Stay Healthy Every Season With These Foods

This information is quite handy for preventing disease and anti-aging. I'm always eating whatever tastes good but as I get older eating healthy has become more important to me. After eating whatever in my 20's my body and mind has changed. There's actually a sense of nourishment, fulfillment, and fullness when eating a balanced meal with everything from vegetables, meats, starches, carbs. Back in the day I was just eating and knew when I reached and exceeded my stomach's limitations. Now I'd rather eat in small portions and with the right balance of everything. Instead of eating the most for dinner eating for breakfast and lunch has been more pleasing. Lately for the summer I've eaten plain & honey nut cheerios, Fiber One, Ohms by Quaker (really good and honey graham rich!) Raisin bran, Chex, Cinnamon Toast Crunch (one of my favs.) and my sinful indulgence I sneak in at night sometimes Peanut Butter Captain Crunch (addictive!). And nothing beats cereal than having ice cold milk on a morning warming up for a hot summer's day. Bagels are also a morning favorite for me all times of the year. Thomas's Cinnamon Swirl Bagels toasted with butter and cream cheese. I try to be easy with the cream cheese but it's so good. Every morning my taste changes so it's nothing to worry about. Even if you already know about these items or learning about their benefits for each season it's available here to return back to.

SPRING

• Kiwi
• Dark or Light Honey
• Fiber
• Light Bread
• Cereal
• Whole Wheat Pasta
• Legumes (Beans, peas, clover, alfalfa, locust trees, and acacia trees)

Portion control equals weight control

 SUMMER

•  Avocado
• Sweet Potatoes
• White Potatoes
• Prunes
• Pomegranate Juice
• Garlic
• Light or Dark Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Control the stress in your life

 FALL

• Apples
• Pomegranates
• Cumin
• Turmeric
• Oregano 
• Thyme
• Onions 
•  Garlic

 Focus on getting a good night's rest

From Dr. Steven Pratt's book SuperFoods HealthStyle premiered on ABC channel

Hot Item Suggestion : Grilled Loaded Potatoes

Summer Time Grill Side-Delight!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

1 1/2 lbs. baby red or Yukon gold potatoes, halved

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp. Southwest seasoning

1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar

3 green onions, green part only, thinly sliced

3 tbsp. real bacon bits

3/4 cup sour cream (light alternative Greek Yogurt or Mexicana Creme)

1. In a large bowl TOSS potatoes with oil to coat.
2. SPRINKLE with seasoning, and salt & pepper to taste.
3. PREHEAT grill to high (400 degrees F to 450 degrees F).
4. LINE a grill basket with foil; coat foil with nonstick cooking spray.
5. PLACE potatoes in basket. Bring up opposite edges of foil to enclose potatoes; double fold to seal.
6. GRILL 25 - 30 minutes, turning every 10 minutes or until knife-tender.
7. REMOVE basket from grill; carefully open packet. 
8. SPRINKLE cheese on top. 
9. With packet open, RETURN potatoes to grill. 
10. GRILL 2 - 3 minutes or until cheese melts.
11. REMOVE packet from grill. 
12. SPRINKLE with green onions and bacon, top with sour cream, and serve!

SERVES: 6
Per Serving 250 cal. 15g fat, 8g saturated fat, 35mg cholesterol, 300mg sodium, 19g carbs, 2g fiber,
2g sugars, 11g protein