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Categories: seasonal recipes » [15 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 354 views]
Exotic Fruit Salad

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.50

Ingredients:
1 head romaine lettuce
1 head Belgian endive
1 cup fresh mint leaves

Categories: featured, food and drink » [9 Sep 2009 | One Comment | 6,735 views]
Avocado Calories

Avocados are large green skinned fruit which are grown in warm climates all over the world including California and Florida. Avocados are technically a large seed with a thick yellow green flesh. They are an important food in many countries.
 
Most of the avocado calories come from monounsaturated fat and avocados are high in potassium, B vitamins, Vitamin E and Vitamin K. Avocados have the highest fiber content of any fruit. According to avocado.org, fresh avocados contribute nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and beneficial plant compounds that can …

Categories: seasonal recipes » [8 Jul 2009 | No Comment | 873 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

Categories: seasonal recipes » [21 Mar 2009 | No Comment | 818 views]
Lo’s Blueberry Coffee Cake

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

Ingredients:
1 egg
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1/2 cup yogurt, nonfat vanilla

Categories: tips and tricks, weight loss » [5 Jan 2009 | No Comment | 1,571 views]
Cut Calories All Year Long

(NAPSI)-A common misconception may be keeping many Americans from losing the weight they want: People often think they have to make substantial changes to their diets to cut calories. However, the expert editors at Shape and Men’s Fitness magazines say it only takes a few small changes in one’s daily routines to live a low-cal lifestyle.
More good news is that it may be easier than you think to make healthy changes to your diet without sacrificing your favorite foods and drinks. For instance, try these calorie-cutting tips: