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No doubt you've heard the saying cool as a cucumber, but did you know that cucumbers boast a number of excellent nutritional benefits? Cucumbers have long been a go-to nutritional source. Because of their ability to stave off hunger pangs, cucumbers were a popular quick meal for European traders; however, the popularity of cucumbers goes back much further. Cucumbers are mentioned in the Bible, and...

If tempeh is new to you, congratulate yourself on your willingness to experiment. Tempeh is made from fermented soybeans that are formed into firm cakes. Like tofu, tempeh absorbs surrounding flavors. Tempeh is a good substitute for meat texture because its texture is nutty and meat-like.Tempeh “Chicken” SaladMakes 4 servings12 ounces tempeh, cubed1 stalk celery, minced2 tablespoons red bell...

Self Knowledge By Cliff and Tatjana Eggink With each passing decade, we hope that our knowledge of self increases, and that we know our good as well as our less admirable qualities. You know that old saying, “the unexamined life is not worth living.” This is true within reason and we are no way suggesting that you should berate yourself or ruminate about those things that are past...

If weight loss is your goal in 2012, you'll probably find yourself eating more fresh salads. Besides being nutritious, salads help us feel fuller without being dense in calories. Incorporating salads into your diet will be easier (and less boring) if you add variety and interest by topping them with a variety of dressings. Here are four distinct salad dressings that will make your taste buds...

What’s in your cupboard and refrigerator? Are you regularly preparing and enjoying foods that can reduce your cholesterol along with the risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer? Some of these superfoods can help you manage your appetite by stabilizing your blood-sugar level and can even lift your spirit. All of these benefits are critical to those of us seeking to keep our weight in...

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Zippy Green Beans with Pecans Ingredients: Serve cold as a salad or warm as an accompaniment to a roast or steak ¼ cup Pecan Halves 1 lb Fresh Green Beans 1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tsp Vinegar Salt and pepper to taste 1/3 cup Flat-Leaf Parsley, chopped 1 oz Dry Cured Ham such as Prosciutto, Jambon de...