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… Continue reading
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Blueberry sweet desserts
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… Continue reading
Extended life for Organ Transplant
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… Continue reading
Is your diet healthy for you
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… Continue reading
Healthy Vegetarian – 200 calories or less
Quick and Easy Stuffed Peppers Ingredients * 2 large red bell peppers, halved and seeded * 1 (8 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid * 1/3 cup quick-cooking brown rice * 2 tablespoons hot water * 2 green onions, thinly sliced * 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained * 1/2 (15 ounce) can… Continue reading
Baked Ratatouille
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, chopped 2 cups peeled and diced eggplant 2 cups chopped zucchini 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon dried basil 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 (8 ounce) package frozen cheese ravioli… Continue reading
Don’t give up on the heat and make the health habits unhealthy
The record high temperatures that have dominated most of the summer are continuing to make outdoor activities more dangerous. Despite the extreme heat and humidity many people are exercising outside, knowing winter is just around the corner. “It’s great to get outside and exercise before the cold weather sets in, but this year’s record heat… Continue reading
Tips for the cooking with wine
You know those bottles of wine you picked up because they were on sale, and now you’re wondering what you are going to do with them? I’ve got your answer: Cook and bake with the wine. You probably wouldn’t want to cook with a special bottle of wine but those wild-card bottles collecting dust in… Continue reading