calories

One of my favorite homemade soups is African Peanut Soup. It is nutritious, delicious, and filling. For a 1 cup serving it offers a generous amount of vitamin C, vitamin A, dietary fiber, and a fair amount of protein all for only 280 calories. It is quite nearly a full meal in and of itself. Add a serving of non-fat milk or low fat cheese or yogurt to boost the protein and calcium and you’re good to go. If you can afford the calories add…

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Fat is necessary for many reasons! You need fat to help your body absorb and transport certain vitamins. And it is essential for healthy nerve tissues and cell walls.

Perhaps to your dismay, fat also serves an important role as body fat. The stored fat helps you maintain body heat, protects your vital organs, and…..

So how much fat do you need?

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