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    Healthy Eating: Avoid Portion Pitfalls

    Most people know they should mostly eat healthy foods to maintain a heathy weight and avoid serious health problems. But there may be a big part of eating healthy that you’re not paying close enough attention to — portion sizes. What you ...
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  • Sweet Potato Crostini Pear Goat Cheese Fig Arugula

    Sweet Potato Crostini Pear Goat Cheese Fig Arugula

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 1 large Sweet Potatoes, fresh Cooking Spray 1/8 tsp Kosher Salt 1 Bosc Pears, fresh, sliced thin 2 tsp Lemon Juice, fresh 2 TBSP Fig Spread 3/4 cup Arugula, fresh 1/4 cup Goat Cheese Directions: Preheat oven to...
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  • Chana Masala Stuffed Sweet Potato Raita

    Chana Masala Stuffed Sweet Potato Raita

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 6 each Sweet Potatoes, small 3 tsp Canola Oil 1/2 cup Onion, diced 1 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced 1 tsp Ginger Root, fresh, minced 1/3 cup Tomatoes, fresh, chopped 2 tsp Coriander, ground 1/4 tsp Cumin, ground 1/2 tsp Cayenne...
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  • Roasted Multicolored Fingerling Potatoes

    Roasted Multicolored Fingerling Potatoes

    Ingredients: Makes 5 servings 1 each Rosemary Sprig, fresh 2 each Thyme Sprig, fresh 1 1/2 lb Multicolored Fingerling Potatoes, fresh 3 each Garlic Clove, peeled, fresh 2 1/2 TBSP Canola Oil 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper Directions...
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  • Barley Risotto Bowl with Salmon Broccoli Squash Mushrooms

    Barley Risotto Bowl with Salmon Broccoli Squash Mushrooms

    Ingredients: Makes 2 servings 2 TBSP Dry White Wine 1 1/4 cup Vegetable Broth 1/2 TBSP Butter 1 1/4 tsp Canola Oil 1/3 cup Yellow Onion, chopped 3/4 cup Barley, dry 1/8 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Black Pepper 2 TBSP Fresh Parsley, chopped TBSP Parmesan Cheese...
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  • Cornmeal Paprika Crusted Catfish

    Cornmeal Paprika Crusted Catfish

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 lb Catfish, fresh 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper 1 1/2 tsp Ground Paprika 1 tsp Onion Powder 1 tsp Granulated Garlic 1/2 cup Low Fat Buttermilk 1 cup Yellow Cornmeal 3 TBSP Canola Oil Directions: Cut catfish into 4 oz...
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  • Cod White Bean & Artichoke Blended Burger

    Cod White Bean & Artichoke Blended Burger

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings Blended Cod Burger 1/2 cup Navy Beans, dry 8 oz. Cod Fillet 1 1/2 tsp Canola Oil 1/8 tsp Salt 1/8 tsp Black Pepper 1/2 cup Artichoke Hearts, canned, chopped 1 oz. Egg, beaten 1/3 cup Breadcrumbs 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice...
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    What You Need to Know about Your Weight Loss Options

    Being overweight or obese isn’t just about how you look. Carrying around extra weight is also bad for your health. Diabetes, heart disease, cancer, joint injury and other health issues can come with being overweight. Some 50% of Americans will ....
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    How to Make New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep

    The start of a new year seems like the right time to set resolutions. We may even make lists of things we’d like to change. Our lists often include “eat healthy” and “exercise more.” Sometimes it's hard to follow t...
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    Eating Healthy for Your Eyes

    Did you know eating well plays a big role in keeping your eyesight healthy? A balanced diet high in vitamins and nutrients can help prolong healthy vision. It also helps protect you from age-related eye diseases. A colorful diet equals a ...
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    Get the Scoop on Those Sneaky Sugars

    Sugar is in fruits and vegetables and other foods that are part of a healthy diet, like dairy and grains. But there are also sneaky added sugars in many foods, including some you wouldn’t expect. It’s that added sugar you’...
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  • https://connect.bcbsil.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-blogs-components-weblogfiles/00-00-00-00-02/mindful_2D00_eating.jpg

    Mindful Eating with Diabetes

    Learning to be more mindful can help us calmly think through situations. For people with diabetes, the values of mindfulness may even help them practice better self-care. What is mindfulness? It is being tuned in to your thoughts, feelings and body...
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  • Strawberry, Feta, Mint Salad

    Strawberry, Feta, Mint Salad

    Ingredients: Makes 9 Servings 2 1/2 cups English Cucumber, diced 1/4 cup Red Onion, julienned 2 lbs Strawberries, fresh quartered 1/2 cup Mint, fresh chopped 1/2 cup Parsley, fresh chopped 1/2 cup Feta, crumbled 1/4 cup Olive Oil 2 TBSP White Balsamic...
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  • Raspberry Honey Vinaigrette

    Raspberry Honey Vinaigrette

    Ingredients: Makes 21 Servings 1 TBSP Shallots, minced 1 TBSP Dijon Mustard 1 TBSP Parsley, chopped 2 TBSP, 2 teaspoon Honey 1 cup Raspberries 1 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Cloves, chopped 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper 1 cup White Balsamic...
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  • Blueberry Coconut Quinoa Flax Bar

    Blueberry Coconut Quinoa Flax Bar

    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 1/2 cup Quinoa, dry 1 cup Water 2 cups Quick-Cooking Oats, dry 2 TBSP Unsweetened Coconut, shredded 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 1/4 cup Ground Flaxseed 1 1/2 cups Banana, mashed 3 ea Egg 3 TBSP Canola Oil 3 TBSP Lemon Juice...
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