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potassium

[ nutrition plus ] Mineral

We would have to thank potassium at least 100,000 times a day to show appreciation for what this mineral does for the body.

This tiny mineral does a huge job, keeping the heart beating regularly—at least that many times daily—as it assists in pumping blood through the circulatory system.

Potassium also aids in skeletal and muscular movement. This electrolyte allows our kidneys to filter blood and helps make digestion an easier task.

A balanced amount of potassium in the system has been linked to healthy blood pressure levels, regular heart rhythms, and even strong bones and the possibility of lower cholesterol.

Not enough potassium? The symptoms are hard to ignore, with uncomfortable digestion being the most noticeable.

How can I get enough?

Achieving a potassium-rich diet is simple. Easy sources of potassium grow in your backyard or are sitting in your produce drawer already. The mineral comes in fruits and vegetables, as well as some dairy products, whole grains, citrus juices, meats, and fish. ●

Food Sources

Recommended Dietary Allowances

FOOD

SERVING SIZE

POTASSIUM (MG)

LIFE STAGE

AGE

(MG/DAY)

Baked Potato (with skin)

Whole potato

926

Infants

0-6 months

400

Spinach

1 cup (cooked)

880

7-12 months

700

1-3 years

3,000

Prunes

K cup

637

4-8 years

3,800

Raisins

K cup (cooked)

448

9-13 years

4,500

Banana

1 banana

422

Adolescents

14-18 years

4,700

Adults

19 and older

4,700

Children

SELECTED SOURCES “How potassium helps your heart,” www.WebMD.com, 10/6/16 • “Potassium lowers blood pressure,” Harvard Health, https://health.harvard.edu, 1/23/17 • “Potassium: Sources, deficiencies, and overdose” by Kristeen Cherney, www.Healthline.com, 7/16/18

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7 ways to beat fatigue natural energy boosters

healthy living

recipes you’ll love

6 health front

5 market gourmet

The spin on spinach • Munch on hazelnuts • Cleaning care • More

18 healthy family Easy ways to support cardiovascular health.

20 quick tips

Chocolate-Honey-Almond Fondue

12 game time!

Crowd-pleasing snacks for football fans.

22 let’s get cooking Learn to make warming soups and stews.

Effective natural ingredients for oral health.

28 smart supplements Grumpy and stressed? Natural remedies can help.

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FEBRUARY 7 & 14 Chocolate Chia Avocado Mousse, recipe on page 17 FEBRUARY 21 & 28 Superseeded Chocolate Bark, recipe on page 17

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A NOTE ON RECIPES

CORRECTION IN JANUARY ISSUE: We inadvertently included Terra chips as a Whole 30-approved product on page 9 in our January issue of Nourish. While all of the ingredients in Terra chips meet Whole 30 guidelines, Whole 30 does not permit any store-bought chips. We apologize for the error.

Nutritional analysis from Edamam. Nutritional values vary depending on portion size, freshness of ingredients, storage, and cooking techniques.

They should be used only as a guide. Star ratings are based on standard values (SVs) that are currently recommended: HHHHH Extraordinary (50 percent or better), HHHH Top source, HHH Excellent source, HH Good source, H Fair source

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[ market gourmet ] Treat

Chocolate-HoneyAlmond Fondue From the TasteforLife test kitchen

3 Tbsp honey

L c half-and-half

4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped

K tsp vanilla extract

N tsp almond extract

15 min prep time serves 4

1. Bring honey and half-and-half to a simmer in a saucepan set over medium heat. Stir until honey is dissolved.

2. Add chopped chocolate to mixture. Whisk until chocolate is melted.

3. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.

4. Pour fondue into a fondue pot or 4 small bowls. Serve with skewers for dipping.

Per serving (fondue only): 213 Calories, 2 g Protein, 32 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Fiber, 11 g Total fat (6 g sat), 12 mg Sodium, H Magnesium, Phosphorus

Kitchen Note: Serve this fondue with your favorite fruits and nuts.

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NEWS THAT’S GOOD FOR YOU

smarter eating 1.

Eat more nuts and seeds, which are loaded with vitamin E, folic acid, potassium, and fiber.

Switch to nonfat or 1 percent milk.

Stepping down to 2 percent, then 1 percent, then nonfat can make the transition easier.

5.

2.

Improving our eating habits is an important way to improve overall health. The HEALTHbeat newsletter from Harvard Medical School offers these steps to smarter, healthier eating:

Eat five or more fruits and vegetables per day.

3.

Taste food before adding salt. “Make a ritual out of truly tasting your food before you decide if it needs tweaking,” write the editors.

4.

Pack your lunch once a week.

SOURCE “Six simple ways to smarter, healthier eating,” HEALTHbeat, Harvard Medical School, 12/27/18

munch on hazelnuts Eating hazelnuts boosted levels of two important nutrients in a group of older adults. About two ounces a day for 16 weeks led to increases in magnesium and vitamin E in people ages 55 and older. Those are two of the most underconsumed nutrients, according to Maret Traber, PhD, of the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University.

Hazelnuts are also high in healthy fats, copper, and vitamin B6.

SOURCE “Hazelnuts improve older adults’ micronutrient levels,” Oregon State University, 12/6/18

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the spin on spinach

Consuming spinach in a juice or smoothie appears to be the best way to obtain lutein—an important nutrient. The antioxidant has been shown to reduce inflammation in people with coronary artery disease. It’s also vital for eye health.

Researchers tested preparation methods “that are often used when cooking at home,” said cardiologist Lena Jonasson, MD, PhD, “and we have compared several temperatures and heating times. We have also investigated methods of preparation in which the spinach is eaten cold, such as in salads and smoothies.”

The researchers found that cooking times matter. Boiled spinach, for example, retains less lutein over longer cooking times. Frying it degraded the lutein content very quickly.

“Best is not to heat the spinach at all,” said lead author Rosanna Chung. PhD. “And even better to make a smoothie and add fat from dairy products, such as cream, milk, or yogurt.”

SELECTED SOURCES “Getting the most out of spinach— maximizing the antioxidant lutein,” Linkoping University, 12/21/18 • “Liberation of lutein from spinach . . .” by R.W.S. Chung et al., Food Chem, 3/19

cleaning products may prompt weight gain Being too clean might not be the best option for kids’ health. The use of antimicrobial cleaning products in the home may increase the risk of childhood obesity, according to research in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

The study found that infants from households that used such products weekly were twice as likely to have increased levels of gut bacteria that have been linked to higher body fat and insulin resistance. After age 3, those same kids were more likely to have a higher body mass index than children from homes where disinfectants were used less frequently.

The use of eco-friendly products was associated with lower odds of overweight or obese children.

SELECTED SOURCES “Are household disinfectants making kids overweight?” by Fiza Pirani, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, www.ajc.com, 9/17/18 • “Postnatal exposure to household disinfectants, infant gut microbiota and subsequent risk of overweight in children” by M.H. Tun et al., CMAJ, 9/17/18

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game time! snacks for all

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Whether you’re a fan of football or a fan of the food served during the big game, these recipes are a winning combo. Treat your football-viewing crowd to a spread of snacks where there’s something for everyone—vegetarians, vegans, and meat eaters alike.

Sticky Chicken Drumsticks From $10 Dinners by Julie Grimes ($21.99, Oxmoor House, 2018)

1 large lime

3 Tbsp brown sugar

2 Tbsp honey

2 Tbsp soy sauce

2 Tbsp minced fresh garlic

45 min prep time serves 4

1 Tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar

1 tsp sambal oelek (ground fresh chili paste)

1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Cooking spray

8 chicken drumsticks (about 2K lb)

1 tsp kosher salt

K tsp freshly ground black pepper

3 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal

1. Preheat oven to 400°.

2. Grate N teaspoon zest from lime into a small bowl. Squeeze 3 tablespoons juice from lime into a small saucepan. Add brown sugar and next 5 ingredients to saucepan with juice; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring just until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer 2 minutes or just until mixture thickens to a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil. Remove 3 tablespoons glaze to a small bowl. Stir zest into reserved glaze; keep warm and set aside.

3. Line a baking sheet with foil; coat foil with cooking spray. Place chicken in a single layer on prepared pan and season with salt and pepper. Toss chicken with reserved 3 tablespoons glaze.

4. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Turn chicken over; brush with remaining glaze and bake for 10 to 12 more minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 165°. Place chicken on a platter. Sprinkle with green onions.

Per serving: 516 Calories, 49 g Protein, 20 g Carbohydrates, 1 g Fiber, 26 g Total fat (7 g sat), 584 mg Sodium, HHHHH Vitamin B3 (niacin), B6, B12, Phosphorus, HHHH Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Zinc, HH Vitamin B1 (thiamine), K,H Vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium

Kitchen Note: Drumsticks are not only affordable, they’re fun. Kids, big and little, love to eat with their hands. With this glaze, things will get a little messy, but the flavor is well worth the extra napkins. © BLM PHOTOGRAPHY

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Avocado, Cucumber, and Red Pepper Salsa

Quick Quesadillas

From Martina’s Kitchen Mix by Martina McBride ($30, Oxmoor House, 2018)

1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced (about K c)

1 small red bell pepper, diced (K c)

3 green onions, finely chopped (about N c)

1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped

2 tsp chopped cilantro

2 Tbsp fresh lime juice

K tsp kosher salt

1 avocado, peeled and diced (1 c)

40 min prep time makes 2 cups

1. Combine cucumber, bell pepper, green onions, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a large bowl.

2. Gently fold in avocado.

3. Let stand 20 minutes before serving.

Per serving (K cup): 108 Calories, 2 g Protein, 11 g Carbohydrates, 5 g Fiber, 8 g Total fat (1 g sat), 299 mg Sodium, HHHHH Vitamin C, HHHH Vitamin K, HH Vitamin B6, H Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), E, Folate, Potassium

Kitchen Note: Healthy and full of fresh ingredients, this is a lovely variation on the usual salsa.

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From Good Housekeeping Cookbook edited by Susan Westmoreland ($35, Hearst Books, 2018)

8 (7- to 8-inch) flour tortillas

1 jar (7 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained and thinly sliced

2 small green onions, thinly sliced

4 oz pepper Jack cheese, shredded (1 c)

O c loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves

1. Preheat oven to 400°.

2. Place 4 tortillas on a large

15 min prep time

makes 32 wedges

baking sheet. Sprinkle one-fourth each of the roasted peppers, green onions, cheese, and cilantro on each tortilla.

Top with remaining tortilla to make 4 quesadillas.

3. Bake quesadillas until heated through and cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

4. Cut each quesadilla into 8 wedges. Serve warm.

Per serving (4 wedges): 207 Calories, 8 g Protein, 26 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Fiber, 8 g Total fat (3 g sat), 450 mg Sodium, HHHH Vitamin C, HH Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Folate, Phosphorus, H Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), K, Calcium, Iron

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Warm Layered Bean Dip From Good Housekeeping Cookbook edited by Susan Westmoreland ($35, Hearst Books, 2018)

2 c plus 1 Tbsp water

2 cloves garlic, peeled

1 can (15 to 19 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained

2 green onions, finely chopped, divided

1 Tbsp tomato paste

4 oz Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (1 c)

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1 c mild to medium salsa

2 avocados, each cut in half, pitted, and peeled

N c chopped fresh cilantro

3 Tbsp finely chopped red onion

2 Tbsp fresh lime juice

K tsp salt

1 c sour cream

Tortilla chips, for serving

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. In a 1-quart saucepan, heat 2 cups water to boiling over high heat. Add garlic and cook 3 minutes to blanch; drain. With flat side of a chef’s knife, mash garlic; transfer to a medium bowl and add beans, half of green onions, tomato paste, and 1 tablespoon water. Mash until well combined but still slightly chunky. Spread in bottom of a 9-inch glass pie plate.

3. Sprinkle cheese over bean mixture.

Spread salsa on top. Bake until piping hot, about 12 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mash avocados until just slightly chunky. Stir in cilantro, red onion, lime juice, and salt.

Spoon avocado mixture over hot mixture and spread sour cream on top.

5. Sprinkle with remaining green onions.

Serve with tortilla chips.

Per serving (K cup dip with K cup tortilla chips): 450 Calories, 16 g Protein, 54 g Carbohydrates, 11 g Fiber, 20 g Total fat (6 g sat), 386 mg Sodium, HHHHH Folate, Phosphorus, HHH Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B6, HH Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, H Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), C, E, K, Iron, Zinc

Kitchen Note: The pinto bean, Jack cheese, and salsa layers can be assembled several hours in advance and then baked just before serving.

Deviled Eggs From The Southern Living Party Cookbook by Elizabeth Heiskell ($35, Oxmoor House, 2018)

16 large eggs

K c mayonnaise

2 tsp yellow mustard

N tsp seasoned salt

1 tsp fresh lemon juice

Hot sauce

30 min prep time

serves 16

N tsp black pepper

Paprika

Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1. Combine some ice and water in a large bowl. Place eggs in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring water to a boil over high heat and boil 1 minute. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 10 minutes.

2. Drain eggs and plunge into ice water. When cool, remove shells, and cut eggs in half lengthwise. Scoop out yolks into a bowl, reserving whites.

Mash yolks with a fork. Add mayonnaise, mustard, seasoned salt, lemon juice, desired amount of hot sauce, and pepper; stir until well combined.

3. Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg whites. Garnish with paprika and parsley, if desired.

Per serving: 123 Calories, 6 g Protein, 1 g Carbohydrates, 10 g Total fat (2 g sat), 137 mg Sodium, H Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), B12, Phosphorus

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For the Love of Chocolate

BY BEA JAMES

chocolate will be. But, I eat healthy, but my one I love you for what’s on the inside not the outside. bitter chocolate means weakness is chocolate. The higher nutrient density. creamy, silky-smooth, melt-inIf you can pucker up your-mouth treat satisfies my for an 85 percent sweet tooth like no other dessert. cacao bar, which is From Kit Kats to Scharffen essentially bordering on Berger, I love it all. I’m an equal unsweetened chocolate, opportunity chocolate consumer. you will be getting a nice However, lately chocolate has boost of antioxidants and taken on a complex spectrum The cacao fruit produces beans surrounded by nutrients. A 3.5-ounce of offerings, which makes pulp that are removed, fermented, roasted and bar of dark chocolate with picking out a chocolate bar a bit then transformed into chocolate. It’s a miracle and I applaud the brave soul that saw this strange 70 to 85 percent cacao intimidating. You’ve probably pod and said, “it will be delish.” contains roughly: seen many chocolate bars with a number like “70%” or “55%” • 67 percent of the on the packaging. Do you know what that percentage recommend daily intake (RDI) for iron means?

• 58 percent of the RDI for magnesium It tells you how much of the actual cacao bean • 89 percent of the RDI for copper product is in the bar. Cacao bean product is primarily made up of chocolate liquor, which includes a combination of cocoa solids (ground cocoa powder) and cocoa butter (the naturally occurring fat in the cacao bean). Extra cocoa butter (and sometimes extra cocoa solids) is often added to make the chocolate creamier or more intense in flavor.

In a quality bar of dark chocolate, you can expect to get a certain percentage of all those cacao bean products, plus sugar and, sometimes, lecithin and a little vanilla. Lecithin is made from soy and improves the flow and creaminess of chocolate. It can also add shelf life, but it’s often used to replace cocoa butter to help reduce cost. I prefer my chocolate without lecithin.

Although manufacturers aren’t required to break down the exact proportions of cocoa butter and cocoa solids in a given bar, you can assume the higher the cacao percentage, the more cacao bean product it will contain and the less sugar it will have. So a 70 percent cacao bar will most likely contain about 30 percent sugar and a 55 percent cacao bar contains about 45 percent sugar.

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CHOCOLATE CHIA AVOCADO MOUSSE with Whipped Coconut Cream and Raspberries Say I love you with a heart-healthy vegan chocolate mousse!

INGREDIENTS:

SUPER SEEDED SALTED CHOCOLATE BARK A delicious and superfood loaded chocolate treat. Great with berries!

serves

6–8

INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon L&B Quinoa, uncooked ¼ cup L&B Raw Sunflower Seeds 1 tablespoon hemp seeds or “Hemp Hearts” 1 tablespoon L&B Sesame Seeds 1 tablespoon chia seeds 8 ounces 70% dark chocolate bar (2½ bars) V teaspoon L&B Sea Salt TO PREPARE: Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat; add quinoa and sunflower seeds. Toast, stirring occasionally, until the quinoa seeds start to pop (2–3 minutes). Pour seeds into a bowl. Toast hemp seeds and sesame seeds in the same skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently (about 45 seconds). Add to bowl with quinoa and sunflower seeds.

Add chia seeds and toss to combine. Set aside.

Break the chocolate into pieces. Place 8 oz of chocolate in bowl on top of double boiler. On medium heat melt chocolate, stirring often until smooth.

Pour melted chocolate onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet; smooth out into a thin even layer over approximately half the pan. Evenly sprinkle seed mixture over chocolate, followed by sea salt. Chill until set. Break into bite size pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

1 cup Unsweetened Nut Pod Creamer 2 tablespoons chia seeds ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons L&B Pure Maple Syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 ripe organic avocados

20 min prep time serves 5

Whipped Coconut Cream

1 14-ounce can coconut milk (chilled 8 hours) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons maple syrup ½ pint organic fresh raspberries

TO PREPARE:

Put the Nut Pod Creamer and chia seeds in bowl and soak for 2–8 hours (overnight works well). Place a metal mixing bowl and whipping beater(s) into the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.

Put the chia seed mixture in a food processor or blender and blend on high for 30 seconds. Add the remaining mousse ingredients and puree until smooth and silky. Spoon ½ cup of the mousse into 5 small ramekins and chill for 2–3 hours.

Skim the solid cream off the top of chilled can of coconut milk and place in chilled mixing bowl. Discard (or repurpose) remaining coconut milk from can. Beat cold coconut cream for 30 seconds until lightly whipped. Add vanilla and maple syrup, mix until smooth — about 1 minute. Use immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Top mousse with whipped coconut cream mixture and fresh raspberries.

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[ healthy family ]

BY MARIA NOËL GROVES, RH (AHG)

love your heart boost cardiovascular health with these simple strategies

Your cardiovascular system (your heart and blood vessels) serves as an essential transport system for oxygen, hormones, and nutrients. The symbolic center of life, vitality, and emotion, your ticker demands TLC. Heart disease is both common and deadly, accounting for one in every four deaths in the United States.

A healthy diet, good lifestyle habits, and key herbs and functional foods can help keep everything flowing smoothly.

Take It to Heart You can dramatically reduce your risk of heart disease with a healthy diet, regular exercise, stress management, and not smoking. A Mediterranean diet high in vegetables, fish and seafood, fruit, fiber-rich whole foods like beans, nuts, and whole grains, and healthy fats including olive oil and avocados helps decrease oxidative damage and inflammation in the cardiovascular system while providing important fats, minerals, and phytochemicals.

Limit sodium (especially from processed foods and fast foods) and use animal products as flavor-enhancing

condiments rather than a meal’s mainstay. Do your best to keep your blood sugar and body weight in check.

Blue-red pigments from berries, dark purple grapes, and pomegranate have a broad tonic effect on the cardiovascular system, fighting inflammation and oxidative stress while improving the flexibility of the blood vessel lining.

Garlic modestly reduces blood pressure and cholesterol while acting as a general cardiovascular tonic. A classic “blood mover,” it helps reduce inflammation and increase circulation by thinning the blood and decreasing plaque formation and blood stickiness, clots, and coagulation.

Eat one or more cloves daily or take it in supplement form. If you detest garlic breath, aged garlic extract and other odor-free forms may be less odiferous.

Other heart remedies include omega-3 fatty acids (especially from fish oil and cold water fatty fish), cacao, turmeric, and rosemary.

SELECTED SOURCES “Heart disease facts,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, www.CDC.gov • “Molecular mechanism and health role of functional ingredients in blueberry for chronic disease in human beings” by L. Ma et al., Int J Mol Sci, 9/18 • “Pomegranate consumption and blood pressure . . .” by S. Asgary et al., Curr Pharm Des, 2017 • “Preventing heart disease,” Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, www.hsph.Harvard.edu • “An umbrella review of garlic intake and risk of cardiovascular disease” by L. Schwingschakl et al., Phytomedicine, 10/15/16

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[ quick tips ]

BY KELLI ANN WILSON

oral health 101 take care of your teeth and gums, naturally

February serves up heaps of chocolate treats and other goodies. Indulge your sweet tooth, but don’t forget to give your teeth and gums some love too. These natural oral healthcare treatments will give your mouth something to smile about.

Natural Pastes Daily brushing and flossing are the foundation of good oral healthcare.

Many toothpaste brands feature effective, natural ingredients.

Look for those that contain baking soda, green tea, eucalyptol, vitamin D, tea tree, neem, and xylitol. Baking soda helps fight plaque and brighten teeth. Green tea extract offers protection from starchy foods that cause tooth decay. Drinking green tea may also improve gum health.

You can make toothpaste with just a few ingredients: Mix 3 parts baking soda with 1 part sea salt and add a drop of peppermint or wintergreen essential oil for flavor.

Healing Herbs Some common herbs are surprisingly effective for treating tooth and gum issues: • Calendula fights bacteria and reduces oral inflammation associated with gingivitis. Mouthwash made with calendula helps heal wounds and trauma to gums following tooth extractions.

• Myrrh relieves pain and fights microbes. It’s useful for treating gum disease and mouth ulcers and is often found in natural mouthwashes.

• Peppermint works as a topical anesthetic for the treatment of toothache. Menthol and peppermint essential oils are antibacterial, and peppermint adds a pleasant, refreshing taste to mouthwashes.

• Tea tree works against drug-resistant fungal and yeast infections in the mouth. It’s also useful for treating gingivitis and mouth ulcers.

A Word of Caution While natural remedies can go a long way toward providing relief for minor discomfort, serious pain and infections should be treated by a dental health professional. Unless otherwise indicated, essential oils shouldn’t be swallowed.

SELECTED SOURCES “Antimicrobial activity of toothpastes containing natural extracts . . .”

by A. De Rossi et al., Braz Dent J, 2014 • Herbal Therapy & Supplements by Merrily A. Kuhn and David Winston ($46.95, Wolters Kluwer, 2008) • “Keep your teeth and gums healthy the ‘natural’ way” by Susan Bernstein, www.WebMD.com, 3/22/15 • Natural Beauty edited by Rebecca Warren ($25, DK Publishing, 2015)

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[ let’s get cooking ]

BY LISA FABIAN

cold-weather comfort in a bowl

In the midst of winter there’s little that provides greater sustenance than soup or stew. Vegetables, beans, grains, seafood, meat, poultry, and even fruit can be transformed into hearty, warming, and nutritious bowls.

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The key difference between a soup and a stew is that a soup has more liquid.

They’re forgiving to make, and there’s little risk of burning either of these comforting dishes, as they contain mostly liquid. Prepare a pot over the weekend, and you’ll be rewarded with meals that require only a quick heating during the week.

The Basics Experiment with different flavor combinations by swapping out the type of stock (vegetable, beef, chicken, seafood). You can even make your own. For vegetable stock, save six to eight cups of vegetable clippings and scraps. Store them in the fridge or freezer until you’re ready to make the stock.

Mushrooms, zucchini, leeks, garlic, parsley, parsnips, carrots, potatoes, celery, tomatoes, and onions are just some options for making vegetable stock. Keep in mind that other veggies can impart a bitter flavor. Radishes, broccoli, cauliflower, turnips, Brussels sprouts, and bell peppers may be too strong for a delicate stock.

Cover the vegetables and herbs with water in a large stockpot set over low heat. Simmer until all of the veggies are completely cooked and the liquid is reduced to approximately 50 to 75 percent of its original amount. Strain and add seasonings to the liquid to taste. The stock can now be used within a few days or frozen. If freezing it, pour the stock into freezer-safe containers for future recipes. The stock can also be poured into ice cube trays. Once they’re frozen, pop the cubes out of the trays and store them in the freezer in sealed containers or freezer-safe bags. Use cubes to flavor sauces and chilis.

Try the following tips for the most flavorful soups and stews.

• Use stock instead of water. If the stock is salted, be sure to use a light hand when seasoning at the end.

• Don’t add everything to the pot at once. Since some ingredients require longer cooking times, add them in the order listed in the recipe.

• Soups and stews are seldom quick, last-minute dishes. For optimal flavor, ingredients need to cook 45 minutes or longer. Use medium or medium-low heat.

• Always sauté vegetables (onions, carrots, celery, and garlic) in a little oil before adding stock. The browning that takes place intensifies flavors.

• For a creamier soup or stew, add half-and-half, milk, or a nondairy beverage (plain and unsweetened rice, soy, almond, or coconut milk).

• Add chopped fresh herbs at the end for a punch of brightness and color. Consider parsley, basil, cilantro, or dill.

• Dried spices (chili powder, curry powder, cumin, oregano, thyme, rosemary) add considerable flavor.

• If the soup or stew tastes flat, try adding something acidic (lemon or lime juice or a splash of vinegar) instead of salt. A small amount of sweetener (honey or maple syrup) can balance savory flavors in pureed soups like butternut squash, carrot, or tomato.

• When puréeing hot soups in a blender, fill the container only about three-quarters full to allow room for expansion of the hot air. ● SELECTED SOURCES The 30 Minute Vegan Soup’s On! By Mark Reinfeld ($17.99, Da Capo, 2013) • Superfood Soups by Julie Morris ($16.95, Sterling, 2016)

Coconut Corn Chowder From Sweet Potato Soul by Jenné Claiborne ($19.99, Harmony Books, 2018)

2 Tbsp coconut oil

1 small red onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1K c)

2 medium carrots, chopped (about 1K c)

4 small Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into K-inch cubes

2K c fresh corn kernels (from 4 ears) or frozen corn

1 (14 oz) can full-fat coconut milk

2 c vegetable broth or 2 c water plus 2 tsp vegetable bouillon paste

1 tsp red chili flakes

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

60 min

Salt

prep time serves 6

1 c chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

1. In a large heavy-bottomed pot, melt oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and celery and sauté until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in carrots, potatoes, and corn. Pour in coconut milk and add broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

2. Remove pot from heat. Once it has cooled for about 15 minutes, transfer about a third of soup to a blender and purée until smooth.

(Alternatively, blend soup in pot using a handheld immersion blender, being careful not to purée it completely.)

Return soup to pot and add red chili flakes and pepper.

3. Season to taste with salt and more pepper if necessary. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately or, if you prefer, at room temperature or chilled.

Per serving: 352 Calories, 7 g Protein, 42 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Fiber, 20 g Total fat (17 g sat), 259 mg Sodium, HHHH Vitamin B6, C, HHH Phosphorus, HH Vitamin A, B1 (thiamine), B3 (niacin), Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, H Vitamin K, Folate, Zinc

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Winter weather got you down? If you’re fighting the urge to hibernate, you’re not alone. Banish fatigue and get back in the game with these helpful tips.

1. Eat Right for Energy When you’re in a slump it can be tempting to reach for high-sugar, high-carb fixes. What your body really needs is healthy foods like fruit, vegetables, whole grains, lean meat, beans, and seeds. Start the day off right with a low-sugar, low fat breakfast, and be sure to eat regularly throughout the day to avoid energy peaks and troughs. Consider a daily multivitamin/mineral supplement if your diet is low in key nutrients.

2. Healthy Hydration Dehydration is a common cause of fatigue. The best time to hydrate is before and during a workout, rather than after. A good rule of thumb: If you feel thirsty, you’re already dehydrated.

Snack Smart Experts recommend eating every three to four hours to fuel a healthy metabolism, so snacks have an important role to play in keeping energy levels stable throughout the day. The best choices combine protein and fiber-rich carbohydrates. Try these tasty combos: • Berries and yogurt • Carrots and cheese • Nuts and an apple SOURCE “Eating to boost energy” by Tara Gidus, www.EatRight.org, 7/13/17

3. Rest and Recuperate Making up your sleep deficit may help you get your energy back. Sleep debt can be repaid like a credit card balance—a little at a time. Sneaking in an extra 15 minutes a night will have you sleep-debt free in no time, according to the National Sleep Foundation.

4. Stress Less Stress can worsen fatigue. To boost your energy, find ways to relax.

Walking, yoga, or even taking several deep breaths can help.

5. Helpful Herbs Stock up on adaptogenic herbs including ashwagandha and ginseng. These herbs help regulate mood and reduce feelings of stress and anxiety.

6. Mushroom Magic Medicinal mushrooms offer a host of energy-boosting benefits. Try reishi to stay alert and energized.

7. Work It Out It may seem counterintuitive to exercise when you’re tired, but it’s a great way to boost energy. One study found that healthy, but sedentary, people can reduce their feelings of tiredness by 65 percent just by engaging in regular, low-intensity exercise. A 20-minute walk three times a week is a good start. ● SELECTED SOURCES “9 ways to get your energy back” by Peter Jaret, www.WebMD.com, 4/1/14 • Body into Balance: An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self-Care by Maria Noël Groves ($24.95, Storey, 2016) • “Factors associated with pre-event hydration status and drinking behavior of middle-aged cyclists” by B.A. Yates et al., J Nutr Health Aging, 2018 • “Fluid balance in team sport athletes and the effect of hypohydration on cognitive, technical, and physical performance” by R.P. Nuccio et al., Sports Med, 10/17 • “Sleep debt: Tips for catching up on sleep,” National Sleep Foundation, www.Sleep.org

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[ smart supplements ]

BY JANE EKLUND

natural mood boosters to help you get through the doldrums of winter

Not feeling yourself? Do you find yourself increasingly crabby, grumpy, or stressed lately?

Don’t despair!

If you’re feeling down for an extended period of time, or if your symptoms seem overwhelming, see your physician or a mental healthcare practitioner right away. But for occasional times when your mood is off and you’re not quite feeling yourself, one or more of these natural remedies might provide the boost you need.

Vitamins To get your spirits on the upswing, consider vitamins B, C, and D. The B vitamins can help beat the blues. B3, or niacin, helps the body make the neurotransmitter serotonin; a deficiency in serotonin is linked to depression. Too little B6 can bring on PMS and depression related to hormone imbalances. Birth control pills deplete B vitamins—so women taking them may need to supplement. Vitamin B9, more commonly known as folate or folic acid, can be involved in synthesizing serotonin. B12 helps with mood and energy levels.

Vitamin C is linked to mood and can improve cognitive function, especially in older people.

Because people get vitamin D primarily through sun exposure, many are deficient, especially those who live in colder climes. A 2017 study of women with Type 2 diabetes who had symptoms of depression found that six months of D supplementation led to a decrease in depression and anxiety.

Minerals Consider taking magnesium, which is key to the production of brain hormones, when you need to relax. Consider iron supplementation to address low energy, chronic fatigue, and mood swings.

Multivitamin/mineral Taking a multi may be an easy way to push through the blahs. A four-week study of healthy adults ages 18 to 40 found that multivitamin/ mineral supplementation significantly improved mood. A study of healthy women ages 50 to 75 found that a single multivitamin/mineral supplement reduced stress within a couple of hours.

SELECTED SOURCES “Acute mood but not cognitive improvements following administration of a single multivitamin and mineral supplement . . .” by H. Macpherson et al., Age (Dordr), 6/15 • “Effects of four-week supplementation with a multi-vitamin/mineral on mood and blood biomarkers in young adults . . .” by D.J. White et al., Nutrients, 10/30/15 • “Effects of vitamin C and vitamin D administration on mood and distress . . .” by Y. Wang et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 9/13 • “Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation improves mood . . .” by H. Tokuda et al., J Oleo Sci., 7/17 • “Probiotic supplementation can positively affect anxiety and depressive symptoms . . .” by M. Pirbaglou et al., Nutr Res, 9/16 • “Probiotics and subclinical psychological symptoms in healthy participants . . .” by J. McKean et al., J Altern Complement Med, 4/17 • “Vitamin D supplementation improves mood in women with Type 2 diabetes”

by S. Penckofer et al., J Diabetes Res, 2017

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Omega 3s The omega-3 essential fatty acids DHA and EPA work to reduce symptoms of depression and improve cognitive functioning and mood. Japanese researchers, in a 2017 study of men aged 55 to 64, found that those who supplemented with fatty acids including DHA and EPA reported a more positive mood.

Saint John’s Wort A popular supplement to combat depression, Saint John’s wort works much like prescription antidepressants Prozac and Paxil do. As with all new supplement regimes, check with your healthcare practitioner before taking this herb; it may interact with medications.

Probiotics Researchers are studying the connection between gut health and brain health. Early studies indicate probiotics may help reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. ●

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[ healthy planet ]

BY PAMELA BUMP

no more grasping at straws? eco-friendly ways to reduce plastic waste

Plastic bags and straws are doing a number on the planet. USA Today reports that they were the top trash items collected on International Coastal Cleanup Day in 2017.

Volunteers picked up more than 1.5 million plastic bags and more than 600,000 plastic straws. A 2017 Science Advances study estimated that 8.3 billion straws were floating in the world’s oceans.

In February 2018, National Geographic reported that more than 500 million plastic straws are used daily in the United States. The magazine called them one of the most infamous ocean polluters because fish and other marine animals get intertwined in the plastic or nibble on it.

Some big companies including Starbucks, American Airlines, and Royal Caribbean have outlined plans to end plastic straw usage and provide alternatives, while others like Hyatt say that they will only offer plastic straws by request.

This year, California became the first state to ban the practice of automatically giving diners plastic straws in sit-down restaurants. Now, plastic straws need to be requested.

The law doesn’t apply to convenience stores or fast-food restaurants.

What You Can Do If you want to reduce plastic straw usage but still enjoy or require a straw, some popular alternatives include glass, metal, biodegradable silicon, and single-use paper straws.

In a review of straw product alternatives, New York magazine points to silicon straws as a good option as they provide a similar sensory experience as plastic straws, provide temperature control with hot or cold beverages, and can be burnt into biodegradable ash when they are no longer used. ●

SELECTED SOURCES “AB-1884 food facilities: Single-use plastic straws,” www.legislature.ca.gov, 2017 • “American Airlines lays down the straw,” www.news.aa.com, 7/10/18 • “Production, use, and fate of all plastics ever made,” by Roland Geyer, Jenna R. Jambeck, and Kara Lavender Law, www.ScienceMag.com, 7/19/17 • “Royal Caribbean to eliminate plastic straws . . . ,” www.PRNewswire.com, 6/8/18 • “Starbucks to eliminate plastic straws globally by 2020,” www.Starbucks.com, 7/9/2018 • “State plastic and paper legislation,” National Conference of State Legislatures, www.NCSL.org, 2018 • “Straw wars: The fight to rid the oceans of discarded plastic,” by Laura Parker, www.NationalGeographic.com, 2/23/18

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