Dinner Tonight: Tuscan White Bean Stew!

February 24, 2015 "Everybody has challenges, but don't throw in the towel. The longer you are at this, the more you will see results and feel better." — Donald Hensrud, M.D. Healthy Cooking Tuscan white bean stew Get a taste of Tuscany with this comforting stew that calls for key ingredients such as white beans, garlic and rosemary. You'll get plenty of flavor for less than 350 calories a serving; plus, this dish also allows you to cook a large batch at one time. Cook once, eat twice — or even three times? Now you're talking. Get the recipe » Healthy Choices 5 smart strategies for dining out Do you struggle to make healthy choices when you go out to eat? The good news is restaurant meals don't have to be all or nothing. The Mayo Clinic Diet allows for occasional treats, and you should enjoy them. You just need to be prepared to navigate your options strategically so you can savor your dining experience while staying on track at the same time. Try these dining-out tactics » Today's Fitness Tip Physical activity: All efforts count! All physical activity — including mowing the lawn, playing ball with the kids or taking the stairs at work — burns calories. More structured exercise, such as brisk walking, swimming laps and lifting weights, can help you burn even more calories. The key is making a plan that is varied and lively. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Proceeds from website advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any non-Mayo products or services. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities BECOME A MEMBER! Thanks for joining our mailing list, dr.samah.saied.ahmed@gmail.com, for the Mayo Clinic Diet on Tuesday February 24, 2015. REMOVE me from this list | ADD me to this list | Customer service Copyright 2015 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. | Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy