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    Ingredient substitutions that pack a punch

    Want to boost the fiber in your favorite recipes? Try some simple substitutions. Use whole-wheat flour for half of all-purpose flour. Use rolled oats or crushed bran cereal instead of dry bread crumbs. And instead of white rice try brown rice, wild rice or pearl barley.

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    One-pot meals for healthy eating

    Short on time but still want to stick to your healthy-eating plan? For quick and simple cooking, choose a dish that serves as a full meal. Three healthy examples: 1. Beef, barley and vegetable stew. 2. Chicken, vegetable and rice casserole. 3. Vegetarian chili with beans and diced vegetables.

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    5 tasty ways to tweak recipes for healthier eating

    Want to cook healthier? These 5 tips will help you slice and dice recipes to cut fats and sugars, but pump up flavors.

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    Menu planning for 1

    Meal planning can be more challenging when you're cooking only for yourself. You may be faced with lots of leftovers or have to toss out uneaten food. Use these tips to stay on track: 1. Cook a batch and freeze single portions. 2. Prepare one-dish meals, such as stews and casseroles. 3. Carry it forward by using leftovers in a new dish later in the week, such as using rice as a side dish one day and then using the remainder in a casserole another night.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Olive oil: Why choose it over other fats?

    Olive oil contains monounsaturated fatty acids, a type of healthy fat that can protect against heart disease and other serious conditions.

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    Canned pumpkin: Better than fresh?

    Pumpkins are a nutritional powerhouse, whether you choose fresh pumpkin or the canned variety.

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    Slide show: 5 vegetable main dishes

    Think veggies are best on the side? These vegetable recipes may just change your mind.

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    Slide show: Fruit 5 ways

    Take a tantalizing visual tour of five fast recipes featuring fresh fruit.

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