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The Benefits of Vitamin B6

Readily available in food as well as dietary supplements, vitamin B6 is important for a number of bodily functions. Click here to discover the many vitamin B6 benefits…

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White Beans With Dried Tomatoes Recipe

Ingredients
3 can(s) beans, white kidney
1 can(s) broth, vegetable
3 clove(s) garlic, minced
7 ounce(s) tomato(es), sun-dried and oil-packed, drained and chopped
2 ounce(s) cheese, shaved Asiago


1/3 cup(s) nuts, pine nuts
Cooking and preparation here….

White Beans With Dried Tomatoes Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 can(s) beans, white kidney
  • 1 can(s) broth, vegetable
  • 3 clove(s) garlic, minced
  • 7 ounce(s) tomato(es), sun-dried and oil-packed, drained and chopped
  • 2 ounce(s) cheese, shaved Asiago
  • 1/3 cup(s) nuts, pine nuts

Cooking and preparation here….

The best protein source on the planet, eggs consistently outrank milk, beef, whey, and soy in the quality of protein they provide. Read more…

Photo: Michelle Heimerman / A Camera in the Kitchen

With dieting’s emphasis on low-fat, low-carb, and low-calorie, one essential ingredient for weight loss is often left out of the mix: protein. Numerous studies, including one recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association have shown that skipping high-protein foods may lead to overeating and is often one of the biggest causes of excess weight gain. And as any devoted exerciser knows, protein is essential for the growth and repair of muscle and organs, especially after a hard workout.

Try these high-protein choices for healthy snacking…