HEALTHY EATING (With ingredients in the foods you already eat) Poor diet increases the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and poor circulation-3 major factors that affect overall heart health. Know which nutrients and foods in your diet may decrease risk for heart disease-the number one cause of death in the U.S. Phytosterols:Compounds similar […]
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HEALTHY EATING Low-fat diets and low-fat foods have been around for years. But should we really be avoiding fat for better health? The answer isn’t simple. Although quantity of fat does matter, quality is also very important. Your body needs some fat to function and stay healthy. So, eating the right kinds of fats can
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HEALTHY EATING Even if you know you need to eat smaller portions, that’s only part of the battle. You’ll need to learn how to recognize serving sizes of foods so you can put the right amount on your plate each day. Here’s a list of food group servings to help: Vegetables Fresh, frozen or canned:
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HEALTHY EATING Making family-sized recipes can provide you with leftovers (or “planned-overs”) for future meals. Freeze the remaining food in meal-sized containers. Be sure to label the containers with the contents and date to avoid “surprise meals” later. Try using planned-overs in completely different recipes. For example, add leftover fruit to muffin, quick bread, or
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 small onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1-1/4 cups zucchini, sliced 1 Tbsp oregano, dried 1 Tbsp basil, dried 1 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 6 oz can tomato paste* 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 cup water Directions 1. In a medium skillet, heat oil. Sauté
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients: 1 cup pearl barley 1 medium tomato (chopped) 2 medium carrots (shredded) 1 medium red, orange or yellow bell pepper (seeded and chopped) 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped) 1-1/2 ounces orange juice 3 tablespoons olive or canola oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or any other mild vinegar) 1 teaspoon honey Salt
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients 1 cup carrots, cut into long, thin strips 2 cups bean sprouts 2 cups cucumber, seeded and cut into long, thin strips 1 cup minced scallions/green onions 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint 8 rice paper wrappers (ask at your supermarket) Directions Toss first 6 ingredients in a
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HEALTHY EATING White vinegar has a number of household uses. Some people use it for cleaning, laundry and flushing out the coffee maker. It’s also been used for centuries to preserve food, especially vegetables. But don’t let the strong vinegar odor turn you off from all vinegars. In fact, there are many different types that
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SELF-CARE CORNER Without vitamin D, your bones may not grow strong at any age. Why? Because for your bones to make the best use of calcium, they need vitamin D, says Robert P. Heaney, MD, researcher and professor in the Osteoporosis Research Center at Creighton University. But did you know that even mild shortages of
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BE FIT How far will you need to walk to burn off the calories of some of your favorite state fair foods? University of Nebraska Extension has it all calculated: * Corn dog, large: 4.5 miles * Cotton candy: 1.5 miles * Fried candy bar on a stick: 4.5 miles * Funnel cake, 6-inch diameter:
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