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Health tips from Mayo Clinic, featuring simple strategies for a healthy lifestyle.
Healthy cooking for singles and couples
Don't give up on healthy cooking just because you're cooking for one. Get inspired with these tips.
Whole grains: Hearty options for a healthy diet
Whole grains have been linked to a lower risk of heart disease, diabetes and other health problems. Isn't it time you added more whole grains to your diet?
Meatless meals: The benefits of eating less meat
Meatless meals are an easy way to eat healthfully and save money.
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.
Salsa: Not just for chips anymore
Whether it's mild or scorching, smooth or chunky, salsa is great on a variety of foods. Try it on potatoes, vegetables, fish and chicken. Unfortunately, store-bought salsa can be high in salt. But you can easily make your own. Start by chopping up 2 garlic cloves, 1 small red onion, 2 bell peppers and 4 tomatoes. Toss these with fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup lime juice and 2 teaspoons of sugar. Add 1 teaspoon black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional). Chill for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Top it off with fruit
Want a new way to enjoy more fruit? Try this peachy keen trick. Drain liquid from a 15-ounce can of unsweetened peaches (or pears). Toss fruit with 2 tablespoons honey and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Mash with a fork until the mixture is the consistency of chunky applesauce. Use as a topping for waffles, pancakes or French toast.
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