Did you know that fruit can be just as sweet as candy? @ClevelandClinic
Plank exercises for strengthening your core @HarvardHealth #physiotherapy
Plank exercises, in which you assume a position and hold it, are the gold standard for working your #core while classic sit-ups and crunches have fallen out of favor. Why the shift?
A delicious Greek appetizer with our healthier twist! @ClevelandClinic #spanakopitas
This savory Greek appetizer is usually made with a lot of butter and a lot of feta cheese, which is delicious, but not really heart-healthy. Our just-as-delicious recipe offers a lighter, heart-healthier alternative!
Ingredients
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 1 small onion, minced
- One 10-ounce package frozen, chopped spinach
- 1/3 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
- 1/4 cup 1% cottage cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon egg substitute
- 5 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
- Refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Coat a baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
- Coat a large nonstick skillet with olive oil cooking spray. Add the onion and spinach; saute over medium-high heat until the spinach is thawed and the onion begins to wilt, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir frequently to break up clumps of spinach. Add the feta and cottage cheese along with the nutmeg, dill, pepper and egg substitute; mix well. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
- Cut the phyllo dough into four lengthwise strips, covering the dough you’re not using with a damp tea towel so it doesn’t dry out. Coat each strip with the butter-flavored spray. Place a tablespoon of spinach mix on top of a strip of dough and fold over to make a triangle; continue folding over as if folding a flag. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat, using all the remaining phyllo and filling. Coat each triangle with the butter-flavored spray. Bake for about 20 minutes, until browned. Serve warm.
Nutrition information (per serving)
Makes 20 pieces (10 servings/2 pieces serving)
Calories: 50
Total fat: 1.5 g
Protein: 3 g
Carbohydrate: 7 g
Dietary fiber: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 180 mg
Potassium: 60 mg
— Cleveland Clinic Healthy Heart Lifestyle Guide and Cookbook (© 2007 Broadway Books).
Every day that you run, your body is getting stronger, @HarvardHealth
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Every day that you run, your body is getting stronger, you’re building stamina, and your runs will become easier. In addition to the advice on good running form, here are more ways to make #running a little easier: https://bit.ly/2VWj0pH #HarvardHealth
Recipe: Spaghetti With Fresh Tomato Sauce and Roasted Vegetables @ClevelandClinic #nutrition
Why not try your hand at making homemade tomato sauce? The freshness of the tomatoes and the smokiness of the roasted vegetables make this a great topping for spaghetti. If you don’t have your own garden, use canned Roma tomatoes for a tasty dish that includes roasted mushrooms, broccoli and peppers.
Ingredients
Tomato sauce
Olive oil cooking spray
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small carrot, minced
1 shallot, minced
4 cups peeled, seeded, and diced ripe tomatoes or one 28-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Pasta
1/2 pound whole wheat spaghetti
3/4 pound broccoli florets and stalks, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
2 portobello mushrooms, halved and thinly sliced
1 red, yellow or orange bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Freshly grated pepper
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- To make the sauce, coat a large pot with cooking spray and saute the garlic, carrot and shallot over low heat until they begin to wilt, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, wine, vinegar and red pepper flakes (if using). Cover and simmer slowly for 30 minutes.
- Stir in the basil and simmer for 10 minutes more. (To make a smoother sauce, cool and process in batches in either a blender or food processor.) Set aside.
- Place the broccoli, mushrooms and bell pepper on the prepared pan. Toss with oil and vinegar. Roast about 10 minutes until crisp or done to your taste. Sprinkle with pepper.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain.
- In a large serving bowl, toss the pasta with 2 cups tomato sauce. Top with the roasted vegetables and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition information (per serving)
Makes 4 servings
Calories: 363
Total fat: 4 g
Protein: 15 g
Carbohydrate: 71 g
Dietary fiber: 4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 100 mg
Potassium: 93 mg
— Cleveland Clinic Healthy Heart Lifestyle Guide and Cookbook (© 2007 Broadway Books).
Smoked Gouda and vegetable poached Egg Sandwich @MayoClinic
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#MayoClinicRecipes: Smoked #Gouda and vegetable poached #EggSandwich —Try this great sandwich for breakfast or a brunch this weekend. You can also roast peppers by placing them directly over a gas burner or grill for 5 to 10 minutes. Enjoy! https://mayocl.in/2umGUda
6 Ways To Take Pancakes to a New Level @ClevelandClinic
Recipe: Asparagus Salad With Lemon and Parmesan @ClevelandClinic
This bright, lemony salad is best made with farm-fresh asparagus, which is dressed and eaten raw here. Look for stalks that are bright green with firm, tight tips. Buy it in season from your local farmer’s market.
Ingredients
1 pound fresh asparagus
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon shaved Parmesan
8 fresh chives
Directions
- Break off the tough ends of the asparagus and discard.
- Use a vegetable peeler to make long thin ribbons of asparagus. Add to a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Drizzle over the asparagus ribbons and toss well.
- Use the vegetable peeler to shave thin strips from a piece of fresh Parmesan (about 1 tablespoon) and scatter over the salad.
- Use kitchen shears to cut the chives into small pieces directly over the salad.
Nutritional information (per serving)
Makes 4 servings
Calories: 70
Total fat: 4 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Trans fat: 0 g
Protein: 4 g
Total carbohydrate: 7 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 95 mg
— Developed by Sara Quessenberry for Cleveland Clinic Wellness.
Water and a balanced diet are the only health supplements we need @DrMarkMurphy
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Perhaps it’s unsurprising, given + + marketing, there’s an assumption health supplements are beneficial. They are not. Water & a balanced diet are the only health supplements we need (vast majority of cases). VAT on health supplements via @IrishTimes
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Get Happy – Why Exercise Can Lift Your Mood @ClevelandClinic #physicalactivity
Here’s a fact that may surprise you: By the year 2020, depression is projected to be a leading social and economic burden worldwide — second only to coronary artery disease! Psychotherapy and antidepressants are effective but aren’t for everyone.
But there’s another treatment for depression that’s free and available to everyone: exercise. It will also lower your blood pressure, improve your cholesterol profile, help control blood sugar, and reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and common cancers. And, of course, help you achieve or maintain a healthy weight.
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/2016/03/get-happy-exercise-can-lift-mood-infographic/?
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