By SavingsIQ
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10 months ago
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Loose Change
A recent Chinese study showed that women who ate lots of fiber were
11% less likely to get breast cancer than those who ate less. Research didn't prove that the fiber intake lowered their chances of cancer, but that those who ate more fiber were generally healthier overall with lower cholesterol and less weight gain. So, I guess an apple a day does really keep the doctor and his high fees away. Most people think of fiber as tasteless, chewy and something you
have to eat. Not so, fiber is actually found naturally in lots of delicious fruits, vegetables, grains and other natural sources.
What are some easy and economical ways to boost your fiber intake without resorting to Metamucil or other higher priced and unnatural items?
By BilleaterGuest Blogger
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6 days ago
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Personal Finance
Stretching your food budget is as easy as learning to take
those leftovers that usually get pushed to the back of the fridge
and using them to create a new and exciting dish. The key to doing
this successfully is planning your meals to take full advantage of
everything in your kitchen. Following a few simple rules will
ensure that you don't end up with a refrigerator full of plastic
leftover containers.
Plan Ahead
There are literally thousands of ways to take main course
leftovers and turn them into something dramatically different. One
of the easiest ideas is making tacos, which can be done with
shredded beef, chicken or even turkey. Soups are another easy
transformation for a former main course meat. The tried and true
pot pie is also a great choice.
By JulianaWeissRoesslerGuest Blogger
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2 weeks ago
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Holidays
If you're wracking your brain for last-minute
ideas on something to do for Mother's Day that doesn't involve
hundreds of dollars or yet another generic bouquet of flowers,
consider doing something that truly comes from you
– cook mom a meal!
Even if you're not a gourmet chef (and if you
are, why didn't you think of this sooner?!), mom will appreciate
you serving her for once, and she'll marvel at the hard work you
put in. Just as importantly,you'll be able to show her you love her
for a fraction of the cost of going out to a restaurant.
The best way to go about this is to find some
of your mom's favorite foods or meals and make those, but if you're
having trouble, here area couple of ideas to get you started.
Blueberry Bedcakes
These pancakes with fresh blueberries are a
great way to start of mom's day.
