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Chicken, veggies and a creamy mushroom sauce…this fabulous skillet dish is ready to serve in just 25 minutes.

What You’ll Need

1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can (10 1/2 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup or (10 1/2 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed 98% Fat Free Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
1 bag (about 16 ounces) frozen California veget

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If you are like everyone else, then you have probably struggled with weight loss in some point in your life. Whether it is because of poor diet, lack of exercise or emotional instability, it is impertinent. Weight loss is manageable, but you have to be dedicated to the cause. This article will set you on that path.

 

It is important that you get enough sleep when you are trying to lose weight. Not getting enough sleep every night will decrease your energy throughout the day. When you don’t have

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You Are What You Eat: What You Need To Know About Nutrition

With rising health concerns and an increased popular focus on the important role of eating a healthy diet, it can be hard to know which pieces of advice to follow. Never fear, though, this article compiles some of the most useful tips all in one place, to help you get started on the right path to good nutrition.

To naturally detoxify your body, look for foods that are high in soluble fiber. When your body digests soluble fiber, it tur

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Gatorade is introducing its first organic sports drinks. (Gatorade)

The maker of Gatorade has come out with an organic version of the neon-colored sports drink.

PepsiCo announced the new product will be sold in select markets this fall.

G-Organic comes in strawberry, lemon, and a mixed berry flavor.

The new drink has only seven ingredients, including organic cane sugar and sea salt.

The drink will be available in select markets soon.

Click here for more.

SOURCE: KTRK

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Since the laws of nature are the laws of God, it is plainly our duty to give these laws careful study. We should study their requirements in regard to our own bodies and conform to them. Ignorance in these things is sin. 
 
“Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ?” “What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spiri
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Most people think that high blood pressure is an integral part of getting older. But actually it is not 100 % true. Let me ask you: do you know that if the blood pressure becomes lower it reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke in half or even more. Besides, it is known that many people with high blood pressure still feel great. But actually high blood pressure is bad for your arteries. Under extra pressure, the plaque may rupture. On the other hand, if you have problems with kidneys, the

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The scientists compared to another group who live in Italy young people from a rural village in Africa and find a dramatic difference. African children have had fewer bacteria linked to obesity and more fatty acids that protect against inflammation.

The diet of African children was similar to that of people living in the modern Western world thousands of years ago. Of Italian children, only those who were still breastfeeding harbored bacteria like African children. the trillions of microbes liv

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Fasting For Weight Loss Tips

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The idea of fasting is still tied to the spiritual and religious practices. When many people  first hear about fasting, they immediately relate the term to the Catholics who practice this during Lent or to Muslims during Ramadan. In ancient times when people fasted they believed that doing so would improve their clarity of thought, and bring spiritual enlightenment and inspiration. In fact fasting is one module of wellness and healing that has mental, spiritual, and physical benefits.

Many peop

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Can you imagine eating pigs?  When I was a child, every week I would go with my mother to the butcher shop and drool over all that meat. The owner would routinely give me a raw wiener to keep me happy while my mother ordered her usual order of jack cheese, round steak, a whole salami (I used to like to eat the white skin too), a huge chunk of bologna, blood sausage, pork chops, pork roast, bacon, ham, and more.

I used to eat pounds pork and especially loved my mother’s ham and potato salad. I w

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Taco Bell paved the way for junk food, fast food mashups with its Doritos Tacos Locos.

Now the chain is throwing yet another snack into the meal mix by stuffing Cheetos into its burritos next month.

According to FoodBeast, the new meaty burritos will be stuffed with seasoned beef, buttered rice, a cheesy nacho sauce and crunchy bits of the popular puffy cheese snack.

But is this new burrito a true mashup or just cheesy mush?


Cheetos may be summer’s hottest snack food meal addition. In June,

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If you want to juice while pregnant, ask your doctor about the fruit, vegetables, and other spices and additives you use to ensure they’re all healthy for your baby, too. For example, there are some herbs that are often found in teas which can lead to spontaneous abortion! Double check to make sure that what you ingest is okay.

Getting into juicing can not only make you healthier, but can be a fun way to create delicious and nutritious drinks for you and your family. If you can g

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Eating pork produces scrofula, leprosy, & cancer. CD 393. Do you know what scrofula is? It is sometimes referred to as “The King’s Disease or the King’s Evil”. Scrofula is a form of tuberculosis affecting the lymphnodes, especially of the neck. In old times Kings would get this disease in the lymph nodes because they were eating lots of pork! You know the picture–a whole pig with an apple in his mouth. Did God ever give humans permission to eat pigs?

In Genesis we are told that God made man in

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Staying Hydrated in The Heat

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Editor’s note: It’s always good to stay hydrated, but it’s absolutely essential in the hot weather, where you can become thirsty without even realizing it. Here, from the experts at Go4Life, a division of the National Institute on Aging, offer background information, as well as some tips, to help you make sure you’re drinking enough healthy liquids:

Water helps you digest your food, absorb nutrients, and then get rid of the unused waste.But as we age, some people may lose their sense of thirs

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If you came here looking for advice on how you can benefit from the power of juicing, then you have come to the right spot. This article is packed full of great ideas and suggestions, as well as information on how juicing at home can benefit you and your health.

If you are juicing for nutrition instead of weight loss, consider adding a source of healthy fat with the vegetables for a hearty juice. Some great raw fat options are coconut butter, cream, avocado and flax seeds. Also c

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Cola Pettiford (courtesy)

Cola Pettiford is the owner of We Got Soul, a soul food restaurant located in Stone Mountain, Georgia that offers southern cooking at its best. “If you’re looking for a place that has delicious down-home cooking, excellent customer service with a smile, all at a great price, you’ve found it,” says Pettiford, who opened the restaurant because there was no other place nearby that sold down home cooking she liked to eat.

Here, Pettiford shares what it’s like to be a le

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Dinner platters combine a large portion of a protein, in this case grilled wild caught salmon, with a choice of several seasonal veggies (fresh grilled asparagus), grain (Mediterranean quinoa salad) and a sauce (yogurt herb) all prepared in two minutes and drive-thru ready. (Photo: Larry Olmsted)

Dinner platters combine a large portion of a protein, in this case grilled wild caught salmon, with a choice of several seasonal veggies (fresh grilled asparagus), grain (Mediterranean quinoa salad) and a sauce (yogurt herb) all prepared in two minutes and drive-thru ready.
(Photo: Larry Olmsted)

Looking for a quick and healthy meal on-the-go? NBA Star Ray Allen and his wife opened a healthy fast food restaurant in Miami and it might just be the healthiest fast food place in America.

The

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If you are looking for a way to make a powerful difference in how you feel and look, then look no further than juicing.
 Making your own juice blends at home, gives you the control over what goes into your body and how it tastes. Keep reading for tips on how you can get started.

If you are going to be juicing do some research first. Certain combinations of fruits and vegetables when mixed together in a juice are phenomenal, which can be seen with the V8 companies’ success. On the

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Paprika Chicken with Chickpeas

Feel free to add other spices if you have them on hand, like ground cumin, coriander, even a pinch of cinnamon.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs (we used bone-in, skin-on), trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 14-ounce can chickpeas, drained
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

METHOD

1

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Convenience products like canned soups and instant mashed potatoes come together with ground beef to make this tasty meat loaf flavored casserole with a yummy mashed potato topping.  Delish!

What You’ll Need

1 pound ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can (10 1/2 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed Vegetable Soup
1 can Campbell’s® Condensed Golden Mushroom Soup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups water
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup milk
2 cups instant mashed potato flakes o

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Drinking juice is one of the easiest ways to get your daily requirement of fruits and vegetables. Store bought juice can be expensive and is often made with preservatives that make it less healthy. This article has tips on how you can make your own juice from fresh fruits and vegetables.

When preparing for a juice diet, make sure to stock a LOT of fresh fruits and vegetables! On average, it takes 4.4 pounds of raw fruits and vegetables to make just a single quart of juice, so you’ll need lot

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