LIFESTYLES
These soup recipes are "super" great for your kidneys and overall health.
BY KATY G. WILKENS | February 8, 2024 at 10:50 a.m.
Seeds: superstars of nutrition
Eating nuts and seeds more often is a good idea because they are little power bundles of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Fire up your food with hot peppers
Gardens this time of year are bursting with shiny jalapenos, nicely rounded bell peppers, hot Thai chilies, mild banana peppers, and cherry peppers.
Cool off with sweet and savory frozen pops
In addition to traditional fruit pops, try thinking out of the box with frozen treats made with veggies.
Frozen fruits! Icy treats for summer weather
When the days get hot, turn to an icy treat to stay cool.
Red, white and blue foods for the Fourth of July
There are healthy red and blue foods, including blueberries, strawberries and raspberries. All are high in antioxidants, folic acid and vitamin C, as well as low in calories, high in natural fiber and packed with flavor, not salt and fat.
Why You Should Plant Your Neighbor's Seeds
Local seeds can be more diverse and adapted to climates than those that people buy in stores. And getting them for free also saves money
The Value of Intergenerational Storytelling
Different generations have much to share and learn from each other. Here are a few tips that can help with the storytelling process
Quick Asian stir-fry meals
Tofu cooks quickly and is packed with protein in stir-fried dishes packed with plenty of vegetables.
Pandemic Leads to New Invention for Preserving Voices of Older Adults
At that time, she wanted to find a recordable storybook of “Love You Forever” (Heitman’s favorite book as a child) to record her grandmother reading it
NO EXTRA POUNDS
How to avoid the holiday bulge
The average American gains five pounds every November-December, and it takes them many months to lose it - if they lose it at all.
WINTER GARDENING
Gardening — it’s not just for summer any more
Winter veggies can help prevent cancer and add lots of vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin K to a healthy diet.
NOW SERVING SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY
Providence ElderPlace expands comprehensive program of healthcare and adult day health services to seniors in Snohomish County
The program has operated in King County since 1995 and has expanded gradually to include facilities in South Seattle, West Seattle, Kent and Redmond.
Power up with citrus
Citrus is a great, bright flavor you can add to almost any sweet or savory dish.
