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Categories: healthy eating » [28 Jul 2009 | No Comment | 2,833 views]
Smooth ways to sneak ‘superfoods’ into your family’s diet

I live on smoothies. I start most days with one. They are a great way for single folk to get their nutrients cheaply with just a blender, spoon and glass to wash.
(ARA) – With the abundance of fresh produce that accompanies the arrival of warm weather, you would think Americans’ diets would be healthier in summer than at nearly any other time of year. But what good are so-called “superfoods” like blueberries, fresh ginger and even eggs if you can’t get the kids (or your spouse) to eat them?
Plenty …

Categories: seasonal recipes » [20 Jul 2009 | No Comment | 3,613 views]
Magical Fruit Salad

Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients:
1 can (20 ounce) pineapple chunks
1/2 pound grapes, seedless, red or green
2 bananas

Categories: Featured, food and drink » [17 Jul 2009 | One Comment | 22,929 views]
Watermelon Calories

The delicious watermelon is actually a member of the squash family (Cucurbitaceae) but is unique in its sweetness and juiciness. You will find them at your local market in different shapes and sizes: from red to yellow, striped and spotted rinds and weighing from a few pounds to big and heavy. Many grocery stores sell them pre-sliced and ready to eat.
Watermelon Calories and Nutrition
Watermelon is naturally low in calories but high in Vitamin A and C. It is an all-around healthy food. Serve it frequently as …

Categories: eating single » [15 Jul 2009 | No Comment | 1,505 views]
Food and the single girl

I was reading The Frugal Girl (one of my favorite blogs) and it was her Monday Q and A post. One of her readers, Elizabeth asked:

I struggle mostly with saving money while shopping for food because its hard to buy produce for one without spending a lot of extra money for small portions and a lot of packaging. When I buy regular-sized things, they tend to go bad before I can finish it. I hate to waste food because it feels like I’m throwing money away! Do you have any …

Categories: seasonal recipes » [8 Jul 2009 | No Comment | 3,310 views]
Apple Cranberry Salad Toss

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:
1 head of lettuce (about 10 cups)
2 medium sliced apples
1/2 cup chopped walnuts