Nutrition is of particular importance to people with hemophilia, because what is consumed can reduce risks of bleeding and improve blood clotting. To meet this goal, eat and drink foods rich in the following nutrients: Vitamin K (spinach, broccoli, turnip greens, cabbage, asparagus, dark green lettuce, oats, bran, alfalfa, soybeans, whole wheat breads, canola, soybean and olive oils, […]
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Cook’s Corner – Split Pea Soup
This is a great recipe for the cooler weather! The picture really does not do the flavor of the soup justice so you will just have to whip this up and try it for yourself. Split Pea Soup + 1 bag of split peas + 1 quart of vegetable stock + 2 tablespoons extra virgin […]
Cook’s Corner – Stuffed Peppers
This recipe is a good one if you have some time to prep a meal for the next day or if you need a meal to freeze. The ingredients are simple it just takes a little time to assemble but these stuffed peppers are definitely worth the time. If only green peppers are available (they […]
Cook’s Corner – Chicken Tetrazzini
This recipe is is a warm tasty recipe for the cooler weather that is coming in. To make this recipe healthy you can use the low-fat low-sodium cream of chicken soup and try using wheat pasta or omega-3 pasta option. I prefer using fresh mushrooms rather than the canned. If you go with the fresh […]
Cook’s Corner – Pasta Salad with Asparagus and Red Pepper
Here is a fun recipe that is great for summer veggies. It is from the magazine Cook’s Illustrated. This recipe is nice because you can do the prep the night before and serve it the next day. The key to this recipe is using fresh parmesan cheese. Pasta Salad With Asparagus and Red Peppers 1 […]
Weight Loss, Nutrition and Hemophilia
Maintaining a healthy, safe and active lifestyle while living with hemophilia is very important for adults who have hemophilia and parents of children who have hemophilia. A healthy lifestyle does not just involve food but encompasses diet, exercise and a positive attitude to stay focused on being healthy. Here are a few tips for living […]
Cook’s Corner – Summer Squash Casserole
Here is a yummy recipe that is a classic at my mom’s house. This recipe is a good one for summer because finding fresh squash shouldn’t be too hard – check out your local farmers market! Summer Squash Casserole Recipe 6-8 squash, quartered, seeded, and cut into chunks 1 Vidalia onion, sliced 1 can cream […]
Cook’s Corner – Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Last night we whipped up a really easy side salad but it was so good I figured this would be a great recipe to kickoff the Cook’s Corner section of our blog. Last year we posted about Recommended Diet for Hemophiliacs. It has been one of our most popular posts. Tomato and Cucumber Salad Recipe […]
Recommended Diet for Hemophiliacs
It is important for everyone to keep to a healthy diet to stay in peak physical condition. But for people living with hemophilia, there are certain foods that are recommended and certain foods that you may want to avoid including in your meals. An article from Organic Health and Beauty, lists the foods you should […]