Category: Health

Portobello Mushroom Burger Recipe

April 29, 2025

Portobello Mushroom Burger Recipe

Portobello Mushroom Burger

INGREDIENTS

Portobello Mushrooms
  • 4 portobello mushroom caps
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 (1 ounce) slices provolone cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Gather all ingredients
  • Place mushroom caps, smooth side up, in a shallow dish.
  • Whisk together balsamic, oil, garlic, basil, and oregano in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour vinaigrette over mushrooms. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes or so, turning twice. Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
  • Brush grill grates with oil. Place mushrooms on grill, reserving marinade for basting.
  • Grill until just tender, 5 to 8 minutes per side, brushing with marinade frequently.
  • Top mushrooms with cheese.
  • Continue grilling until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy with your choice of toppings.

Recipe Source: AllRecipes.com

Benefits of Portobello Mushrooms: Nutrition & Preparation

April 28, 2025
Portobello Mushrooms

Portobello Mushrooms

What Are Portobello Mushrooms?

Portobello mushrooms, are large, fully grown cremini or baby bella mushrooms. They have a brown or beige cap that averages about 6 inches in diameter. Flavor and consistency is earthy, meaty and somewhat nutty. Portobello mushrooms are commonly served grilled, broiled, stuffed, and as a meat substitute in sandwiches and burgers. Mushrooms are in the fungi family.

Portobello Mushroom Nutrition

Portobello mushrooms are low in calories and contain no fat. Their Glycemic Index falls between 10 to 15. They are a very good source of B Vitamins, Phosphorus, Selenium, Copper and Potassium. They also contain polysaccharides, polyphenols, and carotenoids, which may have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties.

How To Prepare Portobello Mushrooms

  • Grilled
  • Marinated in herbs and vinegar and then grill or sauté.
  • Sliced into strips and then stir fried or saute.
  • Stuffed
  • Roasted
  • Added to chile
  • Baked
  • Gravy
  • Pizza

Health Benefits of Butternut Squash

April 21, 2025
Butternut Squash

What Is Butternut Squash?

Butternut Squash Cross Section

Butternut Squash is commonly used as a vegetable. Botanically it’s actually a fruit. The skin is tan to yellow with an bright orange fleshy pulp that contains seeds. Butternut Squash a carbohydrate food. It is related to pumpkin, zucchini and calabaza squash.

Butternut Squash has a low glycemic index of 51. It is also low in calories measuring out at 80 calories in one cup. Eating low glycemic helps you manage blood sugar and weight. It is rich in vitamins, minerals and disease-fighting antioxidants.

Health Benefits

Butternut Squash Loaf Bread
Butternut Squash Loaf Bread
  • Protects against heart disease
  • Supports immune system
  • Excellent for eye health
  • Hydration
  • Helps to manage blood pressure
  • Balances blood sugar

Butternut Squash Nutrition

  • Vitamin A, C, E, B1, B3, B6, B9
  • Vitamin C
  • Magnesium
  • Potassium
  • Calcium
  • Fiber
  • Carotenoids

How To Prepare Butternut Squash

  • Cut into cubes and boil in water.
  • Cut into cubes and oven roast.
  • Cut into cubes, boil in water and mash with a fork.
  • Cut cooked squash into pieces and puree in a food processor.
  • Puree cooked squash and use it in soups, sauces and dips.
  • Grate raw over a salad.
  • Cut raw strips and dip into hummus.

Obesity in Older Adults: Alarming Statistics and Health Risks

April 18, 2025

Health Policy Institute’s Grim Report On Aging and Obesity

” Some 15 million older adults — people over the age of 51 — are obese. This represents nearly one in four older adults. While obesity itself is not a chronic condition, it is a risk factor for many chronic conditions, including four of the ten leading causes of death in the U.S. — coronary heart disease, type II diabetes, stroke and several forms of cancer.”

Did You Know That

  • Disability rates are higher among adults who are obese.
  • Obese older adults are more likely to be severely disabled than those who are not obese.
  • Older adults who are obese are more likely to suffer from persistent and chronic symptoms of illness.
  • 22 percent of obese adults age 51 to 69 say they frequently feel severely fatigued or exhausted.
  • Older obese adults are more likely than older non-obese adults to have difficulty or be unable to participate in activities such as walking any distance, going shopping, or attending movies, parties, or other social events.

Source: Georgetown University Health Policy Institute

Read the full report here: Obesity Among Older Americans