Nutrition 8 servings, about 1/4 cup each Ingredients: 2 cups (1 pound) 1% low-fat cottage cheese 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 cup skim milk Directions: Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend, adjusting the amount of milk to produce the desired consistency. Per Serving: Calories – 50 Total fat – 1 gram Sodium – 65 […]
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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 Produce-fresh fruits and vegetables-is a gold mine of nutrients, usually with a price to match. To get the most nutrition for the “lettuce” you fork over for fresh produce, follow these suggestions. * Select fruits and vegetables that look crisp or feel firm. * When buying citrus fruits and pineapple, choose fruits that feel
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Nutrition Healthy eating means getting enough (but not too much) of the nutrients you need for good health. These are protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans* give the basics for healthy eating. (These guidelines are for persons aged two years and older.) * Get updates for these fromwww.DietaryGuidelines.gov. What
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Nutrition Choose foods that help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and raise HDL (good) cholesterol. Medicines have a big impact on improving blood cholesterol (lipid) levels. Follow your doctor’s advice for taking medications. Action Step:Take a walk at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Lose weight. Weight loss and moderate physical activity raise
Nutrition 4 Servings, about 3/4 cup each Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. water 1 cup zucchini squash, thinly sliced 1-1/4 cups yellow squash, thinly sliced 1/2 cup green pepper, cut into 2 inch strips 1/4 cup celery, cut into 2 inch strips 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1/2 tsp. caraway seed 1/8 tsp. garlic powder 1 medium tomato,
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Nutrition 7 Servings, about 1/2 cup Ingredients: Juice of 1 lime 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely minced 3 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped 1/8 tsp. oregano, finely crushed 2 serrano or jalapeno peppers, finely chopped 6 tomatoes, preferably Roma (or 3 large tomatoes) 1/8 tsp. salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 avocado, diced
Nutrition 4 Servings, 1-1/4 cups each Ingredients: 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup cucumber, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped 2 green onions, sliced 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 cups low-sodium vegetable juice cocktail 1/2 tsp. basil, dried 1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce 1 clove garlic, minced Directions: In a large
