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December 2018

Recipes

Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins

Enjoy these delicious muffins for breakfast anytime of the year using canned pumpkin and frozen cranberries. Ingredients 2 cups flour 3/4 cup sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon allspice 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 egg, large (large) 3/4 cup pumpkin (canned) 2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen chopped) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Sift together dry ingredients (flour through allspice)…

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Nutrition

8 Sneaky Offenders that Cause Weight Fluctuations

When you’re working toward a weight-loss goal, it’s normal to be watching the number on the scale like a hawk waiting for any changes that might occur. But if you’ve been tracking your weight for even a few weeks, you’ve probably noticed fluctuations are common. Still, they can be frustrating to see when you’re working hard to get into your best shape ever. Even for those who aren’t actively trying…

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Recipes

Pumpkin Smoothie

This is a refreshing smoothie recipe that uses low-sodium canned pumpkin and ripe bananas. Ingredients 1 can low-sodium pumpkin (chilled, about 15 ounces) 1 can evaporated low-fat milk (chilled, 12 ounces) 1 1/2 cups orange juice 1 banana (small, sliced) 1/3 cup light brown sugar (packed, or 1/3 cup regular sugar) 2 dozen ice cubes (if you like) 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (if you like) Directions 1. Place pumpkin, evaporated…

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