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People asked me which is better canned , fresh or frozen foods. Watch video from the American Academy of Dietetics
Here are a few tips to building a healthy meal
1. Make half your plates full of vegetables and fruit. They are a good source of fiber and minerals and vitamins
2. All lean protein. bake or broil, or stir-fry your meats, but, first trim the fat and take off the skin on a chicken or turkey.
3. Include whole grains, breads, cereal, they provide fiber
4. Avoid extra fat. stick to the portion sizes and add more herbs and spices.
5. Add color to your plate by adding a variety of foods.
And most of all stick to the serving sizes.
Even though the weather has been unusally warm for the DC area,. Soup is good for all four seasons.
You can have soup and salad for a mea:, lunch or dinner and guess what ,even for a snack. Serve soup with whole wheat bread or crackers too.
Try this wholesome recipe And if you like add 3 oz baked skinless chicken for protein or 2 ounces of tofu.
Southern Corn Chowder
Recently studies have shown that Tea has great health benefits. There is a possiblilty that Tea can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and some skin cancers.
Tea contains antioxidants called Flavonoids, which prevent a normal cell turning to a cancerous cell. In addition,Tea may control inflamation which means it can improve your body’s resistance to infection.
We need 600 to 1000mg of flavnoids a day to get the benefits Tea has to offer. How, by drinking 3 to 4 cups of Tea a day However, we can get flavonoids from fruits, vegetables, cocoa, and wine. So, the next time you sit down with friends brew up a pot of Tea.
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