Easy turkey lasagna Note: This recipe is especially for pregnant and breastfeeding women, but it can be a nutritious part of almost anyone’s diet. Prep time: 1 hour, including cooking time Ingredients: 1 tsp. olive oil 1 lb. ground turkey breast 2 cloves garlic, crushed 8-oz. can tomato sauce 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes salt and… Continue reading
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Healthy dishes with seafood
Salmon & Potato Cakes with Lemony Broccoli Slaw 4 servings Preparation Time: 10 Minutes Cooking Time: 15 Minutes Ingredients: * 1 can (14 3/4 ounces) salmon, thoroughly drained * 2 cups prepared instant mashed potatoes (see below) * 4 scallions, chopped * 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard * 3/4 teaspoon salt * 1/4… Continue reading
Spring salads with seafood treasure
Tuna Salad with a Springtime Twist If your ideal tuna salad calls for mashing the fish with enough mayonnaise to taste like tuna but spread like mayo, then skip this recipe. But if you are a tuna-lover and are seeking a salad with spring flair, one that includes crunch, color and a flavorful surprise, then… Continue reading
7 myths about sunscreen
Confused about sunscreen? It’s time to set the record straight. Here’s why: Being out in the sun without proper protection from ultraviolet light exposure can increase your risk for sunburn, wrinkles, and skin cancer. But if you are hazy on sunscreens and how to use them, your health could be on the line. There are… Continue reading
Be a healthy, fit kid
There’s a lot of discussion these days about fit kids. People who care (parents, doctors, teachers, and others) want to know how to help kids be more fit. Being fit is a way of saying a person eats well, gets a lot of physical activity (exercise), and has a healthy weight. If you’re fit, your… Continue reading
What you would eat after the childbirth
As a new mom, one of the best things you can do for yourself and your baby is to eat a healthy diet. Even though you may be in a hurry to lose those pregnancy pounds, regularly eating foods that boost energy for new moms will give you the stamina you need to be the… Continue reading
Whole grain salads
Lentil and Buckwheat Salad Ingredients 4 cups vegetable broth 1 cup green lentils, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons salt-free seasoning blend 1 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram leaves 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon… Continue reading
Staying at a healthy weight in your teen years
The keys to reaching or staying at a healthy weight are regular exercise and good eating habits. Some people think exercise and good eating require lots of effort or planning. But that’s not true. In fact, the best way to work them into our lives is by making small changes that gradually become part of… Continue reading