PB2 Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

May 22, 2011

Reduced calorie/reduced fat cookies Ingredients: 1 C PB2* (120 calories) ½ tspn baking soda 1 ½ C quick cook oats (420 calories) ½ cup of brown sugar – NOT firmly packed  (You can use less.) (360 calories) ¼ tspn cinnamon 2 egg whites (70 calories) ½ C soy milk or almond milk (60 calories) 1 […]

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Sloppy Joes

May 22, 2011

Remember, Boca or Morning Star crumbles can be used in place of the TVP.  You might even want to experiment with rehydrated bulgur or cooked lentils. Ingredients: 1 cup boiling water 1 cup Textured Vegetable Protein, (TVP) dehydrated 1 T olive oil 1 small red onion, minced ½ medium red pepper, minced 1 (14.5 ounce) […]

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Peanut Butter Smoothie

May 10, 2011

For you peanut butter junkies, here’s a great frozen drink for summer…or anytime! Ingredients: 2 Frozen bananas 1/3 cup peanut butter (or PB2 – a low fat peanut butter) 1-2 Tbsp cocoa 3 Tsp sugar 1 C almond or soy milk Preparation: Process in Vita-Mix or high speed blender – add ice as needed to […]

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Homemade Low-Fat Granola

May 10, 2011

I have often seen recipes for granola and found them to be so high in fat that they couldn’t be considered healthy in any way.  I found this recipe and modified it to my liking.  The dry ingredient list can be varied greatly to include those items you like or have on hand.  The first […]

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Herbed Millet and Pecan Loaf

May 10, 2011

I don’t normally use grains that aren’t available in the regular grocer, but I had some millet in my freezer just begging to be used.  After trying this recipe – I will be using a lot more millet than before.  I used my rice cooker to make the millet – but have included directions for […]

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Corn Fritters

May 10, 2011

Have you ever heard the story of the last piece of cake left on the table and no one would take it – until the lights go out.  When they come back on there’s a hand reaching for the cake with 5 forks stuck in the hand.  That is almost exactly what happened at our […]

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Have You Had Your Wood Pulp Today?

May 9, 2011

Why Wood Pulp Makes Ice Cream Creamier By SARAH NASSAUER What is often in shredded cheese besides cheese? Powdered cellulose: minuscule pieces of wood pulp or other plant fibers that coat the cheese and keep it from clumping by blocking out moisture. Cellulose can improve the texture of packaged food products, including bottled chocolate milk […]

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Soy Curl Recipes

May 8, 2011

Soy Curl Recipes BBQ Soy Curls BBQ Soy Curls Video Beef Soy Curls “Chicken” Salad Classice Beef Stew Fajitas Step by Step Fajitas Meaty Mushroon Stroganoff Oriental Meaty Stir Fry Sesame Soy Curls and Broccoli Soy Curls with Maple-Mustard Sauce Vegetarian Irish Stew “Chicken” Pot Pie with Cornbread Topping Non-Pig Melt Sandwich Soy Curls are […]

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Mixed Berry Smoothie

May 2, 2011

  Ingredients: 2 frozen bananas    4-5 strawberries 1 cup blueberries 1 cup raspberries 1T maple syrup or sugar 1-2T ground flax seeds or chia seeds (optional) 1/2 cup frozen spinach (optional) 1-2 cups ice (depending on how thick you want it) (if using frozen berries, use soy, almond or rice milk instead of ice) a […]

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Protect Your Liver!

April 29, 2011

  I’ve mentioned the danger that sugary drinks can pose to your liver previously in Daily Health News. And I’m here today to mention it again. We’re all so aware of the damage that alcohol poses, it’s easy to overlook the threat from all those innocent-looking soft drinks and sweetened fruit juices that line the […]

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Fresh Melon Smoothie

April 29, 2011

Wow, what a summer delight! You can toss in some watermelon too if you have extra.   Ingredients: 1/2  cup Honeydew chunks 1/2 cup Cantaloupe chunks 1 medium orange 1/2 medium peach, pitted 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks 1 T ground flax seed or chia seeds (optional) 1 cup ice cubes Preparation: Combine ingredients in Vita-Mix […]

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Lemon Kiwi Smoothie

April 29, 2011

If you’re looking for a smoothie that’s a little on the tart side, you’re going o love this one! The grapes add some sweetness and you can add a little additional sweetener, if desired. Ingredients: 2 cups grapes (red, black or green) 1  lemon, peeled and seeded 1  kiwi, peeled 1 T ground flaxseed or chia […]

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Walnut and Cranberry Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

April 25, 2011

  This is a great way to have healthy sweet potatoes and a wonderful alternative to sweet potato casserole.   Ingredients 4 large sweet potatoes, unpeeled 1 T olive oil 1/2 C minced onion 1/2 C chopped walnuts 1/2 C sweetened dried cranberries 1 T margarine/butter 1 T pure maple syrup salt 1/4 tspn black pepper […]

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The Wonder of Chia Seeds

March 30, 2011

  Chia seeds are one of these foods that, if you talk about them with other people, you’ll inevitably get a blank stare back at you. That’s fine because that gives you the chance to tell people about what is thought to be one of the healthiest foods you can eat. The name chia comes […]

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Sweet Poison?

March 28, 2011

  Developed by Monsanto and made by NutraSweet, neotame was approved in 2002 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This artificial sweetener is being used as an additive in practically anything humans consume from soft drinks, dairy products, and yogurt to frozen desserts and even chewing gum. In addition, and unlike aspartame, neotame can […]

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The Health Benefits of Apples

March 28, 2011

  We’re told that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what exactly are the health benefits of apples? Here are ten reasons to heed the advice of that old proverb. Bone Protection French researchers found that a flavanoid called phloridzin that is found only in apples may protect post-menopausal women from osteoporosis […]

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Oatmeal Bread

March 25, 2011

Break out your breadmakers – this is the easiest bread I have assembled – and it came out great the very first time I tried it – and that never happens.  We ate almost all of this the first night – but what was left – made WONDERFUL toast the next morning! Ingredients: 1 ½ […]

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Black Bean and Corn Soup

March 25, 2011

There are so many recipes for black bean soup – but this one is incredibly easy and tastes just like the one I used to spend 4 hours cooking.  The corn adds just the right amount of sweetness and texture.  Even my son who isn’t a big soup fan enjoyed it. 2 T olive oil […]

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Asparagus Soup

March 21, 2011

  A delicious, filling and nutient-filled asparagus soup recipe.   Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth or “chicken-style” broth 1 pound fresh asparagus, chopped 1 potato, thinly sliced 1/2 onion, diced 3 ribs celery, chopped 2 tbsp flour 2 cups soy milk 1/4 tsp dried tarragon salt and pepper to taste Preparation: In a large […]

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The Many Benefits of Asparagus

March 21, 2011

Asparagus is a springtime vegetable that is versatile and uniquely delicious. Buying it this time of year is best as it is fresh and particularly nutritious, since it is in season. Studies show that asparagus balances insulin levels, which means that it powerfully prevents diabetes. Ensuring that our insulin levels are stable is one of […]

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Vegetable Lo Mein

March 11, 2011

  This is the definition of great and easy comfort food!      Ingredients: 8 ounces udon noodles, Chinese wheat noodles or whole wheat spaghetti noodles 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, divided 8-ounce bag preshredded coleslaw (preferably with carrots included) 2 cups fresh or frozen green beans, trimmed and cut in […]

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Green Gorilla Smoothie

March 10, 2011

  Here’s a nutritious way to start your day!   Ingredients ½ head romaine lettuce 2 ripe bananas, peeled and frozen 2 oranges, peeled, seeds removed 1 mango 1/4 cup ground flax seed 2 cups water/ice or soy/almond milk Directions: Put all ingredients into a powerful blender like a VitaMix  and blend until smooth. Vary […]

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Mango Banana Smoothie

March 10, 2011

Here is a healthy, sweet, low-fat treat that is sure to please! Use for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. Ingredients 2 bananas 1 mango 4 ice cubes 1/4 cup ground flax seeds 1/2 cup almond or soy milk 1/2 cup spinach, kale, chard or other green (optional) Directions Blend in Vitamix  and enjoy!

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Roasted Veggie Pasta Salad

February 17, 2011

  This recipe is a great recipe to play with and make your own favorite.  We love to vary the vegetables, the pasta shapes and the dressings to make a different dish every time we prepare it.   Ingredients: 3 bags (12 ounce) of Frozen Broccoli and/or Cauliflower Mix 2 T olive oil Salt 2 […]

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Eat more fiber and you just may live longer

February 15, 2011

  Study: Eating more fiber could mean longer life By CARLA K. JOHNSON, AP Medical Writer Carla K. Johnson, Ap Medical Writer – Mon Feb 14, 4:35 pm ET CHICAGO – Eat more fiber and you just may live longer. That’s the message from the largest study of its kind to find a link between high-fiber diets and lower […]

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Teach Kids About Portion Control

February 9, 2011

Health Tip: Teach Kids About Portion Control   (HealthDay News) — Whopping portion sizes are a big reason for why people overeat. But if you teach your children about appropriate portion sizes, they may be more likely to stick to healthy portions into adulthood. The Nemours Foundation offers these suggestions: Put meals on smaller plates […]

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Fudge Brownies

February 8, 2011

Ingredients: 1 ¼ C whole wheat flour 1 cup sugar ½ C cocoa powder ¼ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 2 T canola or safflower oil 1 T vanilla extract ¾ C firm silken tofu, crumbled ½ C water ½ pure maple syrup ½ to 1 C chopped walnuts or pecans (if desired) Preparation […]

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Chocolate Pudding

February 8, 2011

Ingredients: 1 ½ cups firm silken tofu, crumbled ¼ to ½ cup dark brown sugar, cane sugar, or pure maple syrup 1/3 cup cocoa powder 2 tsp vanilla extract Preparation: 1.     Place all ingredients in blender or food processor for several minutes, until smooth and creamy. Chill in refrigerator.

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Government Advising Americans to Eat Far Less Salt

February 1, 2011

Government Advising Americans to Eat Far Less Salt Monday, January 31, 2011 By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Washington (AP) – The government is telling half of the U.S. population to drastically cut their daily salt intake. That’s the advice to consumers — and the food industry — as the government issues new dietary guidelines, […]

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Cost of Obesity Approaching $300 Billion a Year

January 14, 2011

  TUESDAY, Jan. 11 (HealthDay News) — The total economic cost of overweight and obesity in the United States is $270 billion per year while the cost in Canada is about $30 billion a year, a new study shows. The $300 billion total cost in the United States and Canada is the result of: increased […]

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Holiday Greetings!

December 29, 2010

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is almost here. It’s been much more hectic than usual around here as we have sold two houses (my mother-in-laws and ours) and bought a much larger house so that we can help to take care of her after having hip replacement surgery. This was our first move after […]

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Black Bean Salad

November 10, 2010

  We love black beans anyway you serve them, but this is so fresh and tasty and speaks of summer and potlucks.    Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can of black beans, thoroughly rinsed, and drained (or 1 1/2 cup of freshly cooked black beans) 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, defrosted (or fresh corn, parboiled, drained […]

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Kale Chips

November 7, 2010

Here’s one of the healthiest snacks you’ll ever find. A friend shared this recipe with me and even my kids fight over it. It took me a time or two to get the crispness right, but it was well worth the effort. Ingredients: 1-2 bunches of kale 1 T olive oil Sea salt Preparation: Wash […]

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Broccoli Rabe with Caramelized Onions

November 5, 2010

Have you ever cooked with broccoli rabe (usually pronounced “rob”, also known as rapini)? It sort of looks like broccolini or Chinese broccoli, with longish stems, small green florets, and lots of leaves. It’s actually more related to turnips than to broccoli, and tastes a little like mustard greens, slightly bitter but more nutty.. The […]

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Butternut Squash Apple Cranberry Bake

November 5, 2010

  I used to think it was impossible to peel butternut squash, or any other winter hard squash.  That was because I was trying to use a knife.  Now, I use a y-shaped vegetable peeler and it is a breeze – even my kids can do it.  While I used to pass over any recipe […]

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Butternut Squash with Walnuts and Vanilla

November 5, 2010

  Butternut squash is my absolute favorite squash – sweet and delicate flavored without a real stringy texture.  Use a Y-shaped peeler to quickly and easily peel the squash.  Ingredients: 1 butternut squash, about 2 pounds, peeled, seeds removed, flesh cut into 1-inch cubes Salt 1 heaping cup of walnuts (can substitute pecans or pine […]

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Cinnamon Apple Smoothie

November 5, 2010

  I found this recipe on the internet and it makes a great dessert if you blend it with some ice.  Ingredients: 1 ripe banana, broken into several pieces 2 medium soft apples (such as Cortland or Golden Delicious), or 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and coarsely diced 6 or 8 ounces vanilla soy yogurt […]

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Morning Breakfast Burrito

November 5, 2010

  I love non-traditional breakfast food for breakfast.  It must go back to my high school days when I often ate left over pizza or hot dogs for breakfast.  This is so tasty and can be made in advance for those of you who have to get out of the door in a hurry.  Simply […]

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Mediterranean Tomato Salad

September 20, 2010

This easy to prepare Mediterranean-style salad complements almost any meal and with tomatoes in abundant supply right now, it makes it even tastier. Ingredients: 2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped into large pieces 1 medium red onion, sliced thin 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 TBS lemon juice or vinegar 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil 10 […]

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Baby Bok Choy with Cashews

September 20, 2010

If you can find baby bok choy, use it; if not, any bok choy or cabbage will work in this dish. The sesame oil conveys a great flavor and can be found in the ethnic aisle of all grocers – look in the Asian section. Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup chopped green onions, […]

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Pear Crisp

September 16, 2010

I developed this recipe when we had a craving for pear pie, but I was too busy that day to take the time to make a pie crust.  This fit the bill!  It is fast, easy and really tasty.  I like to use Bartlett pears because they are so nice and juicy.  If you use […]

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Texas Caviar

September 6, 2010

(aka Poor Man’s Caviar) Ingredients 2 cans whole kernel corn, drained 2 cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained 2 cans Rotel tomatoes 1 can diced tomatoes, drained 1 – 16 oz bottle fat-free Italian dressing 10 scallions, chopped 2 green peppers, diced 1 tsp garlic salt 1 tsp garlic powder Preparation Toss all ingredients together […]

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Mango Sorbet

September 1, 2010

Ingredients 2-3 cups fresh or frozen mangoes small amount of sugar tablespoon or two of ground flax seeds 1 cup ice cubes vanilla to taste Preparation Combine all ingredients and turn the Vita-mix on high until smooth.

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Stewed Peaches

September 1, 2010

Ingredients: 4 peaches, peeled and sliced thick ½ cup apple juice ¼ cup brown sugar 2 T cornstarch, dissolved in ¼ cup water Preparation: Place prepared peaches in medium skillet or saucepan. Pour apple juice and brown sugar on top of peaches.  Stir. Heat peaches over medium heat until the peaches begin to “give off” […]

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Greek Salad

August 31, 2010

We love Greek inspired food which normally comes topped with a generous amount of feta cheese.  This recipe is wonderful without the cheese, but for those of you who must – add a little at the table. Ingredients 1-2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped garlic 2 Tbsp red […]

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Creamy Dill Dressing

August 31, 2010

This is an easy, super tasty dressing that we love on salads, vegetables and potatoes. Ingredients 1 package (12.3 ounces) firm silken tofu 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions Combine all of […]

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Eggplant and Chickpea Stew

August 17, 2010

This is such a basic recipe, but one we absolutely loved.  My daughter has already claimed the leftovers from last night’s meal. Ingredients: 1 med onion, chopped 1 med potato, peeled and chopped 2 med carrots, peeled and chopped 1 med eggplant, peeled and chopped 2 15 ounce cans of diced tomatoes 2 cups garbanzo […]

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Meat Eaters Pack on More Pounds

August 10, 2010

According to a recent  article from Vegsource, losing weight isn’t as simple as calories in, calories out — at least for those who eat meat. That’s the surprising result of a new study that links meat consumption to long-term weight gain. Researchers out of Imperial College, London, tracked the dietary habits of 370,000 adults across […]

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Ratatouille

August 3, 2010

It’s been quite some time since I last prepared this dish and boy, is it ever good. Even my kids, who aren’t particularly fond of eggplant, went back for seconds! Maybe it’s ’cause we grew our own eggplant and peppers? Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped 6 garlic cloves, minced 4 T olive oil 1 large […]

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‘Eat your vegetables’: For kids, it means fries

July 8, 2010

Kids aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables, and when they do consume produce, they are more likely to eat french fries than nutrient-rich dark green or orange vegetables, a study shows.That won’t surprise parents who have been trying to tempt their kids with better diets for years. Researchers at Ohio State University analyzed government data […]

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