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Intro – Pumpkin Sweet Potato Soup Whether you are bulking up or losing weight this recipe is easy to prepare, nutritious and super tasty. This is one of my faves. I like it so much I prepare this soup at least once a month (for the entire week). Guys and gals, beat the cold with …
Pumpkin Sweet Potato Soup – Easy Recipe Nutrients and Health Benefits Read More »
Quick and easy, nutritious and absolutely delicious. Read on… My Aunt, 88 years young and a sharp mind recently asked me if I would be interested in learning a quick and simple soup recipe. This pumpkin soup is easy to prepare as the ingredients are added into a pot, boiled, blended and served. Leftovers can be …
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This is one of my favourite soup recipes. Add a slice or two of wholewheat bread or toast (with your fave topping mine being peanut butter!!) and you got yourself a nutritious and yummy meal. I prepare a massive amount so as to serve 2 people for the whole week. Ingredients Broccoli Cabbage (half a …
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1/12 Antioxidants Aplenty Not all sweet potatoes are orange. Their skins and insides can be white, yellow, brown, red, pink, and purple. The range of color brings different nutrients to the table. Purple-fleshed sweet potatoes are thought to contain super-high levels of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents. As these substances pass through your system, they balance out …
Sweet Potatoes: Why You Should Make These Healthy Spuds Your Buds Read More »
These fruits, veggies, dairy, and whole grains can provide the nutrients your body needs without the added sugar you don’t want. By HOLLIS TEMPLETON in Runner’s World Most of us can get away with gulping water after a workout, but some—those of us training for fall marathons or just running over an hour in humidity—need to …
People who ate the most whole-food sources – rather than supplements – of this important vitamin cut their chances of the disease. GETTY IMAGES According to a new study in the journal JAMA Dermatology, eating foods rich in vitamin A can help prevent a type of nonmelanoma skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. Participants in the study who consumed …
What You Eat May Actually Help Prevent a Type of Skin Cancer Read More »
1/13 Make the Right Choice Think of carbs as raw material that powers your body. You need them to make sugar for energy. They come in two types: simple and complex. What’s the difference? Simple carbs are like quick-burning fuels. They break down fast into sugar in your system. You want to eat less of …
Did you know that your brain is the most expensive real estate in your body? It uses up to 20 to 30 percent of the calories you consume. And, just like your body doesn’t benefit from junk food, neither does your brain. One lesser-known fact about obesity is that it negatively impacts cognitive function. If you …
Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt has almost twice as much protein as other yogurts. It takes longer to leave your stomach, keeping you satisfied longer. Plus, you burn more calories digesting protein than carbs. Choose nonfat, low-fat, and low-sugar types. 2/27 Quinoa Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is a nutritional all-star that belongs in your weight loss plan. …
“The fruit adds sweetness and antioxidants. The nuts give you protein, fiber, and healthy fat. This mix of nutrients makes your salad more satisfying and healthy. In fact, research shows that eating nuts regularly can help fend off heart disease and cancer” read on… 1/18 Is Salad Really a Healthy Choice? That depends on what …
