Makes: 4 Servings Total Cost:$$$ This colorful crowd-pleaser that incorporates vegetables, whole grains, protein and dairy in one dish. Serve with some fresh, frozen, canned, or dried fruit for a meal that contains all of the food groups. Ingredients vegetable oil spray 4 ounces spaghetti, whole wheat uncooked 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 red bell pepper, medium (thinly sliced) 1 green bell pepper, medium (thinly sliced) 1 onion, medium…
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CBD, is it Good for You?
Cannabidiol may as well be dubbed the new miracle drug. From its alleged anti-anxiety benefits to better sleep to fighting inflammation and aiding workout recovery, CBD seems to be able to help everyone one way or another. Unlike its controversial cousin Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, CBD is non-psychoactive and produces no high. The compound is extracted from the hemp plant and is available in many forms — pills, creams, sprays, oils…
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Recipes
Potato, Black Bean, & Kale Skillet
Makes: 4 Servings Total Cost:$$ Prep time: 30 minutes A lively Southwestern skillet dish featuring diced potatoes, kale, and black beans, spiced up with garlic, chili and cayenne, and topped with a dollop of non-fat Greek yogurt. Ingredients 4 red potatoes 2 1/2 cups kale (curly Italian or other variety, approx. 6 oz.) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic (minced) 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/4…
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Our Past and Our Futures
It’s crazy how much our pasts really do effect our future. The way we were brought up the things that we have gone through have shifted and changed us. Sometimes we don’t realize it or think about it. But each day and it’s events creates a new part of your future. I have been guilty of trying to put my past in a box at times and hide it away…
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Importance of Fats. The Good and the Bad!
Is dietary fat a friend or foe? Currently, dietary fat is experiencing a comeback in popularity. From weight loss to improved mental clarity, many health professionals are touting the purported benefits of a high-fat diet. Which raises the question: Should you buy into the hype and hop on the high-fat bandwagon or is moderation the way to go? In the 1980s and ‘90s, fat was the enemy and we were…
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