The Cooking Staple You Need in Your Kitchen

July 13, 2020 "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 monounsaturated fatty acids. This plant-based fat promotes healthy blood flow throughout your body and helps you feel 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 Fitness 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 does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities BECOME A MEMBER! You are receiving this message because you subscribed to The Mayo Clinic Diet newsletter, powered by Everyday Health. REMOVE me from this list | ADD me to this list | Customer service Copyright © 2020 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. All rights reserved. Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy. Mailing address: 345 Hudson Street, 16th Flr., New York, NY 10014