The Cooking Staple You Need in Your Kitchen

July 20, 2015 "Focus, concentration and anticipation are crucial to success."— Edward T. Creagan, M.D. Healthy Cooking Olive oil: Are you cooking with this healthy fat? So what exactly makes olive oil healthy? Like many tasty foods — nuts, seeds, avocados and dark chocolate — olive oil is made up of MUFAs: monounsaturated fatty acids. This plant-based fat promotes healthy blood flow throughout your body and helps keep you satiated. Read on to learn more about why olive oil should be a staple in your kitchen. Discover the benefits of olive oil » Meals Made Easy Yum! Chicken and veggie packets Need a healthy, no-fuss meal you can just pop in the oven on a weeknight? These chicken and veggie packets require only three steps: Chop, assemble, bake. And the best part: You won't even dirty one dish in the process! You can also chop the veggies in advance so they're ready to go as soon as you are. Get this tasty recipe » Today's Fit Tip Step it up with a pedometer Want to get more active without overhauling your daily routine? Start using a pedometer. Set a goal, such as reaching 10,000 steps each day, and try to set new personal records. The simple process of counting and recording your steps can help you increase your physical activity. 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 Monday July 20, 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