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Cooking Class 080115

Join us in the professional grade kitchen at the Ronald McDonald House of Fort worth, and get the hands-on practice and experience needed to master skills that you may not think to try on your own. No reason to say you don’t know how to…

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Berries are a good choice

When it comes to fruit, berries are among the healthiest variety to choose, as they are densely packed with a variety of potent phytochemicals and fiber while at the same time being relatively low in sugar.

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Easy way to introduce veggies to meals

Having a hard time getting your vegetables in?  Try adding fresh vegetables to dishes you are already making. If you are cooking up a batch of brown rice try adding some chopped veggies.  This will not only increase your vitamin intake, but also add flavor. …

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Convenient Fruits and Vegetables

Find yourself buying fresh fruits or vegetables only to not use them?  When you buy fresh fruit and vegetables the best approach is to take 15 minutes and cut them up right when you get home form the grocery store.  Divide them up into individual…

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Protein tip #30

Having a protein source with carbohydrate-rich foods slows down the absorption of sugar from your stomach into your bloodstream.  This will discourage spikes in blood sugar and level your glycemic index.  This will also ward off cravings.

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FEATURED RECIPE – Tomato Bruschetta

This is a great recipe for summer days! Light, fresh, and easy to take on the go for a gourmet feeling lunch at work 🙂 *For Bruschetta on the go, put one serving in a small container, and put your entree in a separate microwaveable…

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Protein tip #29

Protein helps you feel fuller longer. Having protein around slows down digestion making us more satisfied. Over multiple days your calorie savings can help with weight loss.

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Oranges tidbit #40

More benefits of oranges! Large number of mineral present in orange helps to control the heart rate stable and moderate. The minerals like potassium and calcium controls the sodium action in the human body and maintains blood pressure and heart beat. Oranges contain fiber with…

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Oranges – tidbit #1

We all know oranges are good for us and are high in vitamin C. Oranges’ health benefits continue with their fiber, which has been shown to reduce high cholesterol levels thus helping to prevent atherosclerosis. Fiber can also help out by keeping blood sugar levels…

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Water tip #39

Water Helps Control Calories-Staying hydrated can prevent a feeling of “False hunger”, when we are dehydrated the body has a feeling of hunger when in reality it just needs some hydration. Water Helps Keep Skin Looking Good- Your skin contains plenty of water, and functions…

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