A baby boomer's perspective on living life to the fullest
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Linda’s Kitchen This chili recipe is estimated to contain 280 mg of calcium per serving…a great dish to eat if you’re calcium deficient. Yield: 6 Servings Active Time: 15 minutes prep, 40 minutes cook Total Time: 55 minutes Ingredients Instructions…
Linda’s Kitchen This is a quick easy meal in one pan. Shredded cheddar cheese on top of the bowl of chili is an extra added treat. Goes great with cornbread too! Yield: 6 servings Active Time: 15 minutes prep, 45…
Introduction Besides being a rich source of dietary fiber, which helps give you that “full” feeling so you’re less likely to overeat, veggies are virtually calorie-free. You can eat practically as much fresh produce as you really want without having…
TigerBill’s Kitchen This is based on a recipe I modified from one my son originally shared with me. It’s a healthy, gluten-free bread that’s perfect with any meal or snack anytime of the day or night. And it takes only…
Linda’s Kitchen Make this easy brown rice recipe with Amy’s Mushroom Bisque Soup. Yield: 6 servings Active Time: Prep 10 mins., Cook 40 mins. Total Time: 50 mins. Ingredients Instructions Notes Can be dramatically modified by changing up the broth…
The scientific literature supports the consumption of milk and milk products as part of a healthy, balanced diet. In addition, beyond providing essential nutrients, milk products have been associated with the risk reduction of several chronic diseases and conditions. Find…
Forget about apples and eat some nuts and seeds each day to keep the doctor away! Packed with protein, fiber, healthy fat, vitamins and minerals, you have to go a long way to find any food that helps your body…
While certain oils are great for your health there are others that aren’t so great. If you aren’t aware of the top 3 oils for cooking, check this out. The Top 3 Best Oils For Cooking Extra Virgin Olive Oil…
Fruits and veggies are low in fat, calories, and sodium, have no cholesterol, and are high in fiber. Fiber from fruits and vegetables helps fill you up so don’t feel like eating more, and it helps move the digestive process…
Whole Grains from A to Z The following grains, when eaten in a form that includes the bran, germ and endosperm, are examples of generally accepted whole grain foods and flours. Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus) Barley (Hordeum vulgare) Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum)…
The List of Mislabeled Legumes Legumes are great sources of fat, protein and carbohydrates. Different varieties contain varying amounts of these nutrients, with beans, nuts, peas and lentils all having different nutritional profiles. While these foods are a staple of…
I don’t know about you but we don’t have time to spend hours making a main dish so we concentrate on making main courses that taste great but are quick and easy to put together. If you feel the same…