Spotlight Recipes: Winning Muchables
Looking for last-minute finger foods for tomorrow’s big game? Here are some basic appetizers and snacks that meet our Healthy Eats criteria and will wow a crowd.
Archive for January 2009
Hot Topic: Healthy Food Labels at the Market
Hate reading the fine print on food labels? Well, there’s good news. Grocery stores have found a way to help you shop for healthy foods.
Embracing Spaghetti Squash
There are many kinds of winter squash available now, but spaghetti squash is the most light and versatile of the bunch. If you’ve never tried one or don’t know how to prepare it, fear not.
The Lowdown on Cleanse Diets
I hear people talking about these new cleansing diets everywhere I go — on the train, in the elevator and even in the maternity ward just before giving birth to my daughter (seriously). Not all detox diets are what they claim and most you should stay away from. Here is the lowdown on a few of the more popular ones.
Spotlight Recipe: Boneless Buffalo Wings
What’s the secret to these finger-licking wings? Spicy hot sauce and cayenne pepper along with a guilt-free blue cheese dip. Serve them at your next party and your guests will be begging for the recipe.
A Healthy Football Party
A food-filled Super Bowl party doesn’t have to sabotage your healthy-eating plan. Don’t sit on the sidelines and avoid food altogether — keep from overdoing it with these simple tips.
Peanut Butter Recall
If you go nuts for peanut butter, you may need to find another favorite — at least for the time being. In case you haven’t heard the news, another salmonella outbreak has hit the U.S. (and Canada), and peanut butter is the source. This time both human and pet foods are on the hit list.
Why We Love Avocados
You can use them in soup, dip, salad, drinks and, heck, even ice cream. Avocados are certainly a wonder fruit (yep, they’re a fruit). With such versatility, we can’t help but like them, but add their health benefits to the list and we’re in love.
Spotlight Recipe: Steamed Vegetable Dumplings
Today is the beginning of Chinese New Year, an ancient celebration all about toasting hard work and prosperity. Kick off the Year of the Ox with these steamed veggie dumplings. Dumplings represent wealth so indulge for good fortune.
Order This, Not That: Subway
When it comes to fast food, sandwiches seem like a smart choice, and in many cases, they are. There are still some menu items that might surprise you. So when dining at Subway, the king of quick sandwiches, we suggest…
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