Outsmart your food cravings!

Outsmart your food cravings!

Food cravings can be the cause of many different things.  Below are 10 tips from www.hybridher.com to help you outsmart your next craving!   1. Eat at regular intervals. To avoid becoming overly hungry, don’t go more than five hours without eating. 2. Include protein in each meal to control appetite. Skinless poultry, fish, eggs and low-calorie dairy products are good sources. 3. Stay hydrated with water, since thirst can mask as hunger. Avoid sugared, artificially sweetened and stimulant drinks…

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Keep your frame STRONG now and avoid OSTEOPEROSIS later!

Keep your frame STRONG now and avoid OSTEOPEROSIS later!

You’ve probably never questioned whether or not your home is going to collapse on top of you in the middle of the night because you trust the strength of the frame of your home, right?  I think our organs feel the same way about our bones.  After age 30 the rate at which you build bone slows down and the rate at which you lose bone speeds up.  We need to keep them as strong and healthy as we can…

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Kitchen Tips and Tricks for Diabetes

Kitchen Tips and Tricks for Diabetes

A type 2 diabetes diet requires cutting back on certain foods. But with a little creativity, you can work around those restrictions and still cook up tasty and healthy meals. By Dennis Thompson Jr. Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH At first, people with type 2 diabetes may find it challenging to follow a healthy diabetes diet. It’s normal to feel that many of your favorite dishes are now off limits due to restrictions on sugar, fat,…

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Greek Style Quinoa Burgers

Greek Style Quinoa Burgers

Greek Style Quinoa Burgers: http://www.wholeliving.com/130334/greek-style-quinoa-burgers?center=0&gallery=136520&slide=131424   Ingredients 1/2 cup rinsed quinoa 1 medium carrot, cut in large chunks 6 scallions, thinly sliced 15 ounces great northern beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon ground cumin Coarse salt Ground pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 4 pitas (each 6 inches) 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced diagonally Directions 1. In a small saucepan,…

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Quinoa Pudding

Quinoa Pudding

Quinoa Pudding: http://www.wholeliving.com/130406/quinoa-pudding?center=0&gallery=136520&slide=131316   Ingredients 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed 4 cups skim milk 1/4 cup turbinado sugar 1/4 cup honey 2 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots Directions In a large saucepan, bring quinoa and 3 cups milk to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, unti tender, 12 to 14 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, honey, eggs, cardamom, and remaining cup of milk….

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Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa

Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa

Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Black-Bean-and-Tomato-Quinoa-238939   Quinoa is a fast-cooking, protein-packed whole grain. Steamed, it makes a perfect partner for lime-spiked black beans and fresh tomato. Yield: Makes 4 (side dish) servings Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes ingredients 2 teaspoons grated lime zest 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup quinoa 1 (14- to 15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 2…

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