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Category: Wellness

Ramadan Dining Considerations

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Last Updated on August 22, 2020 by Stephanie

Ramadan daylight fasting is one of the five pillars of the Islamic faith. This June, our blog site Guest Author is Teba Abdul Lateef, a Registered Dietitian from Pakistan who is contributing to a two-part blog series on Ramadan. Teba is sharing some of her expertise as a devout Muslim when it comes to Islamic traditions. Please see Part 1 of this two-part blog series for links to Teba’s background. (Grand Mosque picture courtesy of barunpatro at rgbstock). Part 1 covers some background from Teba concerning Ramadan as well as some reported culinary trends during Ramadan for Muslims living in various parts

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Posted in Beans, Caffeine, Dehydration, Dietary Supplements, Fasting, Halal, Hydration, Low-Fat, Low-fat Dairy, Mindful Eating, Nutrient Supplements, Nutrition, Pulses, Ramadan, real food, Supplements, Vitamins, Water, Wellness, White Whole Wheat, Whole Food, Whole Grains, Women's HealthTagged Fasting, Iftar, Intermittent Fasting, Islam, Islamic, Mindful Eating, Muslim, Pillars of Islam, Ramadan, Sahari, Sahur, Sehri, Sehur, Suhoor, Suhour, SuhurLeave a Comment on Ramadan Dining Considerations

Fearless Holiday Baking With Yeast Part 2 of 2

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Last Updated on October 25, 2017 by Stephanie

In Part 1 of 2 of our series on baking with yeast, we mentioned a bit about the history of baker’s yeast and some details concerning fresh yeast and active dry yeast. In this Part 2 of 2 of our baking with yeast series, we’ll discuss how to “proof” or “bloom” active dry yeast prior to incorporating it into recipes, as well as the various offerings under the category of instant dry yeast and some pointers when it comes to using it. Also feel free to check out our accompanying picture-based recipe blog post on how to make G’s Heavenly Cinnamon Rolls.

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Gluten-Free for the Holidays and Everyday

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Last Updated on April 29, 2017 by Stephanie

(November 8, 2013 NOTE:  This blog post has been significantly updated since originally posted. You might want to also see these related blog posts: Holiday Baking- Does Your Choice of Flour Really Matter? Gluten-Free Update January 2012 Including Apps Gluten-Free Update Potpourri  Gluten Free Update June 2012 November 2012 Potpourri: Gluten; Diabetes; 2013 Women’s Heart Health ) The holidays are exciting and everyone looks forward to them, although if you need to follow a special diet, it may be a bit disconcerting to think about how to handle a wide range of holiday situations. How do you deal with invitations to

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2013 Kids’ State Dinner is Shaping Up

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Last Updated on April 29, 2017 by Stephanie

Plans were underway for the year 2013 (2nd annual) Kids’ State Dinner aka celebration of the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge promoted by Let’s Move. (2017 UPDATE NOTICE: Unfortunately, the Let’s Move website is no longer active since Michelle Obama is no longer the current First Lady. You may find that previous availability of recipes and information from the Let’s Move program may have been scrubbed from other government related websites as well.) Winners of the recipe contest were announced around late June 2013, although winners in some cases received some local celebrity in their home town locations in advance of the announcement.

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2013 White House Kids’ State Dinner

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Last Updated on April 29, 2017 by Stephanie

As part of former First Lady Michelle Obama’s signature “Let’s Move” initiative to end childhood obesity in America, on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 the second annual White House “Kids’ State Dinner” as a formal luncheon was scheduled to celebrate the winners of the 2013 Healthy Lunchtime Challenge. (2017 UPDATE NOTICE: Unfortunately, the Let’s Move website is no longer active since Michelle Obama is no longer the current First Lady. You may find that previous availability of recipes and information from the Let’s Move program may have been scrubbed from other government related websites as well.) Selected healthy focus recipes were

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Free “Kid Friendly” eCookbooks

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Last Updated on April 29, 2017 by Stephanie

Looking for some real food recipe ideas that kids can enjoy preparing with the family in the kitchen? Here are some suggestions from totally free, “kid friendly” eCookbooks you can easily view or download from the www. Enjoy! (Image of cover of  “Fuel Up to Play 60 Beyond PB&J: Cooking with Kids” shown for identification purposes only)

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First Ever Kids’ State Dinner Celebrates Healthy Lunchtime Challenge

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Last Updated on April 29, 2017 by Stephanie

    (2017 UPDATE NOTICE: Unfortunately, the Let’s Move website is no longer active since Michelle Obama is no longer the current First Lady. You may find that previous availability of recipes and information from the Let’s Move program may have been scrubbed from other government related websites as well.) As part of Michelle Obama’s signature “Let’s Move” campaign to end childhood obesity in America, on Monday, August 20, 2012 the first ever Kids’ “State Dinner” as a formal luncheon is scheduled to celebrate the winners of the 2012 Healthy Lunchtime Challenge. Selected healthy focus recipes were featured at the

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Tabbouleh Salad (aka Tabouleh, Tabouli, Taboli, Taboule, etc.)

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Last Updated on April 29, 2017 by Stephanie

This salad favorite is perfect for late “springtime” or else “summertime” enjoyment. We look forward to eating every year (especially at a “BBQ” type event). Once mint is again growing in the garden, it is time to make Tabbouleh! Tabbouleh is a classic chopped vegetable salad of which there are many variations, depending upon where in the Mediterranean or Arab/Middle Eastern world the recipe version originated from. Photograph ©Stephanie B-H/SensoryNutrition/US12

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Farmers Markets Can Provide a Rainbow of Color (Food, Nutrition and Prostate Cancer)

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Last Updated on March 23, 2016 by Stephanie

Warmer weather usually means more rain storms and thus the potential for more rainbows as well. Virtually all of us should be aiming to consume a “Rainbow of Color” from nature’s color wheel when it comes to fruits & veggies. There are many health benefits associated with the colors of the rainbow nature so graciously provides, and particularly for those discussing prostate cancer prevention, incidence & progression, treatment, and survivorship as noted in the 4 part series we started late last month and will be continuing with this month. Beyond their beneficial vitamin content, consider the rich antioxidant & anti-inflammatory content of

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Healthy Eating Need Not Be Just a Fairy Tale Part 2 of 2

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Last Updated on February 14, 2016 by Stephanie

This is the 2nd blog post as part of a 2 part series we started on Dec 30, 2011 with the initial posting of “Healthy Eating Need Not Be Just a Fairy Tale” (which was Part 1 of 2). In the USA and elsewhere, many people may be aware that on the BACK of packages, besides ingredient labeling, there is also nutrition facts panel labeling. What they may not necessarily be aware of, is that additionally, on the FRONT of those same packages there may be some Point-of-Purchase (POP) nutrition labeling approaches being used both at the retail sales level

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