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Beware of These Three Surprising Sources of High Fructose Corn Syrup

April 21, 2016 by

Avoiding high fructose corn syrup seems like it would be fairly easy if you read your labels and eat a plant-based diet. However, there are still ways in which this artificial sweetener can find its way into the food you eat. Here are three surprising sources of high fructose corn syrup that you might want to avoid:

  1. Salad dressing. Low-fat or not, many salad dressings contain high fructose corn syrup as a main ingredient. Make your own with oil and vinegar dressing or buy organic to avoid this.
  2. Honey-roasted peanuts. There are only seven ingredients in this sweet snack, and corn syrup is one of them. Choose raw or oven-roasted nuts instead.
  3. Ketchup. It might be no surprise that ketchup includes sugar, but some brands contain exceedingly high amounts. Look for all-natural brands or use ketchup sparingly.

Corn Syrup in Unexpected Foods [Huffington Post]
Surprising Products That Contain High Fructose Corn Syrup [Divine Caroline]
(Not So) Sweet: Surprising Foods Containing High Fructose Corn Syrup [Babble]
6 Popular Foods with High-Fructose Corn Syrup [FitDay]

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Simple, Healthful Poultry Recipes

January 22, 2014 by

Poultry is one of the healthiest meats you can cook with, and it’s also incredibly versatile. From juicy chicken to hearty turkey, these delicious and nutritious recipes will help mix up the ways you prepare poultry.

Chicken Picadillo
Using just one pot and only 162 calories, this incredibly flavorful chicken dish is perfect for busy weeknights. Bell peppers add extra vitamins and a serving of vegetables, while tomato sauce, cumin and lemon juice gives this meal a flavor that really stands out.

Asian-Style Chicken Wraps
Using lettuce as a wrap eliminates extra carbohydrates, and the spicy and refreshing sauce adds a healthy kick to the tender chicken strips inside.

Oven-Crusted Chicken Breast
The traditional dinner staple gets a healthy makeover in this low-calorie dish. Substituting the usual fatty breading for egg whites and rolled oats offers the same crispy texture without the added fat.

Cornbread-Crusted Turkey
Turkey isn’t just for Thanksgiving dinner, and this simple yet delicious dish proves how versatile turkey can be. The addition of a cornbread coating and Dijon flavor makes this poultry meal both hearty and healthy.

For more nutritious poultry recipes, visit the NIH website here.

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