Nutrition
Exercise Does the Mind and Body Good
We all know that exercise keeps our bodies healthy, but it can also keep our brains in good shape as well. A study that followed 20,000 healthy adults from mid-life until after age 65 found that those who were the most physically fit reduced their risks for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia compared to… »
Watermelon and Tomato Salad
Watermelon and Tomato Salad Recipe 1 watermelon, peeled and cut into chunks 6 heriloom tomatoes (assorted colors and sizes), cut up A bunch of mint or basil leaves, chopped or whole 2 tablespoons red onion, sliced 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar Feta cheese, crumbled Coarse sea salt and pepper to… »
Is Your Cholesterol Too High?
Irene Roltsch, Nutritionist If your LDL levels (“bad cholesterol”) are too high, the doctor has instructed you to lower dietary saturated fat and cholesterol while increasing soluble fiber and exercise. You may also have been put on a statin drug if those alterations did not reduce it enough. Although effective, statins may cause side effects… »
Are you getting enough Vitamin B12?
By: Irene Roltsch, Arden Hills’ Nutritionist As we get older, our need for vitamin B12 often increases. This is mainly due to changes in the digestive tract (atrophic gastritis), which is seen more after the age of 50 and makes it harder to absorb. It can also develop due to an iron deficiency or infection… »
Preventing Disease with Coffee
Let’s not just start the New Year off right, let’s make a plan to start off each day right with a cup of coffee. The start of a New Year can be daunting for some as New Year’s resolutions can become more of a stressful burden than an actual realistic challenge to bettering one’s mind… »
The Perfect Holiday Gift
This holiday season get the ones you love a gift card to Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa. And, every time you purchase a gift card of $50 or more, you’ll be entered to win our “Holiday from the Holidays Package” which includes a two night stay in one of our Signature Villas, a one-hour… »
A Better Breakfast
Breakfast sandwiches are a staple in many households across the country. Just remember that all breakfast sandwiches are not created equal. When made at home these meals are made using a handful of ingredients. At fast food establishments, they are made with about 50 ingredients to preserve their freshness while sitting around in the restaurant… »
Add a Pinch of Cinnamon!
Cinnamon not only adds great flavor to an array of foods, it also has multiple benefits. To start, cinnamon significantly lowers total cholesterol and triglycerides in addition to being a great source of manganese, dietary fiber, iron and calcium. Further, various studies prove that the aromatics alone can improve memory and performance of certain tasks. … »
The Dirty Dozen
Going 100% organic isn’t always an option for everyone, and that is why the Environmental Working Group’s annual list of the dirty dozen foods is so useful. The group analyzes data from the Department of Agriculture about pesticide residue and it ranks foods based on how much or little pesticide residue they have. The group estimates… »
Oregano Marinade for Chicken
Did you know? Oregano contains major sources of two antibacterial agents that fight off infection, thymol and carvacol, and oregano has four times the antioxidants of blueberries. Combine all ingredients and allow meat to marinade for at least one hour before cooking. 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup coarsely chopped garlic 1/2 cup coarsely chopped… »