Lite Fried Okra
Try a healthier spin on this traditional southern dish!
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
2 cups fresh okra, sliced
3/4 tsp olive oil
1/8 tsp salt…
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Okra & Greens
Get twice your daily recommendation of vitamin A with one serving of this recipe!
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 T…
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Parmesan Green Beans
A side dish so tasty, your children will ask for more!
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp garlic, minced (about 1 clove)
1 smal…
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Ways to Add Fruits & Veggies to Your Meals – Summer List 1
June 23, 2011
5 Ways to Add Fruits & Veggies to Entrées
Steak Salad. Steak and summer go hand-in-hand. So why not add steak (prepared the way…
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Low-Fat & Low-Calorie Dishes – Summer List 2
June 23, 2011
5 Low-Fat/Low-Calorie Entrées & Side Dishes
Grilled Kabobs. Stack seafood (shrimp is an easy choice), lean meat, and vegetables…
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Healthy Entertaining – Summer List 3
5 Healthy Appetizers
Salsa & Gazpacho. Instead of pouring it out of a can, impress your guests with something fresh and full of nutrients on your appeti…
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5 Healthy Treats Kids Will Love for Summer
Turkey. Strip the skin off of your kids’ turkey to lower the fat content. If they need more flavor, add some olive oil and herbs!
Snow Cones. Let the ki…
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The Half-Your-Plate Picnic
July is National Picnic Month, and nothing says summer like a picnic, whether it’s in the backyard or on the road! With the release of the USDA’s M…
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About The Buzz: Pesticide Residue On Some Fruits And Vegetables – Sometimes Referred to As The Dirty Dozen – Is So High You Should Not Eat Them?
TheBUZZ: Pesticide residue on some fruits and vegetables – sometimes referred to as the dirty dozen – is so high you should not eat them?…
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About The Buzz: Fresh Fruit Is Much Healthier Than Dried Fruit?
TheBUZZ: Fresh fruit is much healthier than dried fruit?
WHAT THEY’RE SAYINGDried fruits are much higher in sugar and have a h…
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Meal Tips for Beating the Heat
I find that the seasons really dictate how much time I spend in the kitchen and what kind of meals I prepare for my family.For example, you can usually find me…
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About The Buzz: You Can Choose What Body Areas You Want To Trim Down?
TheBUZZ: You can choose what body areas you want to trim down?
WHAT THEY’RE SAYINGDoing certain exercises or eating certain fo…
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