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THE FACTS ABOUT FASTS AND CLEANSES: SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE. There's no better remedy for winter's chill than a warm, home-cooked meal. Take guilt-free comfort food to the next level with this whole grain-, veggie-, and protein-packed soup. INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil ¾ cup chopped celery ¾ cup chopped carrots 2 cups sliced mushrooms ¼ cup shallots ¼ cup flour ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup instant wild rice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley ½ cup low-fat sour cream 3 cups cooked, shredded turkey or chicken DIRECTIONS 1. Using a large saucepan, warm olive oil over medium heat. Combine celery, carrots, mushrooms, and shallots, and add them to the pan. Cook vegetables for five minutes— they should be soft when you remove them from the heat. Mix flour, salt, and pepper. Add this mixture to the vegetables. Cook for an additional two minutes, stirring the ingredients consistently while cooking. 2. Pour chicken broth into the pan, and bring ingredients to a boil. Once boiling, add wild rice and reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until rice is done. Cooking time may vary by brand, but instant rice usually cooks in five to seven minutes. Add parsley, sour cream, and shredded chicken or turkey. Stir, and simmer until soup is warm throughout. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION Makes four servings. Calories: 378 Total fat: 11g Cholesterol: 80mg Sodium: 364mg Sugar: 3g Carbohydrates: 29g Fiber: 3g Protein: 37g NEW YEAR'S- RESOLUTION-APPROVED Hearty Winter Soup For more wellness tips, visit gochippewavalley.com and become a GO myWAY member. DETOX OR NOT? DURING THE HOLIDAYS, we all tend to consume a little more than we should and may not get our workouts in as often as we'd like. The first instinct when the new year rolls around may be to jump on the diet and fasting bandwagon, trying to detoxify with fancy and expensive juice cleanses or clarifying eating plans. SLOW AND STEADY But a sensible, thoughtful approach to creating a lifestyle of wellness may be the more effective, sustainable route to take if you are interested in shedding pounds and increasing energy levels. "If you eat a high fiber diet, your colon should already be pretty clean, so these cleanses that are popular after the holiday season are not necessary and may lead to nutritional deficiencies," says Susan Kasik-Miller, MS, RD, Clinical Dietitian at HSHS Sacred Heart. "Instead, focus on eating nutrient-dense, low-calorie foods, drinking lots of water, and exercising regularly." This approach is effective throughout the year, as well, and can help you avoid packing on extra pounds during holiday parties. ✳ Eat three meals per day and steer clear of heavy sauces and cheese. ✳ If you are planning to go to a party where a heavy dinner will be served, have a lighter lunch that day. ✳ Remember to weigh yourself weekly to help you stay focused and aware. 1 3 S TJ O E S C H I P FA L L S . C O M