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Culinary Traditions Of Cuba The East Caribbean island of Cuba has a rich cultural heritage from which has arisen culinary traditions that are as vibrant and varied as the variety of cultures that have contributed to the development of this distinct and delicious cuisine. In... How to choose low fat high fiber foods for a healthy diet Raising the level of dietary fiber, while lowering the amount of fat in your diet, is one of the most effective changes you can make, both in terms of weight loss and overall health and fitness. Unfortunately, most people consume too much fat and... No-Holds-Barred Kids’ Cooking ARA) - I’ve always loved cooking with kids. Now, as a new father of two young ones just 13 months apart, I’m looking forward to having a laugh with them in the kitchen and inspiring them to take an interest in what they eat. Of course,... Serving Guide for a Fruit Platter Choosing a Platter * Choose a simple platter with little or no design. Crisp clean colors such as white or black highlight the fruit best. Choosing Fruit * Pick firm ripe fruit with a rich aroma. * Wash and dry all the fruit. * Crisp... What to do Two Days before Thanksgiving It is Tuesday before Thanksgiving and your home is a buzz with excitement. Now is the time for a cool head and to start the cooking. It may be hard to resist the temptation to taste all the pies and treats a bit early but you can resist. You may...         Top Tips For Good Nutrition This Thanksgiving To many, good nutrition and thanksgiving dinner seem to cancel each other out. However it should be possible and even easy to make a nutritious meal that is a pleasure to share with friends and family. Here are a few tips to help you make your holiday meals healthy ones too. Prepare a wide variety of foods. Traditional thanksgiving stories tell us of meals that contained wide varieties of dishes reflecting the backgrounds of the many people who came together for these meals and to give thanks. The nutritional benefit of eating from a wide variety of foods is you gain a wider variety of nutrients. Also, you are less likely to overload on a single type of food. If you don't have time to prepare a large number of dishes, many grocery stores sell prepared dishes that you can add to the variety of dishes you're cooking yourself. Gourmet grocery stores often prepare these dishes on site. Try some simple recipes. Instead of making the obligatory green bean casserole with mushroom soup and fried onions, how about a simple green bean dish with a dash of sea salt? Substitute yams, cooked in butter with marshmallows and brown sugar, with a more simple preparation of yams. You may be surprised at how much people enjoy the taste of the original ingredients. Be careful of portion sizes. An ideal meal is derived from all of the food groups and should include a wide variety of individual foods. Instead of loading up your plate with mashed potatoes, start with smaller portions of everything that has been prepared. If you would like a second helping, follow the same procedure. By eating from a wider variety of foods you will be providing your body with a more complex array of nutrients and you'll be able to enjoy the many flavors as well. Pace yourself. Unless you're on call for surgery, you probably have a little time. Instead of jumping right into your second helping, consider a short intermission and burn some calories by helping out with the dishes. By eating more slowly, your body will give you signals when you are full. If there are leftovers you can always eat them later. Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for all of the things that we have. It is a time for us to remember and reflect on the things that are important in our lives that we so often take for granted. The sharing of a meal with friends and family is a wonderful event and is cherished by nearly all cultures. So take pleasure in the eating and the sharing of food but also consider the nourishment that food gives you and be thankful and give honor to the abundance which you have to share. About the author: Dave Saunders is a professional lecturer, and certified nutritional educator. This article can be found, with an audio edition, at http://www.glycoboy.com/nutrition-articles/111/top-tips-for-good- nutrition-this-thanksgiving/