Posts Tagged ‘ Diet ’

Another Saint Patrick’s Day has come and gone.  Fake plastic hats and lucky charms have been tucked away for another year.  Now I am not Irish! Not even a little bit, but I still crave some classic Irish cooking.  If you are anything like me these recipes will satisfy your pallet. So break out...
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Everyone is trying to eat healthier and get into shape, especially with summer around the corner. Learning how to substitute unhealthy ingredients for healthier ones is a great start. The following ingredients can lower fat, salt, sugar and calories in your dishes. Ingredients: Substitutions: All-purpose (plain) flour Whole-wheat flour for half of the called-for...
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If you are like me, then you love appetizers. It is hard to stop eating after just a bite or two. Many times, appetizers are loaded with fat and salt. There are some healthy and delicious alternatives. Soybeans and chickpeas are both tasty and healthy, not to mention are great sources of protein.  Edamame...
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It is surprisingly easy to put on extra weight around the holidays.  Friends, family and coworkers are baking and sharing a variety of sweets.  There are countless holiday parties and festivities to attend.  It is hard to resist just one piece of Christmas candy or a cup of sugar-laden punch?  It’s even harder to...
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