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Healthy Recipes: Lemon Dijon Salmon
If you’re looking for a quick, nutritious and flavorful dinner tonight,
you’ve come to the right place. Requiring only a handful of ingredients
and taking less than 20 minutes to prepare, this lemon Dijon salmon is
the perfect alternative to quick-fix frozen dinners.
Mar 3, 2009 - 10:32:01 AM
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Healthy Recipes: Cranberry Oatmeal Pancakes
Pancakes made from most
mixes aren’t what you’d call nutritional all-stars. They are usually
low in fiber and quite high in sodium. Topped with additional butter
and maple syrup, the fat and calories climb even higher.
Feb 17, 2009 - 10:33:53 AM
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Can Your Kitchen Pass the Food Safety Test?
What comes to mind when you think of a clean kitchen? Shiny waxed
floors? Gleaming stainless steel sinks? Spotless counters and neatly
arranged cupboards?
Feb 13, 2009 - 10:44:55 AM
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Healthy Recipes: Spinach Pesto Pasta
This week’s spinach pesto
packs extra nutrition and an intense flavor into every bite. Combining
spinach with the fresh basil adds a rich source of vitamins A, C and K,
as well as folate and potassium. Some higher-fat ingredients – grated
cheese, nuts and oil – are also featured in this pesto. Although these
are calorie-dense choices, they provide heart-healthy fat that is part
of a healthy diet when eaten in moderation.
Feb 3, 2009 - 9:36:35 AM
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Healthy Recipes: Turkey Italian Wedding Soup
Although extremely
satisfying, this week’s soup is much leaner than traditional Wedding
Soup recipes. Combining ground turkey breast with lean ground beef
ensures that the meatballs stay moist, while eliminating excess fat.
The substitution also helps you help your family reduce their red meat
intake, since experts note an increased risk for colorectal cancer when
red meat is eaten in excess of 18 ounces per week.
Jan 27, 2009 - 9:33:06 AM
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Healthy Recipes: Chicken White Bean Salad
AICR’s offering this week is
a protein and fiber-packed chicken salad served on a bed of fresh
romaine lettuce. The combination of celery, tomato and basil offers an
explosion of flavor with a pleasing crunch that is complemented by the
slightly sweet flavor of red onions. In addition to rotisserie chicken,
additional protein is provided by cannellini beans, which are rich in
fiber and an excellent source of folate – two cancer-fighting nutrients.
Jan 20, 2009 - 3:01:15 PM
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Healthy Recipes: Baked Pasta with Butternut Squash
This week’s recipe shakes up
your uninspired pasta dinner with a seasonal addition of sweet roasted
butternut squash. Enhanced by the flavors of sage and nutmeg, the dish
has an earthy flavor. A sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and whole-wheat
breadcrumbs provide the perfect crunchy topping for this delicious
one-pot meal.
Jan 15, 2009 - 11:48:54 AM
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Healthy Recipes: Satisfying Chicken Stew
It may be gray outside, but
no matter what the weather, you can still serve up a bowl of comforting
nutrition. This week’s recipe for hearty chicken stew is a seasonal
favorite that makes good use of kitchen staples like carrots, onions
and potatoes. Better still, leftovers can be refrigerated for a quick
and delicious lunch later in the week.
Jan 15, 2009 - 11:44:44 AM
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Healthy Recipes: Oven "Fried" Chicken
If you have comfort food on the brain, what could be better than
enjoying the great taste of fried chicken without the frying pan? To
get the texture of traditional fried chicken without a dip in an oil
bath, we’ve created a crunchy coating that marries the flavors of
paprika, thyme and sage. Serve it cold with a selection of roasted
veggies or wrap it and pack it as part of a brown bag lunch for school
or office.
Jan 13, 2009 - 10:25:35 AM
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Safety question: Is honey in plastic jars safe?
Recently
from vistcost.com I have purchased a couple of jars of organic honey. One of
the reasons I made the purchase is because the container looks like a glass
jar, which I believe is safer than its plastic counterparts.
Jan 9, 2009 - 11:16:20 AM
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Healthy Recipes: Oatmeal-Carrot Muffins
This week’s recipe for rich, moist muffins will help you satisfy your
craving for a sweet treat while providing a nutritious foundation to
start your day. The recipe calls for oats, which are a rich source of
dietary fiber and provide the muffins’ hearty texture. While usually
eaten at breakfast, these muffins are wonderful any time of day. They
are perfect for snacking and make a nice addition to the dinner table
in lieu of traditional dinner rolls.
Jan 6, 2009 - 9:38:42 AM
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Healthy Recipes: Potato-Veggie Pancakes
Latkes are a traditional Hanukkah dish, yet these crispy pancakes can
be prepared year round and enjoyed by all. Although latkes can be high
in fat if fried in oil, our version is baked, providing a healthier
alternative. Potatoes are usually the main ingredient for this dish,
but they don’t have to be the only one. Using grated carrots and green
onions boosts the health quotient and adds interesting texture and
depth to the flavors.
Dec 23, 2008 - 10:32:21 AM
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Healthy Recipes: Stovetop Stuffing or Pilaf
Traditional stuffing tends to be high in refined carbohydrates (like
white bread) and low in health-protective phytochemicals, the natural
substances found only in plant foods. This unique stovetop stuffing,
which features whole-grain rice and combines an assortment of
vegetables with dried fruit, also works well as a pilaf for non-holiday
meals.
Dec 16, 2008 - 10:03:57 AM
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Three Phillips Seafood Recipes
Here are three recipes provided by Philips Seafood.
Dec 12, 2008 - 1:43:08 PM
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How to cook and use green vegetables?
Green vegetables like kale and collard greens are the
best foods you can eat on this planet. These veggies when cooked properly can
be very palatable and nutritious.
But
most people may never use them because they can't be used to make a salad, which
is most common in the West and they do not know how to cook even if they want
to.
Dec 12, 2008 - 11:41:23 AM
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Healthy Recipes: Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
Lasagna is the perfect dish to have in the freezer for the types of
impromptu gatherings that typify the holiday season. This week’s recipe
for a meatless version of the Italian classic is a healthy one-dish
meal that you can feel good about serving to your guests – whether you
were expecting them or not.
Dec 9, 2008 - 10:55:39 AM
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Honey good for salad dressings
Honey is a good
substitute for EDTA and high fructose corn syrup used in salad dressings,
according to a new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food
Chemistry.
Dec 9, 2008 - 9:51:12 AM
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Chef's Recipe: Artichokes Stuffed with Chicken and California Wild Rice
This elegant dish makes the most of two upscale California classics—California Wild Rice and artichokes
Dec 5, 2008 - 3:53:11 PM
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Healthy Recipes:Turkey Tomato Soup
In
addition to being hearty and delicious, this week’s recipe for turkey
soup is loaded with the cancer-fighting phytochemicals found in
tomatoes, celery, carrots and onions. It also provides the perfect
opportunity to use any turkey you may have left over in the freezer
from the holiday season. Easy to make and packed with both flavor and
nutrition, it’s a recipe that is sure to become a family favorite.
Dec 2, 2008 - 10:18:33 AM
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Exposure to Bisphenol A May Contribute to Metabolic Syndrome
Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used in the manufacture of numerous
consumer products, is ubiquitous throughout the environment, and its
widespread presence in human serum has been well documented. Although
animal research indicates that BPA can alter several metabolic
functions, interpretation of human data has been more controversial
Dec 2, 2008 - 7:30:27 AM
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Healthy Recipes: Wheat Finally Got a Piece of the Pie
Here is something to be thankful for – a tasty piecrust from our New
American Plate cookbook. Update your traditional piecrust this holiday
season with our recipe that uses less butter, some whole-wheat flour
and even apple juice for a hint of sweetness. Combined with cherry,
pumpkin or apple pie filling, it makes a delicious fruit-based dessert
to share with family and friends.
Nov 25, 2008 - 11:37:07 AM
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Healthy Recipes: Old-Fashioned Chicken Soup
As the temperature drops, stay warm with AICR’s Old-Fashioned Chicken
Soup recipe. This vegetable-filled soup tastes best when simmered for
an afternoon, so set aside a few hours before your meal to make it
perfect. This soup features turnips, which are a good source of vitamin
C and also provide cancer-fighting phytochemicals known as
glucosinolates. The carrots, which will sweeten significantly as they
cook, are rich in vitamin A and carotenoids. The vegetables combine
with low fat chicken breast and a mix of savory spices for an aromatic
and tasty meal.
Nov 18, 2008 - 12:27:13 PM
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Healthy Recipes: Smoking Shrimp Creole
Don’t wait for Mardi Gras to enjoy some delicious New Orleans flavor.
In about half an hour, you can create a spicy dish full of
cancer-fighting compounds. This week’s dish features onions and garlic,
two members of the allium family of vegetables, which researchers
believe may offer protection from stomach cancer.
Nov 11, 2008 - 9:56:31 AM
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Healthy Recipes: Pear and Cranberry Muffins
Celebrate the flavors of autumn with a breakfast treat featuring sweet
pears and tart cranberries. Our muffins, which call for oats and
whole-wheat flour, provide more fiber, vitamins, minerals and
cancer-fighting phytochemicals than those made with refined flour
alone. The addition of pumpkin and sunflower seeds adds an unexpected
crunch and provides heart-healthy fat. Just a hint of sweet cinnamon
and brown sugar round out the flavors, making these tasty treats a
great way to greet the morning.
Nov 5, 2008 - 9:28:51 AM
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Exposure to plastic chemical BPA may affect behaviors
A new study
released in October suggests that maternal exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) could
eliminate or decrease the sex difference in certain behavioral responses. The
study adds to a growing evidence to suggest that exposure to BPA affects
behaviors or the brain among others.
Nov 2, 2008 - 8:19:41 AM
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Plastic chemical affects the brain-Study
The FDA
said exposure to bisphenol A or BPA, a chemical commonly used in water bottles
and infant formula containers, poses no risk.
But evidence is growing to suggest that BPA is harmful.
Oct 30, 2008 - 9:47:34 AM
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Healthy Recipes: Pumpkinseed Bulgur Salad
Have a few extra pumpkin seeds after carving that jack-o-lantern? Toast
them and toss them into this delicious salad that packs whole-grains,
vegetables and fruit into one dish. Whole-grain bulgur wheat is high
fiber and a source of cancer-protective phytochemicals. The mix of
tangy lemon and apple flavors coupled with sweet carrots and juicy bell
pepper make this a balanced dish that’s great for a quick lunch
Oct 28, 2008 - 9:56:19 AM
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Healthy Recipes: Pear and Cranberry Muffins
The addition of pumpkin and sunflower seeds adds an unexpected
crunch and provides heart-healthy fat. Just a hint of sweet cinnamon
and brown sugar round out the flavors, making these tasty treats a
great way to greet the morning.
Oct 21, 2008 - 9:56:33 AM
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Healthy Recipes: Portobello Burgers
As grills fire up across the country for football tailgates, try
serving meaty portobello mushrooms as a replacement for your usual
fare. In addition to cutting out saturated fat, by enjoying portobellos
in place of traditional burgers you may help reduce your cancer risk,
as research now shows a convincing link between excess red meat
consumption and colorectal cancer.
Oct 14, 2008 - 8:51:47 PM
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Healthy Recipes: Wild Rice Salad
With its firm, chewy texture and slightly nutty flavor, wild rice is a
hearty addition to any meal. This week’s dish is the perfect
accompaniment to baked fish or chicken, and also makes an ideal choice
for lunch bags, as it can be served cold. The red onion adds a jolt of
color and a source of quercetin, a phytochemical that may have
anti-cancer effects. The almonds provide some crunch as well as
heart-healthy monounsaturated fat
Oct 7, 2008 - 10:04:37 AM
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