Category: Nutritional Wellness
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Beat stress eating today!
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When you’re stressed, your first reaction may be to reach for a pint of ice cream or a bag of potato chips. While indulging in comfort foods feels good in the moment, it doesn’t do much to tackle stress. And foods high in sugar and carbohydrates can become an unhealthy crutch, making you feel worse…
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Brownie Kisses
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Ingredients 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate 1 stick trans-fat-free margarine, softened 1 cup artificial sweetener 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt chocolate in small bowl in microwave oven on high for 1 minute. Stir…
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French Toast Sandwiches
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Ingredients 4 thin slices whole-grain bread 2 large eggs (alternative: 1/2 cup egg substitute ) 1/4 cup skim milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese 2 tablespoons apricot preserves Cooking spray 2 teaspoons powdered sugar 1/4 cup warm maple syrup Directions Preheat oven to 300°F. In a bowl or baking dish large…
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Enlightened Crab Cakes
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Ingredients 1 pound crabmeat 2 egg whites 1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/3 cup finely chopped green onions (scallions) 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley 3 tablespoons bread crumbs Directions Shred crabmeat. Mix with all other ingredients. Form into 8 patties. Refrigerate for an hour. Spray a nonstick pan with cooking spray or an…
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Pumpkin Pie
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Sugar-free crust 1/3 cup butter-flavored vegetable shortening 1 cup flour 3 tablespoons ice water Pumpkin filling 1 15-ounce can pumpkin 1/2 cup egg substitute 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 12-ounce can evaporated skim milk Directions Put flour and shortening into a small…
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Mushroom Crab Appetizer
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Ingredients 8 oz. fresh mushrooms 8 oz. lump crabmeat 1 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 cup minced onions 1 tbsp. skim milk 4 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese (Neuchâtel), softened 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Directions Brush mushrooms to remove any soil that may be clinging to them. Rinse under cool water and drain. Trim stems and…
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Red Rosemary Vinegar
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Ingredients 1 quart red wine vinegar 1 handful rosemary sprigs 2 thoroughly clean 16-ounce jars with plastic lids Directions Wash and dry rosemary. Crush lightly to release fragrance, then divide into 2 jars. Pour vinegar into a nonreactive pan (almost anything but aluminum) and bring just to the boiling point (about 8 to 10 minutes at medium-high…
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Pork Chops with Savory Apples
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Ingredients 2 medium apples 1 medium onion 1 large clove garlic 4 pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick, with bone (about 1-1/2 pounds total) 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream Directions Quarter and core apples. Peel if desired. Cut onion in half and then slice it. Use a large frying…
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Avoid Late-Night Eating
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Tossing and turning while everyone else is asleep? Maybe that late-night meal is to blame. Heavy foods too close to bedtime can leave you restless in bed. What’s more, eating large meals late at night may also lead to packing on unwanted pounds. If you find yourself hungry before bedtime tonight, don’t reach for that…
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Fresh Cranberry Applesauce
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Ingredients 1 pound apples (3 medium-sized) 1/2 cup fresh cranberries 1 tablespoon sugar, or 2 packets artificial sweetener 1/2 cup water Directions Peel and core apples. Chop apples and put into a microwave-safe dish with cranberries. Add water. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir in sugar (or sweetener) and mash with a…