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Archive for August 2008

August 23rd, 2008

Health Benefits of Pumpkin

Did you know that pumpkin is a good source of potassium, more so than even bananas? And that’s not all. Learn more about the health benefits of pumpkin in this video. Remember: you don’t have to just eat pumpkin at Halloween and Thanksgiving.

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August 21st, 2008

Eggplant and Tomato Ratatouille

Yesterday Sandy shared some wonderful things you can do with all those tomatoes ripening in your garden. Here’s a great recipe for ratatouille from Carr’s® Crackers to help you use up more of your garden bounty.
It makes a wonderful healthy appetizer when you have a party, or just a few friends over to visit. [...]

By Linette Gerlach -- 1 comment

August 21st, 2008

Healthy Snacks: Edamame

I love edamame (fresh soy beans). Not only are they good for you, but they have a number of appealing properties (such as reducing hot flashes). Here’s how to prepare them:

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August 20th, 2008

20 Ways to Use Those Fresh Tomatoes

Mid-August is tomato season in the Midwest and Northeast and few things are as delicious as just-off-of-the-vine tomatoes. However, as prized as these vegetables are in the dead of winter, at this time of year, there often seems to be more of them than one can possibly use. Below are just a few of our [...]

By Sandy Mitchell -- 13 comments

August 19th, 2008

What Do Olympic Athletes Eat?

When you think of Olympic athletes, you think well toned, in shape and healthy. You would think they need to eat a healthy diet to maintain their top physical shape. Most experts agree, but athletes do have a little extra leeway on eating since their heavy workouts burn major calories.

Check out what Michael Phelps [...]

By Linette Gerlach -- 0 comments

August 18th, 2008

Valpak’s “Grill It” Sweepstakes

Celebrate the end of summer with ValPak’s “Grill It” Sweepstakes and if you’re lucky win a trip to the Food Network’s Wine & Food Festival in New York City. The sweepstakes, which you can enter once daily from now until September 5, is open to residents of the United States and Canada (except Quebec Province) [...]

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August 16th, 2008

Fun Weekend Food Links For August 16th

Here are a couple fun weekend food links for you to check out. Enjoy!
Cyndi at Busy Family Meals tells you how to prepare tough cuts of meat for grilling…in a way that will make your family’s mouths water instead of wince!
Food Ideas from Novels- Mary Emma at Country Kitchen enjoys gathering new food ideas [...]

By Linette Gerlach -- 0 comments

August 14th, 2008

Horizon Organic Milk Online Coupon

Help keep down the price of buying organic with this online coupon from Horizon Organic, good for $1 off of a half-gallon of their chocolate organic milk. The coupon is good through September 13, 2008.
I’ve tried Horizon’s products, both the regular and the chocolate milk, and you really can tell a difference between them and [...]

By Sandy Mitchell -- 2 comments

August 13th, 2008

Buckwheat Pancakes

Here’s a (somewhat) healthy alternative to regular pancakes.
Buckwheat Pancakes Recipe
1 cup buckwheat flour
2 tablespoons of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 egg beaten
1 cup of milk
2 tablespoons of melted butter
Preheat your griddle or skillet to about 475` and lightly oil. Mix the dry ingredients together, then add the egg, milk, and butter. Mix everything [...]

By Linette Gerlach -- 1 comment

August 13th, 2008

Easy Almond Recipes

Looking for something a little elegant, yet easy and healthy to serve your family, your boyfriend, or at your next dinner party? Food Network star and cookbook author, Robin Miller offers two ideas–a goat cheese salad and a creamy yogurt dessert. Take a look:

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