INDULGE WITHOUT THE GUILT Simple Ways to Make Your Favorites More Nutritious
Add more vegetables and whole grains to the recipe. Our favorite comfort foods can be full of simple carbs and fat (which is why they taste so good!), but adding healthier ingredients can balance the carb-fest. Whole grains are a way to get more fiber, B vitamins, iron, and magnesium into your diet, and adding vegetables also increases fiber and vitamins. For example, sauté onions, mushrooms, and zucchini and add those to your spaghetti sauce — or even to your favorite mac and cheese! Finding the right additions might take some creative thinking, but once you do, you’ll never look back! Cut back on the salt.
When we were children, our parents served us many dishes that filled our bellies and hearts with warm, positive feelings. Many of us hold on to these nostalgic recipes, cooking them whenever we need a pick-me-up, but many have realized those classic comfort foods aren’t as healthy as they could be. If you’re trying to eat healthier, you may think you have to cut way back on comfort foods, but that’s not the case. You simply have to find ways to make them more nutritious. Here are three ideas to get you started. Swap out ingredients.
One of the best ways to make your favorite comfort food healthier is to swap out less nutritious ingredients for healthier options. Do you love eating pasta but don’t want to overindulge on carbs? Then, swap out your standard spaghetti noodles for spaghetti squash. Mashed cauliflower can replace mashed potatoes, Greek yogurt can stand in for sour cream, and whole wheat crust and low-fat cheese can replace traditional crust and full-fat cheese on pizza. The options are endless!
Salt is a staple ingredient in many comfort foods, but it can contribute to high blood pressure and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Limit how much salt you include in your dish, and use low-sodium or salt-free ingredients when possible. If it feels like you’re taking the flavor out of your dish, use spices and herbs to replace the salt.
Lights, Camera, Lawsuit!
Hollywood’s Biggest Personal Injury Cases
Gwyneth Paltrow Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow faced a very public personal injury lawsuit after a skiing accident in Utah in 2016. A man sued Paltrow for $300,000 after he claimed she crashed into him on the slopes, causing him serious injuries. Both parties blamed each other, and it took the testimony of expert witnesses to show that Paltrow was not responsible for his injuries. The jury found Paltrow not guilty, and she was awarded a symbolic $1 in damages for her countersuit. Bret Michaels Rock star Bret Michaels of Poison fame famously sued CBS after a performance during the Tony Awards resulted in several injuries, including a broken nose and cut lip. Michaels claimed that CBS was negligent and did not provide proper instructions on how to exit the stage, which caused him to walk into a large set piece. Months later, his injuries worsened, causing severe brain hemorrhaging. Though they settled outside court, the case highlights people’s legal duty to protect others on their property. These cases show that whether you’re a celebrity or not, knowing your rights and having the proper legal support can make all the difference after an injury.
When celebrities get injured, the headlines explode, but beyond the glitz and glamor, their cases offer valuable lessons for everyone. From Tracy Morgan’s near-fatal crash to Gwyneth Paltrow’s skiing accident, these high-profile cases highlight the importance of legal action, insurance, and knowing your rights. Let’s take a close look at three of the most star-studded personal injury cases. Tracy Morgan
Beloved actor and comedian Tracy Morgan sustained life-threatening injuries after a Walmart truck struck his limo in 2014. Morgan suffered from traumatic brain injuries, fractures, and internal bleeding, and the crash took the life of his passenger, comedian James McNair. Ultimately, driver fatigue and speeding were the main reasons for the crash. The
Walmart truck driver had been awake for 28 hours, violating the strict limitations on the number of consecutive hours a driver can work. He was also going over 20 mph over the speed limit. Though the retail giant tried to shift the blame to Morgan and
McNair for not wearing seatbelts, they settled the case out of court.
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