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    Make No Bones About It: You Could Be at Risk for Osteoporosis

    You count on your bones to support you. But they need your help to stay strong. About 54 million Americans have low bone mass. That increases the risk for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which your body loses bone mass or doesn’....
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  • Farro Risotto Cannellini Beans Arugula Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    Farro Risotto Cannellini Beans Arugula Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings Ingredients 8 oz Cannellini Beans, dry 2 cups Vegetable Broth, Low Sodium 1 TBSP Canola Oil 2 oz Fennel, finely diced 2 oz Yellow Onion, diced 2 tsp Garlic, minced 8 oz Farro Grain, dry 1/4 cup Dry White Wine 1...
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  • Orange Pistachio Cookies

    Orange Pistachio Cookies

    Ingredients: Makes 25 servings 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 each Eggs 2 tsp Orange Zest 2 TBSP Orange Juice 1/3 cup Pistachio Nuts 1/3 cup Cranberries, dried 2 cup All Purpose Flour 1/4 tsp Baking Powder 1/8 tsp Salt...
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  • Hummus tradicional

    Hummus tradicional

    Porciones: 4 Los ingredientes: 4 1/2 onzas de garbanzos secos* 1 cucharada de jugo de limón 1 cucharadita de ajo picado 1/2 onza de tahini (pasta de sésamo) 1 cucharada de cilantro recién picado 1/4 cucharadita de sal 1/8 cucharadita de pimienta...
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  • Avena de chocolate y banana

    Avena de chocolate y banana

    Ingredientes: Rinde 8 porciónes Avena 3 tazas de leche descremada 5 3/4 tazas de avena tradicional, seca Por encima 2 tazas de banana mediana, triturada 2 cucharadas de chocolate en polvo, sin azúcar 8 cucharaditas de chocolate oscuro Instrucciones...
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  • Quinoa Sugar Cookies

    Quinoa Sugar Cookies

    Ingredients: Makes 21 servings 4 1/2 oz Quinoa, dry (2 cups cooked) 1/2 cup Canola 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 large Egg 2 TBSP Orange Zest 2 cup All Purpose Flour 1/4 tsp Salt 2 tsp Baking Powder Directions: Rinse...
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  • Gingerbread Cookies (Low-Fat)

    Gingerbread Cookies (Low-Fat)

    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 3 TBSP Unsalted Butter 3/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar 1/2 cup Unsweetened Applesauce 1 each Egg 1/3 cup Dark Molasses 3 cup All Purpose Flour 1 tsp Baking Soda 2 tsp Ground Ginger 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon 1/2 tsp Ground Allspice...
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  • Crispy Tempeh Quinoa Cake, Mango Chili Sauce

    Crispy Tempeh Quinoa Cake, Mango Chili Sauce

    Ingredients: Makes 9 servings Quinoa 1/2 cup Quinoa, dry 3/4 cup Water Mango Sweet Chili Sauce 1/2 cup Sweet Thai Chili Sauce 1/2 cup Mango, diced 2 TBSP Cilantro, chopped 2 tsp Ginger, grated 1 TBSP Lemon Juice Tempeh Quinoa Cake 1 lb. Tempeh...
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  • Lentil Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potato

    Lentil Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potato

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 4 each Sweet Potato 1/3 cup Lentils, Dry 3 tsp Canola Oil 1/3 cup Yellow Onions, chopped, fine 1 tsp Garlic Cloves, peeled, minced 3 TBSP Red Bell Peppers, diced, fine 3 TBSP Mushrooms, chopped, fine 1 cup Vegetable...
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  • Chicken Caesar Bowl, Avocado with Lemon Tahini Dressing

    Chicken Caesar Bowl, Avocado with Lemon Tahini Dressing

    Ingredients: Makes 4 Servings For the Chicken: 20 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast 1/4 cup Caesar dressing For the Bowl: 4 cups romaine lettuce 1 cup diced cucumber 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 cup shredded carrots 1 avocado, quartered...
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  • Korean Cucumber Sesame Salad

    Korean Cucumber Sesame Salad

    Ingredients: Makes 12 Servings 2 LBS Cucumbers, Fresh, Peeled, Thinly Sliced 2 oz Green Onions, Fresh, Thinly Sliced 1 TBSP Sesame Oil 1 TBSP Rice Wine Vinegar 1/2 oz Korean Hot Red Pepper Paste (Gochujang) 1 tsp Kosher Salt 1/2 oz Granulated...
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  • Ensalada peruana de quinua, maíz, y papas

    Ensalada peruana de quinua, maíz, y papas

    Ingredientes: rinde 1 porciones Para las papas 3½ oz de papas alargadas (fingerling potatos, en inglés), cortadas en cubitos 1 cucharadita de aceite de canola Pizca de sal Una pizca de comino molido Pizca de chile en polvo 1 diente de ajo picado...
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  • Chipotle BBQ Tofu Bowl, Quinoa, Edamame Hummus

    Chipotle BBQ Tofu Bowl, Quinoa, Edamame Hummus

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 pound extra firm tofu 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper seasoning 1 cup dry quinoa 1-1/2 cups cauliflower florets 1-1/2 cups broccoli florets 1 teaspoon canola oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 cup edamame hummus ...
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  • Mexican Tempeh Stuffed Peppers, Avocado Salad

    Mexican Tempeh Stuffed Peppers, Avocado Salad

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 2 tablespoons canola oil 3/4 cup chopped yellow onion 1-1/2 cups corn kernels 2-3 tablespoons diced jalapeno 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 pound tempeh 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes, including liquid 1/2 cup low...
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  • Lemon Tahini Dressing

    Lemon Tahini Dressing

    Ingredients: Makes 16 Servings 2/3 cup tahini paste 1/3 cup canola oil 2/3 cup water 3/4 tsp salt 2 TBSP ground black pepper 3 TBSP fresh lime juice Directions: Combine all ingredients in a blender until emulsified or which together by hand...
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