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Get smarter at the supermarket with these tips from grocers.
Reader's Digest — I used to work for a cola company. If you don't see the soft drink you want, ask. Don't just grab a substitute and shrug it off. The big cola companies pour a lot of money into crowding smaller brands to the "invisible" shelves and, they ...More…
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Barley, Black Bean, and Avocado Salad
Reader's Digest — From Eat to Beat High Blood Pressure We think of barley as a soup ingredient, but it's also a delicious "dinner grain," served hot or cold. When combined with black beans, tomato, and avocado, it adds up to a salad that could hardly be more ...More…
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Blueberry Swirl Coffee Cake
Reader's Digest — From Eat to Beat High Blood Pressure This moist and tender cake is bursting with juicy berries. Brown sugar and cinnamon make it so melt-in-your-mouth delicious you won't believe it's lower in calories, fat, and cholesterol than traditional ...More…
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Berry-Flaxseed Smoothie
Reader's Digest — Flaxseeds may seem like an unusual addition, but they blend in seamlessly and make this breakfast drink an excellent source of fiber. From Magic Foods Preparation time: 5 minutes Serves Cooking time: 0 minutes 1. Place the flaxseeds in dry ...More…
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A New Way to Keep Bones Strong
Reader's Digest — By Janis Graham From Reader's Digest You already know you need plenty of calcium and vitamin D to keep your bones strong. But surprising new research suggests that another dietary move is just as important. The key: Go easy on carbs and sub in ...More…
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Spinach and Goat Cheese Omelet
Reader's Digest — Omelet filling options are limitless. Try the variations below or improvise with leftover cooked vegetables or ingredients at hand. From Magic Foods Preparation time: 10 minutes Serves Cooking time: 2 minutes Pinch of freshly ground black ...More…
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Multi-Grain Pancakes or Waffles
Reader's Digest — Here, everyone's favorite weekend treats have been entirely re-imagined. This diabetic friendly recipe replaces white flour with whole wheat flour and oats, plus an unexpected dash of sugar-lowering cinnamon. Wheat germ provides healthy fats, ...More…
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Soy You'll Like to Eat
Reader's Digest — Soy's reputation as a super-food has just gotten more solid: It's not just good for the heart -- it fights cancer too. In a recent study of 68,000 women in China, those who ate a soy-rich diet were 30 percent less likely to develop colorectal ...More…
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Thirsty? Hear why you should reach for iced green tea.
Reader's Digest — By Janis Graham From Reader's Digest Iced tea is more than just cool, especially if it's freshly made green tea. Brew some up to get: Overweight or obese exercisers burned off three more pounds and 7 percent more belly fat when they drank green .. ...More…
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Reader's Digest — From Sleep to Be Sexy Smart and Slim, by Ellen Michaud with Julie Bain From Sleep to Be Sexy Smart and Slim Image 1 of 10 Carbohydrate foods that break down quickly during digestion have higher glycemic rankings. These foods may help you fall ...More…
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11 Healthy Ways to Load Up on Lean Protein
Reader's Digest — From 759 Secrets for Beating Diabetes Protein has little or no effect on your blood sugar, so every time you mix some protein into your meals (and subtract some carbs), you automatically lower the blood sugar impact of your meal. Protein also ...More…
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Best Ways to Add Fruit to Your Diet
Reader's Digest — From 759 Secrets for Beating Diabetes Bananas on your cereal. Strawberry shortcake. Lip-smacking apple slices dipped in peanut butter. With treats as sweet as these, why do we grumble and groan when the doctor reminds us to eat more fruit? It's a ...More…