Archive for December, 2009
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Blueberries add flavorful flair to salads
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
(ARA) – A colorful side salad can round out a meal. A bountiful salad can be the meal! Any time of year, salads are a great way to get your fruits and vegetables and, with a little creativity, you can make great-tasting salads your family will enjoy every day.
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Wholesome cooking at home
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
(ARA) – We all want to eat a nutritious diet that helps reduce the risk of chronic diseases and manage cholesterol levels. The same holds true for diabetics; in fact, many of the guidelines for a balanced diabetic diet are useful for anyone who wants to stick to a healthful diet.
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Tips to reduce the sodium in your diet without losing the taste
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
(ARA) – Heart failure, high blood pressure and many other common health conditions all have one thing in common – reducing the amount of sodium in your diet. But the problem is that salt is everywhere in foods, even if you personally don’t add it to anything served. This makes following a low-sodium diet a [...]
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Winter cooking: ‘Tis the season to grill
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
(ARA) – The bold, unique flavor of grilled foods is more popular than ever – from steaks (the hands down favorite), burgers and chicken, to grilled vegetables and appetizers. And while grilling is typically thought to be the quintessential summer cooking activity, an increasing number of Americans are firing up their grills year-round.
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Surprising secrets of sea salt
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
(ARA) – Does the word “sea” invoke romantic images of voyages to distant, foreign lands? If so, it’s probably no surprise that Americans’ renewed fascination with the glamour of exotic cuisine has vastly expanded the market for sea salt.
Strange names, such as Kala Namak, Fleur de Sel, Alaea, Salish, Black Lava, and Murray River are [...]