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Butter Bean Soup: An easy, yummy dinner

healthy butter bean soup

I got this recipe from my Grandma–I’m not sure where she got it from, but I’ve added my own twist to it with the fire-roasted tomatoes and the addition of meat. This works great as a vegetarian dish too–Use veggie broth instead of chicken. This is one of my go-to weekday recipes because it’s extremely quick and easy, and my whole family likes it.  Perfect for those not-quite-warm-enough spring evenings, this soup uses hearty butter beans, which are larger than the more well-known cannellini beans. Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cup sliced celery 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup onion, chopped …

Does a gluten-free diet help you lose weight? Separating fact from fad.

gluten free for weight loss

Does a diet without gluten, a protein found in most grains, really help your waistline?   Celebrities endorse it for weight loss.  Testimonials claim increased energy, improved digestions and clearer skin.  People believe that gluten-free products are healthier, according to surveys.  Almost a third of Americans are reducing or eliminating their gluten intake.  Sales of gluten-free products have topped $12 billion, according to market research.  But what do the facts tell us about a gluten-free diet for in terms of weight loss? There is currently no research to support the claim that a gluten-free diet is good for weight loss.  Unless …