Monthly Archives: February 2012



Grandma’s Tomato Sauce

Delicious tomato sauce to put over your favorite type of pasta!  Add various types of mushrooms to the sauce for a yummy twist!   Ingredients   4 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes 1/4 (or less) cups extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 cup chopped garlic, (about 2 heads) 4 cups diced onions, (3-4 medium) 1 teaspoons salt (to [...]



SO True!

What an amazing quote:  “You are the chief executive officer of your body.” – Carmen Gorniak, a registered dietician out of Green Bay. There are folks who think in numbers; those who think in pictures; those who think in sentiments; and those who think in terms of office heirarchies.  For those of you who respond [...]



Winter Workouts?

Okay we all know exercise is good for us.  Good for the body, good for the mind.  It’s February and snow and ice can prove discouraging for even the most enthusiastic exercisers.  But don’t let the weather get in the way of you connecting with your body and your health.  Tell us what you do [...]



Self-care isn’t Selfish!

By Francesca Arminio When you have a family, a job, and a life to juggle, your own health can sometimes get put on the back burner.  You may feel that caring for yourself falls to the bottom of your list of things to do throughout your busy day and that if you do take the time out that [...]



Mustard-Crusted Tofu with Kale and Sweet Potato

A Fabulous Five: Tofu, kale, onion, sweet potato and ginger!  All cancer fighting foods and all in this awesome recipe!   yield: Makes 4 servings active time: 20 minutes total time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 14-ounce package firm tofu 1/2 cup whole grain Dijon mustard 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1/2 medium onion, sliced 1 tablespoon [...]



FOOD! Healthier.

Five ways to create healthy recipes so you can still eat the food you love but eat healthy at the same time ! http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-recipes/NU00584



Get Your Anti-Cancer Supplements in the Produce Department

Dr. Oz shows us how we can reduce our risk of hormone-dependent cancers like breast, ovary, uterus and prostrate with a fun tour of the local grocery store: http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/anti-cancer-diet?sp_rid=NDA3Mzk3NDUwNwS2&sp_mid=2166738



Miso-Glazed Tuna Kebabs

A great Tuna main course!  What side dish recipes can you think of using cancer fighting ingredients? yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings active time: 30 min total time: 1 3/4 hr (includes marinating) Ingredients 1 cup white miso (also called shiro miso) 1/2 cup mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine) 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup [...]