7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Coconut Oil

healthy benefits of using coconut oil People all over the world are experiencing the healthy benefits of using coconut oil. It is actually one of the healthiest oils you can consume. Here are the top seven reasons why you should use coconut oil as an alternative to other common cooking oils. Coconut oil doesn’t turn to fat in your body. Unlike many other common oils, like soy (vegetable)...

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How to Throw the Ultimate Tailgate

Shopping smart when hosting a tailgate or football party Buy in bulk Shopping at discount stores can help you pay less for essential tailgate items like hamburgers and hotdogs. And don't worry about buying a large quantity to get a good deal. Freeze what you don't need and use it for the next pre-game party. Don't be afraid to repurpose When looking to purchase tailgate supplies, consider...

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Keeping Cooking Area Clean

One of the most prevalent illnesses today is food poisoning. It starts as a slight discomfort a few hours after eating and grows into a life- threatening episode requiring hospitalization. The most common cause are the salmonella e-coli and listeria bacteria. And, they can be common problems in the chef’s kitchen. Common breeding grounds for bacteria are kitchen towels, dish rags and brushes,...

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Avocado Dip Recipe

Ingredients 4 avocados 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 red onion 1/2 bunch of cilantro 1 ear of sweet corn 1 pint of sweet grape tomatoes Juice of 1/2 lime 2 fresh jalapeno peppers Preparation Remove avocado and dice in a bowl. Shuck corn and remove kernels from cob and add to avocado. Dice red onion, cilantro and jalapeno. Slice tomatoes in half. Add to mixture, season with salt and...

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How Eating The Right Foods Helps Those Pounds Melt

Eating right helps better your health as well as help you slim down For most people losing weight is an uphill battle and one that is often lost to tears and frustration. It is very difficult to stop eating and drinking certain things that brings pleasure to the individual, thus even trying to do so, causes stress and often failure to stick to the resolution for longer durations. Therefore...

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Powerhouse Green Smoothie

Ingredients 3/4 cup seedless green grapes 1/2 cup ripe banana slices 1/4 cup chopped kale 2/3 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil 1/2 cup ice cubes Preparation In blender, combine all ingredients. Blend for about 30 seconds to 1 minute or until desired smoothness is achieved. Serves 1 serving / Serving size 1 2/3 cups Compliments Of: CanolaInfo Follow @myveggieweb !function(d,s,id){var...

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A little known fact about the avocado

More and more today the world is looking to avocados as the next wholesome nutritious food replacement. Originating in Mexico and Central America it can now be found in many other countries like Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, India, china, Japan, Peru and the list goes on. Avocado: Ranging from being able to cure certain cancer diseases to the ideal food energy source for body builders,...

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Eating oats to enhance good health

Eating oats to enhance good health is not something new but has been practice through time. Oats is a very simple ingredient with far reaching positive effects and benefits. Oats within a diet plan provides a wide range of important health benefits which cannot be duplicated by any other food item singularly. Being a significant dietary fiber source, oats consists of soluble and half soluble...

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Skillet Quinoa with Black Beans, Cilantro and Feta Recipe

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 cup onions, diced 2 cups red bell pepper, diced 1 1/2 cups water 3/4 cup quinoa, uncooked 1 can (15 ounces) reduced sodium black beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/3 cup crumbled, reduced-fat feta cheese 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 medium garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In...

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Nutrition Labels Decoded

Nutrition label 101: Tips for Interpreting Nutrition Facts Labels Always note serving sizes: While a food or beverage may seem like a good nutritional fit, the first thing to notice should always be the serving size. Watch out because if you read that a serving contains 100 calories, for instance, that may be for 8 ounces of a juice beverage and the container may hold 16 ounces. Be aware of...

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Vegetable and Rosemary Stew Recipe

Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1 medium onion, cut in 8 wedges 3 medium carrots, quartered lengthwise and cut into thirds 1 medium celery stalk, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups water 2 dried bay leaves 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 can (15 ounces) reduced-sodium navy beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley 1...

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