It’s still too hot to fire up that oven. Ceviche (say-VEE-chay) is a great hot weather meal. It requires no heat and very little prep time. What’s more, it’s cool and refreshing! This week, I’d like to share a few pointers that I learned from my fellow fishmonger, Ryan Verheyn of Quality Seafood Market, on how to safely prepare ceviche. Most recipes call for marinating the seafood (fish, shrimp, scallops, octopus, and squid are all popular choices) for 1-5 hours in citric acid (i.e., lime juice) before consumption. The fresher the seafood and the longer it marinates, the more bacteria is killed by the acid and the safer the ceviche is to eat. However, Ryan recommends an even more sanitary method than just selecting a fresh catch and marinating it. Ryan marinates just the seafood, leaving the other ingredients aside, in the citric acid for 5 hours or overnight, if possible. This ensures that the maximum amount of bacteria bites the dust. When he’s ready to serve the ceviche, Ryan drains the seafood, discards the marinade and replenishes it with fresh lime juice. Then he adds his other fresh ingredients, such as diced jalapeño and onion, chopped tomato, and minced garlic and cilantro. The new lime juice has a brighter, fresher flavor, not to mention it’s free of that fishy marinade.
As always, when making ceviche, be sure to buy seafood from a reputable, busy market that is known for its high turnover of product (you don’t want fish that’s been sitting around all week). Also, ask your monger what fish she recommends that day. What’s the freshest? What has the right texture and flavor for ceviche? My personal favorite is black drum. It’s lean, white, and firm. It has a mild flavor and takes to the flavors of other fresh ingredients well. Finally, it’s a local, wild-caught Texas favorite. Now what could be more refreshing than supporting your local fisherman? See you in the market!
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Yesterday was National Cancer Survivors Day. The National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation defines a “survivor” as anyone living with a history of cancer - from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of his or her life.
We also invite you to view the trailer for the upcoming film Cancerpants. “Cancerpants – a story told through the eyes of Rochelle “Ro” Poulson is about life, love and a young woman’s journey with breast cancer. Ro faces each day as it comes, and is grateful for the lessons she learns along the way. Cancerpants shows how the struggles, losses, triumphs and joys of breast cancer affect not only those diagnosed but their family and friends as well.”
If you or someone you care about is facing cancer, please take a moment to learn more about the LIVESTRONG Cancer Navigation Center. The LIVESTRONG Cancer Navigation Center, located in East Austin, provides a range of free services for anyone affected by cancer. This includes people diagnosed with cancer, their families, friends, loved ones and the health care professionals who work with them. We help people with any cancer type and at any stage of treatment. Assistance is available in both English and Spanish.
Live Oak Pharmacy is an Austin Pharmacy. Good health and wellness starts with having a great health care team and that means having access to a pharmacist that cares! Stop in today and while you’re at it, bring your four legged and furry friend in because we are Austin’s Pet Friendly Pharmacy too! Come find out why the reader’s of the Austin Chronicle voted us Best New Local Business! And don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
Don’t go overboard for the whole month, but don’t deny your sweet tooth a little enjoyment in June. The best practice for good nutrition is to eat a healthy variety of foods each day and exercise regularly. That should leave room for the occasional chocolate bar or cookie in your diet.
Live Oak Pharmacy is an Austin Pharmacy. We are also your fun Austin Pharmacy! Good health and wellness includes chocolate every now and then so stop in today to pick up some up along with other health and wellness needs. And while you’re at it, bring your four legged and furry friend in because we are Austin’s Pet Friendly Pharmacy too! Come find out why the reader’s of the Austin Chronicle voted us Best New Local Business! And don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
Yesterday was World No Tobacco Day! And although many more men use tobacco than women there’s evidence that the epidemic of tobacco use among girls is increasing. Approximately 1.5 million women die every year from tobacco use. Talk to our pharmacist today about making the choice to quit smoking. In fact, bring your cigarettes to Live Oak Pharmacy and we’ll take 10% off the smoking cessation product of your choice. Join us by taking the LIVESTRONG Dare to Quit Smoking by clicking here.
Looking for another option when it comes to ditching the cigarettes? Talk to our pharmacist to see if a customized compound is a better option.
Live Oak Pharmacy is Austin’s Tobacco Free Pharmacy! Have questions about becoming a non-smoker? Then come in today and talk to our pharmacist. We’ll work with you to find the right solution and provide customized support to reach your health and wellness goals. You can do it, we can help! Stop in today and while you’re at it, bring your four legged and furry friend in because we are Austin’s Pet Friendly Pharmacy too! Come find out why the reader’s of the Austin Chronicle voted us Best New Local Business! And don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
Today is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD). This annual observance is a day to recognize and thank the thousands of volunteers, community members, health professionals, and scientists who are working together to find a safe and effective HIV vaccine. It is also a day to educate our communities about the importance of preventive HIV vaccine research. To learn more about HIV visit our facebook page at http://facebook.com/HIVandAging.
Live Oak Pharmacy is Austin’s Compounding Pharmacy but we’re also your speciality HIV pharmacy. Have questions about your health and wellness? Come in today and visit with our pharmacist to see why readers of the Austin Chronicle voted us Best New Local Business!
Live Oak Pharmacy is teaming up with the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports in honor of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. During the month of May, we challenge you to include 30 minutes of physical activity each day. Physical activity not only increases your chances of living longer, it also reduces your risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and some types of cancer.
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each week. Moderate activity includes walking fast, dancing, or raking leaves. Do strengthening activities, like situps and pushups, at least 2 days a week. By getting active, you will sleep better, strengthen your bones, and lower your risk of depression.
No matter what shape you are in, together we can rise to the challenge to get more active during the month of May. For more information, about getting in shape and taking care of your health and wellness, stop into Live Oak Pharmacy today and talk with our pharmacist! To sign up for the President’s Challenge click here.
Live Oak Pharmacy is Austin’s Compounding Pharmacy. We want YOU to have the best life possible through quality products coupled with the knowledge and passion of our pharmacist. Come in today and find out why readers of the Austin Chronicle voted us Best New Local Business!
Often described as both an art and a science, the nursing profession embraces dedicated people with varied interests, strengths, and passions. Our hats off to the nurses, our allies in health and wellness!
National Nurses Week is celebrated annually from May 6, also known as National Nurses Day, through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. Thank your nurse today for all that she or he does!
Live Oak Pharmacy is focused on the triad model of health care which means we work with you and your health care provider, like a nurse, to achieve the best results for YOU! We’re thrilled to have such great partnerships with nurses all over central Texas! Thank you for all that you do!
We often take water for granted—until we’re thirsty and it’s not available. For more than 30 years, the American Water Works Association and its members have celebrated Drinking Water Week—a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the communities they serve to join together to recognize the vital role water plays in our daily lives.
Come into Live Oak Pharmacy today and pick up a U-Turn 2 Tap reusable water bottle so you can have H20 on the go! U-Turn 2 Tap was born out of a need to provide products that are good for the body, the community and the planet.
Benefiting the body: U-Turn 2 Tap’s stainless steel water bottles are made from 304 grade 18/8 stainless steel that is always BPA and Phthalate free. The bottles are a safe, healthy alternative to the dangers of plastic toxins.
Benefiting the community: U-Turn 2 Tap contributes to programs that offer children the tools they need to create and experience art in all forms. With funding rapidly being stripped from the education system, it is our goal to ensure that programs for art and art therapy are supported.
Benefiting the planet: U-Turn 2 Tap’s stainless steel water bottles aim to stop the plastic water bottle frenzy that fills up our landfills and oceans. In the US alone, 60 million plastic bottles are hitting the landfills every single day!
Live Oak Pharmacy is Austin’s fun pharmacy! Our goal is to educate and entertain you with fun facts that help you and our community! To learn more about Live Oak Pharmacy stop in today and talk to one of our team members! Or visit us on facebook or our Web site.
Business travel can be a strain on any family. But when you’re on the road, staying in touch can make the separation easier for everyone.
Here are some ideas for staying close when you’re far away:
Take pictures. Bring a digital camera to capture a few images from the city you’re traveling to, and share them when you get home. Or send them directly via your cell phone. Even a shot of your hotel room can make children feel a connection to you.
Communicate regularly. Send e-mails and text messages as often as you can. A short message can mean a lot to the people missing you at home.
Encourage kids to stay in touch. Have your children fax pictures drawn at school to your hotel, or e-mail you with homework questions, so they know they can reach you when they need to.
Don’t go right back to work. If you return in the middle of the day, head home first. Take your spouse to lunch, or pick your children up from school, to show you’ve got your priorities straight.
Live Oak Pharmacy is Austin’s Pharmacy! We’re here to offer everyday solutions to help with health & wellness! Have questions about health & wellness? Come in today and talk with any of our team members or visit us online or give us a call 512-476-8979 ext. 1
There’s an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal about how physicians treat themselves when it comes to health and wellness. A study found that “Doctors were more likely to opt for treatments with a higher chance of death — but lower risk of serious side effects — for themselves than for their patients.”
So what does this mean for you? Dr. Ubel, a study author and professor at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, recommends the following:
“’don’t ask for advice until the doctor understands you a little better,’ including how you weigh issues such as quality of life versus length of life.”
“when a physician gives advice, ask why he or she is making that recommendation, to ensure the reasons align with your preferences”
We recommend including your pharmacist as part of our health care team. Especially when it comes to medication decisions. Adding a pharmacist to the mix brings another level of dialogue to the mix to ensure that you’re getting the best information to make a decision. You are your best health advocate! To read the article in the Wall Street Journal, click here.
Have questions about your medications? Come in to Live Oak Pharmacy today and speak with our pharmacist. We can set up a consultation to review your current medications and discuss treatment options with you and your health care provider to help you live your best life!
