Price Chopper Gatherings - January 2016 Healthy For You

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Winter 2016

The Power of Citrus Pg. 4

Avocados The Super Fruit Pg. 19

Pre & Post Workout Foods Pg. 20

CONTENTS 4 Citrus power

Nothing beats feeling Alive!

All about these fruits and why you should eat them.

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10 Eat this

Why you should be eating fish. Now.

14 Sandwich ready So many meats and cheeses, so little time.

19 Go with green

They’re called a superfood for a reason.

20 Fuel better

What to eat for a better workout and why.

26 Cleaner cooking

Swap a few ingredients to cook healthier instantly.

COVER PHOTO Citrus Chicken Pasta Salad

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THE POWER OF CITRUS! When Life Gives You Lemons, Limes, Oranges, Tangerines, or Grapefruits, EAT THEM! Lemons and Limes

Citrus is known for its high vitamin C content that helps to protect against heart disease and a variety of cancers.

But it also helps absorb

● Lemons and limes have strong antibacterial properties making them effective in supporting the immune system. ● Lemons help balance pH ● Lemons help soothe a sore throat and calm a cough ● Lemons help clean out respiratory tract

iron, decrease cholesterol,

Oranges

fight stress and support a

● Oranges contain 170 different phytonutrients

healthy immune system.

Each citrus fruit has its own unique health benefit in addition to vitamin C.

(health-promoting properties including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and liver-health-promoting activities)

and more than 60 flavonoids (providing health benefits through cell signaling pathways and antioxidant effects)

● May lower blood pressure, cut risk of rheumatoid arthritis in half, and has anti-carcinogenic activity Mandarin Oranges ● Mandarin oranges such as tangerines and clementines contain hesperidin, a flavonoid that helps support collagen formation and can reduce wrinkles ● Protects skin from pollution, UV rays and chemicals Grapefruit ● Full of pectin, a soluble fiber that can help lower cholesterol ● May lower insulin levels, helping prevent weight gain ● Pink and red grapefruits contain lycopene fighting cell damage

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EAT CITRUS, All Day Breakfast

No Better Way than to Start Your Day with Citrus Fill your morning mug with two ingredients: warm water and the juice of the half of a fresh squeezed lemon. So comforting, it will become a part of your morning routine before you know it.

Drinking a cup each morning may: ● Balance

your pH; lemons are actually alkaline in the body when digested, not acidic

● Detoxify

by stimulating and cleaning the digestive track

● Soothe

a sore throat

your respiratory system as it cleans out air vessels

● Give

you a dose of antioxidants that fight cell damage

● Prevent

kidney stones

● Prevent

storage of belly fat

Lunch

Evening

Fight the Work Day Stress with Citrus

Drink After Dinner, Enjoy a Healing Tonic

Enjoy a Citrus Chicken Pasta Salad for lunch to help power you through the afternoon slump.

Soothe a sore throat and relieve your cough Research suggests that honey might be just as effective if not more effective than over-thecounter cough medications. Adding lemon juice gives a dose of immune support from all of the vitamin C. Cayenne has capsaicin, a compound that has pain-relieving properties and may help soothe a sore throat. Put all three together and you have a spicy citrus honey tonic!

Citrus Chicken Pasta Salad (serves 6 – about 1 ½ cups each)

2 cups whole grain rotini pasta, uncooked 2 cups rotisserie chicken 4 tangerines, peeled and sectioned 1/2 red onion, julienned 1/2 cup olive oil mayonnaise 1/3 cup fresh squeezed orange juice 1 tsp. orange zest Salt and pepper and parsley to taste Directions 1. Cook pasta according to directions.

Rinse with cold water and set aside.

2. In bowl, mix chicken, tangerines and onion.

3. Add pasta to bowl and toss gently.

4. In separate bowl, mix together mayo, orange juice and zest.

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5. Pour over salad mixture and mix gently.

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Spicy Citrus Honey Tonic Ingredients 8 oz. warm water 1 Tbsp. honey 2 tsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper Directions 1. Dissolve honey into water.

2. Add lemon juice and cayenne pepper.

3. S tir and adjust amounts based on taste preference.

4. Sip slowly to prolong the healing properties.

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Dinner’s Done!

Enjoy fish 2 times a week.

Fish is a fast and healthy dinner you can put on the table! Follow these simple steps to a perfect fish dinner in 30 minutes.

Choose Fish and Cook

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. Season fish (Alaskan Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cod) with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Place fish, (skin side down) on a non-stick baking sheet or dish. Bake until fish is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.

• Fish is a lean protein providing around 21 grams per 3 ounce serving • Fish is a good source of B12, an energy vitamin is one of the only food sources of vitamin D, a vitamin needed for bone development, • Fish a healthy immune system and can reduce inflammation

Choose Healthy Sides

• Research suggests eating fish, when compared with beef and chicken, will keep you feeling fuller longer • Fish, such as salmon, tuna, sardines and trout contain essential omega-3 fatty acids that can support:

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Brain Mood Eyes Skin and Hair Heart Healthy Joints

• Roasted potatoes, mushrooms and carrots • Sweet potato and a green salad • Wild rice and green beans

Salmon with roasted potatoes, mushrooms, carrots and a honey soy sauce.

• Honey soy sauce • Lemon pepper dill sauce • Herbed butter sauce

Honey Soy Sauce • 3 Tbsp. honey sugar • 1 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce • 4 tsp. Dijon mustard • 1 tsp. rice vinegar Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl and use immediately.

Lemon Pepper Dill Sauce

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• 1 container (6 oz.) fat free plain Greek yogurt • 1 Tbsp. lemon pepper seasoning • 1/2 tsp. lemon juice • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill (or 1 tsp. dried dill) • Salt to taste Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and use immediately.

Trout with sweet potatoes, green salad and a lemon pepper dill sauce.

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WHITE BEAN AND KALE SOUP WITH HAND CRAFTED HAM OFF THE BONE Servings: 6 cups Prep Time: 15 Min. Cook Time: 20 Min. What you need: 8 oz. Hand Crafted Ham off the bone sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 qt. chicken broth 1 can (15 oz.) cannellini beans 2 cups kale, chopped Salt and pepper to taste What to do:

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1. Drain and rinse the beans 2. Add the broth and beans to a pot and simmer for a few minutes 3. Add the chopped kale and simmer for three minutes 4. Remove from the heat and add the diced ham.

Let sit a few minutes.

5. Season to taste with salt and pepper 6. Serve with some warm crusty bread. Enjoy!

ZESTY ITALIAN BOWTIE PASTA WITH SMOKED CHICKEN BREAST Servings: 4 portions Prep Time: 15 Min. Cook Time: 20 Min. What you need: 1 lb. bowtie pasta 1 lb. Smoked Chicken Breast sliced ½ inch thick 2 red bell peppers, thin sliced 1 medium yellow onion, thin sliced 10 oz. baby spinach Canola or olive oil as needed Italian dressing or balsamic dressing as needed What to do: 1. Cook the pasta per the directions on the box 2. Dice the chicken breast into cubes 3. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add a little oil and cook the peppers and onions until tender (about 4 minutes) 4. Add the chicken and spinach to the pan and cook for one minute more (stirring to evenly wilt spinach and warm chicken) 5. Drain the pasta water and add pasta to pan 6. Add the dressing to taste and mix well.

7. Taste and adjust flavor with more dressing if needed. Enjoy!

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Super Fruit with Super Powers

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Did You Know…

• Avocados make a great first food for babies • The tough shell of an avocado protects the fruit • •

inside from pesticides You can freeze mashed avocado Avocado can be a healthy substitute for butter

1/5 of an Avocado Contains: Only 50 calories

MAKE AVOCADOS PART OF YOUR HEALTHY DIET DO THE AVOCADO SWAP! Enjoy creamy, delicious and nutritious Avocados From Mexico at every meal!

Nearly 20 nutrients such as fiber, potassium, vitamin E, magnesium, folic acid and B vitamins 11 carotenoids to help protect our heart, eyes and cells

Use as a cholesterol-free spread or baking ingredient As a topping on sandwiches and burgers Make creamy tuna, chicken, egg or potato salad

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Helps you absorb up to 3 to 5 times more antioxidants when consumed with leafy greens

Avocado Tomato Toast with a Kick Ingredients

Directions

• 1 slice whole grain or sprouted bread, toasted

1. Cut avocado in half, remove pit, and scoop out the flesh of one half of the avocado and add to a bowl.

• 1/2 avocado • 1 tsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice • Himalayan salt to taste

2. Add lemon juice and salt, to taste. Mash the ingredients together with a fork.

• 1 roma tomato, sliced

3. Spread the mixture onto the slice of toast.

• A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil

4. T op with sliced tomatoes. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a light sprinkling of red pepper flakes.

• A light sprinkling of red pepper flakes

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PRE- & POST-workout foods Carbs, proteins, fats and fluids will be the key to power you through your workouts. However, depending on the type of workout you are doing, your dietary needs may change.

When you eat is just as important as what you eat in order to achieve the best results.

• Carbs: We must have carbs to avoid hunger and

low blood sugar during exercise. Eating sufficient amounts of carbohydrates will increase the body’s supply of glycogen, the storage form of carbohydrate.

This provides a continual supply of glucose during exercise, giving you more energy to power you through a strenuous workout.

• Protein: Incorporate moderate amounts of lean

protein at each meal. To speed recovery and repair muscles, incorporate small amounts into your pre- and post-performance snacks.

• Fat: Add healthy fats at each meal to meet needs for energy balance and help replace muscle energy stores.

• Fluids: Get enough fluid to maintain hydration and replace fluids lost during and after workout.

Pre-workout Foods & Fluids

Post-workout

3-4 Hours Before a Workout • Natural peanut butter, honey on bread and chocolate milk

Carbohydrates, fluid and electrolytes, healthy fats and protein are important parts of recovery, particularly if you participate in high intensity activities. Begin nutrition recovery with a snack or meal 0-30 minutes following a workout.

• Fruit and yogurt smoothie topped with granola • Oatmeal or hot quinoa cereal with brown sugar, almonds, milk and banana • Natural cottage cheese mixed with fresh pineapple and almond nut thin crackers • Chicken or tuna salad made with low-fat mayo on whole wheat bread with fruit and coconut water • Cold pasta salad with cubed grilled chicken, chopped veggies, olives, oil, vinegar and grapes 5-10 Minutes Before a Workout This seems counterintuitive, but eating something sweet before you workout isn’t always a bad thing. But when you eat it is critical. Eating sweets 5-10 minutes prior to exercise is the right time to do it because your body won’t have enough time to produce excess insulin, which causes blood sugar to drop.

Once you start exercising, the body stops secreting insulin. Tolerance of these food items greatly depend on the person. Experiment with foods and drinks to determine what works best for you.

5-10 minutes before an event, choose the following items for a more nutrient-dense source of sugar: • Coconut water with juice added • Raisins, prunes or dates • Low-fat yogurt (do not choose Greek yogurt as this has too much protein and will not be digested fast enough, leading to cramping)

Best Rehydration Fluid • Coconut Water: The best rehydration fluid as it naturally contains five electrolytes (Note: If weightlifting, add protein powder to coconut water if you can’t get a meal in right away.)

Recovery Snack Ideas If you don’t have time to fix a meal, fix a snack.

• Smoothie made with coconut water, yogurt and frozen berries • Coconut water and protein powder • Sport bar • Crackers with peanut butter, low-fat chocolate milk and banana Recovery Meal Ideas • Whole wheat pita sandwich with all-natural rotisserie chicken or canned chicken and raw veggies with small baked potato and low-fat milk • Rice bowl with beans, cheese, salsa, avocado and whole grain tortilla chips • Stir-fry with lean steak, broccoli, bell peppers, carrots and brown rice • Whole grain pasta with ground beef and marinara sauce, parmesan cheese and green beans • Fish and vegetables in a foil packet grilled to perfection, topped with mango salsa and quinoa

• Piece of fruit (apple without the skins, pear, plum, grapes, banana)

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CLEAN UP YOUR COOKING You may want to improve your diet, but feel too overwhelmed with making a full overhaul.

No problem, just ease into it by making some of these healthy substitutions.

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1 cup butter

1 cup mashed avocado

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1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 cup evaporated milk

1 cup chocolate chips

1 cup carob chips

1 cup pasta

1 cup spaghetti squash

1 cup cooked rice

1 cup quinoa, barley or millet

1 cup sour cream

1 cup Greek yogurt

1 cup mashed potatoes

1 cup mashed cauliflower

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