Wellness Weekly 15: Eggs And Potatoes, Potatoes And Eggs

By Idy Perl

With Pesach just around the corner, we’re gearing up to eat our body weight in matzah, eggs, and potatoes. There is a lot of conflicting information about those vegetables, so let’s find out what’s actually true.

Myth Buster

Myth: Eggs can raise your blood cholesterol level and should be avoided.

Truth: Current studies show that the cholesterol in eggs doesn’t have a significant effect on cholesterol levels, as that is usually impacted more by saturated fatty acids. For the average person, eating an egg or two a day is perfectly fine.

 

Healthy Hacks

Trying to get some stubborn burnt grease and cooking debris off a nonstick pot or pan? Try this hack to get it all off.

Cover the bottom of the pan with water and add a liberal amount of baking soda, around ¼-1/2 cup, to make a solution. Bring the solution to a boil over the flame, and then let it cool down. Scrub off the baking soda and food residue with a sponge or brush.

 

Wellness Wisdom

Potatoes get a bad rep as starchy vegetables, but they’re actually rich with vitamins and benefits, especially when eaten with the skin. Potatoes have vitamin C, which is an antioxidant, as well as potassium and fiber. In fact, the darker the potato the more nutrients and antioxidants it has. Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamin A, which is important for immunity and eye health, and purple potatoes have antioxidants that prevent heart disease and boost brain health. While potatoes are starchy, eating a balanced amount of potatoes can be beneficial.

 

Mind And Body Exercise

Feeling tired and sore from all the cleaning? Try the simple locust yoga pose to relieve lower back pain and fatigue.

Lay down on your stomach with your arms straight down your sides and palms up. your legs should be extended and together, heels slightly to the side and toes touching.

Slowly lift your head and chest, just a bit or until you can look straight ahead. You can raise your arms too or stretch them to interlace your fingers behind your back. To deepen the stretch, lift your legs as well. Hold the pose for a minute, and rest before repeating.

 

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