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Ingredients 4 avocados 2 tablespoons of pico de gallo Juice of 1/2 lime 2 chopped Jalapeño OR 2 tablespoons of crushed red pepper OR 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon of salt 4 teaspoons of olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoon of chopped garlic 1/2 teaspoon of ground […]
Ingredients 1 Tablespoon butter 1 cup onion, chopped 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 cup peeled and cubed sweet potato 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 14-oz cans of nonfat and low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable […]
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 2 tsp. dried basil, crushed 2 tsp. lemon juice 1 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 3/4 tsp. seasoned salt 8 oz. fettuccine or angel hair pasta (cooked and drained) 1 1/2 cups broccoli floweretts (cooked tender-crisp) 3 Tbsp. walnuts (chopped ) fresh, grated Parmesan cheese […]
“I need a quick pick-me-up,” said Beth Cartwright. “But by the time I pick my daughter up, go to the store for groceries, and arrived back home, I notice I am shaky, depressed and feel overwhelmed.” Beth says she has every reason to be happy, with a wonderful […]
I weigh over 60 lbs less than I did in 2002 and one of the reasons is grapes. My doctor and nutritionist recommended fruits like grapes as part of a weight management program. The water and fiber content of grapes make them a filling food. “To get the […]
This chicken salad recipe makes a delicious, quick meal and was inspired by our recent trip to the wine region of Texas (between Fredericksburg and Johnson City). We also enjoy H-E-B Meal Simple Turkey Salad with Pecans and Cranberries. Yum! We make this with chicken, grapes, and roasted […]
Guest post by James Cupp
Too much sodium can have negative effects on our health. We consume sodium each day, and that’s good because our bodies need the mineral sodium to help maintain water-electrolyte balance and blood volume. But a diet high in sodium is strongly correlated with an increased risk for high blood pressure, […]
I love this as a side to Margarita Chicken or Grilled Kabobs. It’s a delicious complement to other sides such as rice, seasoned broccoli or a fresh garden salad. This is definitely my favorite simple version of corn salsas tasted in Cabo San Lucas, Grand Cayman Island and […]
Small Changes Work Movement and action are among the best strategies for fighting depression and fatigue, but many of us could benefit from making just small changes in what we eat. “Food choices can have a substantial benefit on your energy levels and outlook,” says Loralyn Dennis, retired […]
🔵Essential to human DNA production 🔵Repairs and maintains healthy bones, nerves and muscles Last August I was rushed to the Emergency Room and was placed in Intensive Care for a couple of nights. My stay was a result of magnesium deficiency. I learned that it is dramatically under-diagnosed […]
When the power goes out, your refrigerator and freezer will only stay cold for so long. According to the American Red Cross, an unopened refrigerator will keep food cold for four hours. After this, temperatures will begin to rise to unsafe levels. A full, unopened freezer will keep food […]
