Beef stew basics expand kitchen time savings
Chicago Tribune editor Judy Hevrders highlights readers’ response to a stew feature and shares tips for a versatile base. With browned beef and onions as the base, the dish doubles easily, freezes well, and can evolve into French, Belgian, Southwestern, or classic American versions by adding wine, beer, vegetables, or pasta.
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Purina Diet Joke Ends With Hospital Visit Mishap
A humorous anecdote from Amherst describes a Sam's Club checkout joke about the Purina Diet. The narrator claims he once ended in intensive care after a dog food gag and a curbside collision with an Irish Setter, prompting a shopper to laugh uproariously.
Reducing Salt to Fight High Blood Pressure
Health expert quotes advise limiting sodium to under 2,300 milligrams daily, with 1,500 mg targets for older adults and those with hypertension. Experts note most Americans consume 3,000 to 6,000 mg daily and that lowering intake can help reduce blood pressure and related heart risks.
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Charles O’shaughnessy
North Ohio Heart Center
MayoClinic.com
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Kim Horvath
EMH Healthcare
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Chia seeds rise as a popular nutrient dense food
Health advocates and retailers recount chia seeds as inexpensive, versatile, and nutrient rich. Experts note chia provides protein omega 3s and fiber, acts as a binder, and has a long shelf life. Cautious guidance covers seed color and quality.
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Healing Yourself Institute
Royal Oak
Mich
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Costco
Amber Poupore
Mintel
Dole Nutrition Plus
Todd Handelsman
Michigan
Wayne Coates
University of Arizona
FDA
Coates
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