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Boiling vegetables can draw out all of the flavors and nutrients, but steaming (albeit a very healthy cooking method) can make my veggies boring and bland. Oh, and that convenient gadget in the kitchen we call the microwave probably should be used as a last resort. A research study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture found that broccoli cooked in the microwave lost up Read more
Lots of moms like to think out loud and heatherkorn26 is one of them. On her BelleStyle Family blog she shares her family's favorite recipes, including this one that can accompany a Thanksgiving dinner. This is a beautiful slaw that can be used as a side dish or as a garnish under fish or chicken. It also is wonderful on corn chips, and as an add on to hummus. BelleStyle Rainbow Flaxseed Slaw is Read more
Cooking healthy is like anything else: the more you do it the easier it becomes. Once you know how to make low-calorie substitutions and tricks for trimming the fat (and I mean that literally) from your meals, cooking light becomes easier with every meal. Not sure where to start when you're in the kitchen? Check out these simple suggestions. Read more
Due to our complex biology and Aunt Ruby's monthly visit, women need more iron than men. Adult women should aim for 18 milligrams of iron a day, and an easy way to boost your iron intake is to cook with a Read more
Orange and sweet, carrots rank as one of my favorite foods. Recent research has revealed that the carrot, similar to the potato, retains more of its cancer-fighting nutrients when cooked whole. The anticancer properties of carrots are enhanced by 25 percent when not chopped preboil. When you chop a carrot, you increase the surface area of the veggie, so more nutrients leach into the water when Read more
If you like to cook, you may have a hard time doing it in a healthy way. Luckily, Cooking Light has shared some great tips for making dishes more nutritious and still tasty. For all recipes: Study the recipe. Closely examine the original to see where changes can be made. "You can't just wing it, no matter how familiar you are with the recipe," says Test Kitchens Professional Kathryn Conrad. Read more
Grilling season has officially arrived. And whether you're looking for the best veggie burger or side dish recipe, calorie breakdowns of everything you'll find at a backyard barbecue, or cooking gadgets to make grilling even more healthy, we've got you covered! Keep reading for our best healthy grilling tips, tricks, and recipes. Read more
If you're looking for breakfast inspiration, then you've come to the right place! Here are a few of our favorite new recipes from the FitSugar Healthy Recipe community group. If you're entertaining a large party, then cooking up a healthy breakfast enchilada casserole is an easy way to feed the crowd. With a decadent name like upside-down banana-bread pancakes with maple cream, who would have Read more
Fresh green peas are the first sign for Spring and since they have a short season, I always get my fill before they disappear come Summer. And just in the nick of time, I spotted a new recipe from Michelle Obama's upcoming book, American Grown. The First Lady's pea salad calls for peas, shallots, leeks, and mint, all tossed together with a healthy cream dressing. After shelling the peas, they Read more
Summers can be incredibly busy — between shuttling kids to and from activities to planning and going on vacation, all the activities that come along with the season can leave you pressed for time. Luckily, we've got a few suggestions for how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, even if you've only got minutes to spare. Total-body in 20: Breaking up your workout in just 10- or 20-minute increments Read more
