Herb Biscuits Ingredients * 1 (12 ounce) package refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough * 1/2 cup melted butter * 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley * 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed * 1/4 teaspoon dried minced onion Directions 1. In a medium bowl, blend melted butter with the dried parsley, dill weed, and onion flakes. 2. [...]
Once known as “sparrow grass,” fresh asparagus of all colors–green, purple or white–is a gastronomic gift of spring. Lily, Oh Lily Part of the lily family, asparagus is grown in sandy soils. To cook, wash well under cool water, then steam briefly with the stalks standing upright, stir-fry, or drizzle with olive oil and flash [...]
70 calories Decadent (but light!) treats to enjoy with a cup of tea. 53 calories Jme Sweet Biscuits, Fig & Orange with a Hint of Cinnamon 39 calories Cucumber Sandwich How to make: 1 (2-inch) round Sara Lee 45 Calories & Delightful White Bread, 1/2 tablespoon low-fat cream cheese, 1 cucumber slice, 1 sprig fresh [...]
A lot of people think that you have to pay top dollar for quality foods. But part of maintaining my Feel Great Weight has been about learning to eat healthy without breaking the bank. I try to get the most nutrition for the least amount of money. So my kitchen is stocked with good food, [...]
Extra-virgin olive oil can protect the liver from oxidative stress. Researchers writing in BioMed Central’s open access journal Nutrition and Metabolism exposed rats to a moderately toxic herbicide known to deplete antioxidants and cause oxidative stress, finding that those rats fed on a diet containing the olive oil were partially protected from the resulting liver [...]
Going to the gym can be like walking onto an overwhelming playground for grown-ups—so many toys, so little time! You just want to know: Which piece of equipment is the absolute best for transforming your trouble spots? And what the heck do you do with it to get fast and fabulous results? To find out, [...]
Buying lunch at school may be the first time kids get to call the shots on which foods they’ll eat. Luckily, school lunches have improved over the years, both in taste and nutrition, with many serving healthier dishes, such as grilled chicken sandwiches and salads. But some still exceed recommendations for fat. In the typical [...]
Tart and tasty These tart berries may be delicious on their own, but adding them to salads, desserts, and even drinks brings an invigorating taste and loads of antioxidants. Try one of our 10 very berry recipes for a cool summer treat. Blueberry-Lemon Sorbet The natural sweetness of blueberries gives a fresh flavor to this [...]
Experts from the Medical Research Council (MRC) Centre for Transplantation at King’s College London, based at Guy’s Hospital, have revealed exciting new scientific developments for people with an organ transplant, intended to help prevent rejection of the new organ and extend its life. Although organ transplantation has been taking place for over 50 years, there [...]
Gwyneth Paltrow’s announcement that she has the beginning stages of osteopenia (low bone mineral density) has led to speculation that her low vitamin D levels may be a consequence of her macrobiotic diet. Now, a lot of people are thinking twice about their own diet schemes. We’ve written before about how liquid cleanse diets can [...]
