Drink,Drink Drink

Everyone thinks summer is the season for hydration. Yet , it's now ,winter, that we need to amp up our liquid intake. Get out the bottles, get out the cups. It's time to increase how much we drink. It's not only good for us, but good for our throats. Since this is cold and flu season as well, it's good to have a fridge full of not only water but juices too. Think about having a bottle of water with you to cool a scratchy throat as well as even one with you when you shovel snow.Have water with you in the office or classroom. Every interior in the Northern Hemisphere is bone dry thanks to heating. this results in more parched throats.When you're home think about juicing . fresh juice is not only good for thirst but also helps in warding off flus and colds. Teas are another good cold weather drink. You can make your own using everything from lemon rinds to sliced Ginger root. These help in warding off the usual maladies of the season but also provide the body with powerful antioxidants and vitamins.Of course you can use regular bagged tea, preferably with lemon. this is better than coffee, especially on the office. If you're drinking a decaf tea, you won,t go through spurts and energy crashes. A nice, herbal tea will help keep you on a steady path and also feel better. Surprisingly it's winter that the most dehydrating season. tackle it with fresh fruit juice or home made tea. Even a bottle of water is helpful.Get hydrated this winter.

Eat Your Winter Veggies

Even though there's snow on the ground, and nip in the air you still can enjoy fresh veggies. There are plenty of healthy greens to munch on despite that it's winter .This is the time to enjoy all those greens and roots. January is the time for cabbages.Both the regular kind and the rarer Savoy are out in full force right now. make tasty stuffed cabbage rolls using shredded turkey or chicken. You can also try rice too as well as sautéed onions. Savoy cabbage is used in Piedmontese dishes from Northwestern Italy. One favorite is pescoi, a cabbage leaf stuffed with butter and uncooked polenta. after frying till done the rolls are tightly packed in a vinegar water marinade inside a casserole dish. these can be served as a side however they're mostly used as a main dish. Leeks and turnips are also big right now. leeks are versatile. They're great in soups or as sides. Again they are a staple in Piedmontese winter dishes. there's nothing like leeks on toast , a popular dish from Torino 's suburbs. Place a scoop of cooked leeks on buttered toast Sprinkle liberal amounts of Parmesan cheese and bake in a toaster oven. This is a great way of introducing the kids to them.Turnips are another winter classic.They can be mashed With carrots or stuffed into Cornish pasties. they are also good in root veggie bakes which make a satisfying side to any Sunday roast. Even though it's winter you still can get quality veggies. what's out there is so versatile.Enjoy them now