Healthy Winter Recipe

One of the hardest things about the winter time is trying to stay healthy. It’s cold, there’s snow on the ground, and all you really want to do is cuddle up with some hot chocolate and a cookie. How are you supposed to stay healthy when your body is craving fats to keep you warm? It might not be as hard as you think!

When you are craving something warm on a cold winter’s day, why not make soup? When you use the right ingredients, soup can be extremely healthy and just what you need to warm up. Pork, white bean, and kale soups are seen in many healthy cookbooks, and they make tasty yet guilt-free meals. Adding some paprika, spinach, and your choice of cheese can really make these soups some of your go-tos this winter.

On days when you are in a rush, don’t forget about your slow cooker! The Slow Cooker Stout and Chicken Stew contains a variety of vegetables, chicken broth and a nice chicken breast that cooks for about 4-8 hours to give you time to get everything you need to get done while coming home to a nice, hot meal. This dish is a healthy alternative to typical winter comfort foods.

When you want to satisfy your sweet tooth, there’s a solution for that too: cinnamon baked apples. Just cut out the center of the apples, pour in some cinnamon and brown sugar (as much or as little as you like), and bake for an hour. Out comes a healthy, delicious dessert for anyone. Add a little non-fat frozen yogurt to make it a real treat.

This winter, stay healthy by trying some of these delicious recipes!

Did you know that you have Direct Access to Physical Therapy? No referral is needed. We offer the best Physical Therapy on Long Island where you can get help from our trusted and expert Physical Therapists. To start your Physical Therapy evaluation, call Park Physical Therapy at (516) 798-3789 today!