KinkyShea’s Health and Fitness Tips

Recipe of the Week: Sweet Sunflower Seed Spread (from www.eatingwell.com) Toasted sunflower seeds and raisins join forces with yogurt cheese for a quick and tasty spread for whole grain bread, crackers, or raw veggies. Nutrition Profile: Diabetes appropriate, low calorie, low cholesterol, low saturated fat, heart healthy, gluten free, healthy weight appropriate. Ingredients: ½ yogurt cheese (see below) 2 tablespoons…

Recipe of the Week: Spicy Thai Barbecue Oysters (From www.eatingwell.com) Barbecuing oysters is one of the easiest ways to enjoy them because it eliminates the need to shuck them. It’s a simple as putting the oysters right on the grill and cooking until the steam inside the oysters pops the shells open. Next drizzle with a little spicy Thai sauce…

Super Food of the Week: Oysters In many cultures oysters are not only considered a delicacy but also a commodity in enhancing a dull love life. Oysters are a wildly popular in coastal areas with many coastal towns and cities holding annual seafood festivals honoring oysters. Making oysters a part of your diet offers a number of health benefits. Oysters…

Recipe of the Week: Coffee Bean and Peppercorn Steak(from www.eatingwell.com)The bold combination of peppercorn and coffee beans works wonders with the rich meat of venison.Nutrient Profile: Diabetes appropriate, low calorie, low cholesterol, low sodium, gluten free, healthy weight appropriate.Ingredients:1 small garlic clove1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided1 tablespoon freshly brewed coffee1 tablespoon balsamic vinegarFreshly ground pepper, to taste1 tablespoon whole coffee…