The Rotation: A Himmelfarb Library Blog
Resources, tools & health news from GW Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library
Topics in this category can include: recipes, mental health, medical and health awareness topics, and Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb topics.
Wish you knew how to make a quick meal? Looking to use what is already in your refrigerator? Come learn how to make quick and nutritious soups with Rachel Morris. Sponsored by Whole Foods Market Foggy Bottom and Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb. RSVP quickly to reserve your spot
Himmelfarb Library hosted Katie Albers, Healthy Eating Specialist from Whole Foods Market Foggy Bottom, for another cooking demonstration on how to prepare easy, healthy snacks for the Superbowl. While the cooking demonstration is over, Katie has kindly allowed us to share the recipes!
Spicy Buffalo Tofu Sliders
Makes 4 sliders
Ingredients
1/4 block firm or extra firm tofu, cut into strips
1/4 cup Wing Time Buffalo sauce
1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
salt and pepper, to taste
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup Tessamea's Zesty Ranch dressing
2 Tbsp vegan mayo
1/2 cup shredded romaine lettuce
1/4 cup shredded carrots
4 whole wheat slider buns
Fresh jalapeno, slide into rounds (optional)
Instructions
Toss tofu with the buffalo sauce in a small bowl. In a shallow dish, mix bread crumbs, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper. Pan fry tofu in olive oil until crispy (about 3 minutes per side).
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix ranch dressing and vegan mayo until well-blended. Toss in lettuce and carrots. Top a whole wheat bun first with tofu and then slaw mixture. Drizzle extra buffalo and vegan ranch sauce on top. Top of with jalapenos if desired and serve!
Vegan Sweet Pepper Poppers
Makes about 8 poppers
Ingredients
1/2 cup cooked quinoa
1 can no-salt added black beans, drained
1/2 small can tomato paste
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 package mini sweet peppers
1/4 cup shredded vegan cheese
Fresh cilantro
Instructions
In a medium bowl, mix quinoa, beans, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, and salt and pepper. Wash peppers and cut a slit down the middle of each one. Remove the seeds and then stuff the quinoa and bean mixture. Top with the vegan cheese shreds.
Lay peppers on a baking sheet, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes. OR, grill by placing stuff peppers directly on lightly greased grill or grill pan until slightly charred.
To serve, top with fresh cilantro.
Three Bean Chili
Serves 8
Ingredients
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, minced
1 quart container low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
2 tsp chili powder
1 can no-salt added black beans
1 can no-salt added kidney beans
1 can no-salt added garbanzo beans
1 can no-salt added fire roasted diced tomatoes
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro
Instructions
In a large pot, saute the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeno in 1/2 cup of the broth until onions are translucent or about 3 minutes. Stir in the rest of the broth and chili powder. Drain and rinse beans and add to the pot with the tomatoes (including juice). Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 20 minutes for flavors to meld. Serve topped with fresh cilantro an enjoy!
Slow cooker method
Mix all ingredients except cilantro in the slow cooker, cover, and cook on low for 3-4 hours. Enjoy topped with fresh cilantro.
Avocado Bean Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 can no-salt added black beans
2 avocados, diced
1/2 bunch green onions, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 Tbsp HSH Zesty Tahini Dressing
1 Tbsp cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Drain beans and mix with all other ingredients in a large bowl. Serve with whole wheat pita bread or roll up for a tasty wrap.
Avo-dilla
Makes 1 Avo-dilla or 4 slices
Ingredients
1 whole wheat tortilla
1 Tbsp vegan Earth Balance butter
1 avocado
salt, to taste
1 Tbsp agave nectar
Instructions
In a hot skillet, melt butter then add tortilla and toss around to wet all sides. Flip tortilla to coat other side. Mash down avocado on one half of the tortilla and season with salt. Flip the other half of the tortilla over to create a semi-circle. Drizzle agave nectar over top and wait for the sizzling to begin. Once agave has carmelized with the butter, flip over and repeat on the other side.
Cut into 4 slices and serve!
Pineapple Avocado Salsa
Serves 4
Ingredients
2 cups fresh pineapple, chopped
2 avocados, diced
1/4 red onion, diced
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, minced
Juice of 1 lime
Fresh cilantro
Salt, to taste
Instructions
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl except for the avocado. When ready to serve, add tin avocado and serve with chips, whole wheat pita, atop chicken, tofu, or salmon.
No Bake Cocoa-Oat Truffles
Makes about 20 truffles
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup finely chopped pitted dates
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, divided
1/2 cup almond butter
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Instructions
Process oats in a food processor and then add the dates, 2 Tbsp of the cocoa powder, almond butter, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon and process until finely ground. Place remaining cocoa powder in a shallow bowl. Roll Truffle mixture into balls about 2 teaspoons each, pressing firmly so mixture will stick. Roll truffles in cocoa powder and chill until ready to serve.
Planning a Super Bowl Party? Learn how to make nutritious and tasty snacks that are a win-win for all! Join Katie Albers, Healthy Eating Specialist from Whole Foods Market Foggy Bottom, for a cooking demonstration on how to prepare easy, healthy snacks and to share alternatives to high-calorie, fatty party foods. Food will be served and the event is FREE!
RSVP quickly to reserve your spot. (URL for RSVP)
Super Bowl Party Healthy & Tasty Snacks!
Date: Friday, February 1, 2013
Time: 3:00pm
Room: Himmelfarb B103
This event is part of the Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb Library initiative sponsored by Himmelfarb Library.
Take a study break with friends and play one (or a few!) of the games available at Himmelfarb Library!
The following games are available: Balderdash, Blokus, Chess, Mancala,
Operation, Scrabble, and Sorry.
Pick up the games at the circulation desk and check them out so you can take them down the hall to the student lounge.
Don't forget that we also have our exercise equipment and kits available from the Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb initiative, including fitness balls and hula hoops.
Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb will welcome Katie Albers and Whole Foods @ Foggy Bottom back on Tuesday, November 13 at 5 p.m. for a session on staying warm and healthy over the holidays. Please RSVP if you'd like to attend as space (and samples!) are limited.
Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb Library continues on Monday, November 5th with a Yoga Nidra class led by Professor Linda Lang. The class will begin at 6:45 p.m. and is free. Please RSVP to let us know you'll attend!
You can read more about yoga, including yoga nidra, on Natural Standard. In addition, several studies have recently been published examining the use of yoga nidra as a therapeutic intervention. You can read more about yoga nidra and possible applications by accessing these articles on PubMed.
Note: This session has been postponed and will be rescheduled!
Learn how to prevent injuries while exercising at this interactive talk offered as part of the Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb initiative.
Physical Therapy faculty member Dr. Jennifer Halvaksz will talking and demonstrating techniques Thursday, October 25 at 5 p.m. to lead this session. Please RSVP asap!
Yoga is widely practiced for exercise and relaxation, but what's the evidence regarding its effect on health and/or disease? We've pulled together some key articles on yoga's effectiveness as a therapy from Himmelfarb Library's collections:
Himmelfarb Library was pleased to welcome Professor Linda Lang to lead a session on yoga as part of the Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb initiative. Professor Lang will be back in Himmelfarb to lead another session on November 5th on Yoga Nidra. You can RSVP for that session as well as Preventing Injuries While Exercising and a second Whole Foods Market Healthy Eating talk/cooking demo on the Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb website.
Or rather, Whole Foods Market @ Foggy Bottom was cooking in Himmelfarb Library on Monday night. Katie Albers, healthy eating specialist, was in the library talking about healthy eating on a budget and teaching SMHS, SPHHS, and SON students to make Creamy Avocado & Garbanzo Wraps and Pineapple Avocado Salsa. Along with a demonstration and discussion of ideas for making fast, budget-friendly recipes, the group sampled Katie's creations.
Katie was here as part of the Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb initiative. She will be back for another session on November 13th on Quick and Easy Meals. You can RSVP for that session as well as sessions on yoga, yoga nidra, and preventing injury on the Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb website.
If you want to try the (delicious) recipes from Monday night, follow these recipes:
Creamy Avocado & Garbanzo Wrap
Makes 4 Wraps / $1.59 per serving
Ingredients
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans
1 avocado
1 can chipotle chilies, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
2 T red onion, chopped
1/4 c. feta cheese (optional)
2 c. shredded red cabbage
1/4 c. fresh cilantro
2 T. cider vinegar
Salt & pepper, to taste
4 whole wheat tortillas or wraps
In a small bowl, whisk cider vinegar, chipotle chilies, 1/2 of the lime juice, and salt and pepper. Add carrot, cabbage, and cilantro to coat. Mash garbanzo beans and avocado in a medium bowl with a fork and stir in onion, feta cheese and remaining lime juice. Spread bean mixture over the wraps, top with the cabbage mix, and roll!
Pineapple Avocado Salsa
Serves 4 / $1.65 per serving
Ingredients
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
1 avocado diced
1/2 c. chopped cilantro
1/4 c. finely chopped red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
Juice of 1 lime
Salt to taste
Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl. Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to use.
USA News & World Report provides an interesting report take on popular diets by aggregating analysis by a panel of health experts with patient input regarding use and success of each diet. Best Diets uses consistent criteria to evaluate and rank diets: "To be top-rated, a diet had to be relatively easy to follow, nutritious, safe, and effective for weight loss and against diabetes and heart disease."