Nutrition Did you know that about 70% of adults in the U.S. wait until 4:00 p.m. to decide what they’ll eat for dinner that day? Planning foods to eat for a day, a week, etc. is very helpful, because it: * Saves time and effort. It means fewer trips to the grocery store. It also […]
Nutrition 8 servings, about 1 cup each Ingredients: 2 cups pomegranate juice cocktail (contains sugar) 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds 4 cups plain sparkling water (seltzer or sodium-free club soda) 3 limes (1 for garnish) 8 ice cubes Directions: 1. In a large pitcher, mix pomegranate juice cocktail and seeds, sparkling water, juice of 2 limes
Nutrition There’s a healthy way to get around the buffet table and avoid over-eating during the holidays. *Make a plan:First, take a lap around the buffet table to plan what to choose and what to limit. *Go for color:Start your meal with a veggie-packed salad with lots of variety. *Take your time:Eat slowly. Enjoy your
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Nutrition 8 Servings, 1-1/4 cup each Ingredients: 1 lb. dry red beans 2 qt. water 1-1/2 cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 4 bay leaves 1 cup chopped green pepper 3 Tbsp. chopped garlic 3 Tbsp. chopped parsley 2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper Directions: 1. Pick through
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Nutrition Fortunately for the millions of Americans who eat at fast-food restaurants each day, choices are no longer limited to burgers, fries, and shakes. Most chains offer fruits, salads, baked potatoes, soups, and whole wheat products in addition to traditional choices. Here are some suggestions for more nutritious fast-food meals. * Read nutrition information on
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Nutrition * Eat green, orange, yellow, red, purple and other colors of fruits and vegetables. Have 5 to 9 servings every day. * Choose other plant-based foods, such as whole-grain breads and cereals, beans, peas, and nuts. * Buy organic foods. Choose fresh produce in season and locally grown foods to save money and energy
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Nutrition * Less high calorie, high-fat foods * Lean or low-fat meat, chicken, turkey, and fish * Low-fat and nonfat dairy foods * Limit portion sizes for meals and snacks. * Little piece or serving * Labels. Read “Nutrition Facts” on food labels. Choose foods with fiber, vitamins A and C, calcium and iron. Choose
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Nutrition People sip, slurp, and spoon soup not only for basic sustenance, but also to stay healthy. Chicken soup really does help relieve the nasal stuffiness of a cold. And studies show that soup can help you lose weight. Because soup is mostly liquid, it takes longer to eat than solid food. By the time
Nutrition 3 Servings, 1 cup each Ingredients: 2 cups nonfat milk 4 tablespoons frozen mango juice (or 1 fresh pitted mango) 1/8 tsp. vanilla extract 2 ice cubes Directions: Put all ingredients into a blender. Blend until foamy. Serve immediately. Variations: Instead of mango juice, try orange juice, papaya, or strawberries. Per Serving: Calories –
Nutrition You can follow the menus exactly or make changes as needed. It is okay to: * Switch out foods from one meal to another (e.g. have the lunch menu for dinner and vice versa). * If you are still hungry, especially if you are very active, eat a little more from one or more
