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A Broccoli Facial

Broccoli is good for you. It’s chock full of fiber and healthy vitamins… and hey, I think it tastes pretty good, too. I love broccoli with cheese sauce, broccoli with tomato sauce, broccoli steamed with a little garlic, and even broccoli raw with a nice low-fat ranch dip. If I had to pick a favorite veggie, broccoli would be a top contender. (It might come in second place behind string beans.) But broccoli may be popping up outside the dinner table in the near future. A study from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that an extract in broccoli … Continue reading →

Green Recipes for Earth Hour

If you plan to go “green” tonight to celebrate Earth Hour (the event encourages people around the world to turn off their lights at 8 p.m. to raise awareness about climate change) then why not whip up a few green dishes to spice up the festivities? I know, it seems a bit corny, but ever since I missed making a green colored dish on St. Patrick’s Day my young daughter has been begging me to make amends. So instead of waiting until Earth Day (April 22, 2008) to make the following dishes I figured I would do so tonight in … Continue reading →

The Crazy Thing About Carbohydrates

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The crazy thing about carbohydrates is that every molecule of carbohydrate likes to grab on to two molecules of water. For instance, think about starchy carbohydrates like oatmeal or rice. They expand in water because they grab on to it and absorb it. Well, once they are cooked, they don’t stop looking for water to grab on to. They’ll do it in your system too. That is how seemingly light foods like starchy carbohydrates become the heaviest of all and that is how we gain weight at light speed after a fast like the Master Cleanse or a low carb … Continue reading →

10 Foods You Should Add to Your Diet

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The following foods are high in nutritional value and low in calories. If you can incorporate them into your diet you should. Almonds These have heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. Recent studies have found that one ounce of almonds every day can reduce LDL cholesterol and reduce risk of heart attack. Almonds are also rich in calcium, protein, copper, zinc, potassium, magnesium, B vitamins and vitamin E. Bell Peppers Bell peppers (red, orange, yellow or green) are loaded with vitamins A and C, vitamin B6 and folate. Red peppers also have lycopene which is a powerful antioxidant that may reduce the risk … Continue reading →

Herbed Sweet ‘n’ Sour Chicken with Sesame Broccoli Salad

Here is a delicious recipe for sweet ‘n’ sour chicken with sesame broccoli salad on the side. Herbed Sweet ‘n’ Sour Chicken For this recipe, you will need uncooked long-grain white rice, olive oil, honey, soy sauce, distilled white vinegar, dried thyme, ground paprika, ground cayenne pepper, ground allspice, ground black pepper, and 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Mix 2/3 cups of the long-grain white rice and 1 1/3 cups of water in a medium pan and bring to a boil. Cover the pan and reduce the heat. Let the rice simmer for … Continue reading →

Side Dishes – Am I the Only One Stuck in this Rut?

I do not know if I am the only one that runs into this problem, but I become stuck on serving the same side dishes. I can put a roast in the crock-pot, cook pork chops on my George Foreman, or grill steaks outside, but I always seem stuck on the same old side dishes. There is no creativity for me – corn, mashed potatoes, peas, and broccoli. I get so tired of the same old thing over and over again. So today, I went on the search for side dish recipes. I did not want anything too complicated or … Continue reading →

Easy Broccoli Coleslaw

I saw this recipe on television recently, and it looked delicious. It combines a tart yet sweet homemade dressing with store-bought conveniences. What could be better? It’s perfect for summer, and a wonderful accompaniment to nearly any meat dish. If you’re having a picnic or barbecue, you’ll want to make this too. It doesn’t contain mayonnaise, which makes it a perfect side dish for a hot day. Give it a try—kids will eat their vegetables and no one will leave the table hungry. For This Recipe You’ll Need: 2 packs Oriental flavored Ramen Noodles (save 1 seasoning packet) ¾ stick … Continue reading →

Fat-Burning Foods – Six for Sundays

We all want that miracle food, that one that stokes our metabolic fire and gets it to burn hotter and more efficiently than ever before. We want that because when we eat these miraculous fat-burners, we want to burn more calories and fat in their consumption than they put back into our system. While these six fat burning foods will help, it’s important to remember that your calories do count, your portions should still be controlled and you should avoid those deprivation diet rules and maintain a well-balanced diet and good exercise are still your best options! So, here are … Continue reading →