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Eating Right 101: October 2010
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Friday, October 8, 2010. Agave - Sweet Choice? Agave Nectar is getting alot of publicity with the push for more natural foods and the drive away from artificial sweeteners. What is the difference between agave, honey, and sugar? Is one a better choice than the others? Agave Nectar is extracted from a Mexican plant that is also used to make some tequilas. At 60 calories per Tablespoon, it is similar to the calorie content of white sugar and honey. So, why is agave getting so much attention? 1 onion 4 clov...
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Eating Right 101: August 2010
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010. How many calories do you need each day if you are trying to lose weight? There are a million theories out there, but the easiest way to figure out calorie counts is this. Create a goal weight. Make it realistic) and multiply by 10. Ie if your goal is 135# then 135*10=1350 calories per day). Take into account your exercise. Add back half the calories that you burn from exercise to your daily total. (Great website for finding out what you burn is www.calorieking.com. Check out my b...
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Eating Right 101: January 2011
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Monday, January 24, 2011. Peanut Soba Noodles with Veggies. This is one of my favorite dishes. I went into the ethnic section and found buckwheat soba noodles which inspired me to create a peanut and veggie noodle dish. 1 pkg Buckwheat Soba Noodles. 2-3 Tbsp light soy sauce. 1 tsp red pepper flakes. Hot sauce to taste. Cook the soba noodles per package. Run under cool water and drain. Add to a large bowl and add veggies. Pour the dressing over noodles and veggies. Serve chilled. Posted by maggie karges.
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Eating Right 101: April 2011
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Friday, April 8, 2011. Spaghetti squash to the rescue! I have a confession - I have become a spaghetti squash addict! It is the easiest thing to make and it is just as versatile as pasta. This squash got its name becuase. yep, you guessed it! When it cooks it looks just like pasta. You can bake or microwave this squash. To Microwave:. Cut it in half lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, put it in a glass container (cut side down) with about an inch of water. Let cool and scrape with a fork. Sweeten it up wit...
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Eating Right 101: Explore Ethnic Foods
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Monday, January 24, 2011. I challenge you to take on one new ethnic food each month. Research about the culture, food style, flavors, cooking techniques, etc. It is amazing how much you can learn! Then, try cooking some ethnic foods with your own spin. Creating your own cuisine is not only good for your creativity, it is a great learning experience. Check out my seasonal recipes to see one of my twists on an Asian style noodle dish. Posted by maggie karges. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Eating Right 101: February 2010
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Monday, February 22, 2010. Since breakfast really is the most important meal of the day, start out right! Posted by maggie karges. Breakfast boosts calorie burn. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. hands down! Posted by maggie karges. Monday, February 15, 2010. Eating for Workouts. Not Working Out to Eat. It all starts with a good breakfast of whole grains. These fuel you for the day, providing good energy and keeping you full so you are not tempted to snack on junk food. Oatmeal is ...Snack...
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Eating Right 101: Nuts for Nut Butters!
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Friday, March 18, 2011. Nuts for Nut Butters! Peanut butter is my weakness. It is convienent, portable, delicious, and nutrient dense. What more could you ask for in a food? When trying to find the best peanut butter (or any nut butter) there are a few key elements to review. Do you want creamy or chunky? Should you go for the Natural or Low Fat, Low Sugar? There are so many options on the market today - it can be difficult to buy somthing that you once thought was so simple! Just take nuts and toast the...
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Eating Right 101: Spaghetti squash to the rescue!
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Friday, April 8, 2011. Spaghetti squash to the rescue! I have a confession - I have become a spaghetti squash addict! It is the easiest thing to make and it is just as versatile as pasta. This squash got its name becuase. yep, you guessed it! When it cooks it looks just like pasta. You can bake or microwave this squash. To Microwave:. Cut it in half lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, put it in a glass container (cut side down) with about an inch of water. Let cool and scrape with a fork. Sweeten it up wit...
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Eating Right 101: Bruschetta in a Bowl
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Friday, March 18, 2011. Bruschetta in a Bowl. I love bruschetta as an appetizer - there is nothing better than fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil. delicious! In fact, I love the flavors so much that I decided to take the flavor profile and recreate it into a pasta dish. Bruschetta in a Bowl. 1 box low carb pasta, cooked according to package. 2 c tomatoes, chopped. 6 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into bite size pieces. 1 c fresh pesto (recipe to follow). 1/2 -1 c olive oil. 1/2 c toasted walnuts.
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Eating Right 101: May 2010
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Wednesday, May 5, 2010. 1 c buckwheat flour. 1 c white flour. 1 c lowfat milk. 2 Tbsp melted butter. Combine ingredients together. Stir until smooth. Spray crepe pan (or frypan) with cooking spray between each crepe. Batter should be thin - pour a ladle into the hot pan and rotate so that there is a thin layer. Let cook until golden and then flip to cook the other side. Remove from pan, cool slightly, and fill with your favorite toppings ( yogurt and fresh fruit are my favorites! Posted by maggie karges.