HEALTHY EATING Eating healthy foods high in iron may help you avoid getting iron-deficiency anemia. Many delicious foods are good sources of iron. The best animal sources of iron include: * Beef or chicken liver * Lean beef * Chicken * Turkey * Oysters Good plant food sources of iron include: * Beans and lentils […]
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HEALTHY EATING The holiday season is usually associated with a lot of unhealthy, rich foods and sweets. The result of eating too much of these treats is often weight gain. A study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that people gained weight within 10 days of a national holiday, and it took several
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HEALTHY EATING Be sure to double-check for hidden gluten on any packaged foods or seasonings you add! Ingredients 1 cauliflower, stemmed and roughly chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 tablespoon minced onion 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients 1 cup apple slices 1 cup banana slices 1 cup pear slices 1 cup grapes 1 cup strawberries 1 cup melon slices 1/2 cup yogurt, nonfat plain 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup peanut butter Directions 1. Prepare fruit by washing and slicing, if necessary. 2. Arrange fruit on a plate around a
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HEALTHY EATING Use a garlic peeler to quickly peel garlic. A garlic peeler is a cylindrical piece of rubber that you place the garlic in and then roll it on the counter with the palm of your hand. The peel will stick to the inside of the peeler, and the garlic will fall out the
HEALTHY EATING Try these time-saving tips to make eating healthier simpler for you and your family, says Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD, RD, professor of nutrition at Penn State University. Plan out 2 to 4 weeks of healthy meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Sit down and map out meals that include your family’s heart-healthy favorites. Update your
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HEALTHY EATING To stock your kitchen with whole grains and fiber-containing foods from cupboard to refrigerator to freezer, use this handy list to get started, suggests Anita Kobuszewski, RD, author of Food: Field to Fork, How to Grow Sustainably, Shop Wisely, Cook Nutritiously, and Eat Deliciously. She reminded, “Remember-nutrition doesn’t begin until the food passes
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HEALTHY EATING Snowstorms, summer thunderstorms, and over usage can knock out power. The FDA says power outages can affect the safety of your food. Ensure that food stays safe by having a plan in place and knowing what food safety precautions to take if a power outage does occur. BEFORE * Plan ahead. Stock up
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HEALTHY EATING The cold and flu season can take its toll on even the healthiest person. With people coughing and sneezing seemingly everywhere, it can be hard to avoid the many illnesses that make their rounds this time of year. The good news is, there are some foods that may help you stave off colds
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HEALTHY EATING Make more than you need and freeze foods in portion sizes for future meals. Here’s how according to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension specialists: STEP 1. Cool foods “slightly” at room temperature before refrigeration. A food does not need to be completely cool before it is refrigerated. To help it cool slightly before
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