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 Ingredients Cake • 1¼ cups granulated sugar • ⅓ cup canola oil • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature • 4 large eggs, at room temperature  • 2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour • 1 cup cake flour • 1½ teaspoons baking powder • ½ teaspoon baking soda • ½ teaspoon salt… Read More »

 Ingredients: 1/3 cup dried, unsweetened cranberries or raisins 1/4 cup sliced almonds (unsalted) 2 Tbsp hulled, unsalted sunflower seeds 3 red or green apples, cored and thinly sliced into about 12 pieces each 1-2 tsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp water 1/4 cup reduced-fat, smooth peanut butter 1 Tbsp honey   Directions 1. In a small… Read More »

  For the Citrus Vinaigrette: – 1/2 cup sugar-free, 100% orange juice OR juice from 2 medium oranges – 1/4 cup fresh cilantro OR 2 Tbsp dried cilantro – Juice from 1 lime OR 1 Tbsp lime juice – 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil – 1 tsp honey – 1 tsp Dijon mustard – 1/2… Read More »

Ingredients  2 large poblano peppers 3/4 lb extra-lean ground beef 1/4 tsp salt 8 whole-wheat slider buns (lowest sodium available) 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp crumbled cotija cheese 1 large Italian plum (Roma) tomato (about 3 inches), cut crosswise into 8 slices 1 medium avocado (mashed with a fork) Directions Preheat the oven to 500… Read More »

Ingredients    3/4 cup plain, fat-free Greek yogurt    3/4 cup fat-free milk    3/4 cup frozen, unsweetened blueberries    3/4 cup frozen mango chunks    1 tablespoon honey    splash vanilla extract   Directions Add all ingredients to a blender. Process until the mixture is completely smooth. If the smoothie is too thick, add… Read More »

When it comes to simple ways to be healthy, walking is all the rage. Follow these tips getting started and learn more about fitness walking with the AHA.   You can get active in lots of ways, but walking is one of the easiest! For most people, it’s safe, easy to stick with, and low-… Read More »

There are so many reasons why regular activity boosts your health. Read to learn what those are and how you can incorporate exercise into your day. We know that staying active is one of the best ways to keep our bodies healthy. But did you know it can also improve your overall well-being and quality… Read More »

 Making resolutions is easy, but like most things in life, consistent follow through is what creates results and sustains positive change. People of all ages and abilities benefit from being more active. Here are some strategies to help you stick with your physical activity goals after New Year’s resolutions begin to fade and old habits… Read More »

Learn how to prepare and cook meals at home to have better control over the nutritional content of the foods you eat. You can also save money.   Want to bring out all the natural flavor and nutrition of your colorful fruits and veggies and lean proteins?     Instead of smothering them in flour,… Read More »

This Mexican, Simple Cooking with Heart recipe for smoky chicken bowls make for a substantial dinner or even an easily-transported work lunch. Just layer into a Mason jar or a plastic/ glass storage container for a portable meal. Also note that the chicken can be marinated for up to 24 hours.        … Read More »