fiber

Snack Time! Six Quick and Healthy Snacks

February 9, 2013

Were you one of those kids not allowed to snack between meals?  I sure was!  Most of the time anyway.  How many times did I hear my mom say, “No snacks!  You’ll ruin your dinner!”  Fortunately for kids of this generation, health studies have shown that snacking is actually a good idea!  Eating every two […]

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Snack Time! Six Quick and Healthy Snacks

February 9, 2013

Were you one of those kids not allowed to snack between meals?  I sure was!  Most of the time anyway.  How many times did I hear my mom say, “No snacks!  You’ll ruin your dinner!”  Fortunately for kids of this generation, health studies have shown that snacking is actually a good idea!  Eating every two […]

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Oatmeal! The Breakfast of Champions?

January 24, 2013

You’ve got a rushed, early morning but you know you need a hearty breakfast to get you through all you’ve got to do today.  What to eat?  How about a steaming bowl of oatmeal?!  We eat a lot of oatmeal in our house.  Seriously, a LOT!  I love it; my kids love it.  It’s filling, it’s nutritious, […]

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Lentils!!! Food Facts and Recipes

April 26, 2012

My latest food craze – LENTILS!!!!  I came across some recipes using these tiny little legumes and so started doing my research.  Learned some things:  they are high in fiber, iron and B vitamins, they can help lower your cholesterol and stabilize your blood sugar, and they are loaded with protein.  Well, since I’m always looking for […]

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The Benefits of Black Beans

September 11, 2009

Black Beans are a rich-flavored legume loaded with fiber, antioxidants, and other health promoting nutrients. Claims have been made that black beans can lower cholesterol and the risk of heart attacks and can even keep blood sugar levels from rising to quickly after meals, making this particular legume an ideal choice for diabetics. Here’s a […]

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