15 Basic Kitchen Tools

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15 Basic Kitchen Tools

Any way you slice it, dice it or shred it, eat well to live well! Having the right tools to help you prepare meals and snacks will make cooking fun, easy, nutritious and delicious. You only need a few basic food preparation items to get started on your path to eating well, feeling great and even saving money by preparing food at home. As you become more comfortable cooking, you can add other items, depending on your needs but here are the 15 basics…

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Cranberry Mango Salsa

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Cranberry Mango Salsa

When I was a kid, my entire family gathered at my grandparents’ house every year for the holidays. They came from far and wide and close… they came to celebrate our pride as Americans as well as our heritage as Latinos. So today I’m going to share with you a very Latin Cranberry Mango Salsa.

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Go Green for Earth Day and Every Day

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Go Green for Earth Day and Every Day

This Earth Day, April 22, 2009 will be the 39th celebration of green living and will be the beginning of The Green Generation Campaign™ to get billions to celebrate Earth Day not just on April 22, but every day. Their three core goals focus on finding renewable energy, responsible and sustainable consumption and the creation of millions of jobs.

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Summer Vegetables

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Summer Vegetables

Summer is almost here and summer vegetables are beginning to arrive in your local supermarkets, specialty markets and farmer’s markets. Experts recommend consuming 5 servings* a day of fruits and vegetables to help reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer. Summer veggies are not only nutritious and delicious, they’ll help you look and feel your best by providing vitamin C, potassium, lutein, folate, iron, fiber, and essential hydration. Try one or more of these summer veggies today:

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Summer Fruits

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Summer Fruits
Summer is just around the corner and summer fruits are beginning to arrive in your local supermarkets, specialty markets and farmer’s markets. Experts recommend consuming 5 servings* a day of fruits and vegetables to help reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer.
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Summer Celebrations - Rent or Buy?

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Summer Celebrations - Rent or Buy?

Summer is almost here which means it’s time to plan that summer celebration – a graduation, birthday, the 4th of July, a wedding, or just a time to be with friends and family. Whatever your budget, you can have a great time if you look for great deals on food, furniture, decorations or whatever you might need. 

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Bone Up on Calcium

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Bone Up on Calcium
Did you know that May is National Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness Month? Why not start now and learn about why calcium is so important for us throughout our lives and where to find it. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in our bodies, with 99‰ stored in our bones and teeth, functioning to keep them strong. The rest is found throughout the body in blood, muscle, and the fluid between cells.
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Summer Food Safety

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Summer Food Safety

Foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning, increases in the summer months when the weather is warmer, because people have more picnics, barbecues and camping trips where there isn’t adequate refrigeration. Additionally, warmer weather and humidity enable bacteria to grow faster. Following a few simple rules should help you protect your family…

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