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Zesty Lemon Pound Cake Nestlé Kitchen Approved Zesty Lemon Pound Cake

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This cake makes a wonderful dessert no matter what the occasion.


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Chocolate cake mix, evaporated milk and caramels make these the most moist and tender brownies this...


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Making Red Wine from Fresh Grapes Making Red Wine from Fresh Grapes

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Forget those old images of stomping grapes with bare feet! Winemaking is a science. Learn how you can get started.


Are Frozen Berries as Nutritious as Fresh? Are Frozen Berries as Nutritious as Fresh?

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A sweet way to get vitamin C and other antioxidants in your diet is to eat berries. But do frozen berries lose their potency? The answer may surprise you.


What's the Latest on Eggs and Cholesterol?

What's the Latest on Eggs and Cholesterol?

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Q: What's the latest on eggs and cholesterol?


A: Eggs are an economical source of high quality protein, B vitamins, iron, and other minerals, but they got a bad rap because of their cholesterol content. Thanks to years of research, we now know that saturated fat in the diet, not dietary cholesterol, is what influences blood cholesterol levels the most. Egg yolks are high in cholesterol, but they're fairly low in saturated fat and total fat. Egg whites have no fat or cholesterol. As part of a heart–healthy high fiber, low saturated fat diet, the American Heart Association recommends that healthy Americans limit cholesterol intake to less than 300 mg per day. If you like eggs, you could eat 1 yolk daily, and limit other dietary sources of cholesterol such as meat, poultry or dairy products. Here's some tips for enjoying eggs:

  • Use two egg whites, or one egg white plus 2 teaspoons of olive or canola oil in place of one whole egg in cooking.
  • Make "reduced cholesterol" scrambled eggs by taking out half the yolks.
  • To prevent illness from bacteria: keep eggs refrigerated, cook eggs until yolks are firm, and cook foods containing eggs thoroughly.

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