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Sweet Potatoes Vs. Yams: Is There A Difference?
 

Sweet Potatoes Vs. Yams: Is There A Difference?


By Joseph Erdos, Posted Nov 16th 2011

EatingWell Before you reach for the candied yams this Thanksgiving, there's something you need to know. They're not actually yams! All this time Americans have been making the mistake of calling sweet potatoes "yams." But there's actually a difference. It turns out sweet potatoes and yams are not even related. They are two different species of root vegetable with very ... Read More# EatingWell Before you reach for the candied yams this Thanksgiving, there's something you need to know. They're not actually yams! All this time Americans have been making the mistake of calling sweet potatoes "yams." But there's actually a difference. It turns out sweet potatoes and yams are not even related. They are two different species of root vegetable with very ...#
10 Light Indian-Inspired Recipes
 

10 Light Indian-Inspired Recipes


By KitchenDaily Editors, Posted Nov 15th 2011

New Media Publishing Want to prepare healthy meals without banishing flavor from your kitchen? Indian cuisine is your answer! Many Indian dishes are loaded with spices and aromatics like garlic and ginger, which give your food personality without upping its calorie quotient. Even better, these key ingredients have all kinds of health benefits, too. Turmeric, for instance, has ... Read More# New Media Publishing Want to prepare healthy meals without banishing flavor from your kitchen? Indian cuisine is your answer! Many Indian dishes are loaded with spices and aromatics like garlic and ginger, which give your food personality without upping its calorie quotient. Even better, these key ingredients have all kinds of health benefits, too. Turmeric, for instance, has ...#
Tricks Of The Trade: How To Tackle Fresh Ginger
 

Tricks Of The Trade: How To Tackle Fresh Ginger


By KitchenDaily Editors, Posted Nov 9th 2011

Jupiterimages Aromatic, pungent and just a little bit spicy, ginger bestows a special flavor on all kinds of dishes. To enjoy it at its best, ignore that who-knows-how-old canister of ground ginger in your cupboard and opt for the fresh variety. It's available year-round in the produce section of your supermarket, and it's dirt cheap. Below, a few tips for how to get the ... Read More# Jupiterimages Aromatic, pungent and just a little bit spicy, ginger bestows a special flavor on all kinds of dishes. To enjoy it at its best, ignore that who-knows-how-old canister of ground ginger in your cupboard and opt for the fresh variety. It's available year-round in the produce section of your supermarket, and it's dirt cheap. Below, a few tips for how to get the ...#
Start Your Day Off Right: 10 Comforting & Healthy Breakfast Recipes
 

Start Your Day Off Right: 10 Comforting & Healthy Breakfast Recipes


By KitchenDaily Editors, Posted Nov 8th 2011

We have all heard it before: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It starts your day off on the right foot, making sure you have enough energy to last you until your lunch break. It is important to be sure not to skip out on this vital meal, but it is also equally important to make sure that what you choose for breakfast is a healthy choice. Click through the 10 ... Read More# We have all heard it before: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It starts your day off on the right foot, making sure you have enough energy to last you until your lunch break. It is important to be sure not to skip out on this vital meal, but it is also equally important to make sure that what you choose for breakfast is a healthy choice. Click through the 10 ...#
In Season Now: Our Favorite Brussels Sprouts Recipes
 

In Season Now: Our Favorite Brussels Sprouts Recipes


By KitchenDaily Editors, Posted Nov 2nd 2011

Jupiterimages Brussels sprouts -- those mini green cabbages that everyone loves to hate -- are actually delicious if you just give them the chance. Many people grew up hating sprouts for their foul smell and bitter taste, but when cooked the right way, Brussels sprouts can be sweet, fragrant and meltingly tender. They're also packed with vitamins A and C, folic acid and ... Read More# Jupiterimages Brussels sprouts -- those mini green cabbages that everyone loves to hate -- are actually delicious if you just give them the chance. Many people grew up hating sprouts for their foul smell and bitter taste, but when cooked the right way, Brussels sprouts can be sweet, fragrant and meltingly tender. They're also packed with vitamins A and C, folic acid and ...#
Eat Your Colors! Smart Ways To Brighten Up Your Diet
 

Eat Your Colors! Smart Ways To Brighten Up Your Diet


By KitchenDaily Editors, Posted Nov 1st 2011

Alamy A common sense trick for eating healthy? Eat colorful foods! Think about it: what do many unhealthy foods like potato chips, white bread and fried, well, anything have in common? They tend to be a blah beige hue. The more colors in your diet, the likelier it is that you're getting all the nutrients you need. (And we're talking about naturally colorful foods, by the way ... Read More# Alamy A common sense trick for eating healthy? Eat colorful foods! Think about it: what do many unhealthy foods like potato chips, white bread and fried, well, anything have in common? They tend to be a blah beige hue. The more colors in your diet, the likelier it is that you're getting all the nutrients you need. (And we're talking about naturally colorful foods, by the way ...#
11 Lentil Recipes We Love
 

11 Lentil Recipes We Love


By KitchenDaily Editors, Posted Oct 24th 2011

New Latin Classics Do you ever wish more foods were reliably cheap, healthy and tasty? Lentils meet all three of those criteria! Overlooked by many a supermarket shopper, protein-rich lentils are faster than other types of dried legumes to prepare, and they easily absorb your favorite flavors from other foods and seasonings. As a result, you can never really run out of ... Read More# New Latin Classics Do you ever wish more foods were reliably cheap, healthy and tasty? Lentils meet all three of those criteria! Overlooked by many a supermarket shopper, protein-rich lentils are faster than other types of dried legumes to prepare, and they easily absorb your favorite flavors from other foods and seasonings. As a result, you can never really run out of ...#
Calorie-Cutting Shortcuts From Rocco DiSpirito\'s Latest Book
 

Calorie-Cutting Shortcuts From Rocco DiSpirito's Latest Book


By KitchenDaily Editors, Posted Oct 19th 2011

Jonathan Pushnik Chef, TV personality and author Rocco DiSpirito is famous for his many great cookbooks. His last two cookbooks -- Now Eat This! and Now Eat This! Diet -- offered great recipes that cut the fat and calories on some favorite dishes and classic comfort foods. His recently released book Now Eat This! 100 Quick Calorie Cuts at Home aims to help people make simple ... Read More# Jonathan Pushnik Chef, TV personality and author Rocco DiSpirito is famous for his many great cookbooks. His last two cookbooks -- Now Eat This! and Now Eat This! Diet -- offered great recipes that cut the fat and calories on some favorite dishes and classic comfort foods. His recently released book Now Eat This! 100 Quick Calorie Cuts at Home aims to help people make simple ...#
How To Make Kale Chips
 

How To Make Kale Chips


By EatingWell, Posted Oct 18th 2011

By Matthew Thompson, Associate Food Editor for EatingWell Let me be the first to say that I LOVE chips. As a kid, I felt like a sandwich was incomplete without a few Classic Lays beside it (or on top...mmmm). I loved lemony Cool Ranch Doritos, peppery BBQ Utz, mysterious Cheetos. One year for Christmas, my stocking was literally full of cylinders of Pringles. But I'm ... Read More# By Matthew Thompson, Associate Food Editor for EatingWell Let me be the first to say that I LOVE chips. As a kid, I felt like a sandwich was incomplete without a few Classic Lays beside it (or on top...mmmm). I loved lemony Cool Ranch Doritos, peppery BBQ Utz, mysterious Cheetos. One year for Christmas, my stocking was literally full of cylinders of Pringles. But I'm ...#
How A Paper Towel Can Slash Calories, And Other Pizza Tips
 

How A Paper Towel Can Slash Calories, And Other Pizza Tips


By KitchenDaily Editors, Posted Oct 17th 2011

AlamyAccording to the powers that be, October is National Pizza Month. But what does that actually mean? Well, pretty much nothing since Americans act like every month is national pizza month. In the United States, the delightfully doughy substance is a $30 billion industry, and each person in our proud country eats an average of 23 pounds of it a year. All this pizza ... Read More# AlamyAccording to the powers that be, October is National Pizza Month. But what does that actually mean? Well, pretty much nothing since Americans act like every month is national pizza month. In the United States, the delightfully doughy substance is a $30 billion industry, and each person in our proud country eats an average of 23 pounds of it a year. All this pizza ...#