matter how you celebrate, welcome guests and gather for a brief toast, blessing, or prayer before dining together. Remember the reason for the Season!
New Patient Workshop
Monday’s 6:45pm – 7:30pm
All new patients are encouraged to attend this weekly event as they begin care as patients who do, get better faster and stay better longer! With a brief overview of how chiropractic works, home health tips and exercises, this is a foundational piece for all who are striving for gold medal health. Call the office to RSVP for you and your friends: 425-590-9158.
Turn “Being Stuck” into “Striking Gold” when you attend the Think Well Workshop Tuesday, November 15th, 7-8pm. You will learn:
VOLUNTEER DETAILS:
We will meet at Cummins Chiropractic at 8:30am on Saturday, November 12 and carpool down to Northwest Harvest located at 22220 W. Valley Hwy., Kent, WA 98032. If you want to meet us there, great! Just be sure to register with our office first so we are all on the same team. Call or email: 425-590-9158 or info@cumminschiropractic.com
All volunteers are welcome. Kids need to be in 3rd grade or older. In 2010, our best volunteer was one of our 3rd graders and she was then inspired to host a food drive for her class! It’s a great time for community and fellowship.
Meet back at Cummins Chiropractic and Wellness for free chiropractic and hot cider (this will taste great if you are packing frozen beans!). All volunteers who are current patients, enjoy a complimentary adjustment. All volunteers who would like to check in on their spines will receive a complimentary coupon good for a new patient exam and scan of their nervous system health to be scheduled during normal patient hours in the following 2 weeks. We’ll find a time that works well for your schedule and get you checked out!
DONATION DETAILS:
Any non-perishable food or monetary donations will benefit the hungry. Strive for the lowest refined carbohydrates (sugar, corn-syrup, white flour, etc.) and note that the food bank buys rice and beans in bulk, so you are encouraged to donate other items like oatmeal, nuts, whole grain pastas, tomato products, canned vegetables, fruit, fish, meat, chili, and baby formula.
Don’t forget to let us know you’re on board (425) 590-9158.
Anyone wishing more information may contact Dr. Cummins, whose office is located at 4122 Factoria Blvd. SE, Suite 202, Bellevue, WA (telephone 425-590-9158).
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