What are the signs that you aren’t drinking enough water? Does dehydration hurt you? Watch this video for some good answers.
Turkey And Greece Create The First Sandwich
John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich is credited with inventing the sandwich. In 1762, Montagu, a consummate gambler, requested something he could eat without getting up from the card table. The cook placed a slice of meat between two pieces of bread and the sandwich as we know it was born. However, neither John nor the cook were the first to make and eat one.
Before this card game, Montagu traveled to Turkey and Greece where dips, cheeses and meats were commonly eaten between pieces of bread. His request started a trend and by the time of the Revolutionary War, sandwiches were well established in England. However, the colonists were slow to adapt it. American cooks tended to avoid culinary trends from their former ruling state… and… since the name “sandwich” came from the British peerage system; Americans wanted nothing to do with it.
Always in Season…White Chicken Chili
White Chicken Chili…. Good and Healthy
White Chicken Chili will please everyone anytime of year! Easy to prepare on those busy days and great for those evenings when the kids are in different activities and eating in shifts.
I love this recipe because you can modify it with shredded chicken vs. chopped. This takes a bit more preparation time as you poach the chicken and shred with two forks. Also, I am not fan of cheese on my soups, so I use a dollop of low-fat sour cream in lieu of the cheese. And, you can add sliced carrots, mushrooms or other creative ingredients. While my family loves corn bread muffins with white chicken chili, other choices such as Garlic bread, crackers and toasted pita triangles make a great side. And…to end a perfect meal is the perfect desert of low fat and healthy brownies made with apple sauce or yogurt in place of oil…Yum!!
Let me know how you like it or have any suggestions for modifications!
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min.
MAKES: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans (14 ounces each) chicken broth
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, drained, divided
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Chopped jalapeno pepper, optional
Nutritional Facts
1 cup: 219 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 644mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 7g fiber), 19g protein.
Directions
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook chicken and onion in oil until lightly browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, chilies, cumin, oregano and cayenne; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low. With a potato masher, mash one can of beans until smooth. Add to saucepan. Add remaining beans to saucepan. Simmer for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and onion is tender.
- Top each serving with cheese and, if desired, jalapeno pepper. Yield: 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
Originally published as White Chicken Chili in Taste of Home Cooking School Collection
How Protein and Micronutrients Can Transform Your Health
“After years of dieting and counting calories I learned a few lessons along the way. Once I shifted my mindset away from obsessing over calories, I finally saw major turnarounds. The result is what I call my protein and micronutrient theory of health.
If you’ve struggled with restricting calories and stubborn pounds despite doing all the “right things,” then this may be the missing piece. While you probably won’t find this theory in a scientific journal, I’ve found it personally helpful. I’m sharing today in the hopes that some of you might glean some inspiration too.”
Is Cauliflower Pizza Crust Actually Healthier Than Regular Pizza Crust?
“Take any food you love, make it out of cauliflower, and it’s magically healthy. Or at least that’s what most people think about pizza. But is cauliflower pizza crust healthy?
The fear of carb consumption has led to an explosion of creative carb substitutes, cauliflower pizza crust being one of many.
“People are so anti-carbohydrate and think white flour isn’t good for you. So they wonder, ‘How can we still eat pizza?,’” says Keri Gans, RDN, author of The Small Change Diet. “[Cauliflower pizza crust] also has a health halo because it’s associated with a vegetable.”
But look beyond that halo glow and check the labels. Then you can really see if cauliflower crust is better for you than regular crust.”
