Holiday Leftovers: Food Safety Tips and Recipes
A holiday meal is a special occasion, usually full of foods we do not eat every day. With a little planning, leftovers or “planned-overs” from the holiday meal can last several meals.
Potassium is a key nutrient, especially as we age. It is important for nerve and muscle function. Potassium also helps maintain a regular heartbeat, and plays a role in bone and kidney health. It may help decrease blood pressure, prevent osteoporosis, and protect against stroke. Men 51 and older should aim for 3,400 milligrams per day. Women 51 and older should aim for 2,600 milligrams per day.
It is best to get your vitamins from food rather than supplements. Good sources of potassium include:
A holiday meal is a special occasion, usually full of foods we do not eat every day. With a little planning, leftovers or “planned-overs” from the holiday meal can last several meals.
As the days grow shorter, our need for fresh, nutritious produce continues through the winter. Many late-season vegetables are still available at local grocery stores and through some Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) outlets. You may also have grown and stored your own vegetables for winter consumption.