1-2-3 Sloppy Joes

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1-2-3 Sloppy Joes

[Food Tip: A comfort food lunch for kids and adults that has been prized in American culture for decades because it is both inexpensive and nourishing. The origin of the Sloppy Joe might be Sioux City, Iowa where the “loose-meat

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Black Bean Chili with Chicken

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Black Bean Chili with Chicken

[Food Tip: A bonanza of soluble fiber, black beans help keep blood sugar levels on an even keel, staving off hunger and helping to maintain energy levels throughout the day.] Move over traditional red bean chili, black beans are

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Black Bean Burritos

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Black Bean Burritos

These burritos are great for lunch and snacks, or freeze for later use. Ingredients: 1 recipe for Black Beans with Cumin and Chipotle Peppers 10  8-inch whole wheat tortillas, warmed 2 cups reduced-fat Monterrey or cheddar cheese,

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Bite-Size Lettuce Wraps

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Bite-Size Lettuce Wraps

This appetizer makes a lovely display and can be assembled ahead of time or served in individual bowls so that guests prepare their own portions (prepare a few samples before hand so guests have a sample to copy). Each wrap has

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Grilled Halibut with Ginger-Mango Chutney

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Grilled Halibut with Ginger-Mango Chutney

This chutney is so good you’ll want to eat it plain! It also tastes good as a topping for grilled chicken breast or any other firm, white fish, such as bass or shark. Make extra and keep in the refrigerator for up to one week

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Roasted Beets

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Roasted Beets

Ingredients 12 beets / Red or Golden or Mixed! 3 tablespoons Olive Oil 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, minced 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar Juice of 1 large orange or other

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The Desirable Vitamin D

Joint & Bone

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The Desirable Vitamin D

Most commonly referred to as vitamin D, this hormone can act as one of your biggest advocates in maintaining and improving optimum health. Its estimated that over one billion people worldwide are vitamin D deficient (1).  This

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Diet, Exercise and Diabetic Neuropathy

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Diet, Exercise and Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage and some people have no symptoms associated with the nerve damage but others’ may be plagued by persistent symptoms of pain, tingling, numbness and even loss of feeling. This can occur in all

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An Eye on Diabetic Retinopathy

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An Eye on Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is thought to be brought on by a reduction in blood perfusion to the eye as a result of constant damage to blood vessels in the eye caused high blood glucose. For this reason tight glucose control is helpful

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