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Hot soups for cold days
These soup recipes are "super" great for your kidneys and overall health.
BY KATY G. WILKENS
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February 8, 2024 at 10:50 a.m.
Seeds: superstars of nutrition
Eating nuts and seeds more often is a good idea because they are little power bundles of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
By KATY G. WILKENS
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October 12, 2023
Fire up your food with hot peppers
Gardens this time of year are bursting with shiny jalapenos, nicely rounded bell peppers, hot Thai chilies, mild banana peppers, and cherry peppers.
By KATY G. WILKENS
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September 11, 2023
Cool off with sweet and savory frozen pops
In addition to traditional fruit pops, try thinking out of the box with frozen treats made with veggies.
By KATY G. WILKENS
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August 8, 2023
Frozen fruits! Icy treats for summer weather
When the days get hot, turn to an icy treat to stay cool.
By KATY G. WILKENS
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July 11, 2023
Red, white and blue foods for the Fourth of July
There are healthy red and blue foods, including blueberries, strawberries and raspberries. All are high in antioxidants, folic acid and vitamin C, as well as low in calories, high in natural fiber and packed with flavor, not salt and fat.
By KATY G. WILKENS
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June 14, 2023
Quick Asian stir-fry meals
Tofu cooks quickly and is packed with protein in stir-fried dishes packed with plenty of vegetables.
By KATY G. WILKENS
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February 23, 2022
NO EXTRA POUNDS
How to avoid the holiday bulge
The average American gains five pounds every November-December, and it takes them many months to lose it - if they lose it at all.
By KATY G. WILKENS
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December 21, 2021
WINTER GARDENING
Gardening — it’s not just for summer any more
Winter veggies can help prevent cancer and add lots of vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin K to a healthy diet.
By KATY G. WILKENS
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November 1, 2021
Power up with citrus
Citrus is a great, bright flavor you can add to almost any sweet or savory dish.
By KATY G. WILKENS
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October 1, 2021
Enjoy hot summer nights with simple, cool salads
These salad meals are refreshing, healthy, and low in sodium.
By KATY G. WILKENS
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August 2, 2021
Stay cool and smart about salt this summer
Here are a few tips and recipes to help you stay cool while avoiding dangerous salt.
By KATY G. WILKENS
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June 1, 2021
Farmers markets: bringing food fresh to your table
Farmers markets are everywhere – with about 30 in King County and more than 100 in Washington state.
By KATY G. WILKENS
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May 3, 2021
It's time to jive with chives
Easy-to-grow chives are a great onion substitute. Their flavor and color really shine when you add them to dishes that don’t cook long.
By KATY G. WILKENS
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April 1, 2021
The new convenience food: butternut squash
The convenience of buying butternut squash that is already peeled and cubed eliminates a semi-daunting task of chopping it up on your own.
By KATY G. WILKENS
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March 1, 2021
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