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Thanksgiving turkey: Can you cook it frozen?
You can safely cook a frozen turkey without thawing it first — if you follow a few safety precautions.
Healthy recipes: A guide to ingredient substitutions
Healthy recipes start with healthy ingredients. Find out how to reduce salt and saturated fat in your favorite recipes with some simple substitutions.
Pantry basics for a gluten-free holiday
Your favorite holiday dishes are back on the table, thanks to these gluten-free recipe substitutions from a Mayo Clinic chef.
Recipe makeovers: 5 ways to create healthy recipes
Try these tips for lowering fat, calories and salt in your favorite recipes.
E. coli and food safety
E. coli doesn't affect the way a food looks, smells or tastes. Learn ways to protect yourself.
Safely reheat leftovers
Health tips from Mayo Clinic, featuring simple strategies for a healthy lifestyle.
Hold the soap when washing fruits and veggies
You know it's important to wash fresh fruits and vegetables before eating them. Have you wondered about whether it's necessary to use soap or cleaning sprays? It isn't. Running water and a little scrubbing should adequately remove dirt and germs from fresh produce.
Try a new salad: Corn and barley
Try this new way to enjoy fresh vegetables. In a bowl, add 1 sliced cucumber, 2/3 cup cooked barley, 1 cup corn and 3/4 cup chopped red bell peppers. Stir in the following dressing: 3 tablespoons white vinegar, 1 tablespoon water, 1 1/2 teaspoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Marinate for at least 2 hours before serving. It's the perfect amount for two to share.
Quick lunch: Veggie pita pocket
Want a new lunch idea? Try pita bread stuffed with fresh veggies. In a small bowl, toss together chopped cauliflower and broccoli florets, sliced green onions, diced tomatoes and cucumbers. Cut a whole-wheat pita in half and fill each side with the vegetables and 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese. Warm the pita in the microwave for about 40 seconds. Top with 1 1/2 teaspoons low-fat ranch salad dressing.
What are legumes, anyway?
Legumes are low in fat and high in fiber. Common legumes include beans, peas and lentils. Here are some tips for adding these nutritional powerhouses to your diet: 1. Add beans, peas or lentils to soups, stews, and casseroles. 2. Use pureed beans as the basis for dips and spreads. 3. Add chickpeas or black beans to salads. 4. Snack on a handful of soy nuts rather than on chips or crackers.
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