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
Choosing Fitness Equipment
Choosing Fitness Equipment Finding the perfect piece of fitness equipment can be a little confusing with so many different types on the market these days. Every other infomercial on television is advertising some sort of fitness equipment. You need to have a good idea of your target area, or areas, the space you have available to use and to … [Read more...] about Choosing Fitness Equipment
Physical Activity and Exercise Pyramid
Physical Activity and Exercise Pyramid U.S. exercise guidelines coming in 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) -- There's a food pyramid to help guide people's eating habits, so why not one for exercise? The Bush administration said Thursday that it would develop guidelines for physical activity. When the guidelines are ready in late 2008, federal health … [Read more...] about Physical Activity and Exercise Pyramid
After Thanksgiving Casserole
After Thanksgiving Casserole Ingredients 2 cups diced turkey meat 1 pkg. flour tortillas, low fat 1 can chicken broth, low fat 1 can cream of chicken soup. low fat 1 can cream of celery soup, low fat 1 can cream of mushroom soup, low fat 1 chopped onion 1 chopped bell pepper 8 oz. grated cheddar cheese, fat-free 1 tsp. … [Read more...] about After Thanksgiving Casserole
Banning Tag
Banning Tag Ban on tag, other activities makes anti-obesity effort ring hollow Tuesday, October 24, 2006 An elementary school in Massachusetts has joined several others around the nation in banning its pupils from playing tag, touch football or any other activity involving physical contact during recess. Reportedly, the fear of injury … [Read more...] about Banning Tag
Low Fat Eggnog
Recipe: Low Fat EggnogSummary: Low fat eggnog Makes 7&1/2-cup servingsIngredients1/2 cup liquid egg substitute3 cups skim milk2 teaspoons vanilla2 teaspoons rum or brandy flavoring3 to 4 individual packets sugar substituteDrop of yellow food coloringGround nutmegInstructionsCombine all ingredients, except nutmeg, in blender. Cover and blend on high … [Read more...] about Low Fat Eggnog