Let's Do It Healthy

[Guest guest]

Think soy is boring? Edamame just might change your mind. Baby green soybeans are unlike tofu or soy milk in taste, look and feel, but are just as packed with protein and protective soy isoflavones. Edamame are sold frozen in the pod or shucked. Cook for 7 or 8 minutes in boiling water until tender. Serve plain as a snack or add to stir-fries, bean salads or vegetables mixes. A 1/4-cup serving contains about 110 calories and 9 grams of protein. (These are wonderful!)

 

Chinese food that is served up fast may mean more trouble for your health and waistline. The faster the food is cooked up and ready, the more oil the chef has probably added in the preparation to heat and cook your meal quickly. Dodge this extra dose of fat and calories by ordering your meal steamed with your favorite sauce on the side. Bonus tip: Cooking with sauces and oils may rob nutrients from certain vegetables; ordering a steamed dish gives you the most nutrient bang for your bite!

 

It's easy to find out where you can work out on a business trip, if you know where to look online. Before you leave, go to a travel or city guide Web site for your destination and research the parks, community centers, tracks and fitness centers where you can get a little exercise. Nothing boosts your energy, creativity and effectiveness on the road like a workout. Bonus: Explore the local jogging paths, and you'll get a taste of city life you'll never find in a hotel or pitch meeting.

 

Compare costs for vitamin and mineral supplements. No-frills generic brands are often manufactured by the same companies that make the heavily advertised (and costly) brands. Read the labels and compare ingredients.

 

~Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves for they shall never cease to be amused.