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Knowing Your Oats
Oats are inexpensive and very nutritious. Half a cup of porridge (cooked oats) has only 62 calories and only 1 gram of fat. Oat bran offers even more nutrition because for only 40 calories you also get a high fibre cereal. Watch what you add on top, though. If you load on cream and sugar you're loading on the fat and calories. Try a little maple...
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The Buzz on Honey Honey is a sweet treat that is incredibly versatile. It lends...
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Carrot and Walnut Crunch Ingredients: 1 11-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained 1-1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks 2-1/2 cups...
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 cup golden raisins 2 teaspoons caraway seeds 1 cup nonfat yogurt 1/3 cup honey 2 Tablespoons 2% low-fat milk Directions: In large bowl, combine flours, baking soda and salt until thoroughly mixed....
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Ingredients: 2 cups rotini pasta, cooked 4 ounces chicken breast, cooked and diced 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped green onion 1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise 1/3 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar 2 teaspoons chili seasoning 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon garlic powder Directions: In a large bowl, combine...
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Ingredients: 1/4 cup red wine vinegar dressing 1 16- or 20-ounce jar mild salsa 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 15-ounce can corn, drained 1-1/2 cups chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Directions: Mix the dressing and salsa. In a separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Pour dressing...
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Ingredients: 1 large red cabbage, shredded 1 tin cranberry jelly 1 diced apple 2 tbsp vinegar ½ tin water *bacon bits are optional Directions: Simmer all ingredients in a large skillet on top of the stove for 1 hour or until cabbage is tender. Serves 6. Recipe from Super Tasting Allstar Recipes from the parents, students and teachers...
No Comments » Ingredients: 3 slices bacon cooked and chopped 1/2 cup onion chopped 1 package chicken bouillon 2 cups milk 1 tin pork and beans 1 cup grated cheese (sharp cheddar) 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Directions: Add all above ingredients together and simmer for 10 minutes. When cooled either blend in blend in blender or mash by hand....
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Ingredients: 2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each) 1 cup coarsely chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar 2 tsp. McCormick Ground Cumin 1 tsp. McCormick Garlic Powder 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. McCormick Crushed Red Pepper Salsa: 1 ½ cups peeled, finely...
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Which of the following meals makes a nutritious, balanced breakfast? Scrambled eggs with cheese Whole wheat toast with jam Coffee and bagel Slice of vegetable pizza and orange juice The only answer is d). To find out why, read on. If you're like most North Americans, you didn't make time for breakfast today. Studies show that breakfast...
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