For the cookie base: 4 ounces (1 cup) whole-wheat pastry flour 2 ounces (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons organic sugar or raw brown sugar 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 to 3 teaspoons ice water For the filling: 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) [...]
Overview Healthy eating, regular exercise and controlling your weight can increase your quality of life and even help you to live longer. There are certain aspects to eating that a healthy diet requires including emphasizing certain foods and limiting others. Exercise is only useful when done regularly and if done right can increase your well-being and reduce [...]
Overview Your body makes cholesterol and some of the food you eat may contain cholesterol. Dietary cholesterol can accumulate in your arteries, restricting blood flow that could lead to heart disease. You should restrict the amount of cholesterol you eat each day. Nutrition labels can help you make intelligent choices about the food you eat. “No-cholesterol foods” [...]
Alcohol Fuels Bad Food Choices, healthy fast food choices, fast healthy food, eating healthy, health food, diet food, healthy food choices So that glass of red wine not only adds 128 calories, but it may inadvertently add hundreds more due to poor food choices. That’s right, that 6 ounces of fermented grape juice (or 1 [...]
Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible– all of which can be achieved by learning some nutrition basics and using them in a way that works for …
Low-cholesterol, flavor-packed dishes Eating a healthy diet doesn’t mean the end of taste—just check out this collection of delicious low-cholesterol recipes. You’ll forget you’re eating for your health! Parmesan Potato Pancake With only 4 milligrams of cholesterol, this potato pancake packs a punch of flavor. Olive oil is a healthier way to fry or sauté [...]
