Central Carolina HEALTH - Summer 2012 - (Page 12)

HEART SMART GREENS “In general, the darker the greens, the more nutrients they contain,” Marsha says. LEAN PROTEIN “A bowl of veggies may be very healthy, but you need to feel satisﬁed,” says Marsha. Protein can turn a salad into a meal. Turn Over a New Leaf BUILD A BETTER SALAD BY PUNCHING UP YOUR NUTRIENTS What’s the “house salad” on your family’s dinner table? If, as on many tables, it’s iceberg lettuce and croutons, you could be shorting your family some key nutrients for heart health. Most adults need four to six cups of produce daily for optimum health. If your numbers are coming up short, salads can help. “Two-thirds of American adults don’t get the number of vegetables they need in a day,” says Marsha Kenner, registered dietitian at Central Carolina Hospital. “Salads are a great way to get those needs met in one meal.” Not sure where to start? Add spice to your salads with these great combinations. —By Stephanie Thurrott ARUGULA A cruciferous veggie, in the same family as broccoli and cauliﬂower. BOILED EGGS High in calcium and iron. WATERCRESS Loaded with vitamins A and C. BEANS Mix it up with chick peas, white or navy beans, or tofu (soybean curd). ROMAINE A salad standby with lots more to offer than iceberg. CHICKEN Slice or dice leftovers to top your salad. FIND MORE FREE + HEALTHY SALAD RECIPES 12 | S U M M E R 2 0 1 2 Check out our library of salad recipes at CentralCarolinaHosp.staywellsolutions online.com/Library/Recipes/Category/ SoupsSalads. SoupsSalads SPINACH Packed with calcium and vitamin K. SEAFOOD Sardines, albacore tuna and salmon are high in omega-3 fatty acids. http://centralcarolinahosp.staywellsolutionsonline.com/library/recipes/Category/SoupsSalads/

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Central Carolina HEALTH - Summer 2012

Central Carolina Health - Summer 2012
Contents
From the CEO
Health Beat
All in the Family
The Diet Equation
Heart Smart
Motivated to Move

Central Carolina HEALTH - Summer 2012