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What to do this Memorial Day Weekend: May 24th – 27th Nutrition Nugget [email protected]; By L. S. Siniscalchi, M.S. Nutrition, C.W.C, Candidate for S.F.N. certification (Specialist in Fitness Nutrition), Volunteer for JillianMichaels.com New London Healthy Living Examiner (Examiner.com) GO FISH! There are many benefits to fish, including how easy it is to prepare. After you read about the many benefits of fish, give the recipe included in this nweek's Nugget a try and feel free to send me your feedback and any topic suggestions for the next Nugget at the above email address: High in protein, low in calories High in Omega-3s (especially salmon, Atlantic mackerel and herring, sardines, sablefish, anchovies, and farmed oysters) White varieties are low in fat Loaded with vitamins and minerals (including iodine, iron, and choline) Important for brain development in infants and young children (may lessen the effects of dyslexia, autism, hyperactivity, and ADD) Seafood in general cuts the risk for heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's, stroke, diabetes, and inflammatory diseases (i.e. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)) The key to a healthy version of this powerhouse food is to stick with fish that is prepared by baking or broiling (stay away from the fried/processed versions!!). Also, try to buy seafood that is caught or farmed in an ecologically sound manner. Halibut with Herbs & Capers Makes: 4 servings; Active Time: 10 minutes; Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients: ¼ cup chopped onion ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice, juice 1 tablespoon chopped pitted green olives 2 teaspoons drained capers, rinsed 1 clove garlic, minced 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 one-pound halibut fillet, cut into 4 portions Preparation: 1. Place onion, parsley, cilantro, lemon zest, lemon juice, olives, capers, garlic and pepper in a food processor; pulse several times to chop. Add oil and process, scraping down the sides several times, until a pesto-like paste forms. Pat halibut with the herb paste. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. 2. Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a 7-by-11-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange the halibut in the dish and spoon any extra herb mixture on top. Bake, uncovered, until the fish is opaque in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately. Nutrition: Per serving: 199 calories; 10 g fat ( 1 g sat , 6 g mono ); 36 mg cholesterol; 2 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 24 g protein; 1 g fiber; 125 mg sodium; 557 mg potassium. Nutrition Bonus: Selenium (60% daily value), Vitamin C (15% dv). Exchanges: 3 very lean meat, 2 fat (mono) Sources: Bowden, J., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth (2007)(pgs. 202-03):Fair Winds Press; Beverly, MA. http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/halibut_with_herbs_capers.html ******************************************* Kids Karnival 31 May to 2 June!! Friday 31 May: 6:00pm to 9:00pm Saturday 1 June: 11:00am to 9:00pm Sunday 2 June 2: 11:00am 6:00pm Subase Youth Center, Rte 12, Groton, CT. Open to the Public. Tickets are $3 Rain or shine fun for all! Subase Amazing Golf Lunch Special!! Mondays through Fridays, 11:00am to 1:00p. ONLY $20. 9 Holes of Golf with a Cart and Lunch!! Rentals available For more information call 860-694-3763 **Goose Run Golf Course is open daily from 7:00am to 7:00pm, serving a full lunch menu. * * * * * * * * * * * All Weekend * * * * * * * * * * * Robin Hood's Springtime Festival Through June 2, 2013. Saturdays and Sundays only, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 860-478-5954. Guilford Fairgrounds, Lovers Lane, Guilford, CT; http://robinhoodsfaire.com Escape to the past with family and friends to experience a romantic age lost to time. Thrill to a full day of jousting, armored combat, fire eaters, comedy, magic, chivalrous knights, and the best variety entertainment of any New England Festival. Burst of Light: Caravaggio and His Legacy Exhibit Through June 16, 2013; Open Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 860-838-4021; www.wadsworthatheneum.org Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main Street, Hartford, CT Adults, $10; seniors over age 62, $8; students over age 13, $5; children under age 12, free; first Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m., $5. Burst of Light: Caravaggio and His Legacy explores the enduring legacy of the renowned painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio and his tremendous influence on 17th-century art. In addition to five works by Caravaggio, St. Francis of Assisi in Ecstasy, Martha and Mary Magdelen, Salome Receives the Head of St. John the Baptist, The Denial of St. Peter and Saint John the Baptist, the exhibition will show nearly thirty paintings by his followers. Gaspee Days Arts and Crafts Festival May 25, 2013 to May 27, 2013; Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.gaspee.com Narragansett Parkway, Warwick, RI The annual Arts and Crafts Festival attracts approximately 50,000 people a day for three days browsing and purchasing the wares of the 100-150 craft exhibitors along Narragansett Parkway in Warwick. All while this is going on, there is a professional food court, free family music and entertainment located in Pawtuxet Park. The Spirit of Broadway Theater: “Philco Blues" 24 Chestnut St., Norwich, 06360; (860) 886-2378; www.spiritofbroadway.org Through June 9, 2013; Wed. & Thu. 7 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $32. Set in the early 1980s on the outskirts of Wahoo, Nebraska, in New York City and in the imagination of our heroine; Philco Blues is based on a real series of letters and poems written over several years by a housewife, who lived in Wahoo, to an actor who appeared in television soap operas who would sometimes write back. The show has an amazingly powerful and engaging musical score that is sure to capture the hearts of audiences. Moonlight Zip Trips EMPOWER Leadership Sports and Adventure Center, 2011 South Main St., Middletown, 06457 (860) 638-4754; www.leadershipsports.com; May 24-26, 2013; 8 p.m.; $64, plus tax. Zip Line at night under the stars, using the full moon to light our zip line adventures through the tree tops. Throughout the season when the moon is full and shining brightly, EMPOWER will be running zip line adventures through the tree tops. This adventure under the stars is unique in that the darkness provides a completely different environment (to put it nicely!). "Ramp It Up: Skateboard Culture in Native America" Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, 06339 Phone: (800) 411-9671; www.pequotmuseum.org; Free with museum admission. May 25, 2013 - July 20, 2013; Wed.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. This exhibition reveals the underground world of skateboarding in Indian country and highlights the Native American skateboarding culture of the West Coast. Originally on view at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, guests have the opportunity to witness Ramp It Up, showcasing a film, 45 images including rare archival photographs, and several Native-designed decks and graffiti-backdrop panels by Native American artist Jak Fragua. One of the most popular sports on Indian reservations, skateboarding is a true phenomenon, integrating physical exertion with design, graphic art, videography and music. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Friday, May 24, 2013 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Full Flower Moon Hike 7:30pm - 9:00pm; Stenger Farm in Waterford, CT This full moon hike is free to the public and will have an easy, slow pace. Walks take place even on overcast nights and are suitable for adults and older children. Steady rain cancels. Please call the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center at 860-536-1216 to register. Royal Southern Brotherhood Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook, CT 8:00p.m.; $35/$40; (877) 503-1286; www.thekate.org In the South, where music is religion, two rock 'n' roll bloodlines tower above all others. In the saloon bars from Mississippi to Maryland, mere mention of the Allman and Neville Brothers casts a magic spell. Conversation falls silent. Pool balls stop rolling. These aren't just bands, they're gods, and with a lineup comprising both the iconic Cyril Neville and Devon Allman, Royal Southern Brotherhood come pre-loaded with expectations. Wicked Peach Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT; 10:00pm Wicked Peach performs live at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville at Mohegan Sun! Since 1996, Wicked Peach has been a staple in the Rhode Island, Massachusetts and southeastern Connecticut area and continues to deliver one of the hottest shows around. One of the New England area's best Rock cover bands, Wicked Peach plays all your favorites from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today. http://mohegansun.com/entertainment/schedule-of-events.html?page=3& Ultra 88 presents DJ Cribb Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT; 9:00pm DJ Cribb is in the house, and he's set to rock the party at Ultra 88 Night Club with beats that will blow the roof off! *All guests must be 21 or older and have a valid ID. http://mohegansun.com/entertainment/schedule-of-events.html?page=3& Big Head Todd and The Monsters The Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT; 8:00pm Big Head Todd and The Monsters' ninth studio album Rocksteady was released in 2010 on the group's Big Records imprint, distributed by Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group - finds the veteran Colorado band returning to their DIY roots and forging into surprising musical territory. Funky, lilting and melodic, the new collection features founding members Todd Park Mohr (lead vocals and guitars), Rob Squires (bass) and Brian Nevin (drums), with keyboardist, steel guitarist and backup vocalist Jeremy Lawton, who joined The Monsters in January 2004.