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One of the easiest ways to lose weight is to eliminate sugary drinks

By Team Afro on Fri, 10/19/2012 - 07:41

1 can of coke is about 140 calories.  A 32 oz big gulp at 7-11 is almost 500 calories.  An 8oz glass of orange juice is just as many calories as a coke.  Eliminating 3 sugary drinks a day can reduce your calorie count by up to 20%, enough to lose a pound a week.

source: 
Livestrong.com

The Wok is Your Friend

By Team Afro on Tue, 09/25/2012 - 09:12
The Basics: 

Wok and Stir Fry If you want to have a healthy diet you have to include vegetables.  If you want to cook vegetables one of the healthiest ways to eat them are raw or lighly cooked or steamed.  For those times when you actually want to cook your vegetables a wok is a perfect tool.  Not only can you use the wok to prepare healthy and flavorful vegetables, you can also use your wok to prepare your meats, vegetables and starch all in the same amazing pot.

Although many equate a wok solely with Chinese cooking, the wok can be used to prepare all types of dishes.  It cooks food quickly, helps preserve nutrients, allows for single pot cooking, and best of all it is easy to clean.  After you buy one you may find that it is the most used pot in the kitchen.

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Farmers Markets now accept SNAP (food stamps)

By Team Afro on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 10:52

It's a sign of the times.  Many farmers markets also accept debit/credit cards.

source: 
USDA Food and Nutrition Service

Farmers Markets - Washington DC

By Team Afro on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 09:30

The following is a list of Farmers Markets in the Washington DC area:

Farmers Markets - San Diego

By Team Afro on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 09:27

The following is a list of Farmers Markets in the San Diego area:

Borrego Springs Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market

Friday: 7 am -12 pm, October to May

700 Palm Canyon Dr & Borrego Springs Rd

Borrego Springs, California 92004

Map



Manager: Linda Haddock

Phone: (760) 767-5976

Email: lhaddock@borregospringschamber.com

 

Carlsbad Village Farmers' Market and Food Fair

Farmers Markets - Philadelphia

By Team Afro on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 09:24

The following is a list of farmers markets in the Philadelphia area courtesy of FarmToCity.org:

Tuesdays

Rittenhouse Farmers' Market

Hours: 10 am to 1 pm

Location: Walnut Street (south sidewalk), west of 18th Street

Products: IPM fruits and vegetables - beef and eggs from pastured animals - baked goods - chocolates - fresh-pressed lemonade

Pennsylvania ACCESS, VISA, and MASTER CARDS accepted: Beechwood Orchards, Rineer Family Farms

Farmers Markets - New York

By Team Afro on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 09:20

The following is a list of Farmers Markets in the New York City area courtesy of GrowNYC:

Legend:

Accepts EBT/Food Stamps

Textiles Recycling

Farmers Markets - Los Angeles

By Team Afro on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 09:17

The following is a list of Certified Farmers Markets in the Los Angeles area courtesy of FarmerNet.com:

Farmers Markets - Houston

By Team Afro on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 09:14

The following is a list of Farmers Markets in the Houston area:

TUESDAYS

Rice University Farmers Market

when: 3:30-7 p.m.

where: Rice University, Visitors West Lot, 2100 University

who's there: More than 30 vendors showcasing everything from organic dog biscuits and gluten-free cakes to infused vinegars and heat-and-serve Indian dishes. This is a very popular market and a boon to those with busy weekends, a time when most other markets take place.

Farmers Markets - Dallas

By Team Afro on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 09:09

The following is a list of Farmers Markets in the Dallas/Fort Worth area:

Cowtown Farmers Market

This Fort Worth Farmers Market sells only locally grown produce from within 150 miles of Fort Worth. The primary location at 3821 Southwest Boulevard in Fort Worth has the most vendors and goods, but the satellite locations have plenty for your plate.

Fort Worth, 3821 Southwest Boulevard, open Wed and Sat, 8 a.m.-noon.

Richland Hills, 6980 Baker Boulevard, open Wed and Sat, 2 p.m.-6 p.m.