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Flourless Chocolate Cakes
Makes 4 servings (ramekin) Ingredients: 1 large egg ¼ cup sugar 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa 1 ½ tablespoons chopped pecans 1 tablespoon water 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled...
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Waffles
Ingredients: 3 eggs (separated) 1 teaspoon vanilla ¾ cup milk ¾ cup low-fat sour cream 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1½ cups flour ½ teaspoon salt ½...
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5 Quality Foods to Prevent Long-Term Weight Gain
If you’re a meat and potatoes person, then you may want to rethink what you’re eating. That’s because with each additional serving of these foods, you’re likely to gain several...
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Apples Tops on Pesticide List
An apple a day may not keep the doctor away, especially if that Granny Smith is not organically grown, according to the latest report published by the Environmental Working Group...
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Potassium
Potassium helps maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in the body. This mineral is important for a healthy nervous system and a regular heartbeat. Potassium also keeps your muscles and nerves...
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USDA Replaces Food Pyramid with MyPlate Icon
The Unites States Department of Agriculture (USDA), alongside First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, introduced the new MyPlate food icon this week. The icon is designed to...
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Sedentary Work Has Contributed to U.S. Weight Gain
A shift in the past 50 years from a manufacturing toward a service driven economy, accounts for a significant portion of the increase in the average weight of U.S. men...
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Sweet Bell Peppers
(Capsicum annuum) Sweet peppers, also known as bell peppers, are members of the nightshade family, which also includes potatoes, tomatoes and eggplant. It’s easy to see why sweet peppers acquired...
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Papaya
(Carica Papaya) Reputably referred to by Christopher Columbus as the “fruit of the angels”, papayas have long been revered for their sweet, musky taste and ample health benefits. Papayas are...
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Twin Cities Tops List of Most Healthy Cities
The twin cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul was ranked as the healthiest metropolitan area in the U.S. according to the American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) American Fitness Index (AFI) report....
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Jenny Craig Wins Diet War
Jenny Craig, the diet system that combines portion-controlled premade foods with weekly sessions, was voted the number one weight loss program based on Consumer Reports latest diet ratings. You’re probably...
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Family Meals Reduces Obesity & Eating Disorders in Kids
If you’re a parent worried about the childhood obesity epidemic, you may want to start sharing more meals with your kids at home. That’s because new research indicates that the...
