February 15, 2015 - March 15, 2015 • Volume 1/Issue 3
Life’s a reflection of you.
Cover: Angela Hill Photo by Bach Imagery
A boy and his father are hiking through the mountains. The father gets a little bit ahead, and the boy slips. He bangs his leg on a rock and yells, "Ouch!" Just as soon as he says that, he hears "Ouch!" coming right back at him. A little startled he yells out to the mountains, "Who are you?" thinking it’s someone mocking him. Immediately he hears a reply back, "Who are you?". He then yells, "You coward!" And just the same way, he hears the same response "You cow-ard!" Getting more frustrated and about to burst into anger, he looks to his father and asks him, "What's going on?" His father just smiles and says, "Son, pay attention". He then yells back to the mountain, "I admire you, you are a leader, you are a champion, you can do anything!" With each phrase, he receives the same response in return.The boy looks a little confused so the father explains,
"Son, people call this an ECHO; but really, this is LIFE. It gives you back everything you do or say. Life is a reflection of our actions!" If you want to be loved more by others, it first starts with giving more love to others. If you want more confidence in your team or your employees, become more confident in yourself. If you want more respect, give more respect to others. If you want all-out massive success, help others to become successful. This relationship applies to everything, in all areas of life. Your life is not a coincidence... it is a reflection of YOU!
Table of Contents The Specialist /Page 6 by Kevin Chiri Investment /Page 7 by Mike Rich Walgreens: Allergy Season /Page 10 by Pratichee Shukla & Bill Cloutet
Cover Feature, Angela Hill/Page 12 by Lisa Fitzm Clement American Heart Month /Page 16 by Mary Bounds
- Michelle Carollo & Kelly Walgamotte Publishers
For Senior Living Magazine Advertsing Information-
Prevention and Recovery /Page 18 by Anita Becker, R.N. Heart Healthy /Page 20 by Michelle Carollo Senior Sampler /Page 22 by Kelly Walgamotte
Please contact: Mary West at (504) 610-1051 or email to MaryWest2@aol.com
Staff Publishers Michelle Carollo & Kelly Walgamotte Editor Lana Walgamotte
Account Executive Mary West
Contributing Writers Lisa Bologna Lisa Clement Mary Bounds Mike Rich
Chief Designer Chris Tiblier
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Photographer Bach Imagery
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by: Kevin Chiri general population. As many
For Dr. William Huval and his wife Tyra, it wasn’t easy leaving the beautiful countryside of Montana, where they walked into their kitchen for coffee in the morning, and watched deer, elk and other wildlife in their backyard. “It is really a beautiful country and we did enjoy our time there,” Huval said. “But I love helping people and now at this time in my career, I can select specific work and really know I am doing something to improve the lives of my patients—and I decided to do it back home in Louisiana.” Huval is a native of Covington and went to LSU in Baton Rouge before attending the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans. For that matter, his family is from Breaux Bridge and as he said, “once a Cajun, always a Cajun.” So even though he had traveled around the countryside practicing general and vascular surgery at Boston University, Harvard, Florida and finally in Montana where he and his wife also headed up a horse ranch, the calling back south was always there. “Our families were both in Louisiana, so we came home,” Huval said. And with his return comes a specialty service that can’t be found everywhere, as Huval now has Venous Neuropathy Treatment Centers of Louisiana offices in Slidell and Baton Rouge, where he performs laser treatment for vein disease, and is also one of the very few specialists who can help people with Neuropathy. Vein disease is certainly better known to the
great relief.”
people age, especially women,
Tyra Huval, who works in the office with her
they develop vericose veins or
husband and is actually a pediatrician, said even
what is known as spider veins.
she is amazed at the comments she has heard for
It causes many symptoms such
her husband’s work.
as pressure in the legs, itching,
“We were doing a commercial the other day
burning and pain that can
and some of our patients offered to give us testi-
greatly affect the general lifestyle. Huval began specializing in vein disease treatment many years ago and said he now helps
monials. They were saying things like ‘dramatic’ and ‘life changing.’ It really does make a huge difference,” she said.
many people with dramatic improvement follow-
Huval said his decision to open an office in
ing the procedure that can easily be done in his
St. Tammany Parish is because he wants to only
office.
treat a limited number of patients with very per-
“The problem can really cause a lot of trouble for people, but the treatment is actually very sim-
sonalized care, after spending a lifetime in the busy world of surgery.
ple and safe, with few side effects,” he said. “The
“I worked at Harvard and Boston University,
laser closes off the diseased veins and we have
Florida and then in Montana, but now I am slow-
the majority of our patients who have great im-
ing it down and only treating patients for these
provement.” Huval’s second specialty is for a problem
two problems,” he said. “We want patients to know they are getting one-on-one care with us.”
many people have never heard of. Neuropathy
Huval said he and his wife have been married
isn’t one of the most well-known problems mak-
for 33 years and enjoyed their time traveling to
ing the evening news, but the doctor said it is de-
different parts of the country, which also in-
bilitating for those who have it.
cluded 18 years working in Palm Beach County,
“The causes of neuropathy are poorly understood,” he said. “They used to think it was
Fla. But the 10 years spent in Montana most recently was especially memorable.
mainly in diabetics, but half of my patients don’t
“It’s a different world there. Our neighbors
have diabetes, so there is more to it than that. My
had cattle that we helped with and we had horses
personal theory says it is connected to our diet,
on a ranch of our own,” Tyra said. “But my dad
and the chemicals we eat over many years.”
is a doctor and was specializing in Neuropathy
But the problem of Neuropathy is truly serious
in Kenner, so he would call Bill to come help him
for those who have it. It creates numbness and
from time-to-time. That’s where he learned the
pain in the feet and legs, however, Huval is a
procedure.”
physician who studied with a doctor who developed very effective treatments for it. “The treatment is something where we basi-
They finally decided to come back to Louisiana to be near family, leading to opening the clinics in Baton Rouge and now in Slidell.
cally retrain the nerves,” he said. “It has to do
For more information, or to schedule an appoint-
with nerve therapy and stimulation, but the bot-
ment, call 985-718-4732.
tom line is that the majority of our patients get
by: Mike Rich
It is what it is (when we’re talking about your money)
This popular catch-phrase can
be kind of cynical. “It is what it is. You can’t change it, so don’t even try.” Sounds pretty negative sometimes. However, in the world of personal money management, “it is what it is” can be a powerful mantra. To us, it means that there are some things you can’t control, and some things you can, and it makes sense to focus on the latter. For example, there are many things we simply cannot control when it comes to investing our retirement money. We cannot alter the actions of the stock market, world politics, the price of gold, interest rates, or how some Wall Street trader reacts to the latest unemployment numbers. If you are making investment decisions based on these unknowable numbers, you are likely to fail. On the other hand, we are in complete control of our spending, our savings habits, and how we respond to market ups and downs. That’s where Steve and I want our clients’ focus to be. We will never be able to predict the precise direction of the financial markets (sorry!), but we can design an investment portfolio for you with an asset allocation that matches your needs and risk tolerance, and we can also show you how staying the course is more effective in the long run than chasing rate of return. Plus, we can show you that a strategy that protects your assets and includes financial tools that provide guaranteed cash flow is a lot more likely to succeed than a strategy that tries to time the market, or some other nonsense. Another word about asset allocation is in order here. Did you know that asset allocation drives most of the performance of your investment port-
folio? That’s right. Most of your performance is determined by what’s in your portfolio, rather than what you actually do with it, such as making too many trades. Here’s a fun little research project for you. Get on the Internet and do a search on “asset allocation quilt.” You’ll get back a list of sites that have some pretty cool diagrams that show how different asset classes have performed over many years. A little bit of study will show you that the performance of a single asset class – let’s use international stocks, for example – can vary widely from year to year. The clear message is (or should be) that no one knows for sure what the next year might bring, so a prudent investor will put his or her money in a broad selection of assets that are appropriate for one’s risk tolerance. Steve and I can help you with that. When it comes to money and your retirement income plan, it truly “is what it is.” Control the things you can, and don’t worry about the things you can’t. To learn how, call us for a complimentary review of your portfolio.
Mike Rich and Steve Kernahan, Pontchartrain Investment Management, 2242 Carey Street, Slidell, LA 70458 985-605-5066 Securities and Advisory Services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor, Member FINRA/SIPC.
Allergy Season Nothing to Sneeze About by: Pratichee Shukla, PharmD & Bill Cloutet, PharmD
D
o you suffer from allergies? You are not alone. For Seniors, the risk of illness due to a secondary bacteria or virus can pose serious health risks. Many already have complicating factors like chronic diseases that make allergies difficult to deal with. Allergies are very common. They are your immune system’s natural response to foreign substances, or allergens. Some examples of common allergens are pollen, pet
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dander, dust, mold, food and drugs, and are generally not harmful. Allergies occur when your body identifies an allergen, such as pollen, as an “invader” and launches an immune response to eliminate it. This is the same response your body uses to fight off bacteria and viruses. In people with allergies, the immune response is oversensitive and produces chemicals, like histamines, to fight allergens and this is what causes the typical allergy symp-
toms. These symptoms include sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, mucus, cough and itchy or watery eyes. These symptoms are what over-the-counter (OTC) medicines treat and there are a lot of products to choose from at the pharmacy. Your local pharmacist can help you choose the right product, or combination of products, to treat your symptoms. Common OTCs for allergies include anti-histamines, decongestants, cough suppressants, pain relievers, and mucus thinners. In February, a commonly used prescription nasal spray, FLONASE®, has been approved for patients to use without a prescription. This is exciting news for allergy suffers. You should always check with your doctor when beginning the use of a new medicine, including over the counter ones. FLONASE® When you start using temporarily reFLONASE®, you may start to feel relieves symptoms of lief after the first day and gain full effect after several days of regular, once-a-day hay fever or other use. Please follow package directions or upper respiratory ask your pharmacist about any quesallergies like: tions you may have. How to use Flonase: According to • Nasal congestion manufacturer of Flonase, dosing of • Runny nose FLONASE® for adults and children • Sneezing 12 years and over is as follows: • Itchy nose Week 1: use 2 sprays in each nostril • Itchy eyes once daily. Week 2 and up to 6 months: use 1 to 2 sprays in each nostril as • Watery eyes needed to treat your allergy symptoms. After 6 months of daily use, ask you doctor if you should continue using the product. Source: Glaxo Smith Kline, www.flonase.com We are excited to announce that all Walgreens pharmacies now have FLONASE® in stock in the allergy, cough and cold section near the pharmacy. Make sure to ask your Walgreens pharmacist about using FLONASE® and what other medications might be right for you. Walgreens also accepts Medicare part D plans and most all other insurances. Stop by and visit your local Walgreens pharmacy today.
Few people in the Southeast Louisiana region are known by just their first name but when you hear someone talking about “Angela” natives know exactly who you are referring to. Angela Hill has been a household name in our community for over forty years, her energy, enthusiasm and genuine love of New Orleans and its people pervade her total spirit.
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n April of 1975, the late Phil Johnson, former Director of WWL TV newsroom couldn’t have possibly known when he hired a beautiful young dynamo from Texas as the Consumer Reporter for WWL –TV, the treasure he was about to bring to New Orleans. Her career is the stuff that dreams are made of, she immediately embraced the city that care forgot and it loved her right back. Born in Portland, Maine Angela grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 1972 and upon graduation worked as an anchor and assistant news director in Harlingen, Texas. Shortly after her arrival in New Orleans, Angela became the first female anchor at WWL TV, a position she would hold for 38 years. In addition to her anchor duties Hill hosted the “Angela Show” a daily talk show where she interviewed notables such as President Bill Clinton, Danny Thomas, Oleg Cassini and Oscar de la Renta just to name a few and just about every local celebrity in the region.
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Author: Lisa Fitzmorris Clement • Photo’s by: Bach Imagery
She showcased the talents of great music, with a real opportunity to see the struggles magnificent cuisine and the geniuses in the that that country faced. academic arenas in our area. When When asked about her new role as a radio asked her favorite guest Hill hesitated and talk show host she said the key is “preparasaid “There were so tion”. She now many amazing peospends hours at her There were so many amazing desk writing her inple but I suppose the one that really people but I suppose the one that troductions and reinspired me was really inspired me was Oprah Win- searching the variety Oprah Winfrey beof topics she covers cause she opened so frey because she opened so many each day. She is many doors for doors for women in the talk show truly a Louisiana women in the talk Legend, her class; elshow genre, without genre, without her there may not egance and profesher there may not have been an Angela Show. sionalism are some of have been an Anthe traits that make gela Show.” This her most endearing. beloved journalist who has produced docu- When Angela Hill walks into any room, she mentaries and news pieces in Paris, Beirut, lights it up. Her smile, her sincerity and genLondon, China, Africa and Italy uine interests in all things New Orleans are has received numerous national recognitions real. What you see is truly what you get from
“
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for her outstanding contributions in her field of journalism. She said the piece she did from Zimbabwe, Africa was very special to her. Hill, an avid animal lover and an extraordinary supporter of charities benefiting animals, she said “seeing the endangered species animals face to face was just phenomenal” she added being in that country provided her
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the “Queen of New Orleans television” now in her “retirement” known as “radio royalty”. On that April day in 2013 when her retirement from the WWLTV anchor desk was announced there was a true shock and sadness throughout the city. It was hard to imagine that her gorgeous face would no longer grace our homes each evening but it was
true. Little did we know that the next chapter of the life of the amazing Angela Hill was about to unfold and we would be lucky enough to have her each weekday on wwl870 am from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to not only discuss “What’s Trending” but also to give us an in-depth look at many topics of great interest to our area. When asked what she missed the most about TV she said “Dennis, Karen, Carl, Sally Ann and Eric” she was of course referring to her wwl colleagues that were and still are like family to she and her husband, Dr. Irwin Marcus. Her belief in the city is as strong as ever, a true cheerleader for New Orleans and its people, the down to Earth, Hill says her favorite food is Popeye’s fried chicken, that or may be anything with crabmeat in it, known for years to have her dolls out for her beloved Saints, Angela is already looking forward to the next football season and said “as I was watching the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl I just couldn’t help think we have everything in place, this is going to be us next year… The New Orleans Saints will be there”. Her optimistic attitude and her belief that the region is coming back better than ever leaves one encouraged, hopeful and reminds you just why we all love Angela so very much. To the “Queen of New Orleans television” and now” Radio Royalty “ you are an inspiration to us all!
by: Mary Bounds
February is commonly associated with love, Cupid and romantic matters of the heart. The second month of the year, however, is also designated as American Heart Month, promoting education and awareness in the battle against heart disease. Heart disease ranks as the Number 1 killer in America, claiming more than 600,000 lives annually according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 40 percent of these deaths are attributed to heart attacks, with a staggering number dying before they reach a hospital. Sadly many deaths from heart attack are preventable if warning signs are heeded in a timely manner. The American Heart Association recommends calling 9-1-1 or local Emergency Medical Services within five minutes of the onset of heart attack symptoms. The incidence of coronary artery disease increases with age. Although heart attacks can occur at any age, the risk of heart attack increases in men age 45 and older and women age 55 and older (or after menopause). The average age of a first heart attack for men is 66 years. It is important to learn the common warning signs of a heart attack. Once armed with this information, it is equally as important to remember, “Minutes matter!” Most (but not all) heart attacks involve chest pain that lasts up to several minutes and can come and go. This chest pain is often sudden and intense but can also be mild and slow to intensify. In contrast, some people describe their chest discomfort more like pressure or a squeezing sensation. Chest pain is reported in a very high percent of heart attack cases. So remember the rule: If
chest pain does not subside within five minutes, call 9-1-1! Other people have what is called referred pain associated with a heart at-
tack include: Indigestion, nausea, cold sweat and lightheadedness. Since these symptoms can be attributed to a host of other issues, they are often “brushed off”
tack. This pain is felt in one or both arms or in the jaw, back or stomach. Although men and women can both have referred pain during a heart attack, women are more likely than men to feel discomfort in their jaw or back. Medical care should not be delayed if this pain persists. Shortness of breath (with or without chest pain) commonly accompanies a heart attack and is more likely to occur in women than men. Some people disregard this symptom assuming it stems from a respiratory problem instead of a cardiac event. No one, however, should ignore its seriousness. Call for emergency medical help within the recommended five minutes. Other signs that can signal a heart at-
as insignificant. Be vigilant when they occur. Know what is normal for your body and notice anything out of the ordinary. Most importantly, do not hesitate to seek medical assistance. Knowing the common signs and symptoms of a heart attack is fundamental for awareness. Seeking medical help if these symptoms do not subside within five minutes is paramount for survival. For more information on heart health visit heart.org To learn about the state of your heart visit mylifecheck.heart.org
and get the results you need!
Mary West
Account Executive (504) 610-1051 MaryWest2@aol.com
Heart disease remains prevalent in our community Tools available to help you manage your risk by: SMH Critical Care Services Director Anita Becker, R.N.
Cardiovascular diseases, including heart disease, hypertension, and heart failure, along with stroke, continue to be leading causes of death in the United States. Hypertension currently affects nearly 78 million adults in the United States and is also a major modifiable risk factor for other cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
W
hen it comes to cardiovascular diseases,
Slidell Memorial Hospital has you covered from prevention to recovery. The hospital’s diverse healthcare experts are frequently out in the community offering health seminars and screenings. “Our goal is to teach people what they need to do to stay healthy and to avoid needing to come to the hospital,” said SMH Critical Care Services Director Anita Becker, R.N. “Heart disease is incredibly
ommends the American Heart Association (AHA)
prevalent and very serious. That’s why it’s so im-
and the American College of Cardiology (ACC)
local cardiac care, the new SMH Heart Center, set
portant to understand the risk factors.”
programs that are aimed at improving patient
to be complete this spring, was built with a patient-
In addition to programs aimed at improving
There are a number of great resources avail-
awareness and management of cardiovascular risk
focused design and philosophy of care. “The new
able to help you learn more, Becker said. She rec-
factors. ACC's CardioSmart Patient Education
Heart Center advances cardiac patient care by
Portal (cardiosmart.org) has a customized patient
placing the patients at the center of every design
dashboard for blood pressure management, an in-
and technology decision in ways I’ve never seen
The AHA’S Life’s Simple 7 program (mylifecheck.heart.org) focuses on healthy lifestyle and targets seven easily modified risk factors, including: • Get active • Control cholesterol • Eat better • Manage blood pressure • Lose weight • Decrease blood sugar • Stop smoking Pg. 18
teractive workbook to educate and motivate better
before, even in heart-specializing hospitals,” said
health, and a patient text-messaging program pro-
SMH Cardiology Medical Director Vasanth
viding heart healthy tips aimed at primary preven-
Bethala, M.D., who is also a cardiologist with The
tion.
Cardiology Institute.
“These tools, in addition to your physician’s
The physical layout facilitates swifter access
guidance, will help you to live a healthy lifestyle
and coordination between the Emergency Room
and improve your overall health,” Becker said.
and Cardiology areas, Bethala said. This will be a
For patients who already suffer from heart fail-
significant benefit to cardiac patients brought in
ure, SMH offers a Congestive Heart Failure
through the ER, as it will make treatment and di-
Clinic. Taught by a Cardiac Rehab registered
agnosis even speedier, crucial to saving heart mus-
nurse, this clinic covers the disease process and
cle and lives.
self-management, low- sodium diets, weight management, medications and coping skills.
Sta y "Hea rt He alt h y" fo r yourself and your loved ones
by: Michelle Carollo
February is a month when we celebrate love family and life. Most Americans celebrate Valentine's Day, which makes it a perfect month to focus your outreach efforts on heart health. February is also known for the American Heart Association's Heart Health Month. Local hospitals, physicians and emergency medical agencies will be sending messages to promote heart-health awareness. This month is a health focus on the heart and factors leading to Cardiovascular Disease. Cardiovascular disease (CVD)—including heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure—is the number 1 killer of women and men in the United States. Stay in control of your hearts health by management of: • Diet • Physical activity • Tobacco use • Obesity • High blood pressure • High blood cholesterol • Diabetes Strategies for better heart health Visit your health care provider. Make sure you get a checkup at least once each year. Even if you feel healthy. A health care professional can check for conditions that put you at risk for CVD, such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Monitor your blood pressure -
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High blood pressure often silent and has no symptoms, so be sure to have it checked on a regular basis. Blood pressure check stations are located in many public places like a pharmacy, grocery store. Automatic blood pressure monitors are also available for reasonable prices so that you can check your blood pressure at home. Cholesterol checks Your health care team should test your cholesterol levels at least once every 5 years. Talk with your health care professional about this simple blood test. Often these simple tests are available at health fairs in the community. Especially during the month of February. Eat a healthy diet Choosing a heart healthy meal or snack can help you avoid CVD and its complications. Limit sodium in your diet can help with lowering your blood pressure. A diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables adds fiber and heart healthy nutrients to your body. Healthy adults should have at least five servings each day. Heart Health choices also include foods that are low in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol and high in fiber. Maintaining a healthy weight-
Being overweight or obese can increase your risk for CVD. A body mass index (BMI) can be calculated to determine what weight you should maintain in a health range, Health care professionals and personal trainers will often calculate this number for you. On the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website you can also calculate your own BMI. www.CDC.gov “Adults should enExercise regularlygage in moderateGet moving…physical activity can intensity activity help you maintain a healthy weight, for at least 30 minlower cholesterol and lower blood pressure. Adults should engage in utes a day 5 times moderate-intensity activity for at least per week. You can 30 minutes a day 5 times per week. incorporate exerYou can incorporate exercise into cise into your daily your daily routine by: taking the routine by: taking stairs instead of the elevator, gardenthe stairs instead ing, mall walking, joining senior exerof the elevator, cise program at they local gym. Elicit gardening, mall the help of a friend to establish a exwalking, joining ercise routine it’s a great way to stay senior exercise health and have fun at the same time. program at they Stop smokinglocal gym.” If you smoke quit, as soon as possible. Seek the local community resources to assist you in quitting smoking. Cigarette smoking significantly increases your risk for CVD. If you don't smoke, don't start. Your health care team can suggest ways to help you quit. For more information try this website Smokefree.gov. Limit alcohol intakeAlcohol can increase your blood pressure. Men should stick to no more than two drinks per day, and women to no more than one. Management of diabetesControlling high blood sugar levels is important in heart health. Having Diabetes puts you at a higher risk for heart attack and stroke. See professional guidance from your healthcare provider for proper management and treatment options. Medication ManagementMake sure that if you are on any medications for the treatment of high blood pressure, cholesterol diabetes or any other chronic conditions that you take them as prescribed by your health care professional. Always talk to your physician about side effects or changes in your conditions. Further treatment options may be available. With simple awareness and collaboration with your health care providers you can become Heart Healthy. Be smart and choose wisely to live a long and health life. Look for February Heart Month Activities: Community activities in your area that are focusing on heart-health awareness might include: • Blood pressure checks at the local pharmacies, hospitals, or senior community centers. • AED and CPR demonstrations and installations in buildings frequented by seniors. • Cholesterol Screenings: Physician offices, Hospitals, Pharmacies. • Heart-healthy cooking demonstrations at the local supermarkets or restaurants. • Fitness Centers may run promotions for extra savings on memberships and personal training plans. To emphasize the importance of regular exercise in maintaining mental and physical well-being.
Senior Sampler Heart Healthy Beef and Broccoli 1/2 tsp. honey 5 Tbsp. water 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 cups brown rice, cooked to package instructions Nonstick cooking spray INGREDIENTS 1lb lean sirloin steak, sliced across the grain quarter- inch thick, then cut into pieces 2 inches long, all visible fat discarded. 2 lb. broccoli, separated into florets and cut in half, peel stem and cut diagonally into ¼ inch slices. You may replace with frozen broccoli if desired 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce 2 Tbsp. sherry or wine (red or white) 3 clove garlic, minced 1/4 tsp. sugar
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS: • Prepare the beef and set aside. Drain any remaining fat. • Prepare the broccoli and set aside. (boil time 3 min) • Combine the soy sauce, cornstarch, sherry or wine and honey in a medium sized bowl and marinate the beef in this mixture for 15-30 minutes. • Add the water to a 10-12 inch heavy skillet with a lid and bring to a boil. Add the broccoli, bring to a boil again, cover and re-
duce heat to steam for about 5 minutes. Broccoli should be starting to get tender, be bright green, but still crunchy. • Remove the broccoli and remaining liquid from the pan and wipe clean. • Coat the pan with cooking spray and heat to medium high. • Add the beef, marinade liquid and garlic. Stir fry quickly for 1-2 minutes, until it loses most of its redness. Be careful not to burn the garlic. • Add the broccoli and its cooking liquid, stir frying for 1 minute to only to reheat. • Pour in the broth and stir well, bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until the sauce starts to thicken, about 3-5 minutes. • Serve immediately with cooked rice.
Heart Healthy Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
We all like dessert every once in a while right?? Try this heart healthy snack.
INGREDIENTS • 1 cup oat flour • 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder • 1/3 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 cup raw sugar
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• 1/3 cup canola oil • 1/3 cup plain soy milk • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1/2 ripe banana, cut into small pieces • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or other favorite nut • 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips (replace chocolate chips with raisins or cranberries if desired) PREPARATION 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl. Whisk together oil, soy milk, and vanilla in a separate bowl. Add wet mixture to dry ingredients; stir to combine.
Fold in banana, walnuts, and chocolate chips etc. 2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop dough onto pan with a small ice-cream scoop. Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown, turning baking sheet halfway through. Let cool on a wire rack. Yields 16 Cookies