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3 Must-Try Easy Soup Recipes Perfect for Your Barbecue Night

Soups are a great appetizer. Different types offer a variety of flavors and textures. More importantly, a bowl of healthy soup with legumes, vegetables and other fiber-rich ingredients nourish the body with essential nutrients. It has also been found that soup consumption helps maintain a healthy weight – according to a recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, soup eaters have better overall eating habits and tend to weigh less compared to those who are not.

So on your next barbecue night, pair your steak with any of these 3 easy healthy soup recipes:

Thick and Creamy Potato Soup

What you need:

  • 6 cups mashed cooked potatoes
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

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Delicious Spicy Grill Recipes For The Chili Lover

Did you know that eating spicy food provides you with plenty of health benefits? Not only does it improve your appetite but eating dishes that use chilli peppers is beneficial to relieving pain, to weight loss and even to heart health! So the next time you add a little excitement to your outdoor barbecue, serve any of these spicy grill recipes!

Grilled Sweet and Spicy Sticky Chicken Breasts

What you need:

  • 3 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, each sliced into large bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons chilli sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Book Review – Dana Carpender “How I Gave Up My Low-Fat Diet and Lost 40 Pounds”

After reading “Diabetes Solution” by Dr Bernstein we came across the name “Dana Carpender” and bought her 500 Low Carb recipes book. In a number of related books, we found that her book “How I gave up my low-fat diet and lost 40 pounds – and how you can too!” came highly recommended.

As a diabetic, I was sick of hypos and high sugar levels on a regular diet and ready to try Dr Bernstein’s suggestion of cutting down on the carbs, but didn’t even know where to start. I was also fed up with bland food, low fat meals and avoiding foods that I loved.

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3 Hot and Creamy Soups You’ll Fall In Love With

Regular consumption of soup benefits more than the taste buds. Because of its high water and fiber content, it helps flush out harmful toxins from the body without being hard on the stomach. This is also the reason why it’s an effective dish to help one lose weight – the water it contains helps one fill up quickly compared to other food.

So whether you’re aiming to shed some pounds or simply love soup, here are 3 creamy soups you’ll definitely fall in love with:

Cheesy Corn and Potato Chowder

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Delicious Asian Style Soup Recipes You Need To Try Now

If you’re fond of serving soup for lunch or dinner, forget the usual chicken or mushroom soup and try new flavors for a different dining experience. Asian style soups offer a different blend of flavors that go well with a lot of dishes. They’re generally healthier, too, usually with plenty of vegetables as ingredients.

Try these deliciouse Asian style soup recipes now:

Oriental Style Vermicelli Noodle Soup

What you need:
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Incredible Vegetarian Recipes That Will Make You Forget About Meat

Meat is delicious. But too much in your diet can cause a plethora of health symptoms. But when it comes to fresh produce, you can never eat too much! You don’t have to ditch meat altogether, just add more fresh fruits and vegetables in your daily meals. Try these delicious vegetarian recipes – they will make you forget about meat, even for a while!

Soy and Sugar Fried Cauliflower

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Rosh Hashana With Food Allergies

Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, is a wonderful holiday for people with food allergies and sensitivities. The Rosh Hashana meal highlights foods that are omens for a meaningful new year.These symbolic foods (called Simanim) are fairly allergy friendly. Pomegranate, dates, apples, squash, beets, leeks, carrots and cabbage are tolerated by most. The key in preparing an allergy friendly Rosh Hashana menu is planning, preparation, and avoidance.

While almost all of the simanim are safe, dishes that incorporate them may not be.

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3 Fuss-Free Slow Cooker Desserts That You Can’t Afford To Miss

Many people say that cooking food using a slow cooker is the easiest way to do it. You can absolutely cook anything using your crock pot, including scrumptious sweet treats. Like any other dish that is slow cooked, a crock pot will bring out the flavors of your ingredients and blend it perfectly!

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Crockpot Caramel Cake

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3 Meat Pie Recipes That Are a Must-Try

During birthdays, Thanksgiving or Christmas, it’s not a surprise to see that pie is served. It’s because it is considered to be a special dish especially when homemade. But you don’t have to wait for a special occasion to eat one, make these delicious meat pies at home and it will feel like the holidays!

Meat Loaf Overload

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Tasty Cold Soup Recipes That Will Change Your Soup Game

When you hear the word “soup”, you think of a warm delicious meal. But did you know that some people enjoy their soup cold? It’s a delicious and refreshing starter for a warm lunch or dinner, something that is definitely a must-try.

Cook these cold soup recipes to find out:

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