Roasted Squash Soup Recipe, How To Eat More Produce, Holiday Drinks

[Dr. Weil's Anti-Inflammatory Diet] Monday 11/28/2016 Join the conversation! Making The Same Meals Over And Over? Get out of the recipe rut - join [Dr. Weil on Healthy Aging]! We have over 300 recipes that feature anti-inflammatory ingredients, including salmon, vegetables, whole grains and anti-inflammatory spices. Our "virtual cookbook" makes creating healthy and satisfying meals simple and fun, and the choices are practically endless! Plus we have guides for making your grocery shopping quick and efficient, as well as exclusive videos featuring Dr. Weil cooking. [Start your 14-day free trial now, and save 30% when you join!] [Cooking with Dr. Weil] Want To Eat More Produce? Use Clear Bowls Want to eat more fruits and vegetables? Of course you do! Upping your produce intake is one of the surest paths to health, but many people simply find it too difficult to do on a regular basis. If you are among them, here's a tip: invest in a transparent bowl, and keep it within arm's reach. Researchers tested college students by placing apple slices and carrot sticks in either clear or opaque bowls, which were positioned near the students. Participants were told they were welcome to eat the produce, then left alone for ten minutes. The result: the apples and carrots in the nearby bowls were more likely to be eaten! Interestingly, in the "race" between the clear and opaque bowls, the clear bowl led to increased consumption of the fruit, but not of the vegetable. Bottom line: for fruits and vegetables, close and clear bowls are a better option than far and opaque ones when it comes to inspiring you, or your family, to eat better. Dr. Weil's Vitamin Advisor Receive Your FREE Personalized [Vitamin Recommendation] & [Supplement Plan] Today! Dr. Weil on Healthy Aging Your Online Guide to the Anti-Inflammatory Diet. Start eating for your health - [begin your free trial now.] Dr. Weil's Free Newsletters Expand your health knowledge with our [complimentary emails]. 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No matter what variety you choose, you will be getting plenty of healthful nutrients: winter squash is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, and provides potassium, dietary fiber and folate. Winter squash also provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, and has been associated with the prevention of variety of diseases, including benign prostatic hyperplasia, lung cancer, atherosclerosis, diabetes-related health issues and inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma and osteoarthritis. While they can be stored for up to six months, winter squash will eventually decay - choose ones with a heavy and firm feel and dull rinds that are uniformly hard. Try the [Roasted Winter Squash & Apple Soup] recipe! [Food as Medicine] Getting Vitamin A Through Your Diet "Vitamin A" is the blanket term for retinoids, biologically active compounds that occur naturally in both plant and animal tissues. Vitamin A's benefits are many: it supports bone growth, helps maintain healthy eyes, and supports the integrity of the immune and reproductive systems. The best natural food sources of vitamin A are the carotenoids, found in fruits and vegetables including carrots, spinach, kale, butternut squash, cantaloupe, mangoes, pumpkins and sweet potatoes. In supplement form, Dr. Weil recommends 15,000 IU of mixed carotenoids daily. Look for products that contain beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, lycopene, astaxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin as part of an antioxidant formula. [Tip]Tip: Talk with your local grocer about different ways to cook squash and what each variety offers, as each different type has its own unique taste and texture. [Checklist] Healthier Holiday Drinks The best way to minimize empty calories during the holiday season is to limit or avoid alcoholic and sugary drinks. Enjoy traditional beverages in moderation and remember to drink water between cocktails to keep hydrated. The following drinks are lower-calorie holiday options when you want something sweet or alcoholic. [Checklist] 1.Sparkling non-alcoholic punch. The calories can vary, but most holiday punch can easily be diluted with additional sparkling water to reduce calories and sugars. If you are making your own punch at home, use unsweetened cranberry juice concentrate. [Checklist] 2.Red wine. The antioxidant activity of red wine has been linked to heart-health benefits, reduced stress and even memory preservation. Limit yourself to a six-ounce glass, which typically has about 120 calories. [Checklist] 3.Hot toddy. A combination of lemon, honey, cinnamon, cloves and brandy, this beverage has between 100 and 150 calories and provides some vitamin C thanks to the lemon juice. [Checklist] 4.Champagne. This celebratory drink has about 90 calories in a four-ounce glass. To ensure delivery to your inbox, add [e-bulletins@communications.drweil.com] to your address book. 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