Donna Maurillo, Food For Thought, Getting Ready For The New Year

When you put some exercise into the mix, it boosts the caloric burn. What counts as exercise? Anything that gets you moving. That means 30 minutes of walking with a friend.

Donna Maurillo, Food For Thought, Getting Ready For The New Year

A good session of vacuum cleaning. Using a stair-stepper while watching TV. Pulling some weeds, sweeping the driveway. If it gets you moving, it counts. That’s why I do all my own housework and yard work.

Donna Maurillo, Food For Thought, Getting Ready For The New Year

Chronic disease and obesity put us at twice the rate of the average developed nations. That’s primarily because we are addicted to large portions, drive-thru restaurants, fried foods, and sugar, sugar, sugar. Oh yes, and our cars. We drive everywhere and eat lots of junk food.

American Diets Are Awful

Before starting the dishwasher, run the kitchen faucet until the water is hot. Otherwise, the first cycle will be barely warm. That’s ineffective for thorough cleaning.

Tip Of The Week

Chicken kebabs offer a tasty and colorful way to enjoy chicken breast and vegetables. They’re inspired by the Mideastern street food common in places like Turkey, Greece and Arabia.

Recipe Of The Week

Serves 4 Ingredients 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup orange juice or lemon juice 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon shawarma or other spice such as turmeric

Chicken Kebabs

1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 yellow or white onion, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces

Chicken Kebabs

1 red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 yellow or green bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces Instructions

Chicken Kebabs

1 red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 yellow or green bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces Instructions

Chicken Kebabs

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