LiveWell Vermont

The summer is officially here. If you haven't already, it's time to uncover your grill, wipe off the cobwebs and get grilling! For those who consider themselves grilling newbies, here are a few delicious (and easy) recipes: Grilled Spicy Salmon and Vegetables (Serves 4) Ingredients: 1 pound fillet of wild Alaskan salmon, cut into four portions 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. turmeric 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper pinch sea salt 1 zucchini, cut lengthwise into 3 slices 1 yellow bell pepper 1 sweet yellow onion, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rings 1 bag organic baby arugula zest of 1 lemon juice of 1 lemon 1 Tbsp. olive oil 4 Tbsp. harissa paste (can be found at large markets and specialty stores) 1/4 cup chopped almonds Directions: 1. Heat up the grill for 15 minutes. 2. Place the salmon pieces on a plate. Rub with a little oil. In a bowl, combine the spices and a pinch of sea salt. Sprinkle half of the seas...

Several key behaviors contribute to higher levels of health, wellness and fitness, including getting enough rest. Although this behavior is critical for survival and optimal functioning, we often do not give this topic nearly enough thought. Consider these five key questions and honestly respond to each one: How much sleep did you get last night? How much sleep do you usually get? How often do you take a vacation? Do you allow yourself daily periods of peace of mind? If so, how? Do you allow yourself to have at least one day of rest per week, where your body, mind and spirit can receive rejuvenation? Four specific components of rest should be considered to improve one’s wellbeing: sleep , vacation , daily rest and weekly rest . Each of these elements plays an important role and can significantly impact our health, wellness and fitness. SLEEP Adults need seven to eight hours of sleep per night. Insufficient sleep can contribute to a wide range of problems, includ...

Less is better in some things, including in blood pressure. About 1 of 3 US adults—67 million people—have high blood pressure. High blood pressure makes your heart work too hard and increases your risk of heart disease and stroke.You can have high blood pressure and not know it. That is why it is called the silent killer. It is also why it is so important to have your blood pressure checked. If you know family or friends who haven't had their blood pressure checked recently, make it a point to ask them to do it in May, National High Blood Pressure Education Month. It is easy to check blood pressure and it is painless. It can be checked by your doctor, and many pharmacies have free screenings. Caution! Arteries Under Pressure Blood pressure is the force of blood on the walls of your blood vessels as blood flows through them. This pressure naturally rises and falls during the day, but when it is consistently too high, it is considered high blood pressure. The medical term is h...