FDA Recommendations for Handling Fresh Produce Buying Tips for Fresh Produce Purchase produce that is not bruised or damaged. When selecting fresh cut produce - such as a half a watermelon or bagged mixed salad greens - choose only those items that are refrigerated or surrounded by ice. Bag fresh fruits and vegetables separately from … [Read more...] about Tips for Fresh Produce
Acorn Squash and Pasta Soup
Acorn Squash and Pasta Soup 8 oz Acine di Pepe or Ditalini -OR Small Shells, uncooked 2 med Acorn squash- (about 1 1/2 lb each), split, peeled, seeded and quartered 1 lg Onion - chopped 3/4 tsp Ground mace or nutmeg 1/2 tsp Ground ginger 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 c Grated carrot 1 1/2 tsp brown sugar 3 can Low-sodium vegetable broth-(13 1/4 oz. … [Read more...] about Acorn Squash and Pasta Soup
You on a Diet
I only saw the first 10 minutes of Oprah today: the doctor (Mehmet Oz) who wrote You: On a Diet was on. He was primarily talking about Omentum - that's momentum without the m. He actually had samples of this stuff - one sample was from a healthy - albeit - dead person, and one from an unhealthy - dead person. Omentum is the stuff that collects … [Read more...] about You on a Diet
Angel Hair Pasta With Asparagus In Mushroom Wine Sauce
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