Have you ever just started a diet only to be met with an invitation to a must-attend dinner party that includes a menu full of foods other than YOUR diet foods? Dieting is not always easy, and there will always be food temptations around the corner. Here are three scenarios that will tempt you to . . .
Curry Powder Health Perks
Did you know that curry powder is made from a variety of spices and not from just one ingredient? Curry powder ingredients can vary depending on locality and personal taste, but it typically includes cardamom, cayenne pepper, coriander, mustard seed, and turmeric. And thanks to the variety of ingredients used to make curry powder, health . . .
Grapes: A Live-Long and Prosper Fruit
When it comes to prepping fruit, grapes are one of the easiest: just rinse under cold running water, pat dry, and enjoy. And if you're a grape lover, you know how easy it is to eat handful after handful - which is a good thing when it comes to healthy eating, considering grapes are linked . . .
Serve a Healthy Cranberry Sauce with Winter Roasts
Poor cranberries, they don't get enough love. They shine bright on the Thanksgiving dinner menu and then they all but disappear from the table. That's why you'll want to make this wonderful Cranberry sauce to pair with winter roasts. This sweet and savory pairing makes for a special meal that can be enjoyed for any . . .
Turn Up Your Health with Albacore Tuna
Whether you prefer to eat albacore tuna in solid larger pieces, like a fillet, or in smaller pieces, like from a can, you cannot go wrong with this white meat tuna. Albacore tuna is high in complete protein, which helps to build and repair tissues, helps to produce enzymes and makes muscles contract, and serves . . .
Meatless Monday: Fettuccine with Asparagus and Shiitakes
If you’re looking for a new Meatless Monday dish that is both filling and full of flavor, you’ll want to put this recipe on your to-make list. The Shiitake mushrooms add richness to the dish while asparagus adds fresh taste and crunchy texture. Shiitake mushrooms are known as medicinal mushrooms because they have been used . . .
Pass the Pepper, Please!
The next time you season your food with black pepper, remember this: black pepper improves digestion and promotes intestinal health. When you consume black pepper it stimulates the taste buds in such a way that a message is sent to the stomach to produce more hydrochloric acid secretion, which aids digestion. Hydrochloric acid is necessary . . .
6 Ways to Enjoy Grapefruit
When it comes to grapefruit either you’re Team Grapefruit or you’re not. If you’re Team Grapefruit, you probably can’t get enough of this citrus and stock up on it for lip-smacking drinks and unique dishes. In addition to being an excellent source of vitamin C, grapefruit is also rich in lycopene, a carotenoid phytonutrient. Lycopene . . .
Juice Your Way to Better Health
For some people, consuming the recommended 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables per day is a food feat, especially if they’re picky eaters. One easy and delicious way to get more fruits and vegetables is with juicing. Juicing is a great way to combine your favorite fruits and vegetables into one drink for a powerful . . .
Boost Your Health with Turmeric
Have you ever seen a diverse grouping of spices mounded in bowls or on small plates? If yes, your eyes were probably drawn to the rich orange-yellow color of turmeric. This spice comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant and has been used for centuries in the Chinese and Indian cultures as medicine . . .
Summer is in full swing and each week brings fresh, mouthwatering new varieties of delicious summer produce. July is an especially good month for enjoying all that summer has to offer. Indulge the many varieties of sweet juicy melons, vibrantly flavored berries, and of course the summer stone fruits.
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