Archive for February, 2008

Emotional Eater Quiz

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Remember how many “yes’s” you have and how many “no’s”; results are right below.

I turn to food when faced with hurt, disappointment, rejection, boredom or loneliness.
I cannot stop eating even when my stomach feels full.
With the stress of always being on the run, I eat more junk food than I should.
When I am upset, I […]

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What is killing us most?

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

Nearly half of all deaths in the U.S. are linked to tobacco use, improper diet, alcohol and other substance abuse, guns, car accidents, risky sexual behavior, and lack of physical activity.
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Savory Spread

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

Looking for a savory spread that is better for you than traditional spreads?
Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese has 4.5g of fat per label serving, while butter has 11g of fat.
BONUS: Plus it’s a good source of calcium!
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Snack Time

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

Sometimes the way you present normal snacks to kids makes them special. One idea is to take a cupcake tin and insert in each spot a different treat. When they come home, they can pick and choose what they like.
Some ideas are tiny chunks of cheese,  grapes in another,  one with raisins, or pretzels, cereals, […]

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Berried Treasure Muffins

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

Ingredients
1/2 cup butter; softened
3/4 cup sugar; divided
2 eggs
4 cups flour; divided
2 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after […]

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Regular Exercise

Saturday, February 9th, 2008

Regular exercise can greatly improve your chances of having a good nights sleep.
People who exercise a total of about 3.5 hours each week sleep almost an hour more than those who don’t exercise.
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Cheap Party Breadsticks

Friday, February 8th, 2008

Ingredients
2 cans Refrigerated biscuits (the
1/2 Stick margerine, melted
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Garlic powder
Spaghetti sauce
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Open cans of biscuits and cut each one in half. On the surface of your counter, roll the
biscuit halves into strips, each about 6 inches long. Combine Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Roll biscuit “log” […]

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Carrot-Peanut Butter Bread

Friday, February 8th, 2008

Try using peanut oil in a recipe — it’s a bit healthier than other oils. This recipe was made for it, so it’s great (and healthy!) one to start using peanut oil with.  Hope you enjoy!
Carrot-Peanut Butter Bread
Ingredients
1 cup Brown sugar,firmly packed
1/2 cup Peanut butter,chunky style
1/2 cup Peanut oil
2 Eggs
2 cups Carrots,peeled,shredded
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 […]

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Valentine Candy Cones

Monday, February 4th, 2008

Ingredients:
6 sugar cones
1 bag M and M’s Brand Chocolate Candies for Valentine’s Day
Tape
Plastic wrap
Red or pink cellophane, cut into six 10-inch squares
6 strands (14-inch) thin ribbon in red or pink
Directions:
Loosely wrap 1/2 cup of M and M’s Brand Chocolate Candies for Valentine’s Day in plastic wrap and tape it closed.
Set the wrapped candy on […]

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