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White Bean Dip

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Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 15-ounce can white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained, liquid (called aquafaba) reserved 2 teaspoons chopped garlic 2 teaspoons chopped basil 2 teaspoons chopped oregano 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon…
- 2 months ago
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Welcome to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas digital recipe book , your ultimate nutrition source for delicious recipes, helpful cooking and nutrition tips and even the opportunity to "ask the dietitian" nutrition questions! All of our recipes…
- 20 days ago
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Follow 4 Simple Steps to Put Your Family on a Healthy Path

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It’s never too early to teach kids about healthy habits. Setting good habits when they’re young puts them on the path toward a healthier life. Many children are not off to a good start. About 1 in 5 American children are obese, says the Centers for…
- 6 months ago
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RE: Is Breakfast important?

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Breakfast can be considered the best meal of the day for several reasons: Breakfast can help replenish after the nights fast, giving your body fuel that contributes to revving the metabolism and potentially burning more calories; providing energy…
- over 6 years ago
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Watch Your Waist: Fat Around the Middle Can Be Dangerous

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We all know that carrying extra weight is not healthy. But do you know that where you carry your weight matters? It turns out that not all fat is the same. Fat at the waistline can indicate an increased risk for some serious health problems. Visceral…
- 4 months ago
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Wash the Rind to Leave Bacteria Behind

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The peak of summer brings ripe, tasty melons, like cantaloupe and watermelon, from the farm to your table. Watermelons are not only refreshing, they’re also a great source of the antioxidant lycopene. What’s so special about lycopene? Lycopene gives…
- over 1 year ago
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What Can You Do to Get Your Energy Back?

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Feel like the energy has just drained out of your body? Your habits and routine may be behind your fatigue. The good news is that you can make changes to beat some common energy zappers. And unless your lack of energy stems from an injury or health…
- over 3 years ago
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Prescription or Over the Counter: Follow Directions to Stay Safe

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Medicine can help your health in many ways. From over-the-counter (OTC) medicines to prescription medicines that treat life-threatening conditions, medicine can have a major positive impact. But only if it’s taken — and taken correctly. Over a million…
- over 1 year ago
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Carrot Ginger Dressing

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Ingredients: Makes 32 Servings 1 cup + 2 tablespoons grated carrots 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 2 teaspoons white miso paste 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 2 tablespoons chopped yellow onion 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup canola oil Directions: …
- over 1 year ago
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Fructose Malabsorption disorder (can't eat fruits, vegetables, legumes or anything with fructose) and high cholesterol, and can't eat seafood of any kind Diet/Meals

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Good Morning, I hope you all are doing well. I used to eat very healthy, but it turns out I was doing more damage to my body by eating healthy. My liver was unhealthy. Can you all please include healthy eating for Fructose Malabsorption disorder…
- 8 months ago
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