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6 WEEKLYNEWS.NET - 978-532-5880 JULY 8, 2021 Kristen Reed Complete guide to summer produce Summer has begun and a rainbow of fresh summer produce is ready to prepare and eat, including a few of my favorites like watermelon, strawberries, cucumbers and peppers. It’s prime season for simple, delicious foods requiring minimal to no prep, bursting with flavor! Below is some of the best summer produce you can find at your local farmers market, plus tips and delicious, easy recipes for each. Happy Summer! BLUEBERRIES These plump little superfood berries are packed full of antioxidants, vitamins C and K, and manganese. They help with cognitive function and memory and may help prevent heart problems, too! Ever wonder what makes blueberries blue? A phytochemical called anthocyanin contained in the skin which helps protect from free radicals and UV light, and attracts insects, too. Pretty cool, right? As with all berries, buy organic if possible to avoid pesticides. Blueberries are especially great with lemon (juice and zest). I love them in smoothies, baked goods and salads! Tip: To store, make sure berries are completely dry. Store them on a paper towel in a non-metal container with small holes to allow for ventilation. Freeze extras on a single layer baking sheet then store in a zip-top bag (great for smoothie additions). Try this recipe Healthy Blueberry Cobbler: 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp cinnamon 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 2 tsp vanilla 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 tbsp water 1 cup rolled oats + optional: an additional few tbsps of chopped nuts/seeds 3 tbs pure maple syrup 1 tsp cinnamon 3 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil 1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2) Grease an 8×8 baking dish. 3) Add the blueberries, cinnamon, vanilla, syrup and lemon juice to a mixing bowl. Stir. 4) Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Add to the mixing bowl and stir. 5) Transfer the blueberry mixture to the bottom of the baking dish. 6) Combine the oats, syrup, cinnamon and melted butter in a separate bowl. 7) Spread the crumble on top. 8) Bake for 25-30 min, until the top of the crisp is crunchy and golden brown. TOMATOES Tomatoes are available yearround but extra-sweet and special in the summer. Coming in many shapes and sizes, summer’s heirloom tomatoes are magical. Cherry tomatoes are also great for snacking and salads. Tomatoes are brimming with antioxidant vitamins A and C, plus folate, potassium, lycopene, and fiber. Tip: To safely slice cherry tomatoes, place them on a deli lid with another deli lid on top. Holding the top lid down with one hand, slice horizontally all the way through to cut the tomatoes. PEACHES Fresh, juicy peaches are the epitome of summer. They’re full of fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. New studies show they also may help reduce allergies with an antihistamine effect. You can bake or grill pitted and halved peaches for salad or dessert. You can also find nectarines this time of year! Tip: Look for peaches that feel heavy for their size and that give just a bit when pushed. Avoid fruits that have green near the stem. Try this recipe Grilled Peaches: 1) Halve peaches and remove pit. 2) Brush cut side with olive oil and sprinkle with a little salt. 3) Grill over medium heat for about 4 minutes on each side. Optional: top with whipped coconut cream (the hardened cream from a can of coconut milk) or a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Enjoy! CUCUMBERS Cool, crisp cucumber is so refreshing. They come in many varieties with different skins, and are vitamin-rich and very hydrating. One of my favorite ways to eat them is simply sliced with sea salt and black pepper, the way I’ve had them since elementary school lunches! Cucumber water is also a treat; just soak cucumber and lemon slices (and mint, too) in a pitcher of water. Tip: Store them in a plastic bag in the warmest part of your fridge for up to 10 days. WATERMELON On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than biting into a cold slice of watermelon. Watermelon contains more than 90 percent water, making it super hydrating in the summer heat, and is also filled with vitamins A and C, potassium and lycopene. Tip: When picking out the perfect watermelon, it should feel heavy, have no stem, be deep green in color with a large and creamy yellow area on the bottom called the “field spot” (the darker and larger this creamy spot is, the riper the watermelon). CORN “Knee high by the fourth of July!” It means if stalks of corn don’t rise to your knees by the time the fireworks go off, then we know it’s going to be a late season. Such a simple summertime staple — grilled corn on the cob. Corn is best right when it is picked from the stalk, so it is to buy locally. Look for tightly closed, fresh-looking husks, fresh-looking tassels, and fresh-cut stem ends. Buy organic to avoid GMOs, but know that organic corn is very likely to have a worm or two, so simply pick it out; the rest of the corn is safe to eat. Tip: To cut corn off the cob more easily (and less messy), anchor the cob on a center of a bundt pan, then slice down. The pan catches the kernels and keeps the cob sturdy as you cut! CHERRIES This delicious mini stone fruit comes in tart and sweet varieties. Fresh cherries are great to snack on fresh, right off the stem — or you can roast them for salads, desserts and drinks. Cherries are packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, fiber and potassium and can help ease muscle soreness (tart cherry juice is often used by athletes). They also contain melatonin which helps you sleep better! Tip: If you don’t have a cherry pitter, you can use a clean, bent paper clip to pit them, and it’s helpful to do it inside a brown paper bag laid on its side as the splashes can stain. PEPPERS Did you know that all bell peppers start out green and eventually turn red, orange or yellow on the vine? The longer a pepper stays on the plant the sweeter it is. They are delicious eaten raw or cooked! And they contain potassium and folate and are high in vitamins A and C. In fact, one cup of red pepper contains 167 percent of the daily recommended amount of vitamin C! Tip: Cut the top and bottom of the pepper off, and cut a slit down the side. “Unroll” the pepper flat and scrape the white ribs and seeds off and slice easily into strips or dice! HERBS Fresh herbs often make the dish! They not only lend a brighter, more robust flavor to a dish, but they make it prettier, too. Now is a great time to plant your herb garden, even on your counter. Herbs that are coming into season now include basil, cilantro, dill, green onions, lavender, oregano, parsley, mint, sorrel, rosemary and thyme. FILE PHOTO | REBA M. SALDANHA Vegetables are always welcome additions to summer menus. Tip: Chop extra herbs, place in ice cube trays with olive oil and freeze. You can use a cube or two for sautés, soups and all of your cooking throughout the year. Try this recipe Mean Green Sauce Fresh herbs: I love cilantro, parsley and dill, but use whatever you have Garlic: 3-5 cloves Onion: 3 green onions or ¼ onion Creaminess: 1/3 c tahini or 2 tbsps avocado oil mayo Acid: juice of 1 lemon or 1/3 c apple cider vinegar ¼ c extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp sea salt (optional: any other spices or seasonings such as crushed red pepper flakes) Blend all together and enjoy on salads, veggies, fish, chicken or anything! ZUCCHINI Zucchini and summer squash are delicious on their own, raw or cooked, but also can absorb and take on the flavors of your dish, making them very versatile. They are one of the easiest vegetables to grow in your garden, so if you haven’t already, give them a try to have plenty around at all times! Zucchini is high in several antioxidants, vitamins A and C, fiber, potassium, lutein and carotenoids (help with heart function). Try them spiralized or shaved with a veggie peeler for a fun and healthy base for protein or side dish in place of pasta, or slice them in place of traditional lasagna noodles. Tip: You can cook the yellow zucchini blossoms, too, which are best eaten right after picking! Try this recipe Zucchini Mini Pizzas 2 large zucchini, sliced in 1/4” thick rounds 1/2 cup pizza, marinara, or tomato sauce 1 teaspoon oregano 2 cups mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup parmesan cheese pizza toppings 1) Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking pan with foil or use a silicon mat. 2) Arrange zucchini on pan. 3) Top zucchini slices with pizza sauce, oregano, cheese and your favorite pizza toppings. 4) Bake 4-5 min or until zucchini is tender (you don’t want it too soft). Broil 4-5 min or until cheese is bubbly. Enjoy! Lynnfield resident Kristen Reed, RN, BSN, BA, HN- BC, is a multiple award-winning, board-certified Holistic Registered Nurse and National Certified Holistic Health Coach. She is the founder and CEO at Nursing Your Way to Wellness, LLC.
JULY 8, 2021 WEEKLYNEWS.NET - 978-532-5880 7 Senior Center offers plenty to do during the summer LYNNFIELD — The Senior Center is open and offering the following programs. Get out of the heat, and join us for some laughs as we test our knowledge every Monday at 1:30 p.m. with Trivia. Friends, fun, prizes! Join us every Tuesday at 9 a.m. for Bingo. The Walking Club meets every Wednesday at 9 a.m. Walk at your own speed and for as long as you are comfortable. Let’s get those steps in! Drop-in Knitting will be For the Weekly News LYNN — One result of the global pandemic and its longterm isolation is the need to find innovative ways through which people can stay connected. One such effort includes a new tool that Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS), which serves town residents, is piloting called Uniper — a device that plugs into your television set, along with a small camera which perches on top, enabling one-on-one communication with case managers, healthcare providers, counselors, family and friends. “The COVID-19 pandemic pretty much destroyed the limited social connections that many older people or adults living with disabilities already experience,” said Kathryn C. Burns, GLSS’ chief executive officer. “Research shows that isolation, particularly long-term isolation, has a very negative effect on people’s overall health, significantly contributing to premature death from all causes and increasing every Thursday at 9 a.m. Bring your own project for some stitching and chatting. Grab and Go lunch every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 11 a.m. for two dollars. It is too hot to cook, let us do it for you! Located on Salem Street, the Senior Center was closed during the pandemic, and offered a variety of online classes. Registration for lunch required. Call the Senior Center for more information. 781-598-1078. Seniors News Tapping into senior connections a person’s risk of diseases like dementia.” Uniper loads an individual’s contacts into its device, allowing for immediate virtual connection. “This is really the primary reason we chose Uniper over the many other platforms we reviewed,” said Valerie Parker Callahan, director of planning and development. “We view it first and foremost as a communications tool to help people better manage their health and wellbeing, with Uniper’s built-in programming as a secondary — but very helpful — add-on to reduce social isolation and promote stronger connections with the wider community.” It is easy to use with a simple remote that allows people to quickly transition from Uniper back to television programming. “Many platforms that allow for virtual connection require a computer, tablet or smartphone, which many older people do not have and might be uncomfortable using,” Parker Senior Citizens Advisory Committee For the Weekly News LYNNFIELD — The town Senior Citizens Advisory Committee’s role is to recognize the significant contribution Lynnfield’s senior citizen population has made to the town. The Lynnfield Senior Citizen Advisory Council plays a critical role in making sure our senior citizens receive the community support they rightly deserve to enhance their health and quality of life. The council makes recommendations to the Board of Selectmen on how the town can Callahan noted. “But Uniper only requires a TV, which most people already have and use regularly.” Uniper’s existing content includes access to hundreds of videos — travel, arts and culture, music and educational programs, as well as “live” programming that includes exercise and other classes, peer-led discussion groups, support groups and more — which are available throughout the day and scheduled by Uniper. GLSS is developing its own content, which will be available to users through a separate channel, and is also working on developing some live programming, too. “We envision, for example, that our Wellness Pathways fall prevention and health self-management workshops will be offered over the Uniper platform, as well as group and individual counseling through our Mobile Mental Health and Family Caregiver Support programs effectively implement and coordinate services and programs that would greatly benefit the senior citizen population. The council focuses on pursuing opportunities to ease or reduce the tax burden for the senior citizen population in the Town of Lynnfield. The Senior Citizen Advisory Council considers and advises on issues and concerns that affect the senior citizen population within the Town of Lynnfield. The council meets regularly to discuss issues and concerns brought to the attention of the in a private, HIPAA-compliant setting,” Parker Callahan said, “This would be in addition to virtual case manager visits with GLSS consumers.” UniperCare is an innovative, Israeli-based company with a West Coast U.S. hub. Its programming is starting to pop up all around the country, but GLSS is its first Massachusetts-based customer. One of the Uniper’s unique features is the work they have been doing with Jewish Federation of North America, connecting Holocaust survivors, their descendants and people of Jewish faith with tailored supports and group meetings, bringing together people from all across the country in celebration of some Jewish holidays during the pandemic. They plan to continue this programming moving forward. Uniper also offers a lot of content in Russian and Spanish. GLSS is initially hoping to sign up 100 people age 60 and council. The Senior Citizen Advisory Council is to appear regularly before the Board of Selectmen to update and advise the board and Town of Lynnfield on issues and concerns that impact the senior citizen population. The Senior Citizen Advisory Council is responsible for conducting its activities in a manner that is in compliance with all relevant state and local laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the Open Meeting Law, Public Records Law and Conflict of Interest Law. older or adults living with disabilities in its service area of Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus and Swampscott for the free one-year service. The product will be reevaluated after a year and could last beyond that, depending on its results and continued interest on the part of funders. Uniper offers training and a helpline to troubleshoot any issues users encounter. The program is supported by funding from the Administration for Community Living as well as funding through the Older American Act administered through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, and a grant from Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals, operated by Beth Israel Lahey Health. Interested individuals can contact Andrew Wallace, GLSS’ Title III Planner, at 781-477- 6702 or email awallace@glss. net. More information can be found at www.glss.net. Looking for past issues? Find them on weeklynews.net The Largest Family-Owned Real Estate Company in the Northeast 932 Lynnfield Street, Lynnfield, MA 01940 www.raveis.com ellen.crawford@raveis.com call/text: 617-599-8090
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