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Recipe makeovers: 5 ways to create healthy recipes
Try these tips for lowering fat, calories and salt in your favorite recipes.
Safely reheat leftovers
Health tips from Mayo Clinic, featuring simple strategies for a healthy lifestyle.
Simple ways to cook healthier
Capture the flavor and retain the nutrients in foods without adding excessive amounts of fat or salt with these tips: 1. Use herbs and spices instead of salt. 2. When steaming food, use a flavorful liquid or add seasonings to the water to enhance the flavor. 3. Stir-fry a meal, since you need only a small amount of oil or cooking spray for this cooking method.
Slide show: Guide to gourmet salt
Gourmet salt can be found in the kitchens of chefs and home cooks alike. See why.
Slide show: Tips for cooking fish
Forget the fish fry. Explore healthier options for cooking fish, such as baking, grilling and poaching.
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.
Veggie how to: Grilled vegetable kebabs
Want a new way to enjoy fresh vegetables? Make grilled vegetable kebabs. Brush cherry tomatoes, button mushrooms, zucchini slices, red onions and bell peppers with Italian dressing. Place onto skewers and grill over medium heat, turning often, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 8 minutes.
Want to stay hydrated? Drink before you're thirsty
Did you know you're already dehydrated when you start to feel thirsty? Don't wait to take a drink. Instead, practice these simple tips to master a hydration habit that lasts for life.
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.
What it takes to be agile at any age
It's never too late to start thinking about flexibility and mobility. Use these tips to stay agile well past middle age.
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