TIP OF THE DAY: Read Those Nutrition Labels…

According to a 2012 study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who read the nutritional information on food labels are generally thinner than those who don’t read labels. Not only do they understand what a portion size is; some foods appear to be much healthier than they really are, with much…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Healthier Cupcakes

Healthier cupcakes cut down on the refined sugar. Photo courtesy Dole.com.   In the search for healthier cakes and cupcakes, recipe developers have replaced some of the refined sugar with the natural sweetness of applesauce and bananas. Another way to eliminate calories is to cut the sugar- and fat-laden frosting. Instead, use a few chocolate…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make Homemade Ketchup With This Recipe

A while ago, we tasted 32 different tomato ketchups to find “the best” (here are the ketchup reviews). Many of these were small, artisanal brands and more pricey than supermarket ketchup. But one of the top winners, Muir Glen, is widely available (at most stores that sell natural and organic foods; we get it at…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Green Salad With Beans

Romaine, tomatoes and cannellini beans— with some leftover pasta as a bonus. Photo courtesy Galli Restaurant | New York City.   Want an easy way to add flavor, fiber, protein and other great nutrition to your diet? Eat more beans: affordable, versatile and toothsome. Simply add them to your daily green salad. Toss them with…
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