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Frozen Spinach Does the Body Good
The canned spinach that made Popeye's muscles go crazy was probably loaded with sodium and ultimately not the best method for eating this super green, leafy veggie. On the other hand, frozen spinach might just be more nutritious than fresh. The nutritional benefits of spinach start to breakdown after the leafy green is picked.
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Olive oil contains fewer calories than other fats
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Frozen veggies are just as nutritous as fresh
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Organic Frozen Veggie Breakdown
Since Winter is in full force, getting fresh produce can not only be tough, but even if you can find it, it's usually pretty pricey. That combined with the bad economy makes frozen veggies a great option. You can use them in soups, pasta dishes, for pizza toppings, or in stir-fries.
From Amy's Kitchen: Vegetable Lasagna
If you've have ever stepped into a health food store, which I'm guessing 99% of you have, chances are quite high that you've heard of Amy's Kitchen. This kitchen kicks out all sorts of tasty dishes, like: soups, pizza, burritos, mac n' cheese, pot pies, and pasta sauce. These prepared meals and sauces are made with organic vegetables, organic pasta, and whole grains.More From Amy's Kitchen: Organic Vegetable Barley Soup
Amy's Kitchen is one of my favorite brands since many of their products are made with whole organic grains, veggies, and herbs, with NO bizarre fillers you've never heard of. The ingredients in their products are always simple, straightforward, and things you'd use if you had the time and energy to make a meal yourself.
I've already tried (and loved) Amy's frozen entrées - the Vegetable Lasagna and Stuffed Pasta Shells are delicious, low in saturated fat and calories, and very filling.
Kashi Thin-Crust Pizza: Roasted Vegetable
I really enjoyed the Kashi's frozen pizzas I tried awhile ago. When I saw that they make a thin-crust pizza, I just has to try it. The diameter of the thin-crust pizza is larger than their regular one, but since the crust is thinner, two slices equals about the same amount of calories as two slices of the regular-crust pizza.
10 Eating Tips For Avoiding the Freshman 15
The dorm dining hall can be dangerous — like a giant, all-you-can-eat buffet available all day, every day. It's no wonder most of us gain some weight when going off to college, though the infamous "freshman 15" is really more like 10 pounds.
Whether you're eating in a dining hall or cooking for yourself in your first apartment, a few simple strategies can help you avoid that first-year college weight gain.
How to Sneak More Veggies Into Your Diet
Making veggies a big part of your daily diet is a must because they're low in calories, high in fiber, and contain so many beneficial nutrients. Unfortunately, we don't crave broccoli like we do a big bowl of ice cream, so here are some suggestions from FitSugar readers on ways to sneak veggies into your foods without your taste buds knowing.
- UrbanBohemian says, "I like to put my own veggies in marinara sauce when I eat pasta.
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In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Carotenoids
- Phytochemicals
- Healthy Foods
- Dietary Health Benefits
- Resources
- References
- One study found that the risk of prostate cancer risk dropped as consumption of vegetables high in vitamin C, such as broccoli and bell peppers, rose.
- A diet high in cruciferous vegetables has been found to reduce the risk of kidney cancer; low consumption of cruciferous vegetables increases the risk.
Foods With the Most Nutrition For the Price Per Portion
The majority of you haven't felt the recession in terms of gaining weight — you've figured out that just because you might be feeling a financial pinch, you don't have to resort to junk food that adds inches to your waistline. Because we're all concerned about balancing our diet while keeping balanced checkbooks, Dr. Adam Drewnowski, who directs the University of Washington Center For Public Health Nutrition, took it upon himself to research
which foods provide the best nutrition for the buck.
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