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Apple Butter

Ingredients: Makes 36 servings 3 lbs. Granny Smith Apples 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon 1 tsp Ginger, Minced 1/2 tsp Cloves, Ground 1/2 cup Water Directions: Core and peel Granny Smith apples. Steam apples for about 8 minutes or until very soft...

BCBSTX Connect Team October 9, 2023
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Air-fryer Mozzarella Bites

Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 1/2 tsp all-purpose flour 1 large egg white, lightly beaten 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/8 tsp salt 4 light mozzarella string cheese sticks, each cut into 3 pieces 1...

BCBSTX Connect Team October 9, 2023
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Beluga Lentil and Corn Salsa

Ingredients: Makes 30 servings 2 cup corn, kernels 6 oz beluga (black) lentils, dry 1 1/2 cup water (for cooking lentils) 1 each red bell peppers, diced 1/4 cup scallions, chopped 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1 TBSP garlic, minced 1 ea lime, zested...

BCBSTX Connect Team September 29, 2023
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Healthy Gut, Healthy Life?

BCBSTX Connect Team September 28, 2023

You may have heard that your gut is your second brain. The saying gives a sense of how vital your digestive system is to the rest of your body. But what does it mean? A network of hundreds of millions of nerve cells called neurons line the gut, or...
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Healthy Eating: Avoid Portion Pitfalls

BCBSTX Connect Team September 7, 2023

Most people know they should eat nutritious foods to maintain a healthy weight and avoid serious health problems. Still, there may be a big part of healthy eating you’re not paying enough attention to — portion sizes. What you eat matters...
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Does When You Eat Make a Difference?

BCBSTX Connect Team August 29, 2023

When it comes to healthy eating, we know that what we eat matters. So does how much we eat. And research shows that when we eat is important, too. Many studies point to health improvements from making changes to when you eat. That’s because our....
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Chipotle Honey Lime Dressing

Ingredients: Makes 11 Servings 2 TBSP Honey 3/4 oz. Chipotle Peppers, canned 1/8 oz. Garlic Cloves, peeled 3/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin 1/3 cup Lime Juice 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper 3/4 cup Canola Oil 1 TBSP Cilantro, chopped ...

BCBSTX Connect Team August 25, 2023
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Soy Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette

Ingredients: Makes 16 Servings 1/3 cup Apple Cider vinegar 1/3 cup Soy Sauce, less sodium 1/4 cup Orange juice 3 TBSP Ginger Root, minced 2 TBSP Shallots, chopped 1 TBSP Garlic Cloves, crushed 1/4 teaspoon Ground Coriander 1 teaspoon Red Pepper...

BCBSTX Connect Team August 25, 2023
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What Role Does Food Play In Your Life?

BCBSTX Connect Team August 20, 2023

It’s human nature. Once or twice a year we take stock and think, “You know, I really should take better care of myself.” It might be inspired by a recent health scare. It could be a wedding, reunion or other special event that spurs...
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Mindful Eating with Diabetes

BCBSTX Connect Team August 11, 2023

Learning to be more mindful can help us calmly think through situations. For people with diabetes , the values of mindfulness may even help them practice better self-care. What is mindfulness? It is being tuned in to your thoughts, feelings and body...
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Hamburguesas de res con champiñones

Ingredientes: Rinde 4 porciónes 1 1/4 taza de champiñones en rodajas 8 onzas de carne molida, 20% magra 1/2 cucharada de aceite de canola 4 panes de hamburguesa integrales 4 hojas de lechuga 8 rodajas de tomate Instrucciones: En una sartén...

Bridgett July 17, 2023
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Do One Thing for a Longer, Healthier Life

BCBSTX Connect Team June 23, 2023

Better health can be yours at any age. And it may be easier than you think to make the changes that will have a positive effect on your health. We all know we should eat a healthy diet. But you may not know just how big an impact what you eat and...
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Barbecue Pulled Jackfruit

Ingredients: Makes 17 servings 17 1/2 lbs. Jackfruit, fresh 1 3/4 cups Kansas City Classic Barbecue Sauce 2 TBSP Chili powder 1 TBSP Ground Cayenne Pepper 1 TBSP Smoked paprika 1 cup Yellow onions, julienned 1tsp Kosher salt 1/4 cup Green onions...

BCBSTX Connect Team June 15, 2023
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Agua de sandía y romero

Ingredientes: Rinde 2 quartos 2 tazas de sandía en trozos (con la cáscara) 1 1/2 romero fresco Hielo Agua fría Directions: Coloca la sandía y el romero en el fondo de una jarra de 2 cuartos. Tritura ligeramente con una cuchara de madera...

BCBSTX Connect Team June 15, 2023
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How to Prepare the Day of Your First 5K Race

BCBSTX Connect Team June 8, 2023

You’ve been training over the past few months to run your first 5K. It’s exciting, but it can also be nerve racking if you’re not a seasoned runner. Are you prepared for the event? Is there anything else you should be doing or think...
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