How to Stay Healthy During the Holidays
For most people, the holiday season tends to be the most stressful time of year. Whether you are dealing with travel, extended family, shopping, a cold, or too much food, it is hard to stay healthy this time of year.
According to eHow, there are 5 ways you can make this winter beneficial for you. First, no matter what you decide to pile on your plate, try to choose more fruits and vegatables than anything else. There is a reason root veggies and fruits are harvested in the winter, they keep your body strong during the cold months. Secondly, try herbal tea and fruit tea instead of hot chocolate. Hot chocolate is loaded with sugar but on the contrary natural herbs and tea provide antioxidants for the body. If you prefer your tea sweetened, add honey to it. Third helpful hint is to cover up! Although we live in Florida, the chilly weather and breeze can still lower your body's immune system significantly. Layering clothes and staying warm will help your body fight germs more effectively. Fourth, make time for yourself. No excuses. It may be a busy season, but finding a few minutes a day to relax and making time to exercise is important to maintaining good health. Cut down on stress and find time to relax, your body will reward you. Lastly, load up on your vitamins. Vitamin D and Vitamin C with Quercetin both help boost the immune system during a time when sickness is more prevelant. Zinc, a trace mineral, also serves an important role in the creation of antibodies.
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Recipe of the Month: Duck Breast with Raspberry Sauce
Ingredients
- 4 duck breast halves
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 4 teaspoons demerara sugar
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup creme de cassis liqueur
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 4 ounces raspberries
Directions
- Preheat oven on broiler setting. Use a fork to score the duck breasts through the skin and fat but not all the way through to the meat.
- Heat a large heavy skillet on medium high. Fry the duck breasts skin side down, until the skin browns and fat runs out, about 10 minutes. Remove the breasts from the pan, and pour off most of the fat. Return breasts to pan, and fry skin side up for another 10 minutes. Remove breasts from pan, and allow to rest on a baking sheet. Mix the sea salt, cinnamon and Demerara sugar together and sprinkle over the skin of the duck breasts. Pour most of the fat out of the frying pan.
- Mix together the red wine, cassis, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Pour into the pan, and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened. Add raspberries, and simmer for another minute until heated through.
- Broil the duck breasts skin side up, until the sugar begins to caramelize, about 1 minute. Slice the duck breasts thinly, pour a little sauce over the top, and serve warm.
Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 218 | Total Fat: 3.8g | Cholesterol: 64mg
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