Healthy Smiles

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Classic Comfort Foods Made Healthy

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Here are blue plate specials with nutritious twists―so you can enjoy these beautiful dishes even more, without sacrificing one ounce of good taste. 
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Beef Stroganoff

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Beef Stroganoff With Yogurt and Dill
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Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 25m | Total Time: 25m

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Ingredients
12 ounces multigrain noodles
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced kosher salt and pepper
1 pound button mushrooms, sliced
4 shallots, sliced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

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  • Calories 535 Calories From Fat 22%

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Directions

Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. In 2 batches, cook the steak until browned, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate. Return the skillet to medium heat and add the remaining oil. Add the mushrooms and shallots; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until the liquid has reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Return the beef and accumulated juices to the skillet and cook until

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New Year Jump-Start !!!

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5 foods you should be eating….

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Sugary cakes. Glazed hams. Egg nog. That’s all behind you now. Wipe the slate clean and start the new year on a healthy note by focusing on vitamin-rich foods that you can incorporate into every meal going forward.

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The best way to reset your eating habits after the holidays is to stock your fridge with fresh, nutrient-rich foods that give you energy and improve your mood. Here’s a list of the top five:

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Lentils

LENTILS

These beans are filled with high-quality vegetarian protein and fiber, which boost energy and mood. They’re inexpensive and they cook up in 30 minutes or less. Suggests making large pots of lentil soup or lentil chili so you can freeze the leftovers.  

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Brussels Sprouts

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Toss some Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet, add olive oil and salt, and then bake until they’re crispy. We have no doubt they will become your favorite veggie. Added bonus: They’re only 55 calories per cup and they help fight cancer and boost memory.

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$15 Porsche

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A fifteen year-old boy came home with a Porsche and his parents began
to yell and scream,

“Where did you get that car?”

He calmly told them, “I bought it today.”

“With what money?” demanded his parents.

We know what a Porsche costs..”

“Well,” said the! boy, “this one cost me fifteen dollars.”

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CARIBREEZE “SMILEY” TREATS

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‘Run Down’ Codfish Pasta

Ingredients

1 lb desalted and picked codfish

2 large white onions, chopped

1/2 lb fennel bulb, sliced

2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped

6 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped.

1 cup halved cherry tomato or orange tomatoes

1 cup coconut milk

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CARIBREEZE “SMILEY” TREATS

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  • Saltfish in Blackbeans and Garlic

  • Ingredients

    1 lb re-hydrated salted fish

    4 tbs blackbean and garlic sauce

    (can use fresh)

    garlic chopped and fermented black

    beans soaked

    3 tsp red rum

    3 tsp white sugar

    1 tbs veg oil

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  • Logic and the English Language

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    Have you ever wondered why foreigners have trouble with the English Language?

    Let’s face it

    English is a stupid language.

    There is no egg in the eggplant

    No ham in the hamburger

    And neither pine nor apple in the pineapple.

    English muffins were not invented in England.

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