HEALTHY EATING Grain bowls offer a nutritious, simple meal to fuel your day. They are also a great way to maximize your daily plant intake. Here’s how to make each bowl both delicious and healthy: *Start with a tasty grain.Amaranth, quinoa, rice, farro, millet, and bulgur wheat can be made in large batches and used […]
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HEALTHY EATING Everyone needs some sodium. It helps with the body’s fluids, muscles and nerves. But most people eat too much. Here’s why cutting back can do you some good: Eating less sodium can lower the risk of a heart attack, heart failure, stroke and kidney disease. If people lowered sodium intake to 1,500 mg
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil * 2 boneless chicken breasts * 1 can cream of chicken soup (10 ounces) * dash of pepper * 1/2 cup water Directions * Heat oil in a skillet at a medium-high setting. * Add chicken and cook for ten minutes. * Remove chicken from pan and
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients * 1-1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken tenders * 1 cup cornflakes * 1 teaspoon paprika * 1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning * 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder * 1/4 teaspoon onion powder Directions 1. Place cornflakes in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. 2. Add seasonings to crushed cornflakes. Close
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients * 2 cups fat-free or low-fat milk * 1 dash salt * 2 cups oats (quick-cooking) * 2 bananas (very ripe, mashed) * 2 tablespoons maple syrup * 2 tablespoons walnuts (chopped) Directions 1. In a small saucepan, combine milk and salt. Heat over medium heat until steaming hot but not boiling.
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground turmeric ½ teaspoon cayenne ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon ground mustard ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon salt 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 cloves fresh
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients * 1 cup kale or spinach * 1 banana, medium * 1 cup low-fat milk (or optional coconut milk or almond milk) * 1 cup plain yogurt * 1 apple, medium (cored and sliced) * 1 cup frozen fruit (all one fruit or a combination of mixed frozen fruits) * 1 tablespoon
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients * 10 ounces frozen broccoli * 2 cans stewed tomatoes, low sodium (about 30 oz) * 1 cup brown rice (cooked) * 1 can white beans (15 ounces, rinsed and drained) * Pepper (to taste) * Oregano, basil, or hot pepper (other spices to taste, optional) Directions 1. Combine stewed tomatoes and
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients * 3 acorn squash (small) * 2 tablespoons orange juice * 1/4 cup honey * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine * nutmeg (1/8 teaspoon, optional) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Cut squash in half. Remove seeds and place halves cut side up in a shallow baking pan. 3. In
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients For the Salad: * 2 canned pear halves * 6 cups mixed greens * 1/2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese * 1-1/3 cups carrots, grated * 3 tablespoons walnuts For the Dressing: * 1/4 cup pear juice * 1/4 teaspoon each of cider vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, and olive oil * 1 dash salt
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