December 21, 2011 Cooking up a Feast: Healthy Holidays and Morning After Recovery Plans

Between Thanksgiving and New Years we take in a lot of calories, fats, unatural combinations (marshmallows on sweet potatoes?). Cold weather, the winter solstice and the weight of our consumption further dampen our normal levels of physical activity. We'll talk with nutritionists and fitness trainers to plan some festive meals and rigorous activities that leave feeling better than we started.

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Guests:

Marybeth Judy MS, RD, LD , Nutrition Educator for the Maine General Health Program for the Maine's employee wellness program. Experienced as a commercial chef and advocate for the Head Start Program.
Laura Driscoll BS, Fitness Specialist Maine General Heatlh where she performs fitness assessments for state employees as well as create fitness programs and instruct classes for Maine state workers. Also, read Laura's blog at: fitnesscookie.blogspot.com

Links:

• Marybeth's Favorite Recipe Links
  • www.drmirkin.com/recipes/recipeListType.html
  • www.sparkpeople.com/resource/recipes.asp
  • www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes
  • www.eatingwell.com/recipes/easy_salmon_cakes.html
  • www.maine-nutrition.org/Recipes/RecipeArchives.htm
  • www.cookinglight.com/food/recipe-finder/
• Am I Hungry: Mindfulness and Eating
• Chairman Mao's 4 Minute Physical Fitness Plan
• Cooking Matters - Helping People to Plan, Shop and Prepare Healthy Meals on a Budger
• Down East Sunrise Trail
• Healthy Acadia
• James Russel Wiggins Down East Family YMCA
• Let's Move Outside
• Live Strong Fitness Program
• My Fitness Pal - Counts Calories to aid weight loss.
• Washingon County Community College Outdoor Adventure Center
• Zumba Official Website