Archive for May, 2008

Vitamin C Special

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Vitamin C-1000
Vitamin C-1000. Useful for over 300 metabolic functions in the body! Helps with symptoms of asthma, protects against harmful effects of pollution and enhances the immune system. Important for tissue growth and repair, adrenal gland function and healthy gum support. Vital for helping the body heal after injury or surgery. May […]

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Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

These turned out so good!  I can’t believe it; I’m two for two!
The dough didn’t look all that appetizing, but the cookies couldn’t have turned out better!

Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
1-1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg
1/3 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups quick cooking oatmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 […]

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Quick Kitchen Tips

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Reduce your cooking mess by pouring liquids at the sink and peeling food over the trash can.  Smaller messes are always easier to clean than bigger ones.
Cut soup, stew and stir-fry ingredients into smaller pieces to reduce cooking time.  Keep any extras in the refrigerator to add to other weeknight meals.
Use kitchen scissors to snip […]

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Fruit Facts

Sunday, May 25th, 2008

Fresh cranberries have 86-percent more Vitamin C than canned cranberries.
Raspberries, strawberries, cranberries and loganberries contain
“ellagic acid“, a substance which is now studied as a natural
preventive for certain types of cancer.
One cup of strawberries, fresh or frozen, contains only 55
calories and much more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin C and
potassium than blueberries and raspberries.
Blueberries are higher in vitamin […]

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Cheesecake Chip Dip

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Ingredients:
3 ounces Neufchatel cheese
2 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons low-fat milk
2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 Directions:
In a mixing bowl, combine the Neufchatel cheese, sugar and milk.  Mix until smooth.  Gently combine the whipped topping and vanilla with the mixture.  Serve chilled with pita chips (Cinnamon sugar pita chips go great with this).
Recipe makes […]

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The Colors of Health

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Fruits and vegetables come in terrific colors and flavors, but their real beauty lies in what’s inside. Fruits and vegetables are great sources of many vitamins, minerals and other natural substances that may help protect you from chronic diseases.
To get a healthy variety, think color. Eating fruits and vegetables of different colors gives your body […]

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Lactose Intolerant? Here is Some Good News!

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Lactose intolerance is an often misdiagnosed, even self-diagnosed condition sometimes confused with milk allergy, which is far more serious. Lactose intolerance actually occurs far less than most people realize.
Here we will attempt to set the record straight on what lactose intolerance is, who suffers and what can be done about it and the symptoms it […]

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Cream Cheese, Seafood Operations Closed

Monday, May 19th, 2008

 
Cream Cheese, Seafood Operations Closed Following Repeat Violations
FDA has announced the shutdown of cream cheese and seafood operations at Illinois-based Lifeway Foods Inc. and its subsidiary, LFI Enterprises Inc., until they comply with food safety laws. The
 action follows a history of violations of food and drug law dating back to at least 2004.  http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01835.html 

 
Texas Seafood Processor Ordered to Shut Down, […]

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Strawberry Glazed Cheese Cake

Sunday, May 18th, 2008

I finally made a cheesecake without cracks!! :)   Lookie:

And the finished cheesecake with the glaze…and is it ever nummy! I goofed the crust a tad - it’s a little crumbly, but it tastes darned good.  I went a bit scanty on the butter to take a little fat out, so that’s probably why…

And here is […]

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Pump Up the Volume

Sunday, May 18th, 2008

A small British study found that fast-paced music inspired volunteers to run faster on a ten-minute treadmill test than did slower types. 
So…having  trouble getting out the door? Choose a personal theme song that really fires you up and play it when you’re getting dressed for your workout.
If you use a treadmill, plug into that iPod […]

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