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This week, summer squash is our Food of the Week. It is the peak of the season for summer squash, the best time to enjoy them because they are the most flavorful and nutritious. While steaming is a great way to prepare many vegetables, it tends to make summer squash mushy and watery, causes it to lose much of its flavor. That's why I recommend healthy sautéing summer squash. Healthy Sautéing uses a minimal amount of liquid so that both the flavor and nutrition of the squash are maximized. Enjoy summer squash now while it is plentiful and inexpensive!  Kudos to the USDA's new icon depicting their dietary guidelines! Unveiled last week by first lady Michelle Obama, it has been well publicized and is receiving rave reviews. And for good reason. Compared to the old pyramid, which was overly complex and tried to communicate too many different nutrition facts, the new icon is brilliant in its simplicity and easily defines what we should look for on a Healthy Eating plate. "MyPlate" promotes eating more fruits and vegetables, which cover half the plate. Grains occupy an additional quarter, as do proteins such as lean meat, fish, poultry, beans, nuts, seeds and eggs. A glass of milk rests to the side. For a country caught in the midst of an obesity epidemic, MyPlate is a great reminder of how enjoying more fruits and vegetables, and limiting heavy, calorie-laden foods in your meals is not only the path to improved health, but to healthy weight loss. I can't imagine anything more supportive of the World's Healthiest Foods and our Healthiest Way of Eating than this new icon. This picture is truly worth a thousand words. The USDA has said that the old plan was to provide information, but the new plan is to actively change American eating behavior with the new icon as its centerpiece. Our goals here at WHFoods are also placing increased focus on providing not only information, but ways to put that information into practice. By using our new healthy cooking methods, preparation tips and recipes, you can easily fill your plate to match the MyPlate icon with foods that are not only good for you but taste great as well! Optional Ingredients Makes for Great Tasting Summer Squash If you grow your own garden, you know how prolific summer squash can be. This week I will share with you how to prepare this abundant summer vegetable in ways that are quick and easy, and taste great! Click the "Play" button on the video screen on the home page (whfoods.org) and learn how easy it is to prepare this delicious Summer Squash recipe with me. Summer Squash Summer squash is a member of the cucumber family and comes in many different varieties. You can enjoy the entire plant, including its flesh, seeds and skin. And if you grow them yourself, be sure to enjoy their edible flowers; they are great visual and taste additions to your summer salad. What You Should Know About Summer Squash Although summer squash has long been recognized as an important food source of carotenoids, only recently have research studies documented just how fantastic summer squash can be when it comes to these key antioxidants ...The Latest News About Summer Squash. Smart Food Choices How can I boost my metabolism? "Slow metabolism" often means "sluggish digestion. " You can improve your digestion by increasing fiber intake, decreasing total fat intake, eating less food at any one meal, more consistently timing your meal, ncreasing the time spent getting ready to eat, increasing the time spent eating, better chewing, and increasing your awareness of the joy of food ... Best Food Sources for: Enjoy your Healthiest Way of Eating this week! George  P.S. Remember you can now find us on Facebook! | weekly newsletter Food of the Week . . . Cauliflower Did you know that the powerful antioxidants found in summer squash, like vitamin C and beta carotene, have potent anti-inflammatory properties? Antioxidants help combat free radical activity, which can damage cell structures including DNA. By doing so, antioxidants promote healthy immunity and help reduce risk of cancer and heart disease. To maximize the nutrients you derive from different types of summer squash, such as zucchini, purchase organically grown varieties whenever possible, so you can enjoy the entire squash -- skin, seeds and flesh -- without concern over pesticide residues. Summer squash can be served lightly cooked or raw with your favorite dip.Read More ...If you have any questions about today's Newsletter Ask George Your Question 5-Minute Healthy Summer Squash  view recipe ... The Food Tip of the Week The best way to store summer squash Here is the Daily Tip for this week: Does cold smoked salmon have the same nutrient value as fresh or frozen salmon? No, smoked salmon does not have the same nutrient value as fresh or frozen salmon ...  When you order our book The World's Healthiest Foods: Essential Guide for the Healthiest Way of Eating you will receive free access to videos (valued at $15.95) featuring George sharing with you how to make a "5-Course Meal in 15 Minutes," tips on selecting and storing foods, the Healthiest Way of Cooking, and more. You will also receive a free guide, How To Create a "Healthiest Way of Eating" Group, which will show you how to share a healthy evening of eating in the comfort of your home with family, friends, or other couples. The total value of the videos and guide is $24.95, but they are free when you purchase our book. It is a pleasure to support your work by purchasing the World's Healthiest Foods book. I also purchased your pdf on Healthy Weight Loss some time ago. It is so enjoyable! And works! - Solange Copyright © 2011 The George Mateljan Foundation, All Rights Reserved |
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