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5 ways to boost brain health

FAMILY FEATURES — When it comes to staying healthy, there is a natural emphasis on physical fitness. However, it’s important to know that nurturing and maintaining brain health is also important for leading a fulfilling life. The brain is the command center of the human body and as ...

Solve dinnertime dilemmas with whole grains

FAMILY FEATURES — Putting dinner on the table quickly seems to be a goal more often than not, particularly in today’s sped-up world. However, spending less time cooking doesn’t have to mean sacrificing nutrition or taste. To enjoy better-for-you meals in the blink of an eye, lean into versatile ingredients prepared without the hassle like Minute Brown Rice & Quinoa Cups. In just 1 minute, you can savor a blend of two 100% whole grains with the crunchiness of red quinoa and chewy texture of brown rice that total 55 grams of whole grains and provide a good source of fiber in each ...

Beefy potato Egyptian omlets are the way to go

Omelets often are served at breakfast or brunch in the U.S., but in plenty of cuisines the dinner table is fair game, too. Which also means you’re not limited to American-style omelets, which can be overly cheesy, greasy and salty. We keep things lighter and more flavorful with Egypt’s ...

Spicy tomato and eggplant Ragu makes for a healthy, simple weeknight dinner

(AP) — This recipe for her cookbook “Healthy Made Simple” has become Ella Mills’ go-to when she’s cooking for friends and family. She says it’s always a hit, and “you get maximum flavor for minimal effort.” She pops ingredients into a mini chopper and blitzes them so they’re finely chopped and coat the spaghetti in a ragu-style sauce. Spicy Sun-dried Tomato and Eggplant Ragu Serves: 4 Time: 30 minutes 3.5 ounces walnuts, finely chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, blitzed in a mini chopper or very finely chopped 2 eggplant, blitzed in a mini ...

Guilt-free sweet treats made to permissibly indulge

FAMILY FEATURES — For many, enjoying a small indulgence can serve as a reward for a job well done or a mood-boosting pick-me-up. In fact, mindful snacking is on-trend for a majority of consumers. According to Mondelez International’s Fourth Annual State of Snacking Global Consumer ...