Makes: 8 Servings A quick and tasty snack mix that can be tossed together and enjoyed instantly while you are on the go, no cooking required. Ingredients 2 cups crispy rice or wheat cereal squares 1/2 cup roasted whole pumpkin seeds 1/3 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup raisins Directions 1. Mix all ingredients together and serve.…
Nutrition
A Blast from the Past: How You Can Use Traditional Diets to Be Healthier
In our modernized world, we have access to any kind of food that we crave, at any hour of the day. Our fast-food society means we can eat without preparing our own food, and chow down on red and processed meat, sugar and processed grains, sugary drinks, salt and high-fat, high-calorie junk food, all of which contribute to obesity, cancer, heart disease, diabetes and strokes. So, while our ancestors may…
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Black Bean Soup
Makes: 5 Servings Total Cost: Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 3 hours Black beans, carrots, celery, and seasonings are simmered into this hearty soup. Bring out the delicious flavors with a splash of lime juice and spoonful of yogurt at serving. Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 Spanish onion 2 carrots (diced) 2 celery sticks (diced) 4 garlic cloves (peeled and minced) 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried…
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4 Keys To A Winter Bulk That’s All Muscle
Move over, Marshmallow Guy! This clean bulk can add 15 pounds of muscle on your frame this off-season. The coming of winter means different things to different folks. For some, it’s seeing family members and arguing about politics. Others consider the elbow-throwing Black Friday mobs and after-Christmas races to the register to be annual rites. And, of course, there are those who buy a year-long gym membership, only to realize…
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Squash Soup
Makes: 6 servings Total Cost: Try this delicious soup with acorn squash, pumpkin, butternut squash, crookneck, or a unique variety of winter squash that you grow in your garden or can find at a local farmers market. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 onions (medium, chopped) 2 carrots (medium, chopped) 2 garlic cloves (minced) 1 cup tomato puree (canned) 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth, low-sodium 4 cups winter squash…
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