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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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  • Wheatberry Corn Tomato Salad

    Wheatberry Corn Tomato Salad

    Ingredients: Makes 18 Servings 2 cup wheat berries, dry 1/2 cup red onion, diced 1-1/2 tsp garlic, minced 1/4 cup scallions, diced 2 cup corn kernels 1 cup tomatoes, diced 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup canola or olive oil Directions: ...
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  • Are You Dehydrated?

    Your body doesn’t work well when it’s low on fluids. When it loses more water than it takes in, you may have dehydration, which can lead to some serious health problems. You might not know when you’re dehydrated. But it could be beh...
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  • Mind Your Food for Better Brain Health

    You’ve probably heard about foods that are good for your brain. But can you also harm your brain with what you eat? Our brains work better when we eat nutrient-rich food. So yes, there are foods that are bad for your brain. The best foods for ....
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  • Apple Butter

    Apple Butter

    Ingredients: Makes 36 servings 3 lbs. Granny Smith Apples 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon 1 tsp Ginger, Minced 1/2 tsp Cloves, Ground 1/2 cup Water Directions: Core and peel Granny Smith apples. Steam apples for about 8 minutes or until very soft...
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  • Air-fryer Mozzarella Bites

    Air-fryer Mozzarella Bites

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 1/2 tsp all-purpose flour 1 large egg white, lightly beaten 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/8 tsp salt 4 light mozzarella string cheese sticks, each cut into 3 pieces 1...
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  • Beluga Lentil and Corn Salsa

    Beluga Lentil and Corn Salsa

    Ingredients: Makes 30 servings 2 cup corn, kernels 6 oz beluga (black) lentils, dry 1 1/2 cup water (for cooking lentils) 1 each red bell peppers, diced 1/4 cup scallions, chopped 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1 TBSP garlic, minced 1 ea lime, zested...
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  • Healthy Gut, Healthy Life?

    You may have heard that your gut is your second brain. The saying gives a sense of how vital your digestive system is to the rest of your body. But what does it mean? A network of hundreds of millions of nerve cells called neurons line the gut, or...
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  • Healthy Eating: Avoid Portion Pitfalls

    Most people know they should eat nutritious foods to maintain a healthy weight and avoid serious health problems. Still, there may be a big part of healthy eating you’re not paying enough attention to — portion sizes. What you eat matters...
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  • Does When You Eat Make a Difference?

    When it comes to healthy eating, we know that what we eat matters. So does how much we eat. And research shows that when we eat is important, too. Many studies point to health improvements from making changes to when you eat. That’s because our....
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  • Chipotle Honey Lime Dressing

    Chipotle Honey Lime Dressing

    Ingredients: Makes 11 Servings 2 TBSP Honey 3/4 oz. Chipotle Peppers, canned 1/8 oz. Garlic Cloves, peeled 3/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin 1/3 cup Lime Juice 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper 3/4 cup Canola Oil 1 TBSP Cilantro, chopped ...
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  • Soy Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette

    Soy Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette

    Ingredients: Makes 16 Servings 1/3 cup Apple Cider vinegar 1/3 cup Soy Sauce, less sodium 1/4 cup Orange juice 3 TBSP Ginger Root, minced 2 TBSP Shallots, chopped 1 TBSP Garlic Cloves, crushed 1/4 teaspoon Ground Coriander 1 teaspoon Red Pepper...
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  • What Role Does Food Play in Your Life?

    It’s human nature. Once or twice a year we take stock and think, “You know, I really should take better care of myself.” It might be inspired by a recent health scare. It could be a wedding, reunion or other special event that spurs...
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  • 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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  • Hamburguesas de res con champiñones

    Hamburguesas de res con champiñones

    Ingredientes: Rinde 4 porciónes 1 1/4 taza de champiñones en rodajas 8 onzas de carne molida, 20% magra 1/2 cucharada de aceite de canola 4 panes de hamburguesa integrales 4 hojas de lechuga 8 rodajas de tomate Instrucciones: En una sartén...
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