Food

Soothing Midwinter Soups
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It sometimes feels as though the cold winter days will never end. A piping-hot bowl of homemade soup, however, can make the midwinter chill a little easier to bear! To warm yourself up and satiate your hunger, prepare one of these deliciously soothing soups this week! Spicy Butternut Squash Soup With spicy ingredients including chili peppers, chili powder, and smoked paprika, the heat of this savory squash soup is guaranteed to warm you up! Time Required: 1 hour and 15 minutesMakes: 8 servings Ingredients:2 pints of chicken or vegetable stock2 chopped carrots2 stalks ... more ...

Favorite Festive Holiday Drinks
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Having flipped our calendars over to their final pages, it’s official: the holiday season has commenced! Though many of us try to limit our consumption of belly-busting seasonal entrées and desserts during the holidays, most of us enjoy savoring wintery flavors throughout the month. Preparing a few flavorful holiday drinks is one fun and speedy way to satisfy your cravings without wasting hours in the kitchen. From boozy brunch cocktails to creamy after-dinner drinks, these wintertime beverages are guaranteed to please! Arctic Apple Pie Milkshake Who says milk... more ...

Delicious Autumn Breakfasts
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As the days grow cold and grey, many of us find it increasingly difficult to drag ourselves out of bed in the morning. A warm, delicious breakfast packed with autumnal flavors is the perfect panacea for this all-too-common predicament.With ingredients ranging from crisp, freshly-harvested apples to savory roasted Brussels sprouts, these recipes are sure to make your mornings a little sunnier, regardless of the weather! Pumpkin Breakfast Oatmeal If you’re a fan of pumpkin spice flavoring, this oatmeal is the ideal breakfast for you! Lightly-sweet and packed with iron, fibe... more ...

Understanding the Ketogenic Diet
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If you’re in tune to trends in the dietary world, you may have already heard of the ketogenic diet. As with many popular diet plans, the keto system has received both praise and criticism for its restrictive dietary plan and impressive weight loss results. What Exactly Is the Ketogenic Diet?The ketogenic diet is an extremely low carb, high fat diet. In a standard diet, an individual’s caloric intake is roughly divided between 45-65% carbohydrates, 20-35% fat, and 10-35% protein. On the ketogenic diet, these macronutrient ratios are significantly altered so that 65-75% of daily... more ...

Fresh Summer Recipes
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Summer is the best season for enjoying fresh, locally-grown produce, flavorful herbs, and mouth-watering meat from the grill. Using these ingredients and limiting the amount of time spent hovering over a sweltering stovetop will help you make the most of the season. For a burst of fresh, seasonal flavor, prepare one of the following simple summer recipes. CHILLED GAZPACHO WITH CRAB AND WATERMELONMake the most of seasonal fruits and vegetables like watermelon, tomato, and zucchini by enjoying this refreshing chilled gazpacho and simple home-prepped garlic toast. Prep Time: 25 min... more ...

Simple Ways to Eat Healthier
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Though many of us are convinced that we’re eating well, most of us could afford to improve our diets in a number of ways. Those of us who eat large servings of food, for instance, may be accidentally overshoot our daily caloric goals. Some of us may struggle with snacking or binge eating. Making a few simple changes to your diet, however, can drastically improve your health, leading to improved mood, increased energy, healthier skin, and stress-free weight loss. Follow these simple tips to improve your diet for the better! Pace Yourself Your taste buds are particular... more ...

Guilt-Free Festive Snacks
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Most of us will attend a number of get-togethers throughout the holiday season. Though spending time with friends and family is good for the soul, it can often take a toll on the waistline. By preparing healthier holiday snacks and appetizers, you can indulge in the flavors of the season without worrying about their after-effects. Whether you're attending large parties or simply looking for a quick treat to enjoy at home, these fast and flavorful snacks will surely satisfy your cravings. Festive Winter Salad This tart and flavorful holiday salad features an assortment of sea... more ...

Perfect-for-Fall Pumpkin Recipes
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Autumn is the best time to embrace the flavors of the fall harvest. Though most of us are familiar with pumpkin pie and pumpkin-flavored coffee drinks, there are many more ways to use this delicious winter squash, including in savory dishes. To make the most of pumpkin season, try out one of the following delicious recipes! FLUFFY PUMPKIN MUFFINS These moist, airy muffins are simple yet utterly delicious. Fans of pumpkin pie are guaranteed to enjoy these, particularly as a breakfast treat. Health-conscious bakers can easily reduce the sugar for a healthier version o... more ...

Fermented Foods for Better Health
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In the past, many of the world's people produced and consumed fermented foods. In ancient Rome, sauerkraut was a popular dish. Kefir, a cultured milk drink, has been made in the Caucasus for centuries. The advent of mass-produced food in the 20th century led to the elimination of fermented foods from the standard Western diet. Today, fermentation is making a comeback. If you're looking to improve your health and add some delicious new dishes to your diet, you'll love these unusual and flavorful cultured foods. What is Fermentation? The metabolic process of fermenta... more ...

Healthy Food Shopping: Shop the Perimeter at the Grocery...
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Descriptions of food as enriched, refined and processed give you, as a knowledgeable shopper, three reasons to avoid them. Enriching a product is a way to replace nutrients lost in the process of modifying it. Refining strips away nutrients as well as fiber, and processing adds artificial ingredients that change food in significant ways. Convenience often persuades some shoppers to buy foods that are manufactured, but reading the labels may encourage you to adopt perimeter shopping as a preferable alternative. Make a Sharp Turn to the RightYour grocery store's configuration may put yo... more ...