Healthy Recipes on Shine

Cooking with Fresh Pumpkin

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Pumpkins aren't just for pie--or decoration--this season. If you're still housing that pumpkin from Halloween and aren’t sure what to do with it, consider cooking it--as long as it's still fresh (pumpkins stay fresh at room temperature for about a month). One caveat: Don't use a…

6 instant healthy snacks for the holiday road trip

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My fiancé and I do tons of road-tripping during the holidays. To save time and money, we snack in the car rather than stop for a meal along the way. We never leave home without two big containers of water—one for each of us—and a bag full of quick healthy snacks to keep us going the whole car-ride long. Here are some of my favorites.

Why you should embrace the diabetic diet

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The thing about a diabetic diet that I don't think most people get is that you don't have to eat special foods or be excluded from what "everyone else" is eating (including dessert). Eating to manage diabetes means eating with your eyes open—knowing what's going into your body and when. So, truth be told, if you have diabetes, everyone else should be taking a cue from what's on your plate. Here are 5 things we can all learn from a diabetic diet.

Try this drink to cure a headache & 4 more home remedies for common ailments

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When it comes to minor ailments like headaches and motion sickness, I don’t really like to take medications. I’d rather use a kitchen-based remedy to soothe my symptoms. And I’m not the only one. A recent survey reported that worries about the economy are driving more people to alternative remedies as they look for ways to save money on expensive doctor visits and prescription medicines. But do they work? Here’s the truth about home remedies for 5 common ailments...

Comfort food without the guilt: Chicken Potpie

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Chicken Potpie is one of my favorite comfort foods. What’s more satisfying on a cool day than hot creamy chicken inside a flaky crust? Nothing, unless you’re like me and want to watch what you eat. Suddenly this butter- and heavy-cream-laden dish doesn’t seem so comforting.

So instead of making a traditional recipe that’s loaded with fat, I use EatingWell’s healthier version of this dish to satisfy my comfort-food craving without the extra calories and fat. It’s comfort food without the guilt. Get the recipe and find out how we made it healthier.

Salmon burgers and all the great things they do for you

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I’m a big fan of fatty fish—salmon, tuna and, for the first time this past weekend, grilled sardines! Of course these fish taste delicious, but they also deliver a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids. Why do I care about eating omega-3s? You’ve likely heard that they help keep arteries clear and hearts strong, and they’ve been linked with quite a few other health benefits too. Find out what they are here.

Good for You: Slim Chicken Parmesan

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Craving Chicken Parmigiana and Pasta? Cut this checkered-tablecloth specialty down to size to make Slim Chicken Parmesan—here's how we did it.

3 immune-boosting foods to get you through winter

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With all the media hype about the H1N1 flu virus and the seasonal flu, I’m finding it hard not to be worried about getting sick this winter. I want to keep my immune system as healthy as possible so I’m going to include these 3 immunity boosters in my diet.