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28 Days to a Healthier Heart

In celebration of American Heart Month today we have some helpful tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Start out doing these everyday during February, then work on making them a regular part of your life. Remember heart disease is the leading killer of both men and women.

http://www.cdc.gov/salt/healthy_heart_tips.htm

Healthy Living A to Z: C is for Cauliflower

Cauliflower Steak Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins — Cauliflower Steak
Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins

When we think of cauliflower it’s often raw florets with dip or cooked swimming in cheese sauce, right? There is so much more you can do with this wonderful vegetable.

First a few Nutrition Facts. Cauliflower is a good source of Protein, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Magnesium and Phosphorus, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Potassium and Manganese.

Cauliflower is a great addition to a raw vegetable salad.

Mashed cauliflower is a great replacement for mashed potatoes. Don’t negate the health benefits by adding lots of butter and heavy cream.

Cauliflower fried rice be made with grated fresh cauliflower replacing the rice.

Ever had a cauliflower steak? Cut thick slices from the center. Season and pan fry in a little oil or lightly coat with cooking spray and bake in a 450 degree oven.

I use cauliflower to make soups, sauces, even dips. If not overcooked it has a neutral flavor. Puree in a blender or food processor with seasonings to make a ranch style dressing or dip no one will guess is dairy free.

Thought for Today

“Not living in fear is a great gift, because certainly these days we do it so much. And do you know what I like about comedy? You can’t laugh and be afraid at the same time — of anything. If you’re laughing, I defy you to be afraid.” — Stephen Colbert, interviewed in “After tragedy, TV funnyman Stephen Colbert says,: “If you are laughing, you can’t be afraid” by James Kaplan in PARADE magazine (23 September 2007) [Source: http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Comedy%5D

Peace

Thought for Today

Crane migration in central Nebraska Copyright 2010 by R.O. & R.A. Robbins — Crane migration in central Nebraska
Copyright 2010 by R.O. & R.A. Robbins

“I am grateful for what I am and have.
My thanksgiving is perpetual…
O how I laugh when I think of my vague indefinite riches.
No run on my bank can drain it
for my wealth is not possession but enjoyment.”

Henry David Thoreau

Thought for Today

Myrtle Page Fillmore (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“Work, of whatever nature, is to render living service, in obedience to the law of giving and receiving. For you, it is for the purpose of expressing your God-given faculties and powers, to the end that you may manifest the divine ideas God has implanted, the perfect pattern of His Son.” Myrtle Fillmore

[Source: Work as Living Service ]

Pizza at Pudgy’s Revisited

Pudgy’s, a locally owned pizza place in Omaha NE, is one restaurant where we can enjoy a meal without drama. We know we will be treated well there and enjoy a good gf pizza. These are the things Pudgy’s does right.

1. When Pudgy was developing his gf menu items he talked to his gluten free customers.

2. He took pride in his gluten free pizza. If you wanted to see Pudgy smile really big thank him for his gluten free pizza.

3. You can order any size and choice of toppings for the same price as regular pizza. They know what you are talking about when you order a gluten free crust.

4. In addition to pizza there are gf bread sticks, cheese sticks and hot wings and Redbridge beer if you want.

5. Gluten free customers are treated just like any other customer with good food and choices.

On a recent visit to Pudgy’s we were not prepared to learn Pudgy has passed away. We will miss you Pudgy, but thank you for your efforts to serve your gluten free customers and hope the restaurant will continue to welcome gluten free customers.