Makes 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup) Ingredients: 4 cups, low-sodium tomato juice*1/2 medium onion, peeled and coarsely chopped1 small green pepper, peeled, cored, seeded and coarsely chopped1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 clove garlic, min

Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 1 head fresh broccoli, cut into florets1 Tablespoon trans-fat-free margarine1 1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon lemon zest1/4 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted*   Instructions: Steam broccoli until tender, approximately 4 to 8 minutes. Drain. In a smal

Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon canola oil1 medium onion, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1 green bell pepper, diced1 large carrot, peeled and diced1 large zucchini, diced1 pound 93 percent lean ground turkey1 can (15 ounces) red kidney or pinto beans, well-rinsed and drained1 can (8 ounces

By Julie Andrews | September 23, 2019 For more information visit: https://strideinthekitchen.uhg.com

Makes 4 servings Ingredients:3 Tablespoons white wine vinegar3 Tablespoons water1 Tablespoon honey1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil3 cups quartered strawberries1 bag (10 oz.) Italian-blend salad greens (about 6 cups)1 Tablespoon toasted pine nutsSalt and pepper to taste   Instructions: Comb

By Julie Andrews | September 23, 2019 For more information visit: https://strideinthekitchen.uhg.com

By Julie Andrews | September 23, 2019 For more information visit: https://strideinthekitchen.uhg.com

By Julie Andrews | September 23, 2019 For more information visit: https://strideinthekitchen.uhg.com

Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, minced1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 Tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 pound zucchini and/or yellow summer squash, sliced ½-inch thick¼ teaspoon

Makes 6 burritos Ingredients:2 teaspoons olive oil3 green onions, sliced4 large eggs, beaten1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)6 large whole-wheat flour tortillas1 15.5-ounce can low-sodium refried black beans1 cup crumbled queso fresco or

I usually use my phone for pictures. However, I was wondering if I should invest in a real camera for baby pictures. What do you think?

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Learn the facts about VBAC so you can decide if this is right for you. You had a cesarean section with your first baby. Now you're pregnant again and wonder if you will need a C-section this time, too. You might like to try a vaginal birth but don't know if it's safe for you and the baby.   M

Find out what to expect when it’s time for baby. Labor and delivery sounds straightforward. Your cervix dilates, you push and the baby comes out. That isn’t exactly how it works. There are a few more steps in between. Stages of labor How labor advances and how long it lasts is differen

Find out how to tell the difference between real signs of labor and false alarms. Many pregnant women expect a textbook-perfect labor. The obvious signs will announce that it's time; the overnight bag will be in the car and mom-to-be will arrive calmly at the hospital in plenty of time for the del

Group B strep can be passed from mother to child during birth and cause life-threatening infection in the newborn. Find out about testing. At some time in your ninth month of pregnancy, you should be tested for bacteria called group B streptococcus, or GBS. As many as 30 percent of women

Unnecessary surgery can pose risks for mother and baby. By now you are probably starting to develop a plan for your delivery day.   In most births, the baby passes through the birth canal and is pushed out through the vagina. But sometimes a baby is delivered by surgery. This is called a cesa

Learn about a doula’s role during labor and delivery. In many societies throughout history, women have helped other women give birth. They pressed cool cloths on sweaty foreheads. They grasped hands. They whispered encouragement.   But as medicine has progressed, women began giving birt

Tips to help you deliver the news that someone is going to be a big brother or a big sister. Congratulations, you’re going to be a parent — again! A new baby is exciting news, but you may be nervous about how your other child or children will react.   Here are some tips for bringi

When is an episiotomy a choice versus a necessity? Being pregnant is an exciting and anxious time. You may want to jump straight to picking out names and nursery items. But first, there are a few medical decisions and choices you’ll need to think about. Here are some to consider: What kind