Cruciferous Veggies and Hypothyroidism

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Cruciferous Veggies and Hypothyroidism

Brussel sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, turnips, radishes, among others are vegetables that belong to a family of plants called Cruciferae, typically called cruciferous. Cruciferous vegetables have long been presented as a nutritious

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Endometriosis and the Role of Diet

Women's Health

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Endometriosis and the Role of Diet

The painful symptoms of endometriosis are caused by connective tissue that grows outside of the uterus and attaches to the surrounding areas of the body. Conventional western medicine typically uses medication and surgery to treat

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Gluten-free With Gratitude

Immunity

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Gluten-free With Gratitude

Going gluten-free as a result of Celiac Disease can be relieving of the digestive symptoms but bring about a whole new burden. The proteins contained within wheat, barley, rye are prevalent in food sources around the world. It can

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Heart-Warming Winter Vegetable Soup

Recipes

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Heart-Warming Winter Vegetable Soup

[Food Tip: Have you ever added a tablespoon, not the recommended teaspoon, of salt to a recipe? To rescue an over-salted soup or stew, add a quartered raw potato, a dash of sugar, or even a little tomato paste to temper the saltiness.

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Turkey Burgers with Caramelized Onions

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Turkey Burgers with Caramelized Onions

A great summer lunch on the barbecue served with Sesame Ginger Coleslaw or Sweet Potato Chutney Salad. In the winter, broil these burgers and serve with Roasted Beet Salad with Orange Vinaigrette and Baked Lima and Butter Beans

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Hearty Lamb and Barley Stew

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Hearty Lamb and Barley Stew

Scotch broth is the technical name for this delicious Stew, but broth it is not! This stew is thick and creamy, with just a hint of cinnamon to compliment the tender flavor of lamb. A great dish to serve on St. Patrick’s day!

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Lentil Soup with Hot Italian Sausage

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Lentil Soup with Hot Italian Sausage

Hot Italian sausage and fresh spinach give this soup its distinctive flavor and appeal. Add a tossed salad and Crusty French Bread to complete this hearty meal! Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup sweet onion, diced 1/2 cup

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Greek Pasta Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

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Greek Pasta Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

This salad is great with a loaf of Crusty French Bread, and is high in B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, and trace minerals like copper, iron, manganese, and zinc. Whew! You probably feel better just making this salad! Ingredients:

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Beans, Greens, and Roasted Garlic Soup

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Beans, Greens, and Roasted Garlic Soup

[Mood Tip: Kale is the most nutrient-packed of all the vegetables. A half cup serving supplies your entire day’s need for beta carotene and ample amounts of other mood-boosting nutrients, such as vitamin C, potassium, calcium,

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Toasted Tomato and Fresh Basil on Sourdough

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Toasted Tomato and Fresh Basil on Sourdough

Jeanette’s brother “The Chef” has declared this to be the ultimate use and taste for a fresh-picked vine ripened tomato. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fat-free or reduced-fat mayonnaise 4 thick slices sourdough bread, toasted

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East Coast Goulash

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East Coast Goulash

[Food Tip: The secret to a good goulash is the paprika. If you can find fresh Hungarian paprika, it will add a hot and sweet taste to this dish.] Wednesday at noon the lunch bell would ring. The most popular lunch was waiting –

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