Healthy Holiday Foods

Here are some popular holiday foods that are actually good for you:

1. Red wine--heart-healthy antioxidants
2. Dark chocolate-reduces risk of blood clots
3. Almonds, walnuts and hazelnuts-great source of vitamin E and heart-healthy fats
4. Lean meats such as turkey, chicken and fish-great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids
5. Cinnamon-lowers blood sugar and cholesterol
6. Dried fruit such as cranberries, dates, figs and raisins-rich in B vitamins and iron

Hope Danielson
Health & Wellness Advisor
Niemann Foods

Wash your hands!

Looking for the best way to keep healthy this winter? Wash your hands.

Washing hands throughout the day may be the best way to keep the flu away. Use regular soap and warm water. Dry with disposable towels and use the towel to turn off the faucet.

When you do not have soap and water nearby, try an antibacterial gel. They can kill 99.9 percent of germs. Make sure to look for one with at least 60 percent alcohol in order to kill microbes. Another plus is that alcohol based gels don't contribute to antibiotic resistance.


Hope Danielson
Health & Wellness Advisor
Niemann Foods

Happy Halloween

Looking for smart choices this Halloween. Try some of these better finds:

Smarties (2 rolls have 50 calories and 0g of fat)
Dum Dum Pops (2 pops have 51 calories and 0g of fat)
Tootsie Pop (1 pop has 60 calories and 0g of fat)
Candy Corn (13 pieces have 70 calories and 0g of fat)
3 Musketeers (1 "fun" size bar has 63 calories and 2g of fat)

Happy Halloween!

Hope Danielson
Health & Wellness Advisor
Niemann Foods

Peter, Peter Pumkin Eater!

Did you know that Pumpkins are not only good for decorating but also good for your heart?

According to the authors of Superfoods Healthstyle, canned or fresh, pumpkin is a superfood,. And this squash is especially good for your ticker because it's chock-full of carotenoids that are known to reduce heart disease risk.
Antioxidant ActionAnd that's not all, according to the book's authors, Steven G. Pratt, MD, and Kathy Matthews. Pumpkin is also a good source of potassium, magnesium, fiber, and antioxidant vitamins C and E. So don't think of this squash as merely a fall doorstep jazzer upper.

Hope Danielson
Health and Wellness Advisor
Niemann Foods

"Turkey" Not Just For Thanksgiving!

Do you only consider eating turkey at Thanksgiving? Maybe you should add it to your weekly diet. Turkey is a superfood. Its high in protein, iron, zinc and B vitamins. It builds muscle and strengthens the immune system. It's also super lean and very versatile. Try it in a salad, on a sandwich or even on pizza. Aim for the white meat since it’s leaner.

Hope Danielson
Health & Wellness Advisor
Niemann Foods

An Apple A Day........

You know the old saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" ? Well, there could be some real truth to that.

Not only do apples taste great but they benefit your health in many ways:

§ Lower cholesterol
§ Prevent weight gain
§ Reduce allergies by blocking histamine
§ Protect your colon.
§ Prevent bone loss

Eat them before meals or as a snack. Make sure to eat the skin since that is where all the heart-healthy fiber is.

Hope Danielson
Health & Wellness Advisor
Niemann Foods

Cool As A Cucumber

Here is a healthy appetizer to take to your next barbeque:

Triscuit Whole Grain Crackers
1 Cucumber
Light Ranch Dressing
Dill

Peel and slice cucumber into 1/4 inch round slices .
Top each Triscuit with 1/2 tsp of light ranch dressing and cucumber round.
Sprinkle with dill.

This is a great way to get in a serving of whole grains and vegetables.

Hope Danielson
Health & Wellness Advisor
Niemann Foods