Healthy Eating
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Dump The Fat Free Salad Dressing
Do not use fat free salad dressing. Use a good fat like extra virgin olive oil or grate on a little hard cheese like parmesan or cheddar. We need fat to efficiently absorb carotenoids and other fat-soluble nutrients. Add just enough good fat to make your salad healthier.
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Summer Bean Succotash Salad
This variation of succotash salad is a great accompaniment to a summer fish fry. Cooked al dente, these fresh crisp vegetables are delicious and healthy. Many of the ingredients are now available at your local farmers market. I use organic whenever possible. Ingredients: 2 or more small, preferably yellow zucchini 1 lb mixed beans (
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Baked Onion Rings – They’re Fat Free! [Vegan]
These should be delicious and healthy. I can’t wait to try this recipe! A classic made healthy, what more could you ask for? Source: Baked Onion Rings – They’re Fat Free! [Vegan]
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Why You Should Only Buy Organic Strawberries
Strawberries are one of the healthiest foods in existence. We buy fresh organic when available. They are a great source of potassium, vit C, anthocyanins and antioxidants promoting heart health and a stronger immune system also great for your skin. Unfortunately, strawberries are grown with more pesticides than most other crops. Buying organic to avoid
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More About Oatmeal
We have been hearing more and more about healthy breakfasts. My husband always leaves in the morning taking two toasts with him to eat in the car along with a coffee containing 3 teaspoons of granulated sugar (about half the daily recommended amount of added sugar). I wish he would take the time to start
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Protect Your Eyes With Greens!
Eat lots of fresh greens to protect your eyesight. Add extra virgin olive oil to help with nutrient absorption. Studies suggest this helps maintain healthy eyes and helps prevent glaucoma.
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Make eating a joyful peaceful experience
Practice mindful eating! Savor every bite, noting texture, aroma, and taste (sweet, sour, salty, etc… ). Eating should be a nutritious pleasurable experience. You will fill up more quickly and feel satisfied. Add something special to your table A flower, a non-scented beeswax candle, cloth napkins. Using cloth napkins whenever possible will save some trees, while
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Organic Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
Who doesn’t love the smell and taste of pecan cinnamon rolls? With this recipe you can make them very easily and enjoy these delicious cinnamon rolls that are topped with pecans and icing. You can make them and then refrigerate overnight. Bake in the morning to enjoy your rolls hot from the oven. INGREDIENTS: 2
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Healthy Cheese
Cheese can be healthy if eaten in moderation. Hard cheeses are generally healthier than soft cheeses. Cheese contains a lot of protein, calcium and zinc. A small amount added to salads or any vegetable will help the body absorb the vegetable’s nutrients. Recent research from the University of Michigan states that nisin, a preservative found
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Citrus Peels Offer Cancer Protection
We are right in the middle of citrus season where supplies are plentiful and the fruit tastes delicious. This is a great time to incorporate citrus fruit including the peel into our diet. According to research carried out at the University of Arizona consuming peels of oranges and grapefruit can significantly reduce the incidence