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Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls
Download PDF of RecipeAbout 6-8 Servings Ingredients:2 chicken breasts Olive Oil2 cloves of garlic1 small onion2 stalks of celery½ red bell pepper ½ cup wild riceHandful of noodles (spaghetti or...
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Hearty Beef Stew
Download PDF of RecipeAbout 6-8 servings Ingredients:2 pounds of stewing meatOlive oilFlour 1 medium onion10-15 crimini or brown mushrooms2-3 cloves garlic1 red hot pepper 6-8 small red or yellow potatoes1...
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Shrimp Bisque
Download PDF of RecipeAbout 6-8 Servings Ingredients:1 ½-2 pounds of shrimp shelled, deveined (reserve shells) Olive oil1 large onion1 carrot1 celery stalk1 small red jalapeno pepper (optional)2 cloves of garlic,...
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Moderate Protein Intake Ideal for Building Muscle
Consuming a moderate amount of protein during a meal maximally increased muscle mass in both the young and elderly, according to a new study published in the September issue of...
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U.S. Pregnancy Rate Remains Low
According to a Centers for Disease Control report released earlier this month, the U.S. pregnancy rate was 103.2 pregnancies per 1,000 women ages 15-44 in 2005. The pregnancy rate was...
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Green Space Near Home Lowers Disease Prevalence
Living near green space reduced the prevalence of disease according to a new Dutch study published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. The prevalence of anxiety and...
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U.S. Adults have High Body Fat Levels
The mean percentage body fat is 28.1% in men and 40.0% in women, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. A nationally representative sample...
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Men Who Marry Highly Educated Women Live Longer
In men, his wife’s education is more important in determining his risk of dying over the next decade than his own education. This according to a new study published online...
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Fruit & Vegetable Consumption Falls Short of National Goal
Only 14 percent of adults consume 2+ servings of fruit and 3+ servings of vegetables daily, according to the State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetables, 2009. Even fewer adolescents...
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Osteoporosis – A Silent Threat to Your Bones
October 8th 2018 marks World Osteoporosis Day. While this health event may not be as widely recognized as others, it is of great importance. World Osteoporosis Day, which is sponsored...
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Fresh Produce Among Top 10 Riskiest Foods
The berries you topped on your yogurt at breakfast and the salad you nibbled at lunch may not be as healthy as you thought. According to a new report released...
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The Whole Scoop on Whole Grains
September is Whole Grains Month. To bring awareness to the health benefits of whole grains and provide more information on whole grain products the Whole Grains Council has put together...
