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Cruciferous veggies combat cancer

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

While it may not have the same ring to it, a recent study in The Lancet shows that broccoli and cabbage may help keep the doctor away specifically, the oncologist.

Valentine's Day dinner for two

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

Valentine's Day means chocolate, candy and rich menus that are normally not low-calorie. To dieters, Valentine's Day can mark the beginning of the end of their New Year's weight loss resolution. But it doesn't have to be that way! You can spice up your diet with this romantic menu for two without compromising your weight loss goals.

Yogurt: Choose yours live, active and probiotic

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

Yogurt has long enjoyed a reputation as a healthful food, and rightly so. Yogurt is an excellent source of protein and calcium and is low in fat when made with fat-free or low-fat milk. In addition, if the starter cultures used to ferment milk into yogurt, Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, are allowed to continue to live in the finished product, yogurt becomes a useful product to aid in digestion.

How to make sure your seafood is safe

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:09:00 -0700

Americans are hooked -- on seafood, that is! The wide variety of seafood on the market today coupled with fish's potential nutritional benefits highlighted recently in the media are causing consumers to heed health experts' advice and incorporate seafood into their diets.

Sesame-Ginger Frittata with Broccoli and Shrimp

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

This Asian-influenced Sesame-Ginger Frittata with Broccoli and Shrimp recipe comes from AICR's New American Plate Cookbook . This frittata employs toasted sesame oil and a sauce flavored with ginger and soy to add flavor without adding fat and calories.

Mother's Day brunch: Frittata recipes

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:47:00 -0700

Keeping Mom out of the kitchen is a traditional -- and, for Moms, a favorite -- part of Mother's Day. What better way to show her how much you appreciate all she does than by letting her sleep in, while you prepare a sumptuous "thank you" brunch?

Kids a Cookin' - Banana Cupcakes

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

Here's a medium-easy recipe that results in tasty baked treats. The recipe, provided by the Family Nutrition Program at Kansas State University Research and Extension, makes 12 cupcakes.

Jean's French Toast

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:48:43 -0700

This recipe can easily be halved or doubled.

Kids a Cookin' - Frozen Fruit Cups

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Tue, 06 May 2008 19:19:35 -0700

When the days are longer and warmer, a frozen, fruit-filled treat will be a hit with children and adults alike! This easy recipe, provided by the Family Nutrition Program at Kansas State University Research and Extension, makes 18 servings.

Easter cupcakes

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

One of the easiest treats to dress up for holidays and birthdays is the cupcake. All you need is food coloring, cake decorator gel and frosting, and a little imagination.

Egg Salad Sandwiches

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 18:26:00 -0800

Whether you have leftover eggs or hard-cook a batch, this savory egg salad sandwich recipe will make for a perfect lunch.

Carb counts of flavored vodkas and rums

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

Just because you're trying to maintain a low-carb lifestyle, doesn't mean you can't enjoy a cocktail. Raise a glass to these low-carb alcohol options.

Comfort food for cold spells

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:00:00 -0700

Now that autumn is falling upon us, the darker, cooler days can make us feel a little gloomy. It's the time of year that, despite our efforts to avoid packing on pounds, we gravitate toward hearty meals.

Edel's Sweet Irish Scones for St Patrick's Day

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:30:00 -0700

A St Patrick's Day start to any morning, these Irish scones are delish!

Fruit fits in a low carb diet

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 05:52:00 -0800

Fruit. Say the word and many people following a low carb diet sigh in wistful memory of sweet juicy snacks, juices and desserts. However, fruit doesn't have to be a memory on a healthy, low carb diet. The idea that you can't incorporate fruit into your diet is wrong.

Low carb glossary

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

Learning the low carb lingo can help you better understand the success of the low carb diet. Here's our low carb glossary!

Macaroni and cheese

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

A pinch of dry mustard stirred into the melted butter makes for more flavor in this simple homemade mac and cheese recipe. Mix a little Parmesan with the cheddar for a piquant taste.

Kids a cookin': Tropical Fruit Dip

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

This cool, creamy, easy-to-make dip can conjure up thoughts of long summer days any time of the year! Plus it might encourage your children to eat a greater variety of fruit.

Pomegranate Guacamole

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:19:00 -0800

Luscious and low-carb, this unusual guacamole is a yummy surprise.

Eggs Benedict Over Tomatoes

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:29:00 -0700

Simply substituting a thick slice of tomato for the English muffin makes this classically delicious dish low-carb-legal.