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How Broccoli Protects Against Cancer

Posted December 29, 2008 11:56 AM

U.S. researchers have discovered a cellular process that explains how cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli work to prevent breast cancer. "Breast cancer can be protected against by eating cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage and near relatives of cabbage such as broccoli and cauliflower," first author Olga Azarenko of the University of California in Santa Barbara said in a Read more...

See also: broccoli, cancer prevention, diet, greens, healthy eating, vegetables

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Meatloaf Muffins Are a Slim Comfort Food

Posted October 7, 2008 5:08 PM

Surveys suggest that meatloaf is one of America's most popular comfort foods, and my readers keep asking for more slimmed-down versions of this favorite dish. So today, I'm lightening up a meatloaf that recently made the Food Network Web site's list of most popular recipes. Instead of using the typical breadcrumbs and ketchup, this meatloaf spices things up a bit with spaghetti sauce Read more...

See also: comfort food, healthy recipe, low fat, meatloaf

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Baked Pumpkin Pancakes

Posted October 7, 2008 4:59 PM

Be sure to serve this light, baked pancake from Lou Seibert Pappas' "A Harvest of Pumpkins and Squash" as soon as it comes out of the oven. Cast-iron skillets work particularly well with baked pancakes. SAUTEED APPLE-PUMPKIN OVEN PANCAKE Start to finish: 40 minutes (15 minutes active) Servings: 6 to 8 4 large eggs 2/3 cup canned pumpkin 2/3 cup Read more...

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It's Tater Time

Posted October 7, 2008 4:44 PM

Oct. 1 -- Kick off October with a familiar comfort food: potatoes. A versatile vegetable that has suffered from its high-carb reputation in recent years, the potato is fat- and cholesterol-free and (with its skin on) is a good source of potassium, according to the U.S. Potato Board. A medium-size spud packs only 110 calories, as well as fiber, vitamin C and vitamin B6. Find more potato Read more...

See also: carbs, healthy recipe, potato, potato recipe, potato skin

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Hearty Bread and Tomato Soup

Posted September 23, 2008 10:27 AM

This recipe for baked bread and tomato soup calls for a combination of cherry, grape and currant tomatoes, but any variety or blend of small tomatoes will work. Cherry Tomato and Garlic Bread Soup Start to finish: 1 1/2 hours (30 minutes active) Servings: 8 8 ounces sourdough bread, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 10 to 12 slices) Olive oil 1/2 cup thinly Read more...

See also: bread, garlic, recipe, soup, tomato, warm

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Healthy Mexican Appetizer: Nine-Layer Dip

Posted September 23, 2008 10:25 AM

Ordering an appetizer at a Mexican restaurant could eat up your calorie allowance for an entire day, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest. The watchdog group says an item with ingredients such as fried chips, guacamole, cheese, refried beans and sour cream often contains as many as 2,000 calories. So it's no wonder that lots of Don't Say Diet readers keep requesting Read more...

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A Classic Dish With Chicken, Lots of Garlic

Posted September 23, 2008 10:21 AM

Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic is a classic French dish, like Coq au Vin and chicken chasseur. It comes from the Provence region of the country, which makes perfect sense, because that's where most garlic is grown. Though 40 cloves of raw garlic might be a terrible shock to a person's taste buds, two hours in the oven softens the blow. Also, garlic's taste depends on how it's prepared, not Read more...

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A Lighter Alternative To Mayonnaise

Posted September 8, 2008 6:02 PM

Classic aioli is actually a garlic mayonnaise that's popular throughout the Mediterranean region. Real mayonnaise is an emulsion of vegetable oil, egg yolks and lemon juice or vinegar. The high ratio of oil in the mixture, combined with the egg yolks, makes it very high in both fat and cholesterol. My lighter alternative version of this popular condiment is a perfect substitute for the Read more...

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Bean Cooking Long?

Posted September 8, 2008 5:46 PM

After decades of insisting that practically raw was the only acceptable way to eat a green bean, food authors from The New York Times to the Food Network are now trumpeting the merits of the slow-cooked bean. Some act like they invented the idea. Others say they discovered some Old World cook clinging to forgotten modes of bean cookery -- a Swiss tante, usually, or somebody's Italian grandma. Read more...

See also: beans, cooking, green beans, string beans, vegetables, veggies

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Grillmasters Get a Food Safety Lesson

Posted July 1, 2008 7:24 PM

by Sue Rose, MS, RD As summer heats up, so do backyard barbecue grills. According to a recent household survey of more than 2,500 people conducted by the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and the ConAgra Foundation, 85% of people grill regularly during the summer months—71% of whom are men. And although the fundamentals of grilling are relatively simple, outdoor chefs need to take care when Read more...

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Thanksgiving, the Sequel: Making the Most of Leftovers

Posted July 1, 2008 7:23 PM

By Karen Schroeder, MS, RD The date: Friday after Thanksgiving The time: 7:00 a.m. The scene: You awaken from a long night of coma-like, turkey-induced sleep. Your heart is still warm from yesterday's idyllic family feast around the Thanksgiving turkey and trimmings. And you breathe a sign of relief that all the hard work—planning, shopping, peeling, chopping, stuffing, stirring, baking, Read more...

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New Ways to Be "Creative" in the Kitchen

Posted July 1, 2008 7:22 PM

by Larry Lindner Creative cooks use kitchen utensils—as well as gadgets not normally found in the kitchen—in unusual ways to make healthful, tasty meals in no time. Here are some of their secrets and tips. If you can push a button, you can make gazpacho. Put chopped, fresh tomatoes (it doesn't matter how many) and about one-third as many peeled, seeded, chopped cucumbers into a blender; Read more...

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Curry Can Help Mend an Unhealthy Heart

Posted April 28, 2008 12:58 PM

The secret to a healthy heart could lie in your spice rack. Research shows that the curry spice turmeric can help prevent heart failure and repair damaged hearts. Although the tests were carried out in mice, scientists are hopeful the findings could apply to humans. Heart failure, in which the heart, damaged by heart attack or disease, gradually loses the ability to pump blood Read more...

See also: asian cuisine, cooking, curcumin, curry, diet, eating, food, Health, heart, recipe, wellness

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Bulk Up on Bone Foods

Posted April 28, 2008 12:50 PM

Everyone knows that calcium is important. Its role in preventing bone-weakening osteoporosis was established long ago. But more recently, calcium has also been shown to help ward off hypertension, heart disease and stroke. So how much of this miracle mineral do we need? Lots. The National Academy of Sciences recommends 1,000 milligrams per day for men and women under 50, and 1,500 milligrams per Read more...

See also: bone, calcium, eat, foods, Health, meal, nutrition, osteoporosis, recipe, wellness

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Mocha-Almond Delicious Dessert!

Posted April 28, 2008 12:48 PM

Whatever the occasion -- from an outdoor gathering to a fall picnic or football game -- almonds have been perfect for entertaining ever since the early days of Greece, Rome and India. These tasty treats were historically shared at special events and ceremonies, from weddings to important business meetings. Even better, almonds are the nutrition champion of nuts, packed with vitamin E, protein, Read more...

See also: almond, calorie, cook, dessert, diet, eat, fat, healthy, low, mocha, recipe, summer wellness

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Seven Safety Tips for Grilling Season

Posted April 28, 2008 12:13 PM

Americans across the continent will dust off their barbecues this weekend, as Memorial Day ushers in the unofficial start of summer. And grilling is a great option for the health-conscious, as it helps to reduce the fat consumed in meats. It can also enhance the flavor of your fish, vegetables and even fruit. But is this favorite summertime cooking method safe? Indeed, the jury's still out on Read more...

See also: barbecue, BBQ, cook, cookout, grilling, Health, healthy, outdoor, recipe, safe, season, summer, tips, wellness

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Storage Is Key to Making Your Vegetables Last

Posted April 28, 2008 12:13 PM

We thought it might be helpful to explain how to select and store fresh vegetables so they'll last longer in your house. In general, most vegetables should be stored in your refrigerator's crisper or humidifier. Although they need some moisture, don't wash them before you put them away, since this tends to make them wilt faster. If you don't have a good crisper, try wrapping the vegetables in Read more...

See also: cooking, diet, food, fresh, fruit, Health, nutrition, produce, recipe, storage, vegetables, wellness

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Going Topless Cuts Calories

Posted April 28, 2008 11:52 AM

It's the heart of summer, and you're in your lightweight wardrobe. Perhaps it's time to shed the heavy-sandwich look, as well. Chuck the top slice of bread and create eye-catching, open-face sandwiches for the season. You're better able to see and taste great-looking vegetable fillings without that top bread layer. And you'll never miss the 60 to 100 calories you save by eliminating one bread Read more...

See also: bread, calorie, dinner, face, fat, Health, healthy, healthy cooking, low, lunch, open, recipe, sandwich, slice, summer, top, wellness

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How to Store Your Favorite Fruits

Posted April 28, 2008 11:51 AM

If you don't buy fruits because you don't know how to store them, and because they go bad quickly once you do, you're just going to have to find another excuse after reading this column. Apples: Placed in plastic bags in the refrigerator crisper, apples can keep for up to six weeks. Apricots: Store slightly underripe apricots in a paper bag at room temperature. Once ripe, keep them in a Read more...

See also: cook, eat, fruit, Health, kitchen, perishable, produce, recipe, store, summer wellness

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10 Frugal Cooking Tips

Posted August 27, 2007 3:42 PM

If you cook, you're already saving money. That $10 to $20 you'd fork over for an entree can fund several homemade meals for a single person or feed the whole family, depending on the size of everyone's appetite. Kudos to you for getting more greens for your green. Still, cooking can get expensive if you buy too many kitchen gadgets, make poor grocery choices or panic shop for each night's Read more...

See also: budgeting, cooking, family, food, grocery shopping, healthy, low-cost cooking, meal ideas, meal planning, nutrition, recipe

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