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Everything you need to know about this versatile, yet often overlooked, grain
Have you ever seen these terms on your food packaging? “Wholesome” “Made with real fruit” “Fresh” “Low-carb” “Natural” “Free” “Simple” “Artisanal” “Farm-fresh” “Local” All of these food labels are actually unregulated, making…
With the web being a smorgasbord of crisscrossing opinions, it’s nearly impossible to figure out which diet is best for you.
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Why such a large batch? A family of five can eat and enjoy an astonishing amount of granola for breakfast. Plus, what is granola but a perfect breakfast food, garnish, and everyday snack?
This earthy, nutty flavored, grain-like seed makes a great rice substitute. It’s gluten-free, packed with protein, and delicious!
Life and Health tip: Remember that grains in your salad still count as carbohydrate servings. To bulk up this meal, could add extra beans and serve with carrot sticks and fresh fruit.
One of the pleasures of home cooking is discovering that favorite, longed-for foods are quite simple to prepare. You don’t have to go to a Thai restaurant to enjoy this comforting Asian classic.
Lentil soup is usually eaten when one is in need or want of something comforting and inexpensive. This variation is much the same, except with the added bonus of being quite exotic in flavor, too. The fragrant Indian spices lighten and brighten the soup’s homey flavor. Red lentils tend to easily break down into a coarse puree during the cooking process so you should expect a creamier texture than typical lentil soups.
