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The polar vortex is finally gone and its time to start spring cleaning.  While you are cleaning out those closets and the garage, its also the perfect time to re-evaluate your health and wellness.  Whether you just want to look better in your bathing suit, you want to improve your diet or you are struggling with health concerns, now is the time to take control of your well being.  The most important factor in overall health is maintaing a healthy weight.  Overweight and obesity can lead to a myriad of health concerns: Hypertension, type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, certain cancers (breast, endometrial, colon), stroke, liver and gallbladder disease, dyslipidemia, sleep disturbances, osteoarthritis, gynecological issues and fertility issues for both men and women. It can be daunting to start a new health and wellness plan, so where to begin?  With simple, attainable goals you can achieve a healthier lifestyle.  Pick a goal every week that you know is reasonable and do-able. Keep that goal until it is a regular part of your daily routine. When you slowly change behaviors, success will surely follow. Some examples of small goals would be:

• I will start to keep a food journal
• I will increase my fruit and vegetable consumption-eat the rainbow
• I will swap refined grains and carbohydrates with whole grains and complex carbohydrates
• I will pay attention to portions
• I will quit smoking
• I will keep all beverages calorie free and increase water consumption
• I will start to move more on most days (remember to get medical clearance from your physician before starting any new exercise routine)

It probably took a long time to develop the habits you now have, so you need to be patient, and work steadily to make positive behavior change.  Get support from family, friends and an RD to help you reach your goals. Even small losses, 5-10% of your total weight can have significant improvements in your health. The key to successful weight loss is to eat less and move more, but do it sensibly.  By focusing on weekly goals, rather than that final number you are trying to reach, you will be moving towards a lifetime of health and wellness.  I know you can do it!   Snap Pea & Quinoa Salad From EatingWell:  March/April 2013 Makes: 6 servings, about 1 cup each Active Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 1/2 hours  

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups fresh snap peas, trimmed and cut diagonally into thirds
• 1 1/2 cups button mushrooms, cut into quarters or eighths if large
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion, cut into 1-inch lengths
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar or white-wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil or flaxseed oil
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  PREPARATION

1. Combine water and quinoa in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool completely.
2. Combine peas, mushrooms, onion and dill in a medium bowl. Whisk vinegar, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice in a small bowl. Stir the dressing into the cooled quinoa until evenly dispersed. Add the quinoa to the vegetable mixture, toss and serve.

• Make Ahead Tip: Prepare quinoa (Step 1), cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Cover and refrigerate the prepared salad for up to 1 day.

Per serving: 223 calories; 11 g fat (2 g sat, 8 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 25 g carbohydrates; 1 g added sugars; 6 g protein; 3 g fiber; 10 mg sodium; 311 mg potassium. Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (32% daily value), Folate & Magnesium (17% dv). Carbohydrate Servings: 1 1/2      

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Many people reach for a cup of coffee first thing in the morning.  Coffee contains caffeine, which is a mild stimulant that can make you feel more alert and helps to fight that foggy feeling to help you focus. It is also important to note that caffeine is found not just in coffee but tea, soft drinks, energy drinks, candy, gum and chocolate as well as some medications. Some people should avoid caffeine if they have certain conditions:

• Osteoporosis
• GERD (acid reflux)
• Severe PMS
• IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), or other serious GI distress
• Chronic headaches
• Kidney stones
• Irregular heart rhythms
• Stomach ulcers
• Anxiety and sleep disturbances
• Fibrocystic breast disease

Everyone has a different tolerance to caffeine and there are a number of potential risks and benefits of consuming it. Potential health benefits:

• It can delay fatigue and improve mental acuity.
• Has anti inflammatory properties, which may help to prevent certain cardiovascular illnesses.
• May help protect human brain cells, therefore It may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
• Can reduce the risk of oral and liver cancer.
• Intake may protect against Type 2 diabetes (but use decaf as regular coffee can raise blood glucose levels in the short term), Parkinson’s disease and stroke.
• A 2013 study by Harvard’s School of Public Health found that people who drank 2-3 cups of coffee a day decreased their risk of suicide by 45%.

Potential health risks:

• Large amounts of caffeine can lead to decreases in bone mineral density, which leads to thinning bones (osteoporosis).
• Interferes with quality sleep.
• Causes dehydration.  Drinking coffee should not count towards your daily fluid intake.
• Interacts with certain medications-Thyroid medications, certain antibiotics, Tagament and psychotropic medications to name a few.
• It raises blood pressure and blood glucose levels, which can impact people taking insulin and those with diabetes.
• Can cause: anxiety, jitters, stomach upset, fast heartbeat and insomnia.
• It is addictive and can cause withdrawal symptoms when discontinued (headaches, irritability, nausea and sleepiness).
• Becomes a very high calorie drink when used as a vehicle to add sugar, cream and high calorie syrups, which leads to weight gain.
• Can have hormone disrupting properties in women.
• Can have negative effects on a developing baby as it crosses the placenta. Only have small amounts.

It has been proven that moderate amounts of coffee are safe for adults.  That equals 200-300 mg per day (2-4 eight ounce cups of brewed coffee a day), however, if you are consuming more than 4 cups a day, you are putting yourself at risk for health problems. So in moderation, enjoy, unless you have one of the health concerns that I listed above. Average amounts of caffeine in food and pills:

• Coffee 8 ounces (brewed)-60-150 mg
• Tea 8 ounces -60-120 mg
• Soda (colas) 12 ounces-45 mg
• Mountain Dew 12 ounces-55 mg
• Energy Drinks/bars-80-200+ mg
• Excedrin 1 tab-65 mg
• No Doz 1 tab-100 mg

Joy Cookies

From EatingWell:  November/December 2010  Makes: 4 dozen cookies Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 3/4 hours

• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened (see Tips)
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup whole-wheat flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons melted semisweet chocolate chips (see Tips)
• 3 tablespoons toasted coconut (see Tips)
• 48 sliced almonds

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 15-by-10-inch baking sheet with 1-inch sides with cooking spray.
2. Beat sugar, butter, oil, egg, milk and almond extract in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

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   Stir in all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, baking powder and salt until well blended. (It will be a soft dough.) Spread the dough into the prepared baking pan in a thin layer.

3. Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes.

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   Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes.

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   Cut into 48 bars.

4. Decorate each bar with a drizzle of melted chocolate, a sprinkle of toasted coconut and an almond slice.

• Make Ahead Tip: Store airtight, in a single layer, for up to 1 day or freeze undecorated cookies for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature before decorating. | Equipment: 15-by-10-inch baking sheet with 1-inch sides
• Tips: To soften butter, let stand at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes. Or cut into small pieces and let stand for about 15 minutes. (Do not soften in a microwave-the uneven heat may melt the butter in spots.)
• To melt chocolate, microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted. Or place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.
• Toast coconut in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, until golden, about 5 minutes.

Per bar: 53 calories; 3 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 6 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbohydrates; 3 g added sugars; 1 gprotein; 0 g fiber; 32 mg sodium; 16 mg potassium.        

Executive Pharmacy adheres to OSHA standards for the safety of our staff and patients. We practice strict guidelines for the preparation of compounded prescriptions assuring uniformity and quality. Final preparations are examined for continuity from batch to batch. We keep detailed records and can check each product to determine when and by whom it was prepared, as well as the lot(s) of components used. Additionally, preparations are randomly sent to an independent laboratory ensuring optimal quality adherence.

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