Healthy Dietary Patterns

Healthy dietary patterns typically include high amounts of plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, nuts, and legumes, and lower amounts of refined grains, added sugars, sodium, and red and processed meats. Some common, good-for-you legumes include: Chickpeas, also called garbanzo beanPeanutsBlack beansGreen peasLima beansKidney beansBlack-eyed peasNavy beansGreat Northern beansPinto beansSoybeansLentilsWhole grains:Brown RiceOatsQuinoa Food with…

Chilled Avocado Gazpacho

Chilled Avocado Gazpacho

This no-cook cold soup makes an easy, refreshing, and delicious appetizer or first course, especially in the hot months of summer. Ingredients Servings 8 2 1/2 cups water 1 medium avocado, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 cups yellow cherry tomatoes 1 large cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 medium green bell pepper,…

Time Out

Time Out

Fight stress by making little moments your own and help your mind, heart and body. Focus on the things you can control. Enjoy a short meditation, a walk with a friend or simply taking a moment to breathe. Meditation Guide for Heart Health A growing body of evidence suggests that mediating 20 minutes per day…

Senior Center Spotlight: The Rosehouse
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Senior Center Spotlight: The Rosehouse

The Rosehouse This health and wellness facility opened its doors in 1997. Located at 120 Statesman Drive in Lafayette, this Center provides nutritional and health related activities designed to stimulate physical and mental well-being. Activities consist of health talks, an exercise equipment room, chair volleyball, bingo, line dancing and exercise classes. Monday-Thursday | 8:00 a.m….

AVOCADOS for the HEART

AVOCADOS for the HEART

A long-term study finds that eating at least two servings of AVOCADOS per week is linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. This study adds to the evidence to support the benefits of healthy fat sources like avocados to help prevent cardiovascular disease. A key take-home message is to substitute avocados for less-healthy foods…