The federal government has a variety of rules and regulations that apply to school lunches. These mandates are designed to make sure that healthy lunches are available in school, but in reality, what ends up on a child’s plate isn’t always nutritious.
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Egg foo young, a Chinese version of an omelet, typically contains fresh vegetables and meat or seafood whipped up with eggs and fried in a skillet.
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Risotto is a traditional Italian dish made from Arborio rice, a specific type of short-grained rice. Usually, the rice is cooked slowly in broth with frequent stirring, and then mixed with cheese, cream, butter and vegetables, meat or seafood.
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Gulab jamun is a traditional Asian dessert that is most common in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It’s a dairy-based sweet that consists of soft, deep-fried balls of dough that are soaked in an aromatic sugar syrup.
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Souvlaki is a traditional Greek street food and a type of kebab. You prepare it by marinating small chunks of meat and sometimes vegetables, piercing them with a skewer and then grilling the skewer over high heat.
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Amaretto is an almond-flavored liqueur that was originally developed in Italy. Although some brands of amaretto do use almonds in the distilling process, many use apricot pits instead, since they also impart an almond flavor.
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Both milk and protein shakes boast a list of impressive health benefits, including immune-boosting vitamins and minerals, lean muscle mass maintenance or gain and improved physical performance.
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Acai berries grow on tropical palm trees native to South America. The demand for acai berries reaches beyond that geographical zone, however, due to the fruits’ excellent antioxidant and nutrient properties.
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Most deli meats are low in calories and won’t derail any serious diet plans. They make convenient meal choices because they provide a quick, tasty dose of protein in sandwiches, wraps, salads or even in plain slices.
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Pappasito’s Cantina is part of a larger group of Pappas restaurants, including pizzerias, steakhouses and burger joints, with locations across Texas. The restaurant’s emphasis is on fresh Mexican food, including Tex-Mex specialties and combination platters.
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Are mashed potatoes healthy? The answer lies in their preparation. While unadulterated mashed potatoes are relatively low in calories, traditional preparations can be high in saturated fat and cholesterol. Learn how to make healthier mashed potatoes and preserve their natural goodness.
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Diet shakes have a simple concept: stimulate weight loss by lowering the number of calories you take in every day. When you use shakes as occasional meal replacements, that strategy can work well. But commercial diet shakes aren’t always made from healthy ingredients.
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Peanut sauce is a popular accompaniment to satay, grilled chicken or tofu and a wide variety of Asian-inspired dishes, particularly dishes from Thailand. While most peanut sauces do contain nutrient-packed ingredients, they’re also high in calories and fat, making them healthy choices -- but only in moderation.
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Women who exercise regularly need more protein than those who aren’t active, especially if they have a goal to build muscle mass. As you work out and recover, your muscles constantly sustain damage and repair, which is a process called muscle protein synthesis.
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The gyro is a traditional Greek and Middle Eastern food that consists of meat wrapped up in pita bread and served with onions, tomatoes and tzatziki sauce, which includes a blend of yogurt and diced cucumber. Gyro meat is most frequently lamb, although some restaurants also serve gyros with beef, chicken or pork.
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Whether you eat them raw, toasted, baked, ground or any other way, flax seeds provide a host of powerful nutritional benefits.
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All types of yogurt with live and active cultures offer health benefits, and Yoplait varieties are no exception. The Yoplait brand, however, has some products that are healthier than others. When choosing which yogurt to buy, always check the container’s nutrition label to learn more about what you’re really eating.
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What you eat and how you feel, both mentally and physically, have a close connection. Following a balanced, nutritious diet isn’t always easy, cheap or convenient, but it has a significant positive impact on both your short- and long-term health.
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Dairy foods sometimes get a bad rap because they can be high in calories, saturated fat and cholesterol -- substances that have been associated with increased risk of heart disease, high cholesterol levels, inflammation, diabetes and other health issues.
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More than two-thirds of adults fall short of eating the recommended two fruit servings daily, according to registered dietitian Cynthia Sass.
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