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Wholesome Food Choices Make All The Difference

by Shelly

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In pace of sugary cerals, serve whole grains sweetened with fresh fruit, a great way for you to start the day as well as your children. Whole grains, which break down slowly in digestion, helps lower the risk of atherosclerosis and inflammatory conditions. They also help reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. There has a links between lower heart failure to those who eat a whole-grain breakfast as well.

Whole grains help reduce blood pressure and the risk of stroke, benefit people with Type-2 diabetes, and may even enhance learning. Children who eat hot oatmeal preform better on memory test than those who start their day with ready-to-eat cereal. (Source: TFO 2007) Because whole grains are more filling than refined grains, they can also help maintain a healthy weight.

For your knowledge: Making a mealtime staple out of lean chicken breast may protect you and yours from colon cancer. White meat is the form of chicken is important in preventing precancerous polyps of the colon. While a direct line isn’t indentified, chicke is rich in selenium and calcium, both of which have been associatd with some benefits in reducing colorectal cancer risk. (Source: American Journal of Gastroenterology)

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Earthly Eating Recipe:

Carrot Flan
Serves 8

1 pound of carrots, scrubbed and sliced
1/2 teaspoon of honey
1 tsp. Broth powder
Water

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a sauce pan, include water until it just covers contents, and cook until the carrots are tender and the water evaporates. To microwave: rince and cut carrots. Place in a covered glass bowl with water clinging to the carrots. Microwave for 12-14 minuts until very tender.

2 tablespoons butter-flavored flakes
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 eggs

2. Combine in blender with cooked carrots, then puree.

3. Pour into custard cups or individual ring molds.

4. Set containers in a pan of hot water and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until custard sets.

5. Serve hot in the custard cups.

Happy Eating!


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