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HEALTHY RECIPES KEY 1 FORK: health on the back burner 2 FORKS: a dollop of health thrown in 3 FORKS: health is main ingredient giada de laurentiis Born in Rome and raised in a large Italian family, Giada De Laurentiis long has had a passion for cooking. From Mediterranean classics such as sautéed shrimp with basil mint pesto to grilled lamb chops marinated in garlic and herbs, her dishes are often well-rounded and full of fresh, healthful ingredients. Of course, she also enjoys making chocolate calzones and biscotti and topping many dishes with cheese, so proceed with caution when she starts using these ingredients on her show, Everyday Italian. “Giada’s use of olive oil in many of her dishes is a heart-healthy choice,” says Zied, who also suggests pairing pastas with healthy vegetable-based sauces and switching to whole-wheat noodles. “To cut down your carb intake,” she adds, “serve pasta as an accompaniment, not as the centerpiece of your meal.” Zied also likes De Laurentiis’ use of seafood, such as salmon, which provides a lower total fat intake than similar servings of meats and chicken while delivering key nutrients and healthy omega-3 fats. paula deen Having picked up the secrets of Southern cooking from her grandmother, Paula Deen is no stranger to comfort food. A few of her best-known recipes include fried peanut butter, honey and banana sandwiches (and while rolling them in sugar, Deen chuckles and says, “Yes, we manage to make it a little bit more fattening!”), and macaroni and cheese that’s wrapped in bacon and deep-fried. While she does serve up a few healthier items, such as basil grilled chicken and salmon and citrus asparagus, it’s her down-home style that viewers have come to expect (and love). “These recipes are decadent indulgences and should be treated so,” says Elisa Zied, R.D., spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association. “The main message her followers should take away is portion control.” So don’t shun all the deliciously fattening goodies made on Paula’s Home Cooking, just keep servings to a sliver, pair them with lighter sides and only make them on special occasions. vim & vigor · winte r 2 009 PHOTOGRAPHY BY (TV) JGROUP/DREAMSTIME, (WOOD FORK) LAQUI/DREAMSTIME

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Winter 2009 - North Mississippi

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2009 - North Mississippi
Contents
Opening Thoughts
Our Newest Addition
Diabetes Check
Model Behavior
Is it a Sign?
Your Heart: The Owner's Manual
Independence Days
Sidney Poitier
The Right Stuff
Watch and Learn
Up to Speed
Pedi-cures
Shining Stars
Back in Action
Digest This
Healthy Bites
Catch the Spirit

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2009 - North Mississippi