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Get the facts on flax

By   /  January 14, 2013  /  Columns  /  No Comments

Peanut Butter Banana Flax Muffins

Flaxseeds are tiny seeds that can be purchased in several different forms. They can be found as whole flaxseeds, ground flax meal or flax oil. So does it really matter which one you buy? Actually, the answer is yes. Both whole flaxseeds and ground flaxseeds are loaded with an omega-3 fatty acids known as ALA, [...]

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How to make the perfect hard-boiled egg

By   /  December 28, 2012  /  Food & Dining  /  No Comments

The trick to making a better hard-boiled egg? Turn off the heat.

Hard-boiling an egg may sound like a simple task, but the truth is that many people do not know how to do it properly. Hard-boiled eggs are a quick way to incorporate healthy protein into your meal to help maintain stable blood sugars and keep you full. A few easy steps can mean the difference [...]

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Don’t succumb to caffeine craziness

By   /  December 17, 2012  /  Food & Dining  /  No Comments

Orange-Spiced Chai Tea

Sometimes when we hit that afternoon slump, many of us look for a source of caffeine to provide an extra energy boost. In moderation, caffeine can actually be beneficial to health. It not only increases energy and mental alertness, but also contains antioxidants to help combat disease-promoting free radicals. The key is not to overdo [...]

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Find quick relief for digestive disorders

By   /  December 10, 2012  /  Food & Dining  /  No Comments

Probiotics, found in yogurt, are healthy bacteria that strengthen the digestive tract to allow it to function more efficiently.

In the United States, 60 to 70 million people are affected by digestive disorders, including heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulosis and many more. These conditions can range from mild to severe symptoms such as gas, bloating, cramps, diarrhea and/or constipation. Quick relief can be found in places aside from the medicine cabinet. Here are a [...]

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Battle cravings with lean protein at breakfast

By   /  November 21, 2012  /  Food & Dining  /  No Comments

Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes

Feel like you are battling food cravings all day? It can be a frustrating and exhausting battle, but there are some things you can try to help diminish cravings. For starters, eat breakfast! More importantly eat the right breakfast. The right breakfast to manage cravings for the rest of the day includes a lean protein. [...]

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Make school lunches stress-free and healthy

By   /  September 17, 2012  /  Food & Dining  /  No Comments

Zucchini Bread Muffins

Books, backpacks, pencils and rulers are all vital items on the school checklist. However, there’s one other thing that cannot be forgotten: a lunch box. Try some of these lunch ideas and tips for exciting, healthy lunches all year long: • Avoid added stress in the morning by packing lunch the night before. Put leftovers [...]

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Kids of all ages can help out in the kitchen

By   /  September 10, 2012  /  Food & Dining  /  No Comments

Sneaky Zucchini Chicken Nuggets

It can be fun to gather the family together and sit down to a home-cooked meal. Instead of just mom or dad cooking, try getting everyone involved. Children of all ages can participate in preparing or cooking meals. Kids ages 2 to 3 years old can help by snapping off the ends of green beans, [...]

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