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Health

Coming Soon, Coaching, and Marion Nestle

by laurel on February 22, 2010

Hello LOHF friends! I hope your week is off to a happy and healthy start. I had a busy but exciting weekend and want to share a few things with you.
Coming Soon…I’m working on lots of new ideas for blog posts including more of my own healthy recipes, healthy travel foods, kid-friendly meals, superfoods, supplements, [...]

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Mixed Greens Salad with Chicken

by laurel on February 17, 2010

I had a ton of leftovers to use up today, so I made a big salad for lunch. By keeping a few key items on hand, I can always whip up a healthy meal on-the-spot. Some of my key foods are: olive oil, lemons, fresh greens, and crunchy raw veggies such as carrots, onions, and [...]

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February Newsletter!

by laurel on February 12, 2010

I just released my February Newsletter for Laurel Health Counseling (click on the picture below to view it). This month I offered some tips on adding probiotics to your diet and eating protein-rich beans for energy and endurance. Plus, there’s an Easy Beans and Greens recipe for you to try out. Hoping you enjoy it!

If [...]

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“Let’s Move” Campaign

by laurel on February 9, 2010

The new website for Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign is now live. The campaign aims to “support parents, provide healthier food in schools, help our kids to be more physically active, and make healthy, affordable food available in every part of our country.”
I thought the LOHF readers would like to see this short video on [...]

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My Healthy Valentine

by laurel on February 3, 2010

No matter what your relationship status this Valentine’s Day, you can enjoy some of these healthy yet delicious treats and gift ideas. I came up with a list of my favorite romantic treats for you to enjoy on your own or to give as a present to your Valentine. I promise, all of this stuff [...]

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Did you know that eating a Mediterranean-style diet can reduce your chances of depression? A recent study from Spain concluded that men and women who ate diets rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, olive oil, beans, fish, and cereals were 30% less likely to have depression. For one thing, the healthy fats in olive oil, fish, [...]

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Easy Shrimp Tacos

by laurel on January 15, 2010

This week I was all about shrimp tacos. I actually made them three times because I had tons of leftovers and they were really easy to make. I could have gone crazy with toppings, but I decided to keep it pretty simple to save money and cut down on preparation time. Here’s my recipe for [...]

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Frost-Lovin’ Kale

by laurel on January 11, 2010

I learned a little food trivia during a trip to Whole Foods last week. I was in their gorgeous produce section and was picking out some kale to put in a spicy sausage, potato, and kale soup. I found some pretty purple/red kale that looked super fresh, and next to it was as a little [...]

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Comfort Foods

by laurel on January 5, 2010

Here’s a nice segment from the Today Show where Pam O’Brien from Fitness Magazine gives suggestions of foods to eat when you’re stressed, have a headache, have a stomach ache, or are suffering from a cold. I love that this segment focuses on using foods to cure and prevent illnesses (instead of immediately turning to [...]

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Craving Hummus

by laurel on January 5, 2010

So far, I’ve been cooking up a storm in NY. I love it here, but I’m also missing my family and friends back home. Cooking is something that keeps me sane, lets me be creative, and reminds me of home.
Over the weekend I had a craving for hummus, so I decided to turn it into [...]

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