A Dish To Welcome Spring
In the northern half of the world, March 20 is the first day of spring and the time to begin putting away the winter sweaters and roasting pans. Includes recipe for Barley and Spring Greens.
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Finding The Time To Cook
One of the main reasons fewer Americans cook at home is time. There just isnt enough of it. Includes recipe for 10-Minute Italian Chicken Stir-Fry.
Organic Fruits and Vegetables Gain Popularity
More and more people are buying organic fruits and vegetables every day in stores across the country. But until recently, there was no clear understanding of what was really meant by organic, and rules and regulations varied throughout the country.
Baby Spinach: High Fashion, High Nutrition
Baby spinach is fashionable. But don’t let that scare you away from it. It can be the basis of an easy, delicious, healthful side dish or main course. Includes recipe for Spinach, Red Bell Pepper, and Feta Cheese Salad with Yogurt Dressing.
Grilled Artichokes: Great Every Season
There’s no doubt about it-grilling has become a year ’round cooking method. And vegetables on the grill are more and more popular.
A New Look At Avocados
The rich, delicious flavor and smooth texture of California avocados are why most people add them to their shopping list. Includes recipe for California Avocado Tortilla Soup.
Asparagus Spring Fever
In spring a food lover’s fancy turns to thoughts of asparagus. Includes recipe for Asparagus With Red Pepper Sauce.
Larger Avocado Serving Recommended For Those With Diabetes
Diabetes dietary guidelines were recently changed. The newly revised Exchange Lists for Meal Planning is published by the American Diabetes Association and American Dietetic Association.
Avocados Recommended in Latest Diabetes Guidelines
The latest guidelines issued by the American Diabetes Association emphasize a diet rich in monounsaturated fat for improved diabetes control.
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.
Low-Carb Confusion
Hundreds of newly available low-carb foods are actually making weight loss more difficult. Don’t let food package claims deceive you – a 2 gram carb protein bar could have 240 calories.
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.
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.
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.