Nutrition
By Nancy Adler
The cool weather prompts our taste buds to enjoy comforting food. They usually consist of high fat, high carb and fatty acids. Common comfort foods are cheeseburgers, french fries, candy, pastry and chocolate. Even foods that are healthy like salmon, tuna and nuts are comforting due to the high fatty acids. When you ask someone what their favorite comfort food is, pizza seems to be a common top favorite. Usually chocolate comes in second, and then Mac and cheese, cornbread or pasta finish. When adults are emotionally stressed, they often turn to these comfort foods to make it all better. Certain foods have been associated with security in our childhood. Remember when you fell down and scraped your knees? Mom and Dad maybe gave you something good to eat and all the tears went away. Maybe mom’s chicken noodle soup or a lollipop helped.
Comfort foods not just taste good but actually lessen the impact of stress hormones. Eating something sweet or starchy releases serotonin, which makes us feel calmer and decreases the stress hormone, cortisol. Food can make us feel better and heal us in a psychological way. Healthy foods can do that as well.
Please enjoy this healthy comfort food recipe from my cookbook “Nancy’s Recipes for Life,” available at my Linwood office location and Capellas Oil and Vinegar Store in Ocean City.
One Pot Turkey Chili
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of lean organic turkey
- 1/2 cup of chopped onion
- 1 (16-ounce) can of pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (16-ounce) can of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (28-ounce) can of chopped stewed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon of chili powder
- 1 tablespoon of cumin powder
- 1/2 cup of salsa
- Garlic powder to taste
Directions:
In a large pot, combine brown turkey and chopped onions.
Add beans, tomatoes, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and salsa to the turkey mixture.
Cook until hot.
Serve with cornbread, brown rice, quinoa or a sweet potato. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 370.8
Total fat: 13.3 grams
Carbohydrates: 32.3 grams
Dietary fiber: 10.1 milligrams
Protein: 31.3 grams
Serves 4
Nancy Adler is a certified nutritionist and practitioner in Linwood. Her office is located in Cornerstone Commerce Center, 1201 New Rd. Learn about her practice at ww.nancyadlernutrition.com (609)653-4900. Nancy is the Recipient of the Best of The Press 2020 and 2021 Gold Award. You may listen to Nancy every Sunday at 2 pm Nancy Adler Nutrition LIVE! NewsTalk 1400 WOND and 92.3 the station is fm
