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Oven-frying fish nuggets
If the holiday season left you with a spreading waistline after weeks of spreading glad tidings and joy, it's time to fight the battle of the bulge.
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Health-related events and activities in the area
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Spice up snacks with curry
Nuts make a great healthy snack, because they are loaded with heart-healthy nutrients. They also a good source of protein and fiber, both of which are helpful for controlling hunger if you are trying to take off a few pounds.
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People's Pharmacy
Q: I take aspirin for arthritis pain. It's the only painkiller that works for me, but sometimes if I have a headache, the aspirin doesn't seem to work.
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Cooking Healthy: Popovers are good party food
Want to lighten up your holiday hors d'oeuvres? Cut out the middle.
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Brain freeze can happen at any time
The claim: “Brain freeze” occurs only on warm days.
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Substituting whole-wheat flour, fruit and nuts adds nutritional punch to seasonal cookies
More so than most holiday desserts, cookies are the perfect portion-controlled treat that — when enjoyed in moderation — can be a better option than a big wedge of pie or cake.
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Health Calendar
Health Calendar
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Braising vegetable side dishes helps retain flavor and nutrients without adding fat
Vegetable sides can be the most virtuous players of any meal.
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Health Calendar
Health Calendar, effective Nov. 23
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Non-dairy milks can provide rich flavor, texture and sweetness when cooking
Grocers these days are jammed with milks made from almonds, rice, hazelnuts, cashews and — of course — soy beans. The trick to enjoying these beverages is to match the best variety with how you plan to use it.
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Health Calendar
Health Calendar
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Tweaking the gravy recipe can help lessen fat overload of holiday feast
Thanksgiving dinner typically isn’t a particularly virtuous meal, but there are simple ways to lighten the load.
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Health Calendar
Health Calendar
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Healthful substitutions yield cheesecake with half the calories, two-thirds the fat
A love of cheesecake is easily soured when you look at what goes into it.
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Health Calendar
Health Calendar: Effective Nov. 2
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Substituting ingredients can keep Halloween cookies from being a nutritional nightmare
A good scare on Halloween is fine, unless it’s from reading the nutrition label on one of your kid’s — or your own — treats.
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Health Calendar
Health Calendar, effective Oct. 26
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Cigna, Novant renew contract for in-network access
Cigna HealthCare and Novant Health have reached a multi-year agreement that will allow Cigna customers to continue to have in-network access at Novant hospitals, including Forsyth Medical Center.
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Health Calendar
Wednesday CPR: A CPR course will be offered from noon-4 p.m. at the Lexington Senior Center, 555-B W. Center St. Extension, Lexington. Participants will receive certification in CPR for two years. The cost is $10.00, and is open to all Davidson County residents age 18 and up.
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Tomatillos, with traits similar to tomatoes, are frequently overlooked but worth a try
You’ve probably looked right at them dozens of times, those greenish, papery, lanternlike things in the bin next to the tomatoes at the market. And then you probably moved on.
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Health Calendar
Health Calendar, effective Oct. 12
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Health Calendar Oct. 5
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A list of area health activities and support groups.
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