National Farmers Market Week

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…Pickle it. I started pickling this year since this is my first year of vegetable gardening. Quick pickles are an easy introduction and need no heat processing, like regular canned…

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The Saline Solution

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vegetables and low-fat dairy foods and is low in saturated fat and cholesterol. The plan includes sample menus and recipes. Eat more whole, fresh foods such as: fruits and vegetables…

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Beat the Holiday Frenzy

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…How about an interesting salad (check out our Guiding Stars recipe section for some terrific ideas) or a simple vegetable platter with a three-Guiding Star, non-fat Greek yogurt based dip?…

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Slow Cooked Pasta Sauce

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vegetables. Season with salt and pepper and cook on HIGH for about an hour. (To speed this part of the process, first cook the vegetables in a frying pan until…

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Meet My New Family

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vegetables as well as better snack alternatives, which are made with whole grain and free of artificial sugars. They were quick to tell me, however, that this doesn’t always mean…

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Celiac Disease Awareness Month

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…sugar, sodium, saturated fat, and other nutrition attributes to limit support good health. It’s also important to seek sources of fiber through fruits, vegetables, and GF grains. Guiding Stars is…

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