Bok Talk
Feb. 13, 2012 - Bok choy? That’s a vegetable? It sounds a bit like some sort of exotic animal or maybe the sound that animal would make. “Bok bok, chooy.” Don’t worry, thou ... INstride Decodes the Oil Aisle
Dec. 13, 2011 - The grocery store aisle that holds the oils is a daunting area for many. There are too many varieties of oils to count and many shoppers are unsure of where to begin their selectio ... We Got the Beet!
Dec. 13, 2011 - Their royally red color matches their personality. Beets are small but mighty vegetables that are ready to rule the produce section in your local supermarket with their anti-aging ... Pumpkin Power
Nov. 28, 2011 - Pumpkin pie: a Thanksgiving tradition. But there’s much more to pumpkin than that annual treat. Pumpkins can fit into a health-conscious diet in a number of ways. They are lo ... Salt Sick
Oct. 18, 2011 - When a health provider says, “Cut the salt,” the patient is probably thinking, “Great, lose the flavor.” Reducing salt in your diet doesn’t have to m ... Fresh Pick: Apples
Oct. 18, 2011 - In Indiana, fall means apples. Bloomfield has its Apple Festival; Spencer its Apple Butter Festival; Mooresville has the Anderson Orchard’s annual Apple Festival and Craft Fa ... Attack the Snack
Sept. 14, 2011 - Unwise snacking can sabotage diet discipline employed at meal times. With that in mind, INstride asked some people, many of whom you’ve met before in this magazine, for ideas ... Still Aces
Sept. 14, 2011 - When Tony Kenworthy picked tennis as a lifelong sport, he meant it. Nothing so far has been able to keep him off the court. He still plays at a high level despite three knee surger ... Fresh Pick: Zucchini
Sept. 14, 2011 - Hoosier gardeners love zucchini. They must. During the summer months the summer squash is available in great abundance and freshness. The FoodNetwork.com describes zucchini as  ... Sugar Blues
Sept. 13, 2011 - Processed sugar goes down pretty easy. Foods that are high in sugar give us a temporary feeling of euphoria, energy and even comfort. But one wellness coach and two registered cert ... Fresh Pick: Honey
Aug. 8, 2011 - The National Honey Board notes that honey is honey—no more, no less. “It’s just that simple. A bottle of pure honey contains the natural sweet substance produced ... What's your favorite healthy snack?
July 26, 2011 - A stick of light string cheese is only 50 calories. Twizzlers candies are low fat. Do you have a go-to food when the sweet or salty cravings hit? INstride wants to know: What's you ... Ideas for a summer picnic
July 11, 2011 - You know it’s summer when you can walk outside and smell something on the grill no matter where you are. Grilling is a very popular way to prepare food over the summer, and t ... Summer outing recipes: Watermelon salsa
July 11, 2011 - Watermelon Salsa From EatingWell: August/September 8 servings, 1⁄2 cup each Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes 3 cups finely diced seedless watermelon, (about 21& ... Summer outing recipes: Shaker-Style Smoked Chicken Thighs
July 11, 2011 - Shaker-Style Smoked Chicken Thighs From EatingWell: June/July 4 servings Active Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 1⁄2 cup cider vinegar 1⁄4 cup extra ... Summer outing recipes: Grilled corn with chipotle-lime butter
July 11, 2011 - Grilled Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter From EatingWell: June/July 4 servings Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes 4 ears fresh corn, husked 2 tablespoons ... Summer outing recipes: Inside-Out Cheeseburgers
July 11, 2011 - Inside-Out Cheeseburgers From EatingWell: June/July 4 servings Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes 1⁄4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1⁄4 cup ... Summer outing recipes: Green bean casserole
July 11, 2011 - Green Bean Casserole From EatingWell: November/December 6 servings, about 3⁄4 cup each Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes 3 tablespoons canola oi ... Summer outing recipes: Deviled eggs
July 11, 2011 - Deviled Eggs From EatingWell: May/June 24 servings Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes 12 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled. Cover and refrigerate for up t ... Summer outing recipes: Country potato salad
July 11, 2011 - Country Potato Salad From EatingWell: July/August 8 servings, about 1 cup each Active Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 2 pounds small potatoes, preferably heirl ... INstride editor’s couscous recipe part of Bloomington benefit
May 8, 2011 - One of the other guys involved in the 100 Men Who Cook benefit asked me what I was cooking. When I told him vegetable couscous with Moroccan pesto, he asked, “Do you cook lik ... Fin Facts: Two local experts share what they know about fish
May 8, 2011 - Dave Schell’s butcher shop on the east side of Bloomington has the largest fish case in town. And Schell, who also teaches classes at Ivy Tech about meat fabrication and menu ... Fresh Pick: Strawberries
May 8, 2011 - Strawberry isn’t just an ice cream flavor. This fruit is naturally sweet all on its own and packed with nutrients you might not expect. Incorporating strawberries into your d ... Baconator and SuperSonic burgers are 'edible heart attacks'
May 4, 2011 - What is one of the least healthy fast-food restaurants? Wendy’s has some very unhealthy choices on their menu - the unhealthiest item being their Triple Baconator. Not only d ... Enjoy your leftover Easter chocolate
Apr. 28, 2011 - What is the healthiest Easter treat? You might be surprised to find out that the hollow dark chocolate bunnies are actually one of the more healthy treats to snack during easter. D ... Ditch cigarettes, pick up a Wii
Apr. 18, 2011 - What is one of the least healthy habits we can pick up? One of the most common and most health-affecting habits is, of course, smoking. When it comes to the health risks of smoking ... Hold the salt
Apr. 12, 2011 - How much sodium should the average person consume in one day? The American Heart Association states that the average person should consume less than 2,300 mg of sodium per day and ... Fresh Pick: Asparagus
Apr. 10, 2011 - Asparagus can make young children run from the dinner table and hide. But they are hiding from one of the most nutritionally balanced vegetables around. Offered in various shades o ... Go green when it comes to healthy produce
Apr. 8, 2011 - What is the most healthy color of produce? According to the Tyra Banks Show, the episode “Science of Colors,” explains green is one of the healthiest colors to look for ... Get 10 minutes of sun daily for Vitamin D
Apr. 4, 2011 - How many minutes of sun exposure should you get every day for an optimal dosage of Vitamin D? If you guessed 10 minutes you’re correct! Researchers have found that laying out ... Dieting? There's an app for that.
Mar. 13, 2011 - If losing weight is on your mind, there are hundreds of dieting tools ready for download onto something you might already carry with you every day, your smartphone. They include ca ... The best cure for colon cancer is prevention
Mar. 13, 2011 - The issue of colon cancer puts some patients between a rock and a hard spot. Colonoscopies are not fun. The screenings that detect pre-cancerous cells are thought to be invasive a ... Fresh Pick: Cabbage
Mar. 13, 2011 - When someone says “cabbage” the first thing that usually comes to mind is coleslaw. The second thing? Sauerkraut. Right? But this leafy vegetable is much more than eith ... Why you should try quinoa
Feb. 8, 2011 - Most folks call quinoa (pronounced "keen-whah") a grain, but it's actually a seed, one that originated thousands of years ago in the Andes Mountains. Dubbed "the gold of the Incas, ... Fresh Pick: Make room for mushrooms
Feb. 8, 2011 - Mushrooms. They’re not a plant, they’re a fungus—but this doesn’t make them any less appetizing. These oddly shaped morsels are mainly found in your local g ... A little chocolate, a little wine, a potential for good
Feb. 8, 2011 - Have your wine red and your chocolate dark this Valentine’s Day, if you love yourself. Both in moderation—one ounce of chocolate per day; one 4-ounce glass of wine per ... Foot Fuel: Advice from a real runner
Jan. 5, 2011 - Most people hate the term “training” when it comes to recreational running and walking. It sounds hot, sweaty, hard and always taking place near some guy with a stopwat ... Urology Q&A
Jan. 5, 2011 - Dean Lenz, M.D., a urologist on Bloomington Hospital’s medical staff practicing at Summit Urology, chatted live with INstride readers last month about prostate cancer and oth ... Hold the Fries
Jan. 5, 2011 - If you are a calorie counter, but also crunched for time, there are ways to find peace in the drive-thru. Fast food restaurants in the last decade have met smart eaters halfway wit ... Makers
Jan. 5, 2011 - Fresh Pick: Hazelnut
Jan. 5, 2011 - This healthy snack is good for more than just munching on. Filled with a good source of vitamin E, dietary fiber and heart-healthy B vitamins, hazelnuts are one of the more nutriti ... Bloomington dietitian’s tips to give your snacks—and maybe you—a new look
Jan. 5, 2011 - If your resolution this year is to eat better, best check your pantry. It’s cold outside, and without many fresh fruits and vegetables on hand it’s easy to slip into a ... Fresh Pick: Winter Squash
Dec. 8, 2010 - You might have thought pumpkins were just for carving, but winter squash are good for a lot more than just smiling faces. Winter squash include everything from pumpkin, to acorn, t ... Cold-air run: Safety tips for winter miles
Dec. 8, 2010 - During summer, runners, joggers and walkers are common sights outdoors. But what happens when those warm summer days become snowy and cold? Here are a few tips from Patti Grant, a ... Here's how to get rid of sweet cravings
Nov. 11, 2010 - Most of the time, sweet cravings come down to habit. For example, if you grew up always having dessert after dinner, your brain will be conditioned to expect that. Even your body w ... Tips for making holidays more joyful feast than guilt-ridden beast
Nov. 11, 2010 - It’s hard to resist the siren call of that last piece of pumpkin pie over the holidays, and maybe we don’t have to. There are ways to stay healthy during the “big ... Three easy stretches for a sit-down world
Nov. 11, 2010 - As the world around us becomes more computer and digital centric, our bodies are become less mobile. Because of our increasingly sedentary lives, our bodies are more prone to injur ... Foot Fuel: Advice from a real runner
Nov. 11, 2010 - "It is never too late to start running or walking! I began at age 57. Participating in an organized program will increase your contact with others whose goal is to exercise and be ... Fresh Picks: Sweet Potato
Nov. 11, 2010 - When soft varieties of sweet potatoes were first introduced in America, marketers labeled them as a similar vegetable—the yam—to prevent consumers from confusing soft s ... Tricks to be thankful for
Nov. 7, 2010 - THE TURKEY Roast the turkey on a rack so the fat drips away from the bird. Baste it with low-sodium broth instead of butter. Use herbs, i ... 'Chocolate' cakes, raw apple pies at Bloomingfoods East
Nov. 7, 2010 - The icing on what appears to be the most decadent piece of chocolate cake for sale at Bloomingfoods East is not made of chocolate, but avocados. Not butter, but dates. Not sugar, ...

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