Zucchini + egg + milk + Parmesan + breadcrumbs =Zucchini Fries
Summer zucchini is bountiful right now. And if you (or your neighbors) have a garden, you’re likely loaded down with the green stuff. Here’s how to put it to delicious use. Read More
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Baked, Not Fried, Zucchini Fries
August 21, 2008
Fight Flab with Ayurveda
August 21, 2008
Ayurvedic medicine originated in India more than 5,000 years ago—and even then healthy eating was important. John Douillard, PhD, host of the new DVD Ayurveda for Weight Loss ($20) www.gaiam.com), offers these three tips for shedding pounds Ayurveda-style. Read More
Taste Test Results: Oatmeal Cookies, Flatbread Crackers, and More
August 21, 2008
This week our testers tackle two flax seed flatbread crackers, an oatmeal cookie that’s crunch-worthy, and a blueberry treat that could use some work. Read More
Back to Nature White Cheddar Flax Seeded Flatbread Crackers
August 21, 2008
Category: Savory snack
Crunch Factor: Very crunchy
Taste: Same crunchy goodness as the multigrain version, but the white-cheddar variety has more of an interesting smell as opposed to an appealing flavor. Plus, a slight sweetness put off two tasters. Hence, the lower score than the multigrain. Read More
World of Grains Blueberry Cookies
August 21, 2008
Category: Sweet treat
Crunch Factor: More crumble than crunch
Taste: Little brown parallelograms have a dog-biscuit crunch, but the blueberries yield a disappointingly mealy texture (one taster said they were “entombed in grainy sawdust”) and an off-putting flavor, hiding any tasty notes of whole oats, amaranth, quinoa, flaxseed, rye, and more. Try the vastly better oatmeal-raisin version. Read More
Kellogg’s Wild Animal Crunch
August 21, 2008
Category: Breakfast crunch
Crunch Factor: Solid, but soulless
Taste: These sweet little brown-and-white whole-grain nuggets, vaguely shaped like polar bears (our tasters thought they were elephants), are supposed to be choco-vanilla, but don’t taste like much at all. They have a slightly foamy texture. Read More
World of Grains Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
August 21, 2008
Category: Sweet treat
Crunch Factor: Crunchy!
Taste: A complete about-face after the blueberry blunder: intense but balanced cinnamon-raisin flavor in a delightfully crunchy, toasty cookie. In little single-serving bags (about seven per pack), they keep their flavor and texture. Read More
Back to Nature Multigrain Flax Seeded Flatbread Crackers
August 21, 2008
Category: Savory snack
Crunch Factor: Very crunchy
Taste: These dense crackers have good after-crunch—they don’t collapse in your mouth with one bite but require a satisfying chew. They scored high, yet none of the tasters were really excited about the nondescript flavor. One said they needed more toasting. They do have a grainy integrity and abundant flax, and they seem ideal for cheese or soup. Read More
6 Questions for Rachael Ray
August 20, 2008
The hot chef, TV personality, and entrepreneur spills to Health.com about her not-so-perfect diet, why she never hits the gym, and how she wants to help the next generation eat lighter.
1. Your newest book Yum-o! The Family Cookbook encourages families to cook together. What’s your favorite recipe in it? Read More
Lose Weight (and Save Money!) With Leftovers
Cook like a pro with celebrity natural-foods chef Bethenny Frankel
August 19, 2008
Leftovers are quite a contested topic. Some people, like myself, have no problem who we’re with or where we are and will take food home from a restaurant with little thought. Others, however, would sooner die than ask for a “doggie bag.” I believe the “doggie” is the one who finishes everything on his plate. And anyone who leaves food behind is simply being wasteful!
Leftovers are a very economical and figure-friendly way to save money on food the next day and enjoy an inexpensive and delicious meal later.
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08/15/2008 - Nutrition AdviceTaste-Testing Truvia, the Newest Zero-Calorie Sweetener
08/14/2008 - Nutrition AdviceTaste-Test Results: Five Crunch-Worthy Snacks From Popchips
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