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Taking a Bite out of Climate Change: 5 Easy Steps
The connections between what we eat and our environment may be numerous and complex, but making climate-friendly food choices is easy. Here are 5 easy ways you can take a bite out of climate change.
Q&A with Chef Ann Cooper
Learn how to get your kids to eat better no matter what the meal.
Fresh Ideas for Sandwiches
Get fresh perspectives on that brown bag staple—the sandwich.
Breakfast Ideas to Jump-Start Your Day
Make this important meal a daily habit with these helpful tips.
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Plan an all-natural meal
A quick, convenient meal can be healthy and all-natural. In the next 24 hours, plan a meal using only all-natural ingredients.
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Make a marinade
Because they add flavor to meats and veggies, marinades circumvent a need to add “flavor” from carcinogenic charring during grilling. Today, challenge yourself to marinate safely and deliciously with the following tips:
Marinate in a nonreactive pan (glass, ceramic, or stainless steel)
Marinate...
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Use the trimmings
Broccoli stalks, mushroom stems, beet and carrot tops…what do they have in common? Answer: They’re usually discarded after dinner prep. Getting creative in the kitchen can cast throwaways in a whole new light. Plus, saving the “extras” is a great way to squeeze the nutrients out of produce and...
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Make a multi-purpose meal
Leftovers get a bad rap: Not only do they increase your kitchen efficiency, they also give you a tasty meal the next day. Today, make extras for dinner tonight with the goal of repurposing the leftovers for breakfast or lunch tomorrow. Bonus points for changing it up: Grilled chicken becomes sliced...
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Have spice, will travel
Spices formerly linked to a single cuisine are crossing over: Turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, coriander, cloves, Aleppo pepper, and blends like India's garam masala will travel cross-culturally. Take advantage of this new globalization of flavor! Today, challenge yourself to learn about and use an...
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Turn on to turnips
Formerly thought of as the poor man’s root, turnips are taking on new pizazz in culinary circles. Puree them for a more nutritious version of mashed potatoes, roast them with other veggies like carrots and place on a pretty platter, or just boil, slice, and dress with salt for a simple appetizer...
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Reluctant veggie? Go “flexitarian”
If you love the flavor of meat but want to eat less of it for nutritional reasons, try going “flexitarian.” Simply put, flexitarians mainly eat a plant-based diet, however they occasionally eat fish, chicken, and meat dishes. Today, challenge yourself to eat like this for a day or plan on doing it...
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Give spuds a starring role
Potatoes often get short shrift as a nutrition source. But new studies show that they can have many beneficial phytochemicals. Today, challenge yourself to eat a potato the natural way: baked, plain, and topped with fresh veggies.
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Spice up your toppings
Applesauce with pork. Jelly with lamb. Hot cider. Many sauces and toppings can benefit from judicious use of the exciting natural flavors of herbs and spices. Today, challenge yourself to put a new spin on an old favorite. Add the ingredients of one of your favorite dishes to your grocery list and...
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Stir up a veggie soup
High in nutrients and fiber, low in fat, sodium and calories, and rich in natural veggie flavor – what’s not to like about a homemade vegetable soup? Perfect for stocking in the freezer, veggie soup warms the belly and fills you up. Today, challenge yourself to find a good veggie soup recipe and...
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Seed your salad
Toss your usual yummy mix of veggies...then throw in a handful of seeds. Often overlooked when it comes to assembling a salad, seeds boast a complement of healthful fats and are a flavorful substitute for high-calorie, high-fat dressings.
Today, challenge yourself to eat a salad at lunch or...
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Soup up your leftovers
When food was scarcer and resourcefulness was essential, meat and veggie scraps were rarely discarded. From potatoes and carrots to chicken and squash, almost anything can be thrown into a soup pot or collected for a tasty broth. Add a little salt, pepper, herbs, or spices and you’re sure to cook...
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Write a grocery list
What you buy at the grocery store really determines what you eat until your next shopping trip...and what you snack on. That’s why it’s very important to plan your meals for the week and write out a grocery list. Other good reasons for making a list: your trip will probably be quicker, you’ll avoid...
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Simplify dinner
Cooking a nutritious meal after a long day at work can sometimes be overwhelming. One great way to reduce the effort - and the dishes afterward - is to cut-up your produce before leaving the house in the morning and then cook everything using one pot when you come home. Soups are an obvious choice...
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Find a "backup" dinner
Today, make an effort to find a recipe for a very easy meal. Then, write the ingredients on a little piece of paper and stash the paper in your purse or wallet. This way, the next time you feel rushed or like you don't have much time, you can pick up a few things at the store and make a nutritious...
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Plan a week's worth of dinners
Incorporating natural foods into your daily meals takes some effort and thought. That's why it's a great idea to plan ahead. When you know what you're eating every night, you can have grocery lists ready for shopping trips. And, you can stock foods in your pantry for every meal on your menu...
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Toss in some fresh herbs
Fresh herbs are chock full of vitamins and minerals. They also add an unexpected twist to your favorite recipes. Try adding some fresh herbs to one of your old stand-by recipes today. Or, better yet, experiment with a brand new one.
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Turn off the TV at dinnertime
Research suggests that people who watch TV during meals consume more calories than those who don't. Tonight at dinner, turn your TV off and make an effort to talk to your family. Or, simply savor your delicious meal by focusing on every bite.
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Make an all-organic meal
During the next 24 hours, challenge yourself to make a meal that contains only organic ingredients. There are so many benefits to supporting organic farming.
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Cook a one-pot meal
Using one pot to cook an entire meal makes a lot of sense. For starters, when different foods simmer together their flavors blend in delicious ways. And then there's the added bonus of energy efficiency. (After all, when you cook in one pot, there's a lot less to clean up later.) Make an effort in...
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Vegetable Lover's Chicken Soup
What could be easier—or healthier—than adding baby spinach to a nourishing pot of chicken soup? Makes 2 servings.
Wild Mushroom and Barley Risotto
In this pungent mushroom risotto, we substitute nutritious, fiber-rich barley for more traditional Arborio rice. The last-minute addition of nutty, peppery arugula makes a healthy dish even better.
Poached Halibut with Herbed Vinaigrette
Gently simmering halibut in an aromatic broth imparts flavor without unwanted fat. Makes 4 servings.
Pasta with White Beans and Olives
Pasta doesn’t get much fresher or easier than this elegant, lightly cooked dish. Beans make a nutritious alternative to meat, and heating them briefly in olive oil and garlic infuses them with flavo
Roasted Vegetable & Linguine Salad
There’s no excuse for letting produce languish when you have this simple pasta salad in your repertoire; try it with whatever vegetables you happen to have on hand. Makes 6 servings.
Monk Fish En Papiotte
Makes 4 servings.
Cooking time: 10 minutes (active), 30 minutes total
Butternut Squash, Sage and Blue Cheese Flatbread
Makes 4 servings. Cooking time: 1 hour (active), 2 hours (total)
Turkey Chili Verde
Makes 4 servings
Cooking time: 45 minutes (active), 2 hours
Tofu Kale Soup with Kashi® Nugget Dumplings
Makes 10 servings. Uses Kashi® 7 Whole Grain Nuggets cereal.
Roasted Almond Salmon with Citrus-Soy Herb Spritz
Makes 4 servings. Uses Kashi® TLC™ Roasted Almond Crunch crunchy granola bars.
Kashi® Pilaf Stuffed Tomatoes
Makes 4 servings. Uses Kashi Original 7 Whole Grain Instant Pilaf.
Seven Whole Grain Harvest Stuffing
Makes 12 servings. Uses Kashi Nuggets.
South Of The Border TLC™ Quiche
Makes 4 servings. Uses Kashi TLC Original 7 Grain Crackers.
Autumn Kashi™ Pilaf Salad with White Pumpkin and...
Makes 6 servings. Uses Kashi 7 Whole Grain Pilaf.
Creamy Raspberry Strawberry Dip
Makes 24 servings. Uses Kashi TLC Honey Sesame Tasty Little Crackers.
Garlic Braised Greens
Makes 5 servings. Uses Kashi 7 Whole Grain Pilaf.
Kashi® GOLEAN® Chicken
Makes 4 servings. Uses Kashi GOLEAN cereal.
Simple Tabbouleh Salad
Makes 8 servings. Uses Kashi Nuggets.
Kashi™ Asian Lettuce Cups
Makes 10 servings. Uses Kashi 7 Whole Grain Pilaf.
Easy Kashi® GOLEAN® Dinner Rolls
Makes 20 rolls. Uses Kashi® GOLEAN® cereal.
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