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Please keep in mind that other members may claim medical or nutrition expertise or status that they may, or may not, possess. Please use good judgment and discretion in following their advice. Always check with your doctor or nutritionist before modifying your diet.
We want to know what questions you have on health and wellness. Share your questions here and Arlene Sanoy, registered dietician at Kraft Kitchens, will stop by monthly to select two questions to be answered in our new upcoming KRAFT Live Healthy & Happy newsletter. The answers will also be posted here for everyone to see on the message boards.
Please keep in mind that other members may claim medical or nutrition expertise or status that they may, or may not, possess. Please use good judgment and discretion in following their advice. Always check with your doctor or nutritionist before modifying your diet.
Moderator_Jane
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Jul 14, 2008 5:40 AM
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> Saute corn, onion and jalapeno, toss in some diced
> turkey to warm it up. Throw over some salad and toss
> with Hidden Valley spicy ranch dressing.
That sounds like something my husband would really like. Thanks.
Jane
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Jul 13, 2008 10:21 PM
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Saute corn, onion and jalapeno, toss in some diced turkey to warm it up. Throw over some salad and toss with Hidden Valley spicy ranch dressing.
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Moderator_Deanne
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Jul 12, 2008 9:26 PM
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> I just did a search for "salads" on the site and came
> across this section full of great salad ideas. I
> think I may try the Bacon Spinach Salad tonight!
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> http://kraftfoods.com/kf/cookingschool/foodbasics/sal
> adcenter
Excellent link to share, one to add to favorite places this time of year. Thank you!
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Moderator_Deanne
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Jul 6, 2008 10:24 AM
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I have good luck with a regular garden salad that they can add things to (like tforman).
Deli meats, cheese, left over boiled eggs, chicken, or roast, then everyone can add their favorite and voila, dinner.
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Jul 6, 2008 7:34 AM
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I usually can get my family to eat salads by throwing in thin sliced deli meats, pepperoni, and cheese cubes or shredded cheese. they love pizza so I also use mushrooms and ollives whatever ing. I have on hand for pizza I throw in
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Jul 5, 2008 9:20 PM
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a few years ago, l found a salad that the reciepe called for fresh sliced tomatoes, basil, onions, and parmasian cheese sprinkled over the dish. l have misplaced this reciepe.
it is a favorite with my family, any suggestions
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Jun 11, 2008 8:11 PM
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I make a salad mixing broccoli, vidila onion, a little bacon and raisins and sometimes cauliflower You can also add sunflower seeds if you like or if you don't like something leave it out. sometimes I add a little cheese. For dressing I just mix up a little bit of kraft miracle whip light or fat free, a little bit of balsamic vinegar a little sugar or sweetener and salt and or pepper to taste.
My husband thought that he wouldn't like the raisins in it but thought that it was good when he tasted it. It is a salad that holds up well and he took leftovers in his lunch.
I didn't put any amounts. it depends on how many people are here and what I have on hand. I have even added grated carrots to the mix.
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Jun 11, 2008 1:43 PM
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I like to try different ones especially with my "I don't like salad - husband".
His favorite is mixed greens, grape tomatoes, sliced almonds, sliced strawberries, crumbled blue cheese with a balsamic vinegarette.
We also like mixed greens, sliced pears, walnuts, blue cheese (or feta), craisins with a honey, lemon vinegarette.
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Jun 10, 2008 9:40 PM
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All you need is one 8 oz can of crushed pinapple
hope you like it!
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Jun 10, 2008 7:32 PM
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Brit,
That tilapia salad sounds delicious, especially with fresh strawberry season here. We eat a lot of tilapia and we like strawberry spinach salad. The two together sound good--just one questions-what size can pineapple do you use?
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Moderator_Jane
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Jun 10, 2008 7:32 PM
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You might start the salad sides by involving your family in what they would like to eat.
If they like fruit, it could be a salad with greens and fruit, or just a fruit salad. There are lots of pasta salad you can make with more veggies than pasta and a lower fat content. As someone else said, you can have a mini salad bar with everyone selecting the extras they like.
One caveat to all of this. I've seen adults who brag about eating only salads when they use a half a bottle of dressing on their salad at every meal. Salads are not necessarily lower in calories or fat, but they certainly can be, and they certainly can provide a lot of the vitamins and fiber we may be missing.
Wishing you luck!
Jane
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Jun 10, 2008 7:08 PM
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OK here is the BEST idea I received from another Mom...Get a resealable veggie tray and keep it filled with cut carrots/celery/peppers and other veggies along with a bowl of ranch dressing (or use low-fat sour cream and ranch mix). Set this out on the counter while you make dinner and let the family "snack" while you cook. They will get more than their share of veggies before dinner hits the table And now that my kids are late teens, they grab the veggie tray from the fridge soon as they get out of school or when they munch on the weekends. Even their visiting friends snack on the veggies. At the end of the week, I throw whatever is left into a pan with chopped cooked chicken and a bottled sauce and serve it over brown rice for a quick and cheap Friday night meal. This is without a doubt the BEST advice I ever got from another Mom. Ive been doing it for almost 18 years now. Another perk, when company comes to visit, they think I went to the extra trouble of cutting the fresh veggies for them.
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Moderator_Jane
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Jun 9, 2008 4:43 AM
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> I've been diagnosed with celiac disease and I'm
> trying to find out what foods Kraft offers that are
> gluten free. Can anyone help!
Here is another thread about gluten-free information: http://kraft.liveworld.com/topic/Healthy-Living-General/Food-Allergy-Gluten/1800000575
I can't find it at the moment, but I'll keep looking, where Michelle specifically talked about what food additives were and were not gluten and what to look for on labels.
I have a good friend with celiac disease. The diet is tough, but she feels it is absolutely worth it. Good luck!
Jane
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Jun 8, 2008 10:19 PM
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I've been diagnosed with celiac disease and I'm trying to find out what foods Kraft offers that are gluten free. Can anyone help!
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