KinkyShea’s Health and Fitness Tips

Super Food of the Week: HazelnutsHazelnuts, or filberts, are a sweet-flavored nut found predominantly in Europe and in the in the United States on a smaller scale . In many cultures hazelnuts presence can be found in desserts, snacks, and even main dishes. In a one ounce serving, these little nuts pack fiber, magnesium, phosphorous, zinc, copper, iron, manganese, calcium,…

Recipe of the Week: Orange-Glazed Shredded Carrots(from www.eatingwell.com)An orange glaze brings out the sweetness in this kid-friendly side dish. Made easier with pre-shredded carrots, this 15 minute recipe is great quickie side dish.Nutrition Profile: Diabetes appropriate, low calorie, low carbohydrate, low cholesterol, low saturated fat, low sodium, heart healthy, high fiber, high potassium, gluten free, and healthy weight appropriate.Recipe makes…

Super Food of the Week: CarrotsBugs Bunny's favorite food hardly needs a introduction as carrots are well known and loved by young and old. While we usually associate carrots as being orange in color, fact is, carrots grow in a variety of colors including white, yellow, red, or purple, the latter being the original variety. Each color variety responds to…

Recipe of the Week: Broccoli Salad with Creamy Feta Dressing(www.eatingwell.com)This week’s recipe blends finely chopped raw broccoli, a creamy dressing, chickpeas and sweet bell pepper.Nutrition Profile: Diabetes appropriate, low calorie, low carbohydrate, low cholesterol, low saturated fat, low sodium, heart healthy, healthy weight, high fiber, gluten free.Ingredients:1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (or fat free crumbled feta)¼ cup no fat plain…

Super Food of the Week: BroccoliBroccoli, a member of the Kale family, evolved from a wild cabbage plant on the continent of Europe. Broccoli is closely related to cauliflower with its origins in Italy and has been considered a valuable food among Italians. Italian immigrants were the first to introduce broccoli to the United States but it did not become…