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The buzz in the media around carbohydrates is very loud these days. This has prompted me to tackle the topic. However, carbohydrates are complex (no pun intended), so I will break it down into a few posts. This week we will discuss fiber. What [...]
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Top 10 Reasons to Eat Your Vegetables 1.Reduce your risk for heart disease, including heart attack and stroke. 2.Helps protect against certain types of cancers. 3.Can help lower cholesterol. 4.Reduce the risk and symptoms of digestive disorders [...]
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Now that the New Year’s Resolutions have faded, it’s time to find new motivation to get healthy. Since it’s getting warmer out and we are all coming out of hibernation, let’s make some diet changes for the better. Vegetables Are Awesome! One of [...]
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**When the right ingredients are included, a salad can be a nutritious, satisfying meal. Follow these guidelines to make sure yours stacks up. Start with a leafy base. Fill your plate with 1-2 handfuls of leafy green vegetables. The darker th [...]
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A Perfect Party Recipe Ingredients 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, sliced 4 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup fine dry breadcrumbs ½ cup very finely chopped carrot ¼ cup crumbled blue ch [...]
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So you have made your New Year’s Resolution to start eating healthier. Great! Now what? Now it’s time to start planning. Planning a weekly menu is the key to successful healthy eating. Take a little time to write down what you will eat for each [...]
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