Beans and grains for meatless Lent meals with pantry power
A reader describes simple meatless weeknight dinners using a well stocked pantry. He relies on whole grains rice lentils and dry beans to create nutritious inexpensive dishes. Barley steel cut oats freekeh buckwheat quinoa and bulgur cook quickly while heirloom Rancho Gordo beans offer hearty options for nourishing meatless meals.
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Paleo diet gains ground as a modern caveman eating plan
An interview with Furlong of New Hudson Mich on adopting Paleo for three years. He explains it centers on lean meats fruits and non starchy vegetables plus nuts seeds and excludes grains dairy and processed foods. He notes benefits like weight loss energy improved cholesterol and possible meds reduction.
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Eggs no longer a food villain amid bacon pizza craze
Health guidelines shift as cholesterol fears ease while Little Caesars unveils a Detroit style deep dish bacon wrapped pizza. The 8 slice pie carries 450 calories per slice and 830 milligrams sodium, with a bacon wrapped crust. Expert panels say dietary cholesterol is not a cancer risk from overconsumption, challenging long held egg limits, sparking debate on diet adopted by Americans.
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