A Voice from the Eastern Door
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MASSENA, NY – It is time to stop making excuses and to do something only you can do – be good to yourself. August is National Wellness Month, and it is the perfect time to refocus some of your time and energy on you and only you. Massena Hospital's Joseph Salamy, PA, is a member of the St. Lawrence Internists team and noted each of us is responsible for investing in ourselves and listening to our bodies. Eating healthy and exercising help our bodies to physically feel better. Meditating, rel...
Servings: 18 muffins Calories: 211 Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened, 1 stick) 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 2 cups flour 1/2 cup milk 2 cups strawberries (chopped) For the Crumb Topping: 1/4 cup butter (melted) 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup white sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 cup flour Instructions For the Strawberry Muffins: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine the butter and sugar for your muffins in a large mixing bowl. Mix for about 1 minute until nice and creamy. Mix i...
Servings: 4 - 6 Ingredients Orange-Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 6-ounce package fresh baby spinach or 8 cups fresh baby or torn spinach and/or assorted torn greens 2 cups quartered or sliced strawberries ½ tsp. toasted sesame seeds 8 ounces or 1-1/2 cups grilled or chopped cooked chicken 4 ounces cheese of your choice, cut into bite-size pieces ½ cup loosely packed fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves, chopped (1/4 cup) Freshly ground black pepper Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1 Prepare vinaigrette. Cover and store in refrigerator w...
Nathalie Barrios ’22 has been working with Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Ali Boolani, who developed the idea during the COVID-19 pandemic, in response to his students’ feelings. Prof. Boolani said that he “really wanted to find out what was going on with students during the first summer of the pandemic.” Nathalie Barrios started collecting data for this study on June 1, 2020 and completed the daily data collection on August 1, 2020. Boolani and the team wanted to know how Covid was impacting the students’ behaviors and how they felt d...
Servings 4-6people Prep Time 15-20minutes Cook Time 35minutes Passive Time 50-55minutes Ingredients: 1 onion(s)large, finely chopped 2 large zucchini or 2.5 pounds, cut into quarters 2 large tomato(es)diced 5 garlic clove(s)crushed 1 cup olive oil 1 cup Parmesan cheese shredded 1 tsp basil, thyme, and oregano 1tsp salt 1/2tsp black pepper 1/3cup fresh parsley or basil, finely chopped Cooking spray Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray 8 x 8 or 9 x 11 baking dish with...
Ingredients 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon raisins, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2-pound lean ground beef (90% lean) 1/2-pound bulk spicy pork sausage 2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1-1/2 cups cubed rotisserie chicken 2/3 cup uncooked acini di pepe pasta 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach, cut into thin strips Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional Directions...
Ingredients: • 3 - garlic cloves, minced • 1 - green bell pepper, chopped • 14 1/2 ounces - crushed tomatoes • 1/2-pound - raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts • 3 cups - chicken broth • 1/2 cup - chopped white onion • 1/3 cup - shredded Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish • 1 tablespoon - chopped fresh basil • 2 teaspoons - chopped fresh oregano • 1/8 teaspoon - red pepper flakes (or more if you like it spicy!) • 4 ounces - uncooked dry gemelli or penne pasta • Chopped fresh basil or parsley, for garnish Directions • In the slow cooker,...
These Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Cupcakes are a fun combination of pumpkin cake and pumpkin cheesecake all in one easy-to-eat cupcake! Totally addicting! Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 17 minutes Total Time: 57 minutes Yield: 14-16 Cupcakes INGREDIENTS CHEESECAKE FILLING 6 ounces (170g) Cream Cheese, room temperature 1/4 cup (52g) sugar 3 tbsp (43g) sour cream 3/4 tsp vanilla extract 1 large egg white, room temperature PUMPKIN CUPCAKES 1/4 cup (56g) Unsalted Butter, melted and slightly cooled 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil 5 tbsp (75ml) milk,...
Ingredients for Zesty Salsa: 10 Cups chopped, seeded, peeled, cored tomatoes (about 6 pounds) 5 Cups chopped and seeded long green peppers (about 2 pounds) 5 Cups chopped onions (1 1/2 pounds) 2 1/2 Cups chopped and seeded hot peppers (about 1 pound) 1 Cup fine chopped fresh cilantro 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tsp. salt 1 1/4 Cups lime juice Directions for Zesty Salsa: 1. Prep the tomatoes and prep the jars by boiling them for at least 10 minutes and place the lids in simmering water. 2. Combine all your ingredients in a large non-reactive...
By: Laura Weber (obtained from Penn State Extension) Try these substitutions for making your meals healthier: Higher Fat/Saturated Fat Cooking oils Lower Fat/Saturated Fat Alternatives Choose heart healthy – safflower, peanut, or olive oils more often Higher Fat/Saturated Fat Sautéing Lower Fat/Saturated Fat Alternatives Use nonstick spray, water, flavored juices or stock Higher Fat/Saturated Fat Salad dressings Lower Fat/Saturated Fat Alternatives Use equal parts water and vinegar and half as much oil. To make up for less intense flavor, ad...
Submitted by Dan Sweet Eggplants are a wonderful vegetable that are not only tasty, but high in fiber and low in calories! Eggplant is often used to substitute meat in a dish such as lasagna, but today, we’re putting eggplant into a stir fry. This recipe combines a rainbow of vegetables and a brown rice (whole grain) for a delicious and healthy meal! While selecting eggplants at the store or Farmers’ market, choose eggplants that are heavy for their size, without cracks or discolorations. To store eggplants, place them in the refrigerator, in...
Submitted By Dan Sweet During the summertime, I always try to use the kitchen appliances as little as possible. During a hot summer day, starting up the oven or stove creates way too much heat in the household for my liking. This salad is a very easy to prepare dish that doesn’t require cooking anything! When choosing cucumbers, look for firm, well-shaped cucumbers with dark green color. To store them properly, refrigerate them in a plastic bag for up to one week. Ingredients: Salad: • 4 large tomatoes, cubed • 1 large cucumber, chopped • 1 c...
Submitted by Laura Weber, Family, Health & Well-Being Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Franklin County With all of this extra time being spent at home, you may be finding yourself making more trips to the fridge or kitchen for a snack. If you notice yourself snacking more, it's even more imperative that you monitor your portion sizes for your main meals. The following advice is taken from the Idaho plate method. You can find more information at www.platemethod.com. For starters, make sur...
Ingredients FOR CUPCAKES: 1 box vanilla cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 c. cinnamon sugar 1 c. Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal FOR FROSTING: 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened 3 c. powdered sugar Pinch of kosher salt 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 3 tbsp. heavy cream Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, for garnish (optional) DIRECTIONS: Make cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°. Line cupcake pan with cupcake liners. Prepare cake batter according to...
Reprinted with permission from Quartz Nearly 300 million children are out of school due to coronavirus, with countries like Japan, Italy, and Iran closing their entire school systems to try and stem transmission and buy time as governments and healthcare systems cope with an influx of new cases. As schools scramble to move teaching and learning online, parents are trying to figure out how to support their children’s academic work while keeping everyone in the household sane. In addition to sharing space with their parents, the kids are b...
1. Take a break from the news. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by concerns about coronavirus, consider monitoring and potentially limiting the amount of media you consume. Try filtering their media coverage about coronavirus. You don’t have to avoid the news altogether if you don’t want to, but you also don’t need to obsessively stay up to date, either. Staying overly connected to news coverage can negatively impact mental health, so it is important to monitor your intake if you notice a rise in anxiety. It can be very beneficial just to take an...
(January 13, 2020) No one starts out in life thinking they are going to be a smoker or a diabetic. We come into the idea of smoking through curiosity, peer pressure or constant tobacco advertising and marketing. These two health issues rise out of each other depending on exposure and lifestyle. In the 2014, Surgeon General’s Report, “smoking is a cause of type 2 diabetes, which is also known as adult-onset diabetes. Smokers have a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes than do nonsmokers. The risk of developing diabetes increases with the...
Reprinted with permission from Center of Disease Control and Prevention Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. In fact, RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis (inflammation of the small airways in the lung) and pneumonia (infection of the lungs) in children younger than 1 year of age in the United States. It is also a significant cause of...
World Diabetes Day (WDD) was created in 1991 by IDF and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. World Diabetes Day became an official United Nations Day in 2006 with the passage of United Nation Resolution 61/225. It is marked every year on November 14, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922. WDD is the world's largest diabetes awareness campaign reaching a...
Reprinted with permission from Chain Reaction V The Chain Reaction V report and scorecard ranks America's top restaurant chains on their policies relating to antibiotic use in their beef supply chains. The overuse of antibiotics on industrial farms contributes to antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which can cause life-threatening infections in people. We need our life-saving medicines to work, and because fast food companies are some of the largest buyers of meat, they are uniquely positioned to...
By: Dan Sweet, CCE Family Health and Well-Being Educator With Summer passing in the blink of an eye, we can now move onto the enchanting season of pumpkins and apples, Fall! This recipe is quick, kid-friendly, delicious and nutritious. Full of healthy fats, fiber, and protein, this is a meal you should not pass up. This recipe was provided by SNAP4CT. Makes: 2 Servings Ingredients: • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin • 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter • 4 slices whole wheat bread • 1 medium banana, sliced • 1/2 tsp cinnamon or pumpkin spice Ins...
The idiom “trust your gut” means relying on intuition, rather than thoughtful, deep analysis, to make a decision. But research shows there is actually a tangible connection between gut health and brain health, and that linkage can affect emotions and cognitive processing. Research conducted at the California Institute of Technology by Elaine Hsiao showed how unhealthy or healthy microorganisms in the stomach can influence behaviors differently. Another study, led by Kirsten Tillisch at UCLA, suggested probiotics can have a positive effect on...
How can you prevent rabies in animals? There are several things you can do to protect your pet from rabies. First, visit your veterinarian with your pet on a regular basis and keep rabies vaccinations up-to-date for all cats, ferrets, and dogs. Second, maintain control of your pets by keeping cats and ferrets indoors and keeping dogs under direct supervision. Third, spay or neuter your pets to help reduce the number of unwanted pets that may not be properly cared for or vaccinated regularly. Finally, call animal control to remove all stray anim...
By: Dan Sweet, CCE Franklin County Meal prepping has become increasingly popular in the United States for people looking for healthy food on the go. Meal prepping involves making a large batch of food during one of your free days of the week and refrigerating/freezing them for later usage throughout the week. If you’re looking for a quick, delicious on the go breakfast food, these bacon and avocado hash brown egg cups are worth a try! Ingredients: • 2 ½ cups hash browns, thawed • 3 Tablespoons olive oil • Salt and pepper, to taste • 6 eggs • ...
