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91. Green Choices: Meat & Poultry Buyer's Guide
    

    Meat and poultry labels are confusing these days. What does "Natural" on that package of chicken breast mean? Why does "Certified Organic" cost so much? What’s a meat-eater to do? Our green guide to meat and poultry will help you make choices that are best for you. Grass-fed animals eat nothing but

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92. Cooking Oils Guide
    

    A well- stocked kitchen includes a variety of different oils chosen for characteristics like cost, smoke point, nutritional profile and culinary uses. Regardless of which cooking oil you select, be proud of choosing a liquid over a solid fat, such as shortening or butter. It’s a fairly safe bet that

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93. Guide to Cooking 20 Vegetables
    

    If you want more fiber, nutrients and antioxidants in your diet—eat more vegetables! We know it’s tough to expand your vegetable vocabulary when you don’t know how to cook unfamiliar varieties, so we’ve compiled this cooking guide for 20 of our favorite vegetables. Here are some grocery shopping tip

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94. Essential Grill Guide
    

    Here is a no-frills, essential quick-cooking guide to help you grill meat, poultry, seafood or even tofu. Pick one of these lean, quick-cooking proteins and follow the marinating times, cooking times and temperatures for perfect results every time you grill. Keep this guide on the refrigerator to en

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95. Fall Fruit Guide
    

    Crisp apples, tart cranberries, juicy pears and tangy pomegranates are delicious and healthy fruits that are in season now. This handy guide lets you know what each offers nutritionally and helps you choose the tastiest fruit at the market. Sweet, tangy, juicy and flavorful, an apple is nature’s per

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96. Omelet Making Guide
    

    The fastest meal on the planet is a simple folded French-style omelet. Once you have mastered the technique, as long as you have a few eggs on hand you will be able to whip up a healthful, satisfying repast that’s perfect anytime. Here are the basics: Use 2 eggs to make an omelet for one serving, 4

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97. Bean Cooking Guide
    

    Besides being delicious and accepting of just about any flavoring, virtually all types of beans are nutrient powerhouses—rich in protein, folic acid, magnesium and protective phytochemicals. (Choose darker-colored beans, and you’ll benefit even more; recent research confirms that black, red and brow

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98. Alcohol Substitution Guide
    

    Sometimes alcohol is called for in recipes to enhance the overall flavor of a dish. If you prefer to cook without alcohol, it can be omitted from a recipe or replaced with a nonalcoholic alternative. Keep in mind that the overall flavor of the dish will not be exactly the same, but the substitutions

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99. Root Vegetable Buyer's Guide
    

    Root vegetables can be found pretty easily in large supermarkets and farmers’ markets. Roots keep best when stored in humid environments at near-freezing temperatures. Root vegetables will keep you nourished through the winter: they are nutritious carbohydrate choices because they’re rich in fiber a

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100. A Buyer's Guide to Sugar Substitutes
     

     According to a recent survey, seven out of 10 adults say they want to reduce or avoid added sugars. To do so, they’re turning to sweeteners that deliver zero or minimal calories. Data from Mintel, a market research group in Chicago, shows that while sales of caloric sweeteners like sugar have been d

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