Turkey tortilla soup - my personal favorite.  The problem with most tortilla soups, however, is they tend to be very high in both fat and salt, due to all the cheese and chips that get added.  First things first – you don’t need the cheese … this soup is flavorful enough without it. Give it a try and if you still thing you need something, add just a sprinkling for flavor. Now on to the chips … one way around the tortilla chip issue, is to make your own. Granted, you could weigh your chips or count them out, but sometimes it's a little self defeating when you realize that you get a whopping...


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Superfoods ... We've all heard the term, but what exactly does it mean?  In order to be a superfood, it must have high concentrations of critical nutrients, be low in calories, and have been proven to help prevent and sometimes reverse the effects of aging.  Oats are one such food in that it lowers cholesterol, stabilizes blood sugar, and can protect against heart disease.  Containing fiber, B vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, it's an excellent addition to the daily diet. Even though oats do contain a fair amount of protein it's not quite enough for a complete meal.  And since a bowl...


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