Nutrition 8 Servings, 1 cup each Ingredients: 1 small head cabbage, thinly sliced 2 medium tomatoes, cut in cubes 1 cup sliced radishes 1/4 tsp. salt 2 tsp. olive oil 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar (or lemon juice) 1/2 tsp., each, black pepper and red pepper 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped Directions: In a large bowl, […]
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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
Nutrition See how much more you can eat when you choose nutrient-dense foods over ones with the same number of calories, but less healthy nutrients. Frosted doughnut, coffee, nondairy creamer and sugar Calories: 325; Total Fat: 16 grams Fiber: 1 gram Hot dog, chips and cola Calories: 570; Total Fat: 25 grams Fiber: 2 grams
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Nutrition Fit more fiber into your regular routine. Fiber is good for many reasons. It aids in digestion, relieves constipation, and normalizes bowel movements. Studies have shown that it can help with weight loss, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. More specifically, it lowers bad cholesterol in the blood and reduces the risk for developing coronary
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Nutrition While Eskimos probably eat more fat than any other group of people, very few Eskimos get heart disease. The answer to this medical puzzle seems to lie in their fish-rich diet. Cold-water fish like salmon and mackerel contain abundant amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, special substances that seem to benefit the body by: *
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Nutrition To get needed nutrients, vary your food choices. Whole Grains Foods made from grains (like wheat, rice, and oats) help form the base of a nutritious diet. They provide vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates (starch and dietary fiber), and substances called phytochemicals (plant chemicals) that are important for good health. Grain products are low in fat,
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Nutrition Could you expect to get very far driving a car that is low on gas? Of course not. Yet many people start the day’s activities without eating breakfast, not even thinking about its effect on their performance. The American Dietetic Association says, “Tests prove that the physical skills, intellectual performance, and attitude toward achievement
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Nutrition * Buy a variety of fruits and vegetables and put them in places that make them handy to eat. * Keep fruit in a bowl on your table or counter. * Keep cut up veggies in clear containers in the refrigerator and at eye level when you open the door. * Add raisins and
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Nutrition Vegetables and fruit are excellent sources of vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and plant chemicals (phytochemicals) for good health. Eating a variety of vegetables and fruit may lower the risk for certain diseases and help manage many chronic conditions, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, certain types of cancer, and more. Aim to
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