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I decided to feature apples today because I’m currently on a major apple kick. I just can’t stop eating them. If you’re lucky enough to live in a part of the country where apples grow, now is the time to buy those local/organic varieties and enjoy this apple season! Maybe you’re lucky enough to live [...]
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While browsing through the produce department at Whole Foods this week, one of their employees was making black bean soup using canned black beans and avocado. She gave out samples and it was really good. I’m not exactly sure how she made her recipe, but I wanted to try my own version. As usual, it [...]
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Great news! I’m hosting another free giveaway. Wasa, a company that makes all-natural whole grain crisp flatbreads, sent me some of their products to try and I want to share them with a lucky reader! You can find the flatbreads in the specialty cracker aisle of chain grocery stores including Safeway, Kroger, and Walmart starting [...]
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I just read about a new study in the New York Times on how eating nuts can improve your cholesterol levels. The study found that eating 2.4 servings of nuts (of any kind): Reduces your total cholesterol level Reduces your LDL “bad” cholesterol level Improves your ratio of total cholesterol to HDL “good” cholesterol In [...]
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I made a yummy raw applesauce for breakfast, and it turned out so good that I was heading back for seconds before lunchtime. You can eat this recipe any time of the day, and it’s also a perfect snack for kids. Applesauce has loads of fiber and vitamin C. Plus, the pureed apples, peach, and [...]
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I made an all veggie soup last week and it came out pretty good. I wasn’t in love with it (I thought I made it too spicy), but my boyfriend seems to think it’s super yummy, so I figured it was worth a share. I can tell you one thing, this soup is super nutritious [...]
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I had leftover roasted chicken and potatoes to eat this weekend, but needed to make some fresh veggies to go along with them. The Brussels sprouts looked super fresh at my local market (and they were on sale), so I grabbed a bag full and brought them home. I wrote up a quick recipe for [...]
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Everyone seemed to really enjoy my Healthy Snacks for Kids post a few weeks ago, so I thought I’d do a little follow-up with desserts. I think many people try to avoid desserts at all costs, but they can be a seriously satisfying and nutritious follow-up to any meal. Desserts do not have to mean [...]
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Are you or any of your loved ones worried about your cholesterol levels? Are you taking cholesterol medication? It’s a hot topic in the U.S. because the incidence of heart disease is at an epidemic level. Cholesterol is not the sole reason people have heart disease, but it’s definitely a contributing factor. Experts agree that [...]
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The National Cancer Institute in Maryland recently conducted a study on whole grains and cancer. Researchers found that people who consumed a daily minimum of 8.4g of fiber from whole grains were 40% less likely to develop cancer of the small intestines. (Self Magazine, March 2009, p. 88) If you have a minute, check out [...]
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