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All About Bread: Whole Wheat, Whole Grain, and Sprouted
I'm sure most of us couldn't imagine a life without bread: sandwiches, toast, bread baskets, bread bowls, and so forth. It is an integral part of our food culture and seems to be a major player in every meal. However, with the rise of low carb diets, the concept of "good carbs" and "bad carbs," plus the new offerings of "whole wheat" everything, it's easy to get confused about which breads are healthy and which are not.
Whole Grain Blueberry Waffles
Try these hearty waffles with pure maple syrup and additional blueberries for a delicious brunch dish!
prep time:20 min
Start to Finish:20 min
makes:6 servings (2 waffles each)
Ingredients:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 cups fat-free (skim) milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg
1 cup Cascadian Farm® frozen organic blueberries, thawed, drained
Directions:
Lightly spray waffle iron with cooking spray; heat waffle iron. In large bowl, stir together flours, oats, baking powder and sugar.
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It's a Wrap
I always like to have good tortillas on hand; with them I can turn virtually any combination of ingredients into a fun and easy meal.
Today I combined steamed zucchini, avocado, cherry tomatoes, hummus, and cilantro in side of an Ezekiel Sprouted Grain tortilla. I pictured it open-faced as well so you can get an idea of what was inside.
UGG Butte Boots Are Popular Among Women This Winter Season
Many the times you get disappointed by the boots that you buy as they don't discharge your requirements, but now no more frozen toes as Butte is there to safeguard your feet from fanatical cold, so like frost spice, go out in snowfall, play with your friends or go out for a show. You don't necessary to get wounded or spoil your parties because of the packed or uncomfortable UGGs boots as Butte will never let you down.This classic gumboot is trimmed in sheepskin that embodies all your functional desires and at the same time look great too. The sheepskin makes your feet temperate and welcoming all the time.Quinoa: A Protein-Packed Alternative to Grains (and gluten free, too!)
Quinoa: A Protein-Packed Alternative to Grains The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/03/health/nutrition/03recipehealth.html?ref=health By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN Published: November 3, 2008 Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is a relative newcomer to the American pantry. The tiny, ancient Peruvian seed, which has a mild, nutty flavor, is related to leafy green vegetables and is often used like a grain. Quinoa is as versatile as rice but it has a protein content that is superior to that of most grains, because it contains all the essential amino acids.Glenn Beck's Bizarre Outburst Against Meatless Mondays and Vegetarians
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Poll: Americans' belief in global warming cools
It's a poll so with a grain of salt...
WASHINGTON – The number of Americans who believe there is solid evidence that the Earth is warming because of pollution is at its lowest point in three years, according to a survey released Thursday.
The poll of 1,500 adults by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press found that only 57 percent believe there is strong scientific evidence that the Earth has gotten warmer over the past few decades, and as a result, people are viewing the problem as less serious.
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