Holiday Feast Fear — Kellie Quinn

I know , I know, we all prep for the big splurge.   But c’mon.  It’s just another meal!  Key to dealing with the pounds at the holiday feast and seasonal treats, is to simply enjoy yourself…treat it like a regular meal.  Eat, laugh, enjoy your family and the company that surrounds you.   They are beautiful,…your people.

Truly, while feasting, we take breaks chatting, listening,…time passes as we enjoy each delicious course. A Plate full of our favorites.  Not like it happens every day!  Plenty of time to walk it off tomorrow.

Time is so very precious. Spend it looking at the faces at your table, as they will change (sometimes ever so slightly) between the years….study their progress from last year, the evolution of their charm, humor, smile, their style(s)….enjoy them.  FORGET the RULES of responsible “eating to diet!”  That’s for another day.

Some  will not be with you next year, ….some will bring along a new addition.  Please, savor the memories that you absorb from the table…NOT the calorie counting.

BUT– If you have to be a party poop and worry worry worry about the unimportant stuff …here ya go, as promised….But really…must you??

Please,…READ Responsibly:

TOP 10 TIPS TO AVOID PACKING ON HOLIDAY POUNDS

(National Examiner) Packing on pounds is easy to do during the holidays. So here are 10 suggestions to help you keep the weight off from nutrition and health expert Dr. James D. Krystosik:

1. Get plenty of sleep. Being tired often triggers eating pangs.
2. Drink plenty of water. If you don’t take in liquid, the body retains it, increasing body weight by 10 to 15 pounds.
3. Curb appetite by loading up on “good carbs” – high fiber veggies like beans, whole grains such as oats and brown rice and fruits.
4. Limit your intake of proteins.
5. Keep stress levels down by walking, exercising and meditation. Stress can spark the appetite.
6. Avoid “bad carbs” like high-starch potatoes, breads and desserts.
7. Vinegar reduces the body’s absorption of “bad carbs” so use a variety of vinegar with olive oil for salad dressings.
8. Stay away from foods with hydrogenated oils and the sweetener aspartame. These substances do not aid in weight loss.
9. Choose foods with “good fats” like soy beans, avocado, nuts and seeds, fish like salmon, tuna and halibut and leafy green veggies.
10. Keep in touch with a pal who has similar diet and health goals to boost your willpower during the holiday food feast.

 

Dear Friend,  “Enjoy”  a very  HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!

A Better Night’s Sleep — Kellie Quinn

(Caring.com) Trying to get a better night’s sleep? Here’s a list of 5 foods/drinks to steer clear of before you go to bed.

 

1. Preserved meats. Ham, bacon, sausages and many cold cuts contain high levels of an amino acid that trigger the release of a stimulant that makes us feel alert and wired.
2. Chocolate. Can you say caffeine?! Even a cup of hot cocoa or the little chocolate chips in your mint chip ice cream could be enough to keep you awake.
3. Energy drinks. Red Bull, etc. have a ton of caffeine as well as taurine, which boosts alertness. Even if you drink it early in the day, it could make it hard to sleep well.
4. Tomato sauce or spicy foods. Digestive disturbances are a common sleep problem, so stay away from acidic and spicy foods that can cause reflux, heartburn or other symptoms that interrupt sleep.
5. Alcohol. A drink or two may relax you, but alcohol also keeps you awake or wakes you up because it dehydrates you !

And 5 to help you fall asleep:

1. Cherries. They’re a natural source of melatonin, the chemical in our bodies that regulates sleep. Experts recommend eating cherries an hour before bedtime.
2. Bananas. They’re a good source of natural muscle relaxants potassium and magnesium, plus L-tryptophan, the amino acid in turkey that makes us so sleepy at Thanksgiving!
3. Toast. Foods rich in carbs trigger insulin production, which makes us sleepy.
4. Oatmeal. Like toast, a bowl of oatmeal triggers insulin production, raising your blood sugar naturally and making you sleepy. Oats are also rich in melatonin.
5. Warm milk. Like bananas, milk contains L-tryptophan, which releases the relaxing chemical serotonin. It’s also high in calcium, which promotes sleep.

The Sandwich Cure — Kellie Quinn

The Right Sandwich Can Solve All Your Problems! 
Sandwiches aren’t just for lunch anymore. In fact, a new study says a variety of the tasty concoctions are the cure for what ails you. “You can target particular problems with the right combination of ingredients,” says Detroit dietician Marcia Grapley. “Whether you want to cut calories or stop a migraine, your choice of sandwich fixings can help achieve your goal while pleasing your taste buds.” “But there is one rule you must follow — no white bread. It’s high in sugar and doesn’t have the amount of fiber you find in other breads such as wheat, rye or pumpernickel.”

• Grapley suggests tuna salad on rye with low-fat mayo and lettuce and tomato can decrease the frequency and intensity of migraine headaches. “Insomnia is not a problem most of us would think could be helped by a sandwich, but we’d be wrong,” says Grapley. “In fact, a slice turkey and cream cheese is guaranteed to help you get the shut-eye you crave.”
• If you suffer from a lack of energy and worry about bone density, pump up the volume with a roast beef and Swiss cheese on rye with mustard. The meat is high in protein while the cheese is filled with calcium — a one, two punch that’s hard to beat.
• You can rev up your love life with a surefire combination of honey, figs, ricotta cheese and orange slices on wheat bread.
• Watching your weight and cholesterol levels? Slap together a tasty broiled veggie burger topped with salsa. “One of my favorite combinations for people who want to up their potassium intake is an avocado and roast chicken sandwich,” says Grapley. “Chicken is also chocked full of niacin, which boosts your metabolism.
• Researchers discovered another winning sandwich is sliced apple and peanut butter. Down one of these before you work out. You can even eat your way out of a hangover by eating a toasted chocolate and banana sandwich.

Happy Fourth Of July!! — Kellie Quinn

Easy to find activities, ….For schedule of events:   

 

www.SaratogaJULY4TH.com

As always,  look for our STAR 101.3 Fun Van and the Prize Guys. You’re going to find the best events.    

 HAVE SOME FUN! 

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY — Kellie Quinn

Dad represents the easy going,  ”FUN” parent.   Unlike “Mom”, who stands for good manners, wash your hands, pick up your clothes, clean your room, do your homework, never belch in public, chew with your mouth closed,…

Dads …well,…  lets throw a ball,  round of golf, can I have the car keys?, to the ever popular “Bank Of Dad.”

Good Dads are a little girls best friend.  All girls learn that they can pull the big powder puff over his eyes, and always remain his little angel .. no matter what !  

Also, according to the Book  “The Fatherstyle Advantage”   by authors: Kevin O’Shea and James Windell,  Dads provide so much to the parenting table.  More than just the obvious. For example, Dads teach us different ways to play, expectations that are different from the (necessary) Mom expectations, and he shows us how to take risks. It’s inarguable.  Simple nature.   

Pick up a copy or check out the website :  SomethingyoushouldKnow.net with Michael Carruthers. I Love this site !! 

So,  for Dad, and all the single Moms who have had to creatively deliver both parenting jobs,…

Happy Father’s Day.  Have a great weekend !!

Dad’s Snappy Grilled Corn On The Cob — Kellie Quinn

 

It’s a real treat, and very easy.   Soak the corn (husk and all) for about a half hour in water before grilling. Peel away only half of the corn husk, exposing just enough to baste with the butter mixture.

Two sticks of butter.  1/2 tsp freshly minced garlic,  1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, pinch of salt,   2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice,  1/2 teaspoon of Paprika.  

Fold the ingredients into the butter. Place the corn on a hot grill for 20 mins. — Continue to brush the corn with the butter mixture.  Serve hot off the grill and leave the extra butter mixture on the table for use.

Dynamite Flavor.  Dad will Love it!

The Important Stuff……–Kellie Quinn

There comes a point in your life when you realize:
Who matters,
Who never did,
Who won’t anymore…
And who always will..
So, don’t worry about people from your past,
there’s a reason why they didn’t make it to your future..
These are for you because I want to keep you in my life ~

Melinda- Just As I Expected

For a couple of years now, I’ve been a more casual fan of American Idol. I used to watch it more religiously but an event changed that. In 2007, Melinda Doolittle was voted off the show to make room for Blake Lewis and eventual winner, Jordin Sparks. That is when I realized that the competition was meant for a little younger audience. Not to slight the top two contenders but Melinda was, and is, a class act. I love her personality and loved her contributions to the show. Having her be voted off made me realize that I shouldn’t get into the show as much as I was and I stopped voting for my favorite contestants.

I had a chance to talk with Melinda recently and, as expected, she was as pleasant as she appeared on the Idol show. She has a CD out and she is making the type of music she likes and excels at. It’s called, “Coming Back To You”…give it a listen. She deserves the break for being one of the nice people in show business.

~JHM

Celebrate MOM– Kellie Quinn

It’s no easy task raising decent human beings and maintain some sanity… AND not suggesting that you will meet the finish-line as the same person you were twenty-one years earlier. 

 

 –Sometimes better …Sometimes a bit worn like that old, 

faithful,  patched-up Teddy Bear. 

 

                 

      

     HAPPY  MOTHER’S DAY

… And God, Please Give a special Blessing to our Single Mothers!       

                  

 Enjoy the Mom-Song 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hX6flpUweIQ

Kentucky Derby Star101.3 Style –Kellie Quinn

A Great Saturday afternoon with the STAR TEAM as we celebrated The Grand Opening Of The BackStretch…complete with the Backstretch Mint Julep!

ju⋅lep   Pronunciation [joo-lip]

–noun

1.	mint julep.

2.	a sweet drink, variously prepared and sometimes medicated.

 Now observe STAR 101.3’s Brianne(L) as she demonstrates proper handling of the BackStretch Julep.

Refreshing ….but,  MINE THAT BIRD!