If you haven’t taken a stroll down the frozen food aisle for fear that entrées and the like lack the nutrition you want, think twice! The world of frozen entrées abounds with good-for-you choices nowadays. A bit of label reading and applying a few simple principles are all you need to find a healthy option that’s right for you. To help you navigate the frozen entrée aisle, here are a few things to look out for when making your selection.
What time is it? Tea time, of course! Whether you enjoy a nice cup of tea with breakfast in the morning, as a midday pick-me-up or as a way to wind down and relax before bed, any time can be tea time. With the wide variety of tea purveyors and types available to choose from, you’re sure to find something that’s just your cup of tea!
Back in the day, you drank a glass of milk and you knew where it came from—a cow! Check out the dairy section and beverage aisles nowadays, and along with cow’s milk you’ll find other dairy options like goat’s milk. Even with cow’s milk, you can choose fat-free, low-fat or whole milk. The options go on and on!
Not sure which dairy milk is right for you? Here’s the rundown on how they stack up nutritionally.
Whether you’re looking for something to enjoy with your cereal, coffee or cookies, standard dairy milk is not the only option anymore. Along with cow’s, sheep’s and goat’s milk, there are also a variety of alternative “milk” beverages made from a slurry of ground seeds like almond, coconut, soy or rice mixed with water.
Here’s an inside look at how each non-dairy milk alternative stacks up nutritionally.
We’re nuts about almonds! These amazing nuts are not only delicious, but also quite healthy and versatile! Nuts and seeds supply a wealth of nutrients like the minerals zinc and selenium, heart-healthy fats and vitamin E, an antioxidant known for its age-fighting abilities.
Who doesn’t love chocolate? Lately, even scientists do! According to research, eating small amounts of chocolate (a little over an ounce) daily may help protect against heart disease and stroke, as well as boost your sense of well-being.
The pigskins are about to fly, and you know what that means—potato skins, barbecue, nachos, hot wings and all things finger-lickin’ good! If you want to amp up the flavor of your football fare, it’s easy!
…Of soup that is! With winter upon us, the chilly air drums up thoughts of warm bowls of soup. But who has time to “put on” a pot of soup and wait? All you need is a trusty can opener and a well-chosen can of soup and you have more than just a warm meal. Researchers are discovering a host of health benefits from eating soup, even from a can.
Ready to make your favorite movie snack pop? Popcorn is easy to make for movie nights, and a great canvas for almost any flavor palette. Depending on what you top it with, popcorn can even be a healthy snack for whenever you get the nibbles.
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