Help! What Do I Do With Pumpkin Seeds?

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota Often called pepitas in grocery stores, pumpkin seeds are heavyweights in the nutrition department. One ounce of these nuts has 10% of your DRI of iron, 30% of your DRI of magnesium, and 25% of your DRI of zinc. Plus they have plenty of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. Dig them out of your jack-o'-lantern or buy them in the store, just be sure to use them in these four delicious recipes. Whole-Wheat Bread With Walnuts, Sesame, and Pumpkin SeedsGet fiber and protein with a slice of this hearty bread....

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Delicious Ways to Savor Your Spuds

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota The average American eats his weight (about 138 pounds) in potatoes every year. It's a shame most people associate potatoes with french fries, chips, or baked potatoes, loaded with butter and cheese. These starchy veggies contain 60 different kinds of phytochemicals and vitamins in their skins and flesh. Try these five fresh ways to savor your spuds. Potato CakesThese versatile mashed potato patties are a unique alternative to noodles, rice, and bread, and contain only 80 calories. Made with five simple...

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14 Slimming Pizza and Pasta Recipes

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota 14 Slimming Pizza and Pasta Recipes - Health.com SHARE SweepstakesHealth NewsettersSubscribeHealthy & HappyNews & ViewsFamilyHome and TravelMind and BodyMoneySex and RelationshipsDiet & FitnessFitness • Cardio • Strength • YogaWeight Loss • Diets • Dieting TipsFood & RecipesEating • Cooking • Nutrition • Restaurants...

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Everything You Need to Know About Soy

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota There are so many ways to get this good-for-you protein into your daily diet. Here’s how to do it—and why you absolutely should. If you bypass tofu at salad bars, skip the meatless dishes at Chinese restaurants, and avoid edamame when you’re out for sushi, well, it’s time to give soy-based foods a second look. "Whole soy foods are a great substitute for meat,"says Christine Gerbstadt, MD, a spokesperson...

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8 Tasty Tacos

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota Tacos are a delicious way to enjoy Mexican cuisine—they're quick, filing, and flavor-packed. These lightened recipes turn up the heat, but keep the calorie count low. Soft Tacos With Spicy Chicken Marinating the chicken breasts with vinegar, spices, and onion adds flavor and creates a tender base for this easy recipe. Add salsa, lettuce, and avocado slices to top these tacos off. Ingredients: Chicken breasts, bay leaf, oregano, chipotle chiles, red onion, white wine vinegar, olive oil, dark beer, corn...

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8 Essentials for a Healthy Kitchen

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota By Milena DamjanovFrom Health magazine Make what's good for you with these smart new kitchen tools.Onion gogglesDo you tend to tear up while cutting onions? RSVP International Onion Goggles ($20; bigkitchen.com) have a foam seal to help prevent those irritating sulfur vapors from bothering your eyes. Next: Scrub stars View the original article h...

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