If you’re trying to improve your diet and think that means you’ll have to skip Pi (Pie) Day (3.14), think again. For those not familiar with Pi Day, or Pie Day, it’s held every year on March 14 because the date is 3.14, just like the first three digits of pi, you know, that irrational number that probably drove you irrational in geometry class. And what better way to celebrate than with pie? All food can fit into a healthy diet. The best kind of diet is a well-rounded one, looking at portion sizes and following hunger/satiety cues. Pie, on occasion, isn’t a bad thing. But pie every day, for every meal, is going to eventually show around your waistline. …
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March 12, 2015
This delicious tamale pie is a family favorite. A corn-topped pie is great for my husband who can’t eat anything with gluten.* It doesn’t really need anything to accompany it, although we sometimes have some sweet corn on the side. Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 medium onion 1 large green pepper 1lb extra-lean ground beef 1 tablespoon chili powder 16oz canned corn 28oz canned crushed tomatoes 4oz canned jalapeños 4oz canned sliced olives 1 1/2 cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 2 pints fat-free milk 1/2 cup reduced fat shredded cheese Directions Step 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Step 2 Sauté onion, and pepper in a large skillet over medium heat, crumble beef and cook until no longer pink. …
June 4, 2014