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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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    Do One Thing for a Longer, Healthier Life

    Better health can be yours at any age. And it may be easier than you think to make the changes that will have a positive effect on your health. We all know we should eat a healthy diet. But you may not know just how big an impact what you eat and...
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  • Barbecue Pulled Jackfruit

    Barbecue Pulled Jackfruit

    Ingredients: Makes 17 servings 17 1/2 lbs. Jackfruit, fresh 1 3/4 cups Kansas City Classic Barbecue Sauce 2 TBSP Chili powder 1 TBSP Ground Cayenne Pepper 1 TBSP Smoked paprika 1 cup Yellow onions, julienned 1tsp Kosher salt 1/4 cup Green onions...
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  • Agua de sandía y romero

    Agua de sandía y romero

    Ingredientes: Rinde 2 quartos 2 tazas de sandía en trozos (con la cáscara) 1 1/2 romero fresco Hielo Agua fría Directions: Coloca la sandía y el romero en el fondo de una jarra de 2 cuartos. Tritura ligeramente con una cuchara de madera...
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  • Butternut Squash, Mushroom, Chicken, Brown Rice and Quinoa Risotto

    Butternut Squash, Mushroom, Chicken, Brown Rice and Quinoa Risotto

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 lb. Chicken Breast 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice 1 tsp Canola Oil 1/2 tsp Black Pepper 1 gal Chicken Broth, Low Sodium 1 1/2 TBSP Canola Oil 8 oz Shiitake Mushrooms, stemmed, sliced 4 oz Onions, finely chopped 9 oz Brown...
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  • Roasted Garlic Mashed Parsnips & Cauliflower

    Roasted Garlic Mashed Parsnips & Cauliflower

    Ingredients: Makes 11 servings 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 cup Canola Oil 10 cloves Garlic Cloves, peeled 2 1/2 cups Parsnips, peeled, cubed 2 cups Cauliflower Florets 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 1/2 tsp Ground Back Pepper 1 TBSP Lemon Juice 1...
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  • Chocolate Biscotti

    Chocolate Biscotti

    Ingredients: Makes 14 cookies 3 Eggs, beaten 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar 1 TBSP Canola Oil 1/4 Cup Baking Cocoa 2 cup All Purpose Flour 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 1/4 tsp Salt 1/2 cup Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips As needed cooking...
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  • Aguacates rellenos de queso azul y pollo buffalo

    Aguacates rellenos de queso azul y pollo buffalo

    Ingredientes: Rinde 6 raciones 10 onzas de pechuga de pollo deshuesada y sin piel 2 1/2 cucharadas de salsa picante Frank’s Original Hot Sauce, cantidad dividida 1/8 de cucharadita de pimienta negra molida 3 aguacates Instrucciones: Marina...
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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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