CONTEST: Beet Out The Other Recipes

Pickled baby beets stuffed with goat cheese are a delicious appetizer. Photo courtesy Aunt Nellie’s. If you love beets—and have the recipes to prove it—Aunt Nellie’s invites you to enter its “Say Yes! To Beets” recipe contest. You might win the $2,500 top prize. Recipe categories include: Beverages/Smoothies: cocktails, juice blends and smoothies Everyday Quick:…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Low Calorie Salad Dressing Tasting

If your food plan includes low-calorie salads, remember that a regular salad dressing can zero-out the calorie savings. Each little tablespoon can be 100 calories or more (and the next time you dress your salad, count how many tablespoons you use). There are countless low-calorie salad dressings out there: the good, the O.K., and the…
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NEWS: Healthier Smoothies From Red Mango

Who can resist a nonfat strawberry-banana smoothie? Photo courtesy RedMango.com. How many different smoothies can you drink? If you’re at a Red Mango, you’ve got 22 options! (And they’re certified kosher, too, by Star-K.) America loves its smoothies, but the “healthy” yogurt shakes sold by many producers are often laden with sugar or high fructose…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Judy’s Breadsticks

Whole grain, vegan, crunchy and superb, Judy’s Breadsticks are carried by specialty food stores in Northern California. Thanks to the Internet, everyone can enjoy them. Twigs are made of 100% organic whole-grain wheat, barley malt and olive oil, plus sea salt or a bit of sugar, depending on the flavor. Roasted Garlic, Sesame and Sunflower…
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