HEALTHY EATING What if you could be healthier without making a bunch of drastic changes? No extreme dieting or starving, but just taking some small steps to improve your food choices. It is possible if you know which foods to eat more of, and which ones to scale back on. The American Heart Association recommends […]
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HEALTHY EATING A great way to get healthy protein throughout the day is to make snacks with protein. The protein can help you feel fuller, holding you over until your next meal. These snacks may also help avoid a blood sugar crash that leaves you feeling sluggish and even hungrier than before. Try these ideas
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HEALTHY EATING Spring is here – and it’s the perfect time to think about starting a garden. But a garden doesn’t have to be just for decoration. Grow something you and your family can eat! Even if you don’t have a lot of room, many delicious and healthy foods can be grown in pots and
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HEALTHY EATING Try this toast with a tall glass of fat-free milk. Did you know that cinnamon is a sweet spice that comes from a tropical evergreen tree? You may add up to 1 teaspoon in this recipe if you like this unique spice. Ingredients: 2 large eggs 2 Tbsp nonfat milk 1/2 tsp ground
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HEALTHY EATING A small study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome who took low-cost daily 1,500-milligram cinnamon supplements had about twice the menstrual cycles over a six-month period compared to women with PCOS who were given a placebo. Having regular menstrual cycles increases the likelihood of pregnancy. Researchers from Columbia University Medical Center in
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients 2 cups macaroni* ½ cup onion, chopped ½ cup fat-free evaporated milk 1 medium egg, lightly beaten ¼ tsp ground black pepper 1¼ cups (4 oz) low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded Cooking spray Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350° F. 2. Cook macaroni according to package directions-but do not add salt
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HEALTHY EATING Most U.S. food companies stamp lot codes and/or expiration dates on their products. But what do all these numbers really mean? The Institute of Food Technologists offers these answers. There are two types of codes: 1.Lot Code:When manufacturers produce a product, they do so in batches. Each batch is given a unique series
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HEALTHY EATING Chocolate milk may be the best-kept secret for making sure kids get the calcium they need every day. Contrary to popular myths, chocolate milk is nutrient-rich, adds only a few more calories and not much caffeine, and is kids’ number-one flavor pick. Kids have a limited time to build up their “bone bank.”
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HEALTHY EATING For many years, people thought they should avoid fats to be healthy. But the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says eating the right kinds of fat is good for you, and may even be good for your heart. Nut butters can be a healthy way to get some of these fats. But with
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HEALTHY EATING Even healthy foods can be made unhealthy through processing and adding unnecessary sugar and fat. How do you know which oats are best for your family? Steel-cut, rolled or instant? You can choose any type of oatmeal that is made with whole oats. They all contain very similar nutritional value. Instant oats are
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