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  • Apple Squares with Peanut Butter Glaze

    Apple Squares with Peanut Butter Glaze

    Ingredients: Makes 16 servings 3/4 cup All-purpose Flour 1 tsp ground Cinnamon 3/4 tsp Baking Powder 1/2 tsp salt 4 TBSP unsalted Butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup (packed) light Brown Sugar 1 large Egg 3/4 cup unsweetened Applesauce 1 tsp...
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    Wait, That's Sugar, Too?

    If you’re trying to watch your weight, chances are you’ve indulged in something sweet with a sugar substitute. It seems like a good way to enjoy a treat without all the calories, right? These sugar substitutes are often made from high-int...
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    Living with Diabetes? Learn More About What It Means

    Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose (sugar). Our bodies use this sugar to fuel our cells with the energy they need to work the right way. It’s a fine balance, though. When blood sugar levels are higher than they should be, it ca...
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  • Vegetarian Taco Casserole

    Vegetarian Taco Casserole

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 2 cups chopped zucchini 1 cup sliced scallions (about 1 bunch), divided 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 15-oz can low-sodium blacked beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers packed in water...
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  • Flourless Banana Pancakes with Berry Maple Syrup

    Flourless Banana Pancakes with Berry Maple Syrup

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 3 TBSP Maple syrup 1 cup Blueberries 1 cup Raspberries 4 Bananas, medium very ripe 8 large eggs 1/2 tsp Baking powder Pinch of salt 1 tsp lemon zest, divided, plus more for garnish Cooking spray Directions: ...
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  • Sopa de cebada y carne

    Sopa de cebada y carne

    Ingredientes: Rinde 10 porciónes 3/4 taza de cebada perlada (seca) 2 cucharadas de aceite de canola 6 onzas de carne de res, cortada en cubitos pequeños 3 onzas de cebolla amarilla, cortada en cubitos pequeños 1 1/2 onzas de apio cortado en cubitos...
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    Get Big Benefits From a Small Weight Loss

    Some small changes can have a big payoff. That’s true when it comes to losing weight. If you're carrying extra weight, dropping even 5 percent of your weight can be good for your health. That level of weight loss can help lower your risk of chr....
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    How Fiber Keeps Your Brain and Heart in Shape

    Just about everyone knows eating fiber is the key to keeping you, um…regular. That's just one benefit of the food voted “Most Likely to Make a Middle Schooler Snicker.” It’s true. High fiber foods make you poop. They also mak...
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  • Creamy Alfredo Mac and Cheese

    Creamy Alfredo Mac and Cheese

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 8 oz. Elbow Macaroni (about 2 coups) 12 oz. Cauliflower rice (about 3 1/2 cups) or defrost frozen cauliflower rice 1 cup fat-free Evaporated Milk 3 medium Garlic cloves 3/4 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Black Pepper 1/2 cup grated...
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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 1/4...
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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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