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Boston-Style Baked Beans

Makes 18 Servings Ingredients 4 (15 ounce) cans navy beans 1/2 pound bacon, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 cup yellow mustard 1/3 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granular 2 tablespoons robust molasses Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Drain navy beans and reserve 1 1/4 cups liquid. Fry...

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Celebrate Salsa Month

By: Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN -- Mother’s Day, Women’s Health Week, Celiac Awareness Month, No Diet Day, and Memorial Day are just some of the many events celebrated during the month of May. But did you know that National Salsa Month also takes place in May. It makes sense...

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Sorting out Food Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities

Food allergies, intolerances and sensitivities seem to be more and more prevalent or at least we’re hearing more about them with our 24/7 news via traditional, Internet and social media channels. But what’s the difference and how can you truly know if you have one? Keep reading for the lowdown....

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Report: Low Calorie Sweeteners Confirmed Safe and Effective...

Did you know that an estimated 40% of Americans will develop diabetes at some point in their lives? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have estimated that 29.1 million people in the U.S. currently have diabetes and another 86 million American adults have pre-diabetes. The scariest part is...

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What is a Calorie?

By Carolyn Reynaud, MS, RD, LD -- So, what exactly is a calorie? A calorie is the amount of heat required to heat 1 liter of water by 1 degree; basically a measurement of energy. In reference to food, calories are the amount of energy that food will provide. For example...

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Sticking to Low-Cal throughout Your Day

Whether you are at home or at work, lunch is often a meal that has to be squeezed in around other to-dos for the day. A few easy habits can help prevent over-eating and a few more tips for your meals will help you get the most out of your...

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