November 12, 2009
Penne Arrabbiata Sauce Recipe | Spicy Pasta Arrabiata
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Being a lover of spicy food, penne all'arrabbiata is one of my favorite Italian dishes. Arrabbiata means "angry" in Italian. Arrabiata sauce is most often used with penne pasta but it's also great with other pasta shapes like spaghetti and rigatoni. You might also want to try this sauce on
November 12, 2009
Can You Freeze Avocado? | Freezing Avocados
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Avocados don't freeze well whole or sliced but you can puree them and freeze them for later use in guacamole, sandwiches, dips, and salads. To puree avocado, peel the fruit and remove the pit. Puree the flesh, add half a tablespoon of lemon or lime juice for each avocado, and
November 8, 2009
How Many Calories in Shrimp?
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How many calories are there in shrimp? Shrimp are one of the lowest calorie food items you can eat when prepared the right way. When I'm trying to cut calories I always make shrimp a big part of my diet. I often hear people say that shrimp have a lot
Avocado and Shrimp Salad Recipe
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This easy avocado and shrimp salad recipe is refreshing and packed with nutrition. Tomatoes and cucumber round out the flavor. I like to use large grilled or stir fried shrimp but small, boiled baby shrimp are also good. Tip: add goat cheese, mango, or walnuts for a richer salad. Ingredients
November 7, 2009
Is Avocado a Fruit or a Vegetable?
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Like the tomato with which it is often eaten, the avocado is a fruit that is often mistaken for a vegetable. Avocados, sometimes called alligator pears, are a fruit in the Lauraceae family (laurel). Like many other fruits, avocados contain a single large pit (seed). Because they are not sweet
What Is a Pescetarian Diet? | Definition of Pescetarian
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I've been a pescetarian for about three years. A pescetarian diet is one that includes seafood but no other animal meats such as beef, chicken, or pork. A pescetarian diet may or may not also include eggs and dairy products. The word pescetarian is a combination of the Italian word
November 5, 2009
Red Meat and Processed Meat Linked to Prostate Cancer
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High consumption of red meat and processed meats has been linked to prostate cancer by researchers at the National Cancer Institute. The study followed more than 175,000 men for nine years and concluded that those who ate the most red meat and processed meats had a higher incidence of prostate
October 4, 2009
How Many Calories in an Avocado?
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Despite the health benefits of avocados, people often avoid them because they are high in calories compared to other fruits and vegetables. According to the California Avocado Commission, one medium avocado has 250 calories and 22.5 grams of fat. The fat is mostly mono and polyunsaturated, both of which contribute
October 2, 2009
2009 California Avocado Festival
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The 2009 California Avocado Festival takes place this weekend, Oct. 2-4, in Carpinteria. There will be 30 food booths, 70 arts and crafts vendors, 30 commercial vendors, and music on three stages. Some notable festival features will include the world's largest vat of guacamole, Best Guacamole Contest, Largest Avocado Contest,
September 11, 2009
Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe - Vegetarian
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Here is a healthier, vegetarian version of Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza. The tortillas are baked instead of fried and soy meat is used in place of ground beef. If you're not a vegetarian, this recipe can be made with ground beef and still be healthier than the Taco Bell version.
July 24, 2009
Denny's Sued Over High Sodium Menu Items
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The Center for Science in the Public Interest is suing Denny's over the high sodium content in many of their menu items. The New Jersey Superior Court lawsuit alleges that Denny's heavy use of salt puts "the restaurant chain's customers at greater risk of high blood pressure, heart attack and
March 4, 2009
8 Health Benefits of Chamomile Tea
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Chamomile tea has been consumed for hundreds of years. It is made by infusing German chamomile (Matricaria recutita), a member of the sunflower family, in hot water. Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) is also beneficial, but most research has been done on German chamomile and it is the most commonly used
December 8, 2008
UMF Active Manuka Honey
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Raw honey is honey that has not been heated or processed in any way. It goes straight from the hive to the jar. It has numerous health benefits not found in processed honey. Heating destroys most of the benefits found in raw honey. Raw honey is thick and opaque, almost
December 7, 2008
Basil Ginger Salmon Marinade Recipe
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When I grill salmon, I usually marinate it in a simple olive oil and garlic marinade, but this weekend I wanted to try something different. Since I just wrote about the benefits of ginger, I thought I'd make something with ginger. And since I happened to have a lot of
December 5, 2008
How to Make Ginger Tea - Ginger Tea Recipe
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Given the amazing health benefits of ginger, I thought I'd post an easy ginger tea recipe that you can make at home. Of course, you can buy ginger tea in stores, but homemade is always better. Ingredients 2 T. grated ginger root 2 c. water Directions Boil the water in
10 Health Benefits of Ginger
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Ginger has been used as a natural remedy for many ailments for centuries. Now, science is catching up and researchers around the world are finding that ginger works wonders in the treatment of everything from cancer to migraines. Here are ten health benefits of this powerful herb: Ovarian Cancer Treatment
December 1, 2008
Quotes About Wine
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A glass of wine per day, especially red wine, is said to be good for us. Here are some quotes about wine from some of history's most famous thinkers, or should I say famous drinkers? "Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy." -
Panko Crumbs - Japanese Bread Crumbs
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Lately I've been experimenting with oven frying in order to make healthier versions of things like onion rings, fried fish, jalapeno poppers, and fried zucchini. I've tried many different coatings on the food to get a nice "fried" effect and the results have been okay but after some research I
November 29, 2008
Tyson Chicken Loaded with Antibiotics and Corruption
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Tyson Foods claims that their chickens are raised without antibiotics. The truth is that the eggs are pumped full of an antibiotic called gentamicin and the chicks are fed antibiotic-laced feed. Yet Tyson Foods wants to be able to keep a label on their chickens that reads "raised without antibiotics."
November 26, 2008
Dairy Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
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In addition to dairy free pumpkin pie, this year I also made dairy free pumpkin cheesecake using Tofutti's Better Than Cream Cheese instead of regular cream cheese. It was my first time making pumpkin cheesecake and I think it may just have to become a Thanksgiving tradition in my house
Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie Recipe
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I made dairy free pumpkin pie this year by following the popular Libby's pumpkin pie recipe and substituting coconut milk for evaporated milk. Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie Ingredients 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground cloves 2 large eggs
November 25, 2008
Vegan Pumpkin Fudge Recipe
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I'd heard about pumpkin fudge but never tried it and thought it would be a fun Thanksgiving dessert to make. I found several recipes online but wanted to make a non-dairy, vegan version so I made a few tweaks to a recipe I found and was happy with the results.
November 24, 2008
10 Facts About Pumpkin Pie
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Pumpkin pie was not served at the first Thanksgiving, though pumpkins were used in other recipes at the time. The American colonists used pumpkin in pie crusts, but not in the filling. The type of pumpkin pie we know today was not made until the 1700s. The first recorded recipe
Get More Organic Bang for Your Buck
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It can be expensive to purchase all the food necessary for a big Thanksgiving dinner and keeping things organic can often make it more so. Delish.com has published a helpful article featuring tips on how to save money this holiday season. They also have links to places where you can
November 23, 2008
Organic Pumpkin at Trader Joe's
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Just a heads up to anyone going out to buy canned pumpkin for their Thanksgiving preparations. Trader Joe's has organic canned pumpkin for $1.99 per can. Libby's canned pumpkin usually sells for more than that. So who says organic is always more expensive? Related Content Get More Organic Bang for
Obama Is Not a Fan of Beets
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The press is now looking into the President Elect's eating habits and wondering what the White House menu will look like once he's in office. It turns out that he doesn't like beets, but he does enjoy most other foods. He and Michelle enjoy trying new foods together and dine
November 21, 2008
Pumpkin Spice Recipe
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The key to a good pumpkin pie is the addition of pumpkin spice. You can buy pumpkin spice in the store or make it yourself with this easy recipe. Pumpkin Spice Ingredients 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp nutmeg Directions Mix all ingredients
How to Make Pumpkin Pie
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The Leroy, Minnesota Independent asked kindergarteners how to make pumpkin pie. The responses are fun to read and, in some cases, very telling about the child's home life! Here are a few of my favorites: Jeremiah Weiss - I don't know. Mom doesn't make it. She makes store pie. Brody
November 20, 2008
Pumpkin Face Masks and Skin Treatments
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Have some pumpkin leftover after making pumpkin pie? A lot of people swear by pumpkin's skin benefits and there are a lot of recipes on the net for pumpkin face masks and skin treatments. Here are a few I've found. Sustain Lane has a recipe for a pumpkin mask. They
November 18, 2008
Recall: Blue Plastic Found in Lean Cuisine Chicken Dinners
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Nestle has recalled 900,000 pounds of Lean Cuisine frozen dinners after receiving seven reports that the meals contained small pieces of blue plastic. One person reportedly bit into a piece of the plastic. The dinners being recalled are the Cafe Classics Pesto Chicken with Bow Tie Pasta, Spa Cuisine Chicken
Do the Barcodes on Products Reveal the Country of Origin?
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There's an e-mail alert circulating on the Internet that claims you can tell a food product's country of origin by looking at the first three numbers of the bar code. For example, the alert says that all barcodes ranging from 690 to 695 indicate products made in China and that
