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How Belly Fat is Sabotaging Your Health

What do you have in common with an apple? If you’re like most men, that round shape is what you look like with a few too many pounds—widest around the middle. Women, on the other hand, tend to be pear-shaped: Extra fat typically heads to their hips, rather than their waists. That difference is an […]

8 Superfoods for Fighting Diabetes

Lots of foods can be healthy choices if you have diabetes or are concerned about getting it. But a few really pack a punch with vitamins, minerals, fiber, or healthy fats. Make room on your plate for these nutritional powerhouses. 1.      Avocados contain monounsaturated fat, which helps lower “bad” (LDL) cholesterol. That’s important, because diabetes nearly doubles the risk of having a […]

A Thanksgiving Menu Tune-Up

If you don’t need to present the whole turkey for carving at the table, cook a turkey breast instead. If you start with a fresh turkey breast, you don’t have to worry about thawing it in time to cook for dinner. It will probably come with directions and a pop-up timer, but here are the […]

Overnight Oatmeal Recipe

Skip the packets of store bought overnight oatmeal and try this version instead. Ingredients Spray oil 2 cups rolled oats 2 cups water 2 cups almond milk 1 package (1.2 oz.) freeze-dried apples, crunched into smaller pieces 2 tbsp. ground flaxseed 2 tbsp. honey 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg Directions […]

All Red and Ready-to-Go Pizza

Ingredients 1 whole-wheat flat bread (pita without the pocket, about 8 inches in diameter) 2 tablespoons roasted red pepper (packed in water) 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion 2 tablespoons flavored tomato paste (pesto, roasted garlic, or Italian seasoning) 1/4 cup finely shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1 tablespoon chopped sun-dried tomato Sprinkle of crushed dried […]

Ciabatta Pizza

Ciabatta, the Italian flat bread popular in paninis (toasted sandwiches), makes a handy pizza base. You can reduce the carbs and calories slightly by pulling out some of the soft interior of the bread.