Sustainably Sadie
Healthy Eating Tips
For being a person who believes that I can get all necessary vitamins and minerals from the foods I eat, I sure have a hard time sneaking fruits and veggies into my diet. I’ve come across several news stories describing a whole foods/ raw foods/ vegan diet as the proverbial fountain of youth. I’m not about to give up meat, cheese or wine but I know that eating healthier will result in a long and happy life. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away, better yet—eat 3 apples a day.” Here are some other tips I’ve collected:
Prepare veggies early in the week (maybe on Sunday if you do a Sunday-dinner tradition) for easy use. Chop onions, cut carrots and celery and store in easy-to-grab, reusable containers. Burritos are one of my most favorite foods. Create delicious veggie-filled wraps (think salad contained neatly in tortilla wrapper) for healthy snacking—let the kids build their own for a healthy afterschool snack. Asian-style spring rolls (filled with cilantro, mint, carrots, greens, red peppers, your favorite flavors) rolled up in rice paper wrappers are a Gluten Free and healthy burrito alternative— use lettuce or cabbage leaves for wrappers and fill with meat or vegetarian fillings.
Dips are another way I sneak veg into my diet. I threw together crumbled feta, plain yogurt, dill, lemon juice and onion flakes—quick, easy and a delicious dip for carrots, celery, cucumbers, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes.
With a can of garbanzo beans (chick peas), olive oil, lemon juice, spices and food processor you can quickly create delicious hummus, a Mediterranean style dip. You could use other canned white beans and even create protein-rich pasta sauces. Guacamole is another awesome veggie dip.
You can make your own corn flour tortilla chips by cutting corn flour tortillas into triangle-shaped pieces and baking in oven or on griddle—it’s Gluten Free and corn is a whole grain. Another great snack option—air popped pop corn.
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Twin Bits
TBCA mtg: Friday March 16 @ Old Hotel, 8:30 am
March artist featured at Twin Bridges Public Library, Deborah’s Art Wall: Richard Flager from Alder. Photographer. Carver. Painter. Mr. Flager’s reception is schedule for Friday March 23rd 4 to 5:30 pm.
Mar. 21- Notre Dame, Twin Bridges
Mar. 28- New Beginnings, Sheridan
Ruby Valley residents gather on Wednesdays during Lent to receive words of encouragement and challenge from local ministers and lay people. This has been, and continues to be, a very ecumenical gathering. Every one is welcome regardless of their personal religious convictions. Breakfast is scheduled early, 6:30 a.m., so that folks can make it to work on time.
A basket will be available each Wednesday for those who would like to donate non-perishable items or money to the local food bank.
If you need a ride to the breakfast, you may call Carol Braach, 842-5521, or Carol Wilcox, 684-5142. If you would like to offer rides, please let Carol Braach or Carol Wilcox know.
Congratulations to the Lady Falcons on their 2nd place Win at State!!
From TBS Calendar:
Friday March 16: Student Ski Day @ Discovery
Sat. March 17: Mason-sponsored 3 on 3 Tournament @ MP Gym, St. Patrick’s Day!
Monday March 19: No school; Trailblazers 4-H Mtg @ Lunchroom, 7 pm
Tues. March 20: TB School Board Mtg, 7 pm, MT Room
Friday March 23: End of 3rd Quarter; 6-8th Grade Band Festival @ Sheridan
Sat. March 24: Twin/ Sheridan PROM, @ Twin MP Gym
Thurs. March 29: Early Out; Parent- Teacher Conferences 1 – 8 pm, Book Fair @ School Library
Friday March 30: No School, Spring Day
Sat. March 31: Madison County Madness BB tourney, both gyms
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