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How Fiber Keeps Your Brain and Heart in Shape

BCBSOK Connect Team December 1, 2023

Just about everyone knows eating fiber is the key to keeping you, um…regular. That's just one benefit of the food voted “Most Likely to Make a Middle Schooler Snicker.” It’s true. High fiber foods make you poop. They also ma...
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Creamy Alfredo Mac and Cheese

Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 8 oz. Elbow Macaroni (about 2 coups) 12 oz. Cauliflower rice (about 3 1/2 cups) or defrost frozen cauliflower rice 1 cup fat-free Evaporated Milk 3 medium Garlic cloves 3/4 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Black Pepper 1/2 cup grated...

BCBSOK Connect Team November 28, 2023
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How to Make New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep

BCBSOK Connect Team November 13, 2023

The start of a new year seems like the right time to set resolutions. We may even make lists of things we’d like to change. Our lists often include “eat healthy” and “exercise more.” Sometimes it's hard to follow t...
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Wheatberry Corn Tomato Salad

Ingredients: Makes 18 Servings 2 cup wheat berries, dry 1/2 cup red onion, diced 1-1/2 tsp garlic, minced 1/4 cup scallions, diced 2 cup corn kernels 1 cup tomatoes, diced 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup canola or olive oil Directions: ...

BCBSOK Connect Team October 27, 2023
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Are You Dehydrated?

BCBSOK Connect Team October 26, 2023

Your body doesn’t work well when it’s low on fluids. When it loses more water than it takes in, you may have dehydration, which can lead to some serious health problems. You might not know when you’re dehydrated. But it could be beh...
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Mind Your Food for Better Brain Health

BCBSOK Connect Team October 25, 2023

You’ve probably heard about foods that are good for your brain. But can you also harm your brain with what you eat? Our brains work better when we eat nutrient-rich food. So yes, there are foods that are bad for your brain. The best foods for ....
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Air-fryer Mozzarella Bites

Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 1 1/2 tsp all-purpose flour 1 large egg white, lightly beaten 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/8 tsp salt 4 light mozzarella string cheese sticks, each cut into 3 pieces 1...

Bridgett October 9, 2023
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Apple Butter

Ingredients: Makes 36 servings 3 lbs. Granny Smith Apples 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon 1 tsp Ginger, Minced 1/2 tsp Cloves, Ground 1/2 cup Water Directions: Core and peel Granny Smith apples. Steam apples for about 8 minutes or until very soft...

BCBSOK Connect Team October 9, 2023
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Beluga Lentil and Corn Salsa

Ingredients: Makes 30 servings 2 cup corn, kernels 6 oz beluga (black) lentils, dry 1 1/2 cup water (for cooking lentils) 1 each red bell peppers, diced 1/4 cup scallions, chopped 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1 TBSP garlic, minced 1 ea lime, zested...

BCBSOK Connect Team September 29, 2023
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Healthy Gut, Healthy Life?

BCBSOK Connect Team September 28, 2023

You may have heard that your gut is your second brain. The saying gives a sense of how vital your digestive system is to the rest of your body. But what does it mean? A network of hundreds of millions of nerve cells called neurons line the gut, or...
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Healthy Eating: Avoid Portion Pitfalls

BCBSOK Connect Team September 7, 2023

Most people know they should eat nutritious foods to maintain a healthy weight and avoid serious health problems. Still, there may be a big part of healthy eating you’re not paying enough attention to — portion sizes. What you eat matters...
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Does When You Eat Make a Difference?

BCBSOK Connect Team August 29, 2023

When it comes to healthy eating, we know that what we eat matters. So does how much we eat. And research shows that when we eat is important, too. Many studies point to health improvements from making changes to when you eat. That’s because our....
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Chipotle Honey Lime Dressing

Ingredients: Makes 11 Servings 2 TBSP Honey 3/4 oz. Chipotle Peppers, canned 1/8 oz. Garlic Cloves, peeled 3/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin 1/3 cup Lime Juice 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper 3/4 cup Canola Oil 1 TBSP Cilantro, chopped ...

BCBSOK Connect Team August 25, 2023
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Soy Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette

Ingredients: Makes 16 Servings 1/3 cup Apple Cider vinegar 1/3 cup Soy Sauce, less sodium 1/4 cup Orange juice 3 TBSP Ginger Root, minced 2 TBSP Shallots, chopped 1 TBSP Garlic Cloves, crushed 1/4 teaspoon Ground Coriander 1 teaspoon Red Pepper...

BCBSOK Connect Team August 25, 2023
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What Role Does Food Play In Your Life?

BCBSOK Connect Team August 20, 2023

It’s human nature. Once or twice a year we take stock and think, “You know, I really should take better care of myself.” It might be inspired by a recent health scare. It could be a wedding, reunion or other special event that spurs...
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