Discover the many benefits of adding vegetables and fruits to your meals. They are low in fat and calories, while providing fiber and other key nutrients. Most Americans should eat more than 3 cups — and for some, up to 6 cups — of vegetables and fruits each day. Vegetables and fruits don’t just add nutrition to meals. They can also add color, flavor, and texture. Explore these creative ways…
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Herbed Garden Pizza
Makes: 4 Servings Total Cost: $$$ Prep time: 30 minutes Dive into mounds of luscious vegetables smothered over a whole wheat crust, artfully seasoned with olive oil-herb blend, including basil and garlic. Serve with a side salad and simple home-made vinaigrette. Ingredients 2 tablespoons salt-free Tomato Basil Garlic Seasoning Blend 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 12-inch, whole-wheat pizza crust, thin, pre-baked cooking spray 4 Roma tomatoes (thinly sliced) 1 1/2…
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Metabolism-damaging Foods
Eat fiber and protein-filled meals. Check. Drink green tea; add ginger, capsaicin and other anti-inflammatory and metabolism-enhancing spices to meals. Check. Drink plenty of water. Check. Get at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. Check. Incorporate interval training into workouts. Check. Strength train. Check. Make an effort to move more (take stairs instead of the elevator, walk to the water cooler, etc.) throughout the day. Check. These lifestyle habits help…
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Zucchini Coleslaw
Makes: 6 servings Total Cost: $ This colorful dish is a delicious alternative to the sweet coleslaw and a great way to eat your veggies. Ingredients 2 cups zucchini (coarsely shredded) 2 cups cabbage (shredded) 1 carrot (medium, shredded) 2 green onion (sliced) 1/2 cup radishes (thinly sliced) 1/3 cup mayonnaise, low-fat 1/3 cup mild salsa Directions 1. Drain zucchini by pressing between layers of paper towels. 2. Put zucchini…
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10 Tips: Make Celebrations Fun, Healthy, and Active
Eating healthy and being physically active can be a fun part of parties and events. Great gatherings are easy to do when tasty, healthy foods from all the food groups are offered in a fun, active environment. Above all, focus on enjoying friends and family. Make healthy habits part of your celebrations Food and beverages are a part of an event, but they do not have to be the center…
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