This sounds good. Lose the olives to make it even more low fat. 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth 3/4 pound asparagus - cut in 1" lengths 4 scallions - sliced 4 cloves garlic - minced 2 cups fresh mushrooms - sliced 1 large ripe tomato - diced 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 cup dry white wine 6 pitted black olives - sliced 1/2 … [Read more...] about Angel Hair Pasta With Asparagus In Mushroom Wine Sauce
Trans Fats and KFC
No matter how you slice it - or should I say use it: fat is fat. One tablespoon of oil, whether it be good oil or bad oil, still has a hundred calories - with all of those calories being fat calories. 0 trans fat is misleading: the other half insists that since it has no trans fats in a product, then there is no fat whatsoever. If you eat … [Read more...] about Trans Fats and KFC
Spicy Sour Cream Chicken
Spicy Sour Cream Chicken 4 chicken breasts 1 package reduced sodium taco seasoning 1 cup salsa 2 tablespoons cornstarch Water 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream Spray the crockpot with cooking spray. Put in the chicken. Sprinkle with taco seasoning. Top with salsa. Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours. When ready to serve, remove the chicken from … [Read more...] about Spicy Sour Cream Chicken
Obesity And Gum Disease
Obesity And Gum Disease A study from the University of Buffalo says obesity is a big indicator of gum disease We know gum disease has a big impact on health. It's been linked to cardiovascular disease, early deliveries and even low birth weights. Now the latest studies suggest how much we weigh could help gum disease take root. A study … [Read more...] about Obesity And Gum Disease
My Kids are Overweight
Help! My Kids are Overweight! If you have recently found yourself fretting over your child's waistline, you are not alone. The youth of today are fatter than ever before, and parents are starting to panic. Why are our kids so big, and what should we do about it? Childhood obesity has been described as an epidemic. It puts our children's … [Read more...] about My Kids are Overweight
Pumpkin Is Good For You
Pumpkin Is Good For You This is the time of year when pumpkin is iconic. Between Halloween, harvest decorations, and Thanksgiving pie, it's the season's symbol. Pumpkin's wholesome taste and inviting color complements soups, sweets, and breads while boosting the nutrition of every dish. Pumpkin offers a good source of beta carotene, an … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Is Good For You
African Vegetable Stew
African Vegetable Stew PAM 1 large onion - chopped (1 cup) 1/2 cup parsley, fresh - chopped 2 cloves garlic - finely chopped 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 5 cups water 2 medium carrots - sliced (1 cup) 1/2 cup lentils, dried (4 oz) - sorted and rinsed 1 cup … [Read more...] about African Vegetable Stew
Low Fat Pie Crust
Low Fat Pie Crust 4 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, apple pie spice, allspice or cinnamon 4 Sheets phyllo dough Preheat oven to 425F. Spray 9-inch pie pan with nonstick cooking spray. Make your pie filling and set aside. To make crust, combine sugar with spice in a cup and set aside. Stack phyllo sheets, then cut … [Read more...] about Low Fat Pie Crust