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For the tastiest, juiciest and fastest-roasting turkey, try brining your bird. This process of soaking the turkey overnight in a salt-and-spice solution (in the refrigerator) is a great way to lock in moisture, especially with healthier all-white meat, which typically becomes drier than dark when roasted. And the added moisture speeds up the cooking process.
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Studies show that people who follow the average Mediterranean diet eat less saturated fat and are typically less susceptible to heart disease than their American counterparts. This quick and delicious Mediterranean baked fish recipe pumps up the flavor with fragrant spices, citrus and arterial-plaque reducing garlic. Low in saturated fat, it’s a great source of lean protein.

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Thin and elegant, crepes made with whole-wheat pastry flour are the perfect foil for healthy fillings. Despite their fussy reputation, they are easy to make once you learn the proper technique. Try this tasty, healthful recipe adapted by VIVmag from a recipe by chef Jesus Gonzalez, Rancho La Puerta. Check out VIVmag’s July/August 2007 issue [...]

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Burgers are not typically noted for their healthfulness: Beef is high in cholesterol, refined wheat buns have little nutritional value, and ketchup is hardly equivalent to a fresh tomato. But if you switch to a leaner meat, add a whole-wheat bun and top with fresh veggies, a turkey burger can become a surprisingly healthy alternative [...]

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