A Warm Welcome For Broccoli’s Cousin
We have long been grateful to the Italians for introducing us to broccoli. In recent years, more Americans have also gotten to know its cousin – broccoli rabe. Includes recipe for Spicy Broccoli Rabe.
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Mustard Greens, the Bold Brassica
Mustard greens are one clan in the immense, and immensely varied, brassica family of greens. Includes recipe for Chicken Soup with Greens and Black Beans.
Eating-In For Better Health
Even though we know commercially-prepared meals often aren’t the most healthful, we choose them for convenience. But there are ways to cook nutritious meals quickly and easily. Includes recipe for Mediterranean-Style Fish.
I Have Diabetes: When Should I Eat?
You should keep your blood sugar (also called blood glucose) at a healthy level to prevent or slow down diabetes problems.
I Have Diabetes: What Should I Eat?
You can help control your blood sugar, also called blood glucose, and diabetes when you eat healthy, get enough exercise, and stay at a healthy weight. Find out more about eating and diabetes.
Mardi Gras Can Be Good For Your Health
You can celebrate Fat Tuesday in a low-fat way. Traditional Louisiana gumbos can be revamped into healthful meals, including this recipe for Red Bean Gumbo.
Life Could Be Just A Bowl Of Cherries
Historians now say that George Washington never did chop down his father’s cherry tree. But eating cherries is still a good way to honor America’s first president – especially during National Cherry Month. Includes recipe for Cherry Salsa.
Blueberries in Winter
Blueberries are hot in terms of today’s culinary trends. They offer so much that some experts recommend eating them every day.
Super-Sized Portions May Be More Than You Bargained For
Americans who take advantage of larger sizes for just a few pennies more when eating out may be getting more calories than they bargain for.
Enjoy Dishes With Less Meat
Where animal protein is a luxury, particularly in Asia, many cooks use a small amount, just enough to give flavor to a dish with an abundance of vegetables, noodles, or rice. Americans eat more animal protein than their bodies need, and there are many reasons to eat less. Includes recipe for Asian Frittata with Shrimp and Broccoli.
An Unexpected Stir-Fry
Eating more healthfully has always appeared on my annual list of well-intended commitments. Last year, I had reasonable success with two ways to accomplish this, so I want to share them. Includes recipe for Italian Stir-Fry.
Warm Up With a Bowl of Legumes
Hearty, filling soups can be healthful as well as comforting winter dishes. And there’s no better place to start than with the legume family. Includes fat-free recipe for Split Pea Soup.
Not All Meatless Meals Are Low-Cal
Meatless meals can be a great step toward healthy eating, but simply eliminating meat does not make a meal low in calories. Depending on what else it contains, a meatless meal can be lower or higher in calories than one that includes meat.
Dress Up Brussels Sprouts For the Holidays
The holiday season is a good time to make Brussels sprouts festive looking. With a little red bell pepper, for example, you can have Christmas on a plate.
