Posted in Community Events, tagged #FirstLadyofRE, #FirstLadyofRealEstate!, austin tx real estate, community events, healthy living in austin on September 1, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Let’s get some Labor Day Activities going for starters, if you are a Yoga Lover see below..
Free yoga classes will be offered at various yoga studios and other locations throughout Austin. Anyone who is curious about yoga (even children) can try a class for free this Labor Day. Bring your yoga mat, a friend, and a smile!
Have a Wonderful Day!
Posted in Healthy Living, tagged healthy living in austin, TX on March 31, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Did you know nature highlights beneficial nutrients in fruits and vegetables by giving them their vibrant color? I read an article today on my Yahoo Home-screen explaining why your diet should be colorful and what colors you should be eating. I found it incredibly interesting!
Every vegetable color represents different benefits and nutrients, which means you should try to eat a wide variety of colors. Every wonder why eggplant and blue berries are blue, purple, and deep red? It’s because they contain anthocyanins and proanthocyanins, which are two antioxidants that have been associated with keeping your heart healthy, and your brain functioning optimally!
According to the USDA 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, we should concentrate on eating three specific colors: dark green, red, and orange. The article says you should try to aim to eat this much of eat color per week:
You should eat 1.5-2 cups of dark green vegetables weekly.
Benfits:
You should eat 5.5-6 cups of red and orange vegetables weekly.
Benefits:
Posted in Healthy Living, Recipes, tagged healthy, healthy lifestyle in austin, healthy living, healthy living in austin, quinoa, quinoa recipes, TX on November 30, 2010| Leave a Comment »
A few months ago my husband decided he wanted to go completely vegetarian. He has always been a health conscious gym rat, so he decided to take it a step further and completely give up meat. I’ve been adjusting to the vegetarian way and coming up with new cooking ideas at home.
I saw an article today when I went to Yahoo.com to sign into my email about quinoa. Quinoa is a grain-like crop used primarily for the seeds it produces. Quinoa is in the same family as beets, spinach, and tumbleweeds and is a nutritional powerhouse, providing all 9 essential amino acids. Because of its great nutritional value, quinoa is considered a protein and can be a fantastic substitute for meat. An added bonus is that it is also gluten-free, making the food safe for people with a gluten-free diet.
Quinoa comes in a variety of colors and can be found at most grocery stores. It is one of those foods that makes being a vegetarian much easier because of its variety of uses, great taste, and nutritional value. My husband and I love it! It has become an essential ingredient in my kitchen.
Even if you may not be a vegetarian, I suggest trying quinoa! We are always striving for a more nutritional diet, and quinoa is very filling and healthy. The simplest way to eat quinoa is by preparing it like couscous:
The quinoa seed can also be eaten like a breakfast cereal by adding some natural sweetner, cinnamon, or fruit. Other uses include adding to tacos, burritos, salads, scrambled eggs, or my personal favorite –veggie burgers. We also like to saute quinoa with broccoli, carrots, water chestnuts, and green beans with a touch of spice. The uses are endless!
Here are a couple websites to get some more great recipes:
http://www.cookingquinoa.net/category/quinoa-recipes/
http://www.quinoa-recipes.com/
Give it a try, and let me know how you like it!
Healthy Living in Austin, Texas 
