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Thursday, May 23, 2013
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11. Simple, Thrifty Meals
[FOOD&RECIPES]
Cheryl Tallman Here are some affordable meal ideas to help you get dinner on the table each night without too much time or effort. Casseroles Casseroles are an all-time favorite comfort food and can be inexpensive one-dish meals. Here are two recipes that are crowd and wallet pleasers. Classic Tuna... Read More
Cheryl Tallman Here are some affordable meal ideas to help you get dinner on the table each night without too much time or effort. Casseroles Casseroles are an all-time favorite comfort food and can be inexpensive one-dish meals. Here are two recipes that are crowd and wallet pleasers. Classic Tuna... Read More
12. Beautiful Beans: Great for your Health
[FOOD&RECIPES]
The mighty bean is a high-protein superstar. Just a quarter cup serving of any beans yields the same protein as an ounce of meat. Vegetarians already know how important they are to their diet. Others are just starting to understand the versatility and savings through the use of the economical bean. Besides protein, there is an abundance of nutritional value in beans. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, they have a high antioxidant... Read More
The mighty bean is a high-protein superstar. Just a quarter cup serving of any beans yields the same protein as an ounce of meat. Vegetarians already know how important they are to their diet. Others are just starting to understand the versatility and savings through the use of the economical bean. Besides protein, there is an abundance of nutritional value in beans. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, they have a high antioxidant... Read More
13. Which Beans Are Best?
[FOOD&RECIPES]
Often (unfairly) overlooked in the typical American diet, beans are something of a nutritional-and economical-powerhouse. Some studies have indicated that they could actually reduce the risk of developing certain chronic diseases, such as colon cancer. They can also help lower your cholesterol, which is one of the leading causes of heart disease. Beans are delicious not only as a side dish but with a few additional ingredients, can... Read More
Often (unfairly) overlooked in the typical American diet, beans are something of a nutritional-and economical-powerhouse. Some studies have indicated that they could actually reduce the risk of developing certain chronic diseases, such as colon cancer. They can also help lower your cholesterol, which is one of the leading causes of heart disease. Beans are delicious not only as a side dish but with a few additional ingredients, can... Read More
14. Important Ingredients and Supplies for Baking
[FOOD&RECIPES]
by Lisa Parker Great dinners do not always require advanced planning. Sometimes you just have to wing it with what you have on hand. If you keep your pantry and refrigerator stocked with some basic supplies - and a few surprises - you will never be at a loss when you have to whip up something great for dinner... Read More
by Lisa Parker Great dinners do not always require advanced planning. Sometimes you just have to wing it with what you have on hand. If you keep your pantry and refrigerator stocked with some basic supplies - and a few surprises - you will never be at a loss when you have to whip up something great for dinner... Read More
15. Fast and Easy Healthful Meal Staples
[DIET&FITNESS]
Cooking healthy at home is easier than you think when you stock staples that are functional, healthful, and most of all, delicious. Having the right foods at hand when you need them can keep you from making fast-food runs or calling for pizza - plus, they can help you prepare a meal in the time it takes to pick up takeout food or wait for delivery. {relatedarticles}Take your family's favorite tastes into account and try to... Read More
Cooking healthy at home is easier than you think when you stock staples that are functional, healthful, and most of all, delicious. Having the right foods at hand when you need them can keep you from making fast-food runs or calling for pizza - plus, they can help you prepare a meal in the time it takes to pick up takeout food or wait for delivery. {relatedarticles}Take your family's favorite tastes into account and try to... Read More
16. The Best Way To Use Beans
[DIET&FITNESS]
Beans -- also known as legumes -- are healthy and inexpensive. They are high in fiber and protein and low in fat. Legumes are also rich in folic acid, copper, iron and magnesium. They even help lessen your appetite. Because beans have a low glycemic index, they provide energy over a long period of time by releasing slowly into the bloodstream.{relatedarticles} It's this quality that makes beans a perfect food for people with... Read More
Beans -- also known as legumes -- are healthy and inexpensive. They are high in fiber and protein and low in fat. Legumes are also rich in folic acid, copper, iron and magnesium. They even help lessen your appetite. Because beans have a low glycemic index, they provide energy over a long period of time by releasing slowly into the bloodstream.{relatedarticles} It's this quality that makes beans a perfect food for people with... Read More
17. Beans Good For More than Your Heart
[DIET&FITNESS]
There's an old saying that beans are good for your heart...but that's just the beginning. Research shows that beans are chock full of goodness. In addition to reducing the risk of heart disease, beans also beat certain types of cancer. This high-protein, low-fat staple is loaded with nutrients including calcium, fiber, iron, folic acid and potassium. A diet rich in beans also helps control diabetes and lowers blood pressure and... Read More
There's an old saying that beans are good for your heart...but that's just the beginning. Research shows that beans are chock full of goodness. In addition to reducing the risk of heart disease, beans also beat certain types of cancer. This high-protein, low-fat staple is loaded with nutrients including calcium, fiber, iron, folic acid and potassium. A diet rich in beans also helps control diabetes and lowers blood pressure and... Read More
18. Be Pro Protein
[DIET&FITNESS]
Listen up, carboholics! There's life beyond pasta and bread...and it could mean the difference between losing and gaining. Many people don't realize the importance of protein. However, protein is responsible for giving the metabolism a bigger boost than either carbs or fats. Consuming proteins like fish, chicken, eggs, milk, cheese and tofu enables the body to maintain and build muscle mass -- and the more muscle you have, the faster and... Read More
Listen up, carboholics! There's life beyond pasta and bread...and it could mean the difference between losing and gaining. Many people don't realize the importance of protein. However, protein is responsible for giving the metabolism a bigger boost than either carbs or fats. Consuming proteins like fish, chicken, eggs, milk, cheese and tofu enables the body to maintain and build muscle mass -- and the more muscle you have, the faster and... Read More
19. Healthy Ways to Satisfy the Family Sweet Tooth
[MOMS]
Dessert takes on a new meaning when you try to work the word "healthy" into it. You can tell by the looks on your husband and kids' faces that they have visions of dry, hard, granola bars and vegetables masquerading as dessert. But you can spin a lot of healthful foods into dessert dishes with just a little tweaking and a promise to satisfy their sweet tooth. {relatedarticles} Fondue Party! ... Read More
Dessert takes on a new meaning when you try to work the word "healthy" into it. You can tell by the looks on your husband and kids' faces that they have visions of dry, hard, granola bars and vegetables masquerading as dessert. But you can spin a lot of healthful foods into dessert dishes with just a little tweaking and a promise to satisfy their sweet tooth. {relatedarticles} Fondue Party! ... Read More
20. Are You Getting Enough Potassium?
[DIET&FITNESS]
Potassium is an important mineral whose importance is often overlooked. However, it plays a huge role in optimal functioning of the heart, metabolism, muscles and the nervous system. Potassium also plays a role in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in body cells. Getting too little potassium is rare when one consumes a balanced diet, but certain medications and conditions can prohibit potassium absorption. Too little... Read More
Potassium is an important mineral whose importance is often overlooked. However, it plays a huge role in optimal functioning of the heart, metabolism, muscles and the nervous system. Potassium also plays a role in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in body cells. Getting too little potassium is rare when one consumes a balanced diet, but certain medications and conditions can prohibit potassium absorption. Too little... Read More
