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We keep a bag of shredded cabbage on hand to add a healthy kick to meals. Very good on sandwiches as it adds bulk and a good crunch (remember putting potato chips on your sandwich?) Toss a handful into a stir fry or soup. Toss a little with rice wine vinegar for a quick pickle.

- Submitted by TRACYM59 5/11/2010 in Healthy Eating | 1 Comments

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Cheese portion control

I find shredded cheese to be deceptive when measuring it, so I began to keep my shredded cheese in the freezer. Frozen cheese keeps it's shape and does not "squish" together like warm cheese - thus causing you to use less cheese. (But your head still sees the correct amount being measured.30

- Submitted by DTCHBLT 5/11/2010 | 0 Comments | View Secret

Shred TASTE into Recipes

Shredding things into your recipes help!

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I've done a couple things that have really helped me. I have made my own breakfast sandwiches using slender rounds, egg whites, a tsp of shredded cheese and 1 shredded 60% less fat turkey sausage. I have also shredded all beef hotdogs [extra lean] into brown rice and a scrambled egg white. YUM!

- Submitted by VICKIG66 5/11/2010 | 0 Comments | View Secret

Freeze Herbs and Other Fresh Seasonings

Do you like using fresh herbs in your cooking, but never use a whole pack? Waste money on those jars of ready chopped seasoning?

Save money and time by:

1) Preparing
Fresh Herbs - Finely chop
Fresh Garlic - Finely chop/press/grate/shred
Fresh Ginger - Finely chop/grate/shred
Citrus Rind - Finely chop/grate/shred
Stock & Sauces - Remove any surface flotsam/fat

2) Press/pour into an ice cube tray and freeze

3) Transfer to baggies and label before storing in the freezer

- Submitted by INSANEVANE 5/11/2010 | 2 Comments | View Secret

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