Posted on: 29th Oct 2020 | Posted in: Recipes
Picture in your mind a warm bowl cupped in your hands, defrosting your fingertips after you just walked inside from a chilly afternoon. The bowl is heavy, full of hearty vegetables and spicy pepper that in just a few short moments will overwhelm your palate. You dive in with a spoon, savoring every flavorful bite as you dip down to the bottom of the bowl searching for more to slurp up with every spoonful. Onion, red bell pepper and even... View Article
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Posted on: 28th Feb 2019 | Posted in: Health Library, Recipes
Simple Ways to be Heart Smart Discover recipes chock-full of heart-healthy pecans Sometimes making small changes can have a positive impact on your health – including heart health – like drinking more water, taking the stairs instead of the escalator and adding nutritious ingredients to your snacks and meals. Incorporating nutritious ingredients is an easy way to step up your mealtime – for example, American Pecans can super-fy nearly any recipe by adding flavor and nutrition. It’s always a good... View Article
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Posted on: 15th Feb 2019 | Posted in: Health Library, Recipes
Throw a Shamrockin’ St. Patrick’s Day Party With Irish Classics and Green-Tinted Treats It doesn’t take the Luck o’ the Irish to throw a great St. Patrick’s Day party. These tips and recipes will help you throw a festive celebration you’ll enjoy as much as your guests — including make-ahead corned beef and a minty-green cookie recipe both adults and little leprechauns will love. For more St. Patrick’s Day recipes, check out www.McCormick.com and visit McCormick Spice on Facebook and... View Article
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Posted on: 08th Feb 2019 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness, Health Library
Cutting Through ‘Wellness Confusion’ to Find Real Weight Loss The secret is out – Americans are no longer in the dark about healthy eating. A report commissioned by Jenny Craig revealed 92 percent of people believe they know the right foods to eat. However, despite increased awareness, more than half of Americans admit they make poor food choices daily. One challenge in Americans’ struggle to lose weight is the growing use of the term “wellness,” with nearly half of Americans... View Article
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Posted on: 29th Jan 2019 | Posted in: Health Library, Recipes
A Winning Spread for the Big Game Big-game watch parties call for big-game snacks, but that doesn’t have to mean complicated recipes or hours spent in the kitchen. Small bites and hearty dips made with real ingredients can be easy to prepare, and make an impressive spread that guests can enjoy from opening kickoff to the final whistle. To avoid the classic snacking fumble of having your guests’ chips crumbling in your dips, choose an option like Garden of Eatin’... View Article
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Posted on: 17th Jan 2019 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness, Health Library
Fight the Cold with Better-for-You Comfort Foods Few things go together quite like cold weather and comfort foods. However, those hearty dishes that are typically craved on blustery days are usually not classified as “healthy.” With the right approach, though, you can put a better-for-you twist on some of your favorite dishes that can keep you cozy and satiated during the winter season. For example, you can put a grown-up twist on grilled cheese and tomato soup with this recipe... View Article
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Posted on: 15th Jan 2019 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness, Health Library
Put a Healthy Twist on Your Favorite Foods Whether it’s a simple date night at home or a weeknight meal for the entire family, finding inter-culinary balance between everyone at the table can sometimes be difficult. However, when at least one party is willing to make dietary changes to benefit a loved one, serving up quality meals can become less of a hassle. Though men are often stereotyped as carnivorous cavemen, the majority are willing to change their eating habits... View Article
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Posted on: 08th Jan 2019 | Posted in: Health Library, Recipes
3 Steps to a Healthier You Starting a diet or diving headfirst into a workout plan may be the first steps to enhancing your personal health, but once you’ve started down the path to better fitness and nutrition, it’s important to find ways to stay on track. Instead of burning yourself out on a diet that’s too stringent or workouts that are too intense, moderate your healthy lifestyle and use simple tricks to avoid falling into bad habits. Consider these... View Article
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Posted on: 02nd Jan 2019 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness, Health Library
Kick Off the New Year with 8 Better-for-You Recipes A commitment to eating better-for-you foods and living a healthier lifestyle in the new year doesn’t need to break the bank. To help achieve a more nutritious routine without blowing your budget, consider a one-stop shop like ALDI for high-quality, affordable ingredients to incorporate into better-for-you recipes. Plus, it carries the foods and ingredients to fit nearly any dietary lifestyle and budget – including a wide variety of options for plant-based,... View Article
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Posted on: 21st Dec 2018 | Posted in: Health Library, Recipes
Take Holiday Hosting to the Next Level It can be easy to impress your holiday guests without overdoing it in the kitchen by putting to use recipes that require little time to prep. After all, those precious moments with loved ones are meant for reflection and conversation, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for lesser dishes. Appetizers like Beet Carpaccio Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts and Caprese Avocado Toast provide aesthetic appeal and taste to tide appetites. As one... View Article
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Posted on: 26th Jan 2017 | Posted in: Recipes
Cauliflower “Rice” Tabbouleh Ingredients 1/2 medium head of cauliflower (about 1 pound), coarsely chopped 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon (or more) kosher salt, divided 2 cups (packed) flat leaf parsley leaves with tender stems 1 cup (packed) mint leaves 2 scallions, white and pale green parts only, sliced 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 medium cucumber (about 8 1/2″... View Article
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Posted on: 30th Dec 2014 | Posted in: Recipes
Cuisine from the Bayou Prepared by Celebrity Chef Chris Aikens, of The Food Channel, at New West’s recent Celebrity Chef Diabetes Education Event. Vegetarian Gumbo Adapted from Paula’s original recipe Makes: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Difficulty: Medium 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 (14.5-ounce) can low-sodium diced tomatoes, with juice 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 6 ounces vegetarian spicy sausage 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 cup okra (fresh or thawed frozen), chopped 1 large... View Article
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