Recipe of the WeekPecan & Toasted Oat Nuggets(from www.eatingwell.com)Pecans are ground into a delicious nut butter to form the base of this whole some and nutritious treat. Using a mini muffin pan for baking will help to control the portion size, but if one is unavailable, spread the batter into a 9in x 13in baking pan (coated with cooking spray)…
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Super Food of the Week:OatsI can’t think of a better way to gain the necessary strength and energy to carry myself though a hectic morning than with a steaming bowl of freshly cooked oatmeal. Especially when waking up to frosty mornings this time of the year. Oats are a hardy cereal grain that gain part of their distinctive flavor from…
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Recipe of the Week: Warm Beet & Spinach Salad(from www.eatingwell.com) Nutrition Profile: Diabetes appropriate, low calorie, low cholesterol, low saturated fat, low sodium, heart healthy, high fiber, and healthy weight appropriate.Ingredients:8 cups baby spinach1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 cup thinly sliced red onion2 plum tomatoes, chopped2 tablespoons sliced Kalamata olives2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley1 clove garlic, minced2 cups steamed beet…
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Super Food of the Week: Beets Beets became popular thanks to all those legendary Russian centenarians. Beets, which are frequently consumed either pickled or in borscht, the traditional Russian soup, may be one reason behind their long and healthy lives. These colorful root vegetables contain power nutrient compounds that help protect against heart disease, birth defects and certain cancers, especially…
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Super Food and Recipe of the Week: Green Beans and Healthy Green Bean Casserole (From www.eatingwell.com) With Thanksgiving just around the corner I thought it would be helpful to arm you in your holiday cooking with at least one healthy remake of a traditional Thanksgiving dish. Green bean casserole has graced many a table every holiday season. The green beans…
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