by Penny
June 23, 2010
I am originally from Texas, and my family always has traditional black-eyed peas on New Years Day for luck. Hoppin” John is a dish with peas and rice, usually with bacon or ham. However, I like black-eyed peas year round because they are a great way to get protein and fiber. This recipe incorporates the [...]
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by Greg
February 25, 2010
One of the major problems with unhealthy diets is that they lack fiber. Dietary fiber is predominantly found in beans, fruits, vegetables and whole grains and has a stellar reputation in preventing or relieving constipation. But according to the Mayo Clinic fiber can provide other health benefits as well, such as:
Lowering blood cholesterol levels. Soluble [...]
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