COOKING VIDEO: A Happy, Lactose-Free Smoothie

  Editor’s Note: We regret that the video provider has discontinued its service. But the recipe is easy to follow without the video. If you avoid smoothies because you have a bit of lactose intolerance, there’s an easy solution: Make your smoothie with soy-based yogurt! You’ll be more than happy with this easy substitution. (If…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Eat More Barley

Chilled barley salad is a healthful summer dish. Photo courtesy Zabars.com.   Barley evokes winter and hearty soups, but it’s a year-round food. It’s extremely healthful (details below). And it’s a whole grain, part of the group of cereals recommended by the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (at least 3 servings of whole-grain foods per…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Easy Yogurt Sauce & Dip

You can make a universal sauce or dip in 10 minutes, from plain yogurt. Serve it with grilled fish, meat, poultry or even to top a burger. Or sweeten it and use it as a fruit dip. You can also mix it with boiled potatoes, macaroni or shredded cabbage for a fat-free potato salad, macaroni…
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