Life can often be unfair, and one such instance is the fact that we all just love sugar, while it is detrimental to our health. The taste of sweet is simply irresistible, but as soon as you learn the effects of sugar, you should definitely try to stay away from it as often as possible. […]
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Taking care of the mouth, teeth, and gums is of utmost importance. Proper oral hygiene can help prevent various dental problems, including tooth decay, gum disease, and the common bad breath. ½ tsp. salt ½ cup hydrogen peroxide Warm water Antiseptic mouthwash Toothbrush Instructions: Step #1 Take a cup and mix the baking soda and
Number of Servings: 6 Ingredients 2 cans black beans 16 ounces jarred salsa 1/2 cup brown rice (uncooked) 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts Directions Place chicken breasts in slow cooker. Pour beans, rice and salsa over chicken. Cook on low for 8-10 hours and serve. Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe: 6 Serving Size: 1
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Ingredients Sauce Ingredients 8 tomatillos 3 serrano chilies (can be reduced or added, depending on the heat you want your soup to be) 2 tomatoes 1 garlic clove 5 sprigs of cilantro ¼ teaspoon of salt, or to taste Pinch of oregano Pinch of cumin Soup Ingredients 3 chicken breast ½ chopped yellow onion 2
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Ingredients 1 pound ground turkey breast ½ yellow onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 3 medium sized Anaheim chilies 2 Poblano peppers 1 qt chicken broth, low sodium 2 cups water 1 pound white navy beans, soaked overnight then drained and rinsed 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin ½ tablespoon dried oregano 1 1/2 tablespoon sea salt
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Ingredients 1 cup carrots, chopped 1.5 cups celery, chopped 1.5 cups onions, chopped 1 cup chicken broth (no salt added) 2 Tbsp honey 1 tsp dried rosemary 2 Tbsp grainy dijon mustard 1 large turkey breast, cut into chunks 2 Tbsp spelt flour (or whole wheat flour for gluten free use oat or brown rice
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All winter long we wait impatiently for the weather to get warmer so we can resume regular outdoor activities. Winter ends and we’re delighted, pulling out our BBQs, splash pads, and outdoor running shoes—until we remember what the warm weather also brings… Mosquitoes. Generally, mosquito activity will begin when the temperature reaches the 50° F
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Ingredients: 12 ounces stew beef, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 3 medium boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into roughly 1/2-inch pieces 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2-3 tablespoons finely chopped canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce 1
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Ketchup is the king of all condiments. Unfortunately, most commercial varieties of ketchup contain high fructose corn syrup. HFCS has no real nutritional value and causes a big spike in blood sugar when consumed. It is widely used as it extends the shelf life of processed food and it is cheaper than sugar. Additionally, ketchup has
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1. Chocolate Milk This treat may remind you of the school lunchroom, but it’s a good calcium-rich choice for grown-ups as well. Low-fat chocolate milk can be a good post-workout recovery drink. The bad news: Ready-made brands come packed with sugar. Try this at home: Mix 1% milk, 3 teaspoons of cocoa powder, and 2
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