Feel Full Longer

smoothie can be more than just a treat. If it’s a “satiety smoothie,” it can help you fight fat, too, by making you feel full on few calories. While the smoothies we tested delivered on their promises, any snack with a mix of protein, fiber, and healthy fat (key ingredients in most satiety drinks) will work—just stick to 200 calories or fewer. Richard Atkinson, MD, president of the American Obesity Association, gives this advice for managing hunger: “Use what works for you, whether it’s a glass of milk, a protein bar, or one of these drinks.”

6 Reasons Why a Little Glass of Wine Each Day May Do You Good

The list of wine’s benefits is long—and getting more surprising all the time. Already well-known as heart-healthy, wine in moderation might help you lose weight, reduce forgetfulness, boost your immunity, and help prevent bone loss.

With America likely to edge out France and Italy in total wine consumption in the near future, according to one analyst, and with women buying more than 6 out of every 10 bottles sold in this country, we’re happy to report thatwine may do all of the following:

1. Feed your head
Wine could preserve your memory. When researchers gave memory quizzes to women in their 70s, those who drank one drink or more every day scored much better than those who drank less or not at all. Wine helps prevent clots and reduce blood vessel inflammation, both of which have been linked to cognitive decline, as well as heart disease, explains Tedd Goldfinger, DO, of University of Arizona School of Medicine. Alcohol also seems to raise HDL, the good cholesterol, which helps unclog your arteries.

2. Keep the scale in your corner
Studies find that people who drink wine daily have lower body mass than those who indulge occasionally; moderate wine drinkers have narrower waists and less abdominal fat than people who drink liquor. Alcohol may encourage your body to burn extra calories for as long as 90 minutes after you down a glass. Beer seems to have a similar effect.

Appetizers, Salads & Side Dishes

Appetizers, Salads & Side Dishes

The main course might take center stage, but it’s often those ephemeral appetizers, side dishes and salads that steal the spotlight and make for a truly memorable meal. Let our experienced food writers guide you as you explore all the tantalizing possibilities!

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How To Make Mashed Potatoes





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By Susan Keeping
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How To Cook The Best Baked Potato





September 12, 2007
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By Sylvie Leochko
Many people think that baked potatoes are all the same. Wrong! Most people will only eat the inside of the baked potato and discard the wrinkled skin. Once you follow this recipe,...
How To Grill Corn On the Cob





May 3, 2006
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How To Make Chicken Salad





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Here's an excellent recipe for chicken salad. For more great recipe ideas for living on a budget, check out Frugal Living and Cooking. Ingredients:

Food & Drink

Calories, cocktails and cannolis—here you'll find general cooking information, tips about how to entertain guests and the history and traditions behind a variety of cultural cuisines.
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How To Brew Beer
By John Palmer

Beer is composed of malt, hops, water and yeast. It can be brewed at home using one of two methods: 1) all-grain brewing, or 2) a malt extract brewing kit. To produce beer, yeast ferments.

How To Drink Wine

See that you've appropriately prepped your wine so that it is the proper temperature for drinking. There are varying opinions as to what that temperature is, but here's a good rule of thumb: If it's white, chill it in the fridge for at least an hour before serving, but if it's red, serve it at room temperature (unless the temperature of the room is above 70 degrees--in that case, chill it slightly, and invest in an air conditioner).# Inspect the cork for any mold or discoloration. If you find any, just make sure it doesn't continue down into the bottle--if it appears to stop at the top, simply wipe it off and proceed.
# Once you have removed the cork from the bottle, sniff it. Yes, I'm serious, and no, this step won't invoke that fuzzy, lightheaded feeling--you're smelling the cork to detect any unpleasant aromas that may indicate spoilage.