September 02, 2010
“Green” Potatoes
A common toxin found in our kitchens includes potatoes that have turned green. Solanine, a natural glycoalkaloid, can occur when potatoes are exposed to too much light. The green color just under the skin strongly suggests that toxic build-up may have occurred.
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August 30, 2010
Selve-Serve Yogurt Shops
Call it yogurt mania.
Self-serve, pay-by-the-ounce frozen-yogurt shops are sweeping the country, creating a rage among kids and their moms, teens, college students -- and pretty much everyone else.
The concept, which originated in California, combines healthy -- and not-so-healthy -- choices with the all-important ability to control how much you eat and spend.
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August 26, 2010
Losing Weight On the Web
An effective weight-loss site is interactive, offering access to goal-setting modules and record-keeping tools. It provides support, letting users communicate with each other and with nutrition and exercise experts. It encourages accountability, prompting users with E-mails and phone calls to record their weight, exercise, and calorie intake. It's personalized, tailoring meal plans and workouts to the individual. And it's trustworthy, providing clear and credible health information.
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August 23, 2010
Try Something New: Maple Almond Butter!
Justin's Natural Maple Almond Butter Squeeze Pack
Move over peanut butter and jelly. This maple-laced almond butter marries sweet, salty and savory all into one. Perfectly sized in convenient, portable 2-tablespoon squeeze packs, it makes a smart spread for topping an apple or whole-grain crackers.
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August 19, 2010
Rigatoni Peperonata
* 1/4 cup pine nuts
* 12 ounces rigatoni (3/4 box)
* 2 Tbsp olive oil
* 3 bell peppers (preferably red and yellow), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
* 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
* 2 tablespoons chopped capers
* 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
* 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
* salt and black pepper
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August 16, 2010
Making Room For Legumes
You might already be aware of the health benefits of chick peas, beans, lentils and other members of the legume family, but that doesn’t mean you’re eating them. Beans and legumes are most commonly found in dishes from Central and South America, Asia or the Mediterranean. Yet their rich nutritional value makes them a valuable addition to almost any diet.
So how to incorporate these unique and powerful foods into our diet?
Beans for beginners
If you rarely, if ever, eat beans or legumes, one of the easiest ways to start is with hummus.
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August 12, 2010
Pouring On the Pounds
The NYC Health Department is launching a new awareness campaign, which debuts in the subway system this month. In the spirit of last year's "Pouring On the Pounds" campaign, it urges New Yorkers to consider what goes into a large serving of sweetened soda. The answer: a shocking 26 packets of sugar.
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August 09, 2010
Do You Really Need a Sports Drink?
You're headed to the gym or for a bike ride after work. Should you sip a sports drink before, guzzle it afterward or stick with water?
These drinks — Accelerade, Gatorade, Gatorade G, PowerAde, Pure Sport and more — provide water for hydration, energy in the form of carbohydrates and electrolytes that help the body retain fluids. Their ingredients are calibrated to meet the needs of athletes.
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August 05, 2010
Homemade Ice Cream
If you have an ice cream maker, this recipe couldn't be any easier.
2 cups Fat Free Half and Half
1 can Fat Free Evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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July 30, 2010
Something to Snack On
Planters NUT-rition Omega-3 Mix
Go ahead and munch on a handful of this tasty combo of walnuts, dried cranberries and dark chocolate-covered soy nuts. Your heart will thank you and so will your taste buds.
The perfect mix of sweet and crunchy, it contains plenty of heart-healthy nutrients like alpha-linolenic acid, vegetable protein, fiber and antioxidants.
Unlike most snack foods, it's completely sodium free. In the right portions, it's figure friendly too, with 160 calories per quarter-cup serving.
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