Nutrition People who are watching what they eat can stick to their diets when eating in restaurants. Eating establishments don’t have to be automatic waistline expanders if you observe the following recommendations. * Choose a restaurant that offers a wide variety of food, to increase the odds of finding fewer fatty, highly caloric foods. * […]
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Nutrition Choose healthy and low-calorie foods. Look at buying healthy, low-calorie foods. When you buy them, the more likely you are to eat them. And when you do not buy foods high in sugar, fat, and empty calories, they are not there to tempt you. Start with planning. Plan for meals that will be eaten
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Nutrition 4 Servings Ingredients: 1 pound turkey breast cut lengthwise into 4 slices or 4 chicken breast halves, skin and bones removed (cutlet may be used if desired) 1 Tbsp. margarine or oil 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. water 1/4 tsp. low-sodium chicken bouillon granules 1-1/2 tsp. dried parsley (or 2 Tbsp. fresh, minced)
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Nutrition 8 Servings, about 1 cup each Ingredients: 1 cup cabbage, shredded 1 pound ground turkey 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1 cup white rice, uncooked 2 cups tomato sauce 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. ground oregano Directions: 1. Place shredded cabbage in a lightly greased 2-quart casserole dish. 2. In skillet, cook turkey until
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Nutrition 5 Servings, about 1 slice (3 oz.) each Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey, lean 1/2 cup oats, regular, dry 1 large egg, whole 1 Tbsp. onion, dehydrated 1/4 cup ketchup Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients and mix well. 2. Bake in a loaf pan at 350ºF for 25 minutes or to internal temperature of
Nutrition The term “dietary supplement” can be used for anything taken orally to enhance your usual food intake. Dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbal products. People take supplements because they are not sure they get enough nutrients in the foods they eat and/or they want to treat or prevent an illness. General
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Nutrition Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of premature death among Americans. And it’s largely self-inflicted. When vital arteries leading to the heart become clogged by fatty deposits of cholesterol, the blockage can lead to a heart attack. Luckily, a few simple changes in eating habits can reduce your risk of heart disease. *
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Nutrition 8 Servings Ingredients: 4 cups fat-free (no sugar added) vanilla yogurt 2 cups fresh (or thawed frozen) strawberries, sliced 2 cups fresh (or thawed frozen) blueberries 2 cups graham crackers, crumbled 1/2 cup fat-free whipped cream (optional) Directions: 1. Spoon 1 tablespoon of yogurt into the bottom of 8 different parfait or wine glasses
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Nutrition Meats like bacon, bologna, frankfurters, pepperoni, and salami have been cured to stop the growth of bacteria, delaying spoilage. Curing gives these meats their reddish pink hue and distinctive flavor. Scientists have discovered, however, that nitrites and nitrates, compounds used to cure meats, might be converted into dangerous cancer-causing substances called nitrosamines when cured
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Nutrition This is one flavor enhancer you should do without. Too much salt and sodium can lead to or worsen high blood pressure which raises the risk for heart disease and stroke. What is too much? * More than 1,500 mg of sodium per day, or only half a teaspoon of salt, if you are
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