Tags: American Dietetic Association, Food & Nutrition, Healthy Recipes, kidney beans, recipes, red beans and rice

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This Tomato Basil Pasta is so flavorful – fresh basil is my favorite!
Ingredients:
2 pounds fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped – about 6-8
1 sweet onion, such as Vidalia, chopped
1 medium-size green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 cup packed basil leaves, [...]

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The Facts:
About 25-percent or less of sodium comes from food preparation or salt added at the table. Most sodium comes from processed foods. It’s added to help preserve, add flavor, improve the texture, bind ingredients, and control the speed of fermentation (in foods like cheese, bread dough, and sauerkraut).
Source: American Dietetic Association
Me, I’ve never [...]

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The Facts:
Eating small, frequent meals is a good way to help you control weight and keep food cravings under control. Healthy snacking can help keep you energized all day. The key to healthy snacking is in the foods you choose, the size of your portions, how frequently you snack and the total amount of [...]

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The Facts:
They’re about the same. From either source – fruit juice or refined sugar – sugar has about 13 grams of carbohydrates (sugar) and 50 calories per tablespoon.
Tip:
To compare, check the Nutrition Facts on the label. If you want less sugar, look for reduced-sugar products.
Source: American Dietetic Association’s Food Folklore

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Do you know the difference between whole wheat vs. whole grain foods? With so many of both on store shelves, it can be confusing to choose. Which is better?

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The Bread for Life Diet by nutritionist Olga Raz claims you can eat 16 slices of bread a day and still lose weight. Can it really be true? How does it work?

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