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Brussel sprouts are good blanched then sauteed. After washing, score the bottoms with an X. This allows the interiors to cook without overcooking the outside. Drop in boiling water and cook 2-3 minutes. Typically, I would then scoop from the water, sautee them in olive oil, garlic, and shallots/onions. If you don't want to…

I was sick a couple of weeks ago with a horrible chest cold. The coughing nearly made me cry. However, I started drinking hot water with juice of 1/2 lemon, tbs honey/agave nectar, and grated ginger root (it was in a magazine in my doctor's office lobby). It's good, warming, soothing on the throat... and the best part is…

Thanks for all the info. Very helpful. There's no fear of going below 1200! I was over by almost 300 calories yesterday... goes to show that most of us have a very skewed perception of what we're eating and its impact on our bodies. I had eaten almost all 1200 calories before dinner! I'll be refining my choices today.…