Gluten-Free Stuffing

Gluten-Free Stuffing
Ingredients
*8 Cups of gluten free bread cubed (Your favorite bread from a bakery or wherever you get your bread, they will probably even cube it for you. )
*½ Onion Chopped
*1 C Chopped Celery
*Salt and Pepper
*Poultry Seasoning
*Sage
*Thyme
*Parsley
*1 Egg
*¼ Milk (You can use heavy whipping cream if you want it thicker/creamier)
*½ C Chicken Broth

Directions
*Lay bread cubes (crumbs) out on a cookie sheet and toast in your oven for 1 hr @ 225 degrees. Leave cubes out on counter over night to dry out more.
*Next day put bread cubes, seasonings, onion and celery in a bowl and mix
*Combine egg, milk and broth in separate bowl and mix
*Dump wet ingredients over dry ingredients and mix (You will have to eyeball how wet you want it to be)
*Place in 9X13 pan, cover with foil and bake at 325 degrees for ½ hour. At ½ hour point check it and see if you want to add more liquid. Cover with foil again and bake for another ½ hour. DONE!!!

My sister said that gluten-free bread soaks up moisture better than other bread so be careful not to oversaturate. It’s personal preference as to how moist or dry you like your stuffing so just experiment.

Healthy Lifestyles 2012

Even though there won't be an incentive offered for participating in the program next year, we will still have great prizes, fun competitions and challenges, brown bags and more! It will still be worth your time to participate!
All you need to do is sign up for your annual health assessment and they're coming up soon!

Assessments are scheduled for the following dates:

November 21, 7am-2pm, Public Works building
November 28, 7am-2pm, Jail Administration Training Room
November 29, 7am-2pm, Jail Administration Training Room
November 30, 7am-2pm, H&JB room 1600
December 1, 7am-2pm, H&JB room 1600
December 2, 7am-2pm, H&JB room 1600

To schedule your assessment:

Existing users log-in to your account at orriant.com and click on the “assessments”
button on the left tab. Click on a date to schedule your assessment.

*New users go to orriant.com, click on login, click on the “assessments” button on the bottom of the page, click new user, create an account, then click on a date to schedule your assessment.

*You can also schedule an appointment with your personal doctor and have them fill out an assessment form.

If you have any questions you can contact Orriant at 1-888-346-0990
or contact Kari Matheson at 7098 or karis.uchlth@state.ut.us

Thanksgiving Turkey Trots

There are many activities going on in the area to help you stay active this Thanksgiving. Here's a list of a few you may want to participate in. You could create a new family tradition!

Top Dog 5k-9 Race, November 22, 2011: Come have fun and run with or without your dog. This is a boy scout eagle project to help raise funds to buy a police dog bullet proof vest and other supplies for the Orem Police K-9 unit. Races are open to all ages and breeds! Run the 5k or run the 1 mile fun run! Registration is $20. All proceeds will go to and benefit the Orem Police K-9 unit! Registration begins at 7:30 am at 200 East Center Street just east of the police station. For more information and to register on-line go to www.5K-9race.com or email at moreinfo@5k-9race.com.

7:30am check-in, 8:00 am race
Orem Police Station
200 East Center Street, Orem, UT 84057
801-426-8339
Price: $20


Fleet Feet Turkey Trot, November 24, 2011:Join us on Thanksgiving morning for a great family event. Turkeys, pies and great gifts will be given away as well. A fun way to start of your Turkey Day! Register at Fleet Feet Sports or Online.

Fleet Feet Sports
368 North 750 West, American Fork, UT
801-756-5800
Hours of Operation: 8:00am
Price: $30 Race Day ($20 without the shirt)


Earn Your Turkey Run/Walk & Kids Races, November 24, 2011: Since 1982, the Orem Fitness Center has sponsored the most prize-laden Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk in Utah. In 2008, they gave away 173 turkeys and 60+ pies! For a modest entry fee, participants receive an attractive long sleeve T-shirt, great post-race food, an excellent opportunity to win turkeys and pies, and guilt-free feasting the rest of the day. Register online here.

Start Times:
8am --- 4 Mile Run
8:20am --- 2 Mile Health Walk
9am --- Kids Races: 0-2 Years---100 Meters; 3-4 Years---1/4 Mile; 5-8 Years---1/2 Mile; 9-12 Years---1 Mile

Please check in a minimum of 45 minutes prior to your event!

Orem Fitness Center
580 West 165 South, Orem, UT 84058
801-223-7010
Hours of Operation: 8:00am
Price: Varies

Will you be out of town for Thanksgiving? That's okay! Kick off your December with the Provo Santa Run!

Provo Santa Run, December 3, 2011: The Provo Santa Run is part of the Provo Winterfest Activities. Immediately following the Provo Santa Run is the Parade of Lights. The Provo course starts at the Nuskin Building on 200 West and Center Street. The course goes North and loops the block three times until you finish again at NuSkin. NuSkin provides free parking for participants of this race. For registration and more information, click here.

Historic Downtown Provo
West Center Street (between 500 W. and Univ. Ave.), Provo, UT 84601
801-852-6632
Price: $35-$45

Stress Management....

Managing stress is all about taking charge: taking charge of your thoughts, your emotions, your schedule, your environment, and the way you deal with problems. The ultimate goal is a balanced life, with time for work, relationships, relaxation, and fun! How are you doing on managing your stress?.....

Alzheimer's Awareness Month

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Do you know someone with this devastating disease? With 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, it will likely impact your life in some way. It is the 6th leading cause of death in the United Stated and the 5th leading cause in those aged 65 and older.

There are several steps you can take to prevent this disease.

Keep your heart healthy by exercising and eating a healthy diet- some studies show that as many as 80 percent of Alzheimer’s patients also have cardiovascular disease.

Maintain social connections and intellectual activity- studies indicate that having strong social connections and keeping mentally active as we age might lower the risk of mental decline.

Prevent head trauma- Wear a seat belt and use a helmet when participating in sports or bicycling. There appears to be a strong link between risks of Alzheimer’s and head trauma.

Miss The Brown Bag?

Did you miss the Intuitive Eating Brown Bag on Nov. 3rd? Check out the PowerPoint presentation at http://portal.sliderocket.com/AEHPZ/IntuitiveEating
to learn more about intuitive eating. This is the focus of the Healthy Lifestyles fourth quarter challenge running from Nov. 13 to Dec. 10, so be sure to check it out and sign up for the challenge at orriant.com. If you have any questions contact Kari at 7098

Walk Your Way to Better Health!

There's no question: Exercise is good for you! It helps control your weight and prevent chronic diseases. Walking as little as 30 minutes a day may help you:
Manage your weight
Control your blood pressure
Improve your flexibility and fitness level
Improve your cholesterol
Build bones and strengthen muscles
Lift your mood
Enhance sleep quality
Reduce your use of certain medications
and more!
If it's challenging to fit an extra 30 minutes of exercise into your schedule start with three ten-minute walking session. Take a walk in the morning, during lunch and after dinner. No matter when or how you do it walking is good for you! So get outside, enjoy the cool crisp Fall air and start walking today!

Produce Spotlight: Pomegranate

Did you know…?

Pomegranates are grown in California and throughout Asia and the Mediterranean countries.

When selecting fruit, choose fruit that is heavy for its size with bright, fresh color and blemish-free skin.

Refrigerate whole pomegranates for up to 2 months or store them in a cool, dark place for up to a month.

Pomegranates can be used as a garnish on sweet and savory dishes or pressed to extract the juice, in addition to eating the seeds fresh from the fruit.

To use a pomegranate, cut it in half and pry out the pulp-encased seeds, removing any of the light-colored membrane that adheres. For step-by-step instructions with pictures, click here.

Be careful! The juice will stain clothes.

For more information including nutrition facts, click here.

Recipe: Southwest Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:
4 very large or 6 medium sweet bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange are best, but green works fine too)
1 Tbs salt
1/2 C white rice (brown works too, but make sure you alter your cooking time accordingly)
2 Tbs olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 – 1 jalapeno, minced OR you could sub a small 3oz can of mild green chilies
1 14oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned)
2 green onions, sliced
1 tsp chili powder (you can start with 1/2 and add more to taste)
1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/4 tsp. black pepper, plus more to taste
1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, preferably fire roasted
1 1/4 C jack or pepper-jack cheese, divided
3-4 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
tortilla chips for serving, if desired

Directions:
Prepare peppers by washing, slicing tops off, and removing insides. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon salt. Boil whole peppers for about 3-4 minutes, until they begin to soften. Remove from water with tongs and place on paper towels to drain. Add rice to boiling water and cook until tender, about 13 minutes. Drain thoroughly.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a dish with cooking spray large enough to fit your peppers. Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, and jalapeno (or chilies) and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add corn, beans, green onions, chili powder, kosher salt, and pepper. Stir until corn and beans are heated through, about 5 minutes. Place peppers in a baking dish. Remove skillet from heat and add rice, tomatoes, 1 cup cheese, and cilantro (if using). Stir to combine well and taste. Add additional salt, pepper, and chili powder to your liking. Evenly divide mixture between peppers.

Top peppers with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and crushed tortilla chips (if using).

If you have leftover filling that just won't fit in your peppers, save it for a tasty snack or side dish. It would make great filling for a tortilla!

This recipe is quite adaptable. For example, if you don't have green onions, just leave it out or substitute with white or yellow. If you don't have black beans, use pinto or red instead. If you only have cheddar cheese, try that instead of pepper-jack. You can still make a healthy and tasty meal without having the exact, perfect ingredients. Give it a try!

Recipe adapted slightly from Our Best Bites

Have a healthy relationship with food!

Healthy eating is about more than the food on your plate-it is also about how you think about food.
Honor your hunger-Food is necessary for a healthy body, so why do we try to 'curb/ignore hunger"? Once you reach the moment of excessive hunger, all intentions of moderate, conscious eating fly out the window!
Feel your fullness-Listen for body signals that tell you you are no longer hungry. Pause in the middle of eating and ask yourself how the food tastes, and what your current fullness level is.
Don't excessively restrict-If you tell yourself that you cant' have a particular food, it can lead to intense feeling of deprivation that build into strong cravings and, often binge eating.
Cope with emotions without using food- Eating for emotional hunger will only make you feel worse in the long run.