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Is the Sugar in Milk Natural or Added?

Lactose is the type of sugar that occurs naturally in milk. It is found in the milk of animals such as cows and goats, as well as human breast milk. Plain cow’s milk purchased in your local grocery store doesn’t contain added sugar.

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Advantages & Disadvantages of Green Tea

Green tea is one of three types of tea known for their health benefits. Historically, green tea has been very popular in eastern countries such as Japan, Thailand and India. While green tea may offer many advantages, such as a number of health benefits, it also has disadvantages as well.

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How to Broil Meatballs

Broilers are an overlooked and underused kitchen preparation tool. Broiling is a healthy cooking method requiring no added fat. In fact, fat drains off the meatballs when you cook them in a broiler pan. Broiling exposes food to very high heat at close distance for a short cooking time.

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How to Broil or Bake Bell Peppers

Bell peppers are very high in vitamin C and low in calories. One medium size pepper contains just 25 calories and 190 percent of the daily value of vitamin C. This versatile vegetable can be prepared in many ways, including baked and broiled, and it can also be eaten raw.

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How to Use Bouillon Cubes to Make Chicken Broth

Canned chicken broth takes up a great deal of space on pantry shelves, while homemade broth takes a considerable amount of work. Bouillon cubes take up a fraction of the time and space, providing instant flavor for soups, stews and gravies at a moment’s notice.

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