HEALTHY EATING Plan ahead and first wash your hands before packing a school lunch (or your own). “Think about the perishability of the foods you’re making,” said Rutgers University professor Don Schaffner, a food scientist and spokesperson for the Institute of Food Technologists. “Perishable foods can remain at room temperature for no more than 2 […]
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HEALTHY EATING Pumpkin is one of the favorite foods of fall. It’s packed with nutrients like fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. It’s also naturally low in calories. Don’t assume pumpkin is only for pies! Use this nutritious vegetable for a variety of dishes, like this one. Ingredients 2 cups flour 2 tablespoons brown sugar
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HEALTHY EATING Adding eggs to a salad with a variety of raw vegetables is an effective method to improve the absorption of carotenoids. Those are fat-soluble nutrients that help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, according to research from Purdue University. “Eating a salad with a variety of colorful vegetables provides several unique types of carotenoids,
HEALTHY EATING Even if you can’t eat dairy, there are plenty of foods that can help you meet your recommended daily calcium intake. * Calcium-fortified soy and almond milk * Tofu * Calcium-fortified orange juice * Sardines * Edamame * Kale, collard greens, broccoli * Figs * White beans * Okra © American Institute for
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HEALTHY EATING Sometimes the best parts of the vegetables get thrown in the trash. So next time you’re cooking up vegetables and are about to toss out those extra parts, stop. Many vegetable parts are perfectly edible and are packed with nutrients and flavor. Here are some tips from the American Institute for Cancer Research
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HEALTHY EATING You probably already know that oatmeal is healthy, and perhaps you’ve been told it “sticks to your ribs.” But what’s the science behind oatmeal’s healthy history? Oatmeal can keep you full Avoid a mid-morning hunger attack, and you’ll be less tempted to pick up a donut. Oatmeal contains a special kind of fiber
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HEALTHY EATING Olive oil is a more healthful choice than many other cooking fats. Using olive oil in place of saturated fats has been shown to help lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol levels, which is why olive oil is heart healthy. Know these facts about olive oil, from the North American Olive Oil
HEALTHY EATING Should you spend the extra cents to buy organic produce? Is organic a healthier choice? New findings from Stanford University cast some doubt on the benefits of buying organic. “There isn’t much difference between organic and conventional foods, if you’re an adult and making a decision based solely on your health,” said Dr.
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients for chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3 oz each) 1 egg white (or substitute liquid egg white) 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk 1 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup rolled oats, crushed; pulse a few times in the food processor 1 cup whole-wheat flour 2 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil Ingredients for salad:
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HEALTHY EATING When dining out, two things that affect your menu choices the most are what you see on the menu and how you imagine it will taste. But what you order may have less to do with what you want and more to do with a menu’s layout and descriptions, according to a Cornell
