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<br>Hungry Girl Today: 05.24.07 
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<br>WEEKLY WEIGH-IN 
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<br>Get ready to look at fiber in a whole new way!    
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<br>We all know fiber is good for us; it fills us up and, for Points-counters, it can 
<br>help bring a food's Points value down (woohoo!). So seeking out foods that 
<br>have lots of fiber is a no-brainer. But one of our latest obsessions, a book 
<br>called The World's Healthiest Foods by our pal George Mateljan, turned us on 
<br>to an awesome way to evaluate which fiber-ific foods are really the best. In 
<br>the book (which is pretty much a food BIBLE), foods are evaluated based on 
<br>several factors, including the nutrient content in relation to the amount of 
<br>calories the food contains. Based on this fancy formula, the book has 
<br>determined that the following are some of the BEST sources of dietary fiber 
<br>in the world. Are you ready? Here goes...   
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<br>Link: http://tinyurl.com/25gglw
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<br>1. Raspberries (1 cup = 60 calories, 8.3g fiber)
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<br>Fun Facts: In addition to their fiber-ificness, raspberries provide powerful 
<br>antioxidants, promote overall health and taste great, too! Raspberries retain 
<br>the maximum amount of nutrients and taste best when they're eaten fresh 
<br>rather than cooked in recipes. Try topping your cereal with some, or 
<br>whipping up a berry good smoothie with 'em!    
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<br>2. Cauliflower (boiled, 1 cup = 29 calories, 3.4g fiber)
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<br>HG Tips: Steam or boil it thoroughly and then mash it up -- it's a great 
<br>mashed potato swap or the start to a super-low-cal creamy dip (just add 
<br>some spices like garlic salt and parsley)! And store uncooked cauliflower in a 
<br>paper or plastic bag in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a week. 
<br>To prevent moisture from developing in the florets, store it with the stem 
<br>side down.   
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<br>3. Collard Greens (boiled, 1 cup = 49 calories, 5.3g fiber)
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<br>The 411: Collard greens are an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C, 
<br>manganese, folate, dietary fiber, and calcium. They're also a very good 
<br>source of potassium, vitamin B2 and vitamin B6, and a good source of 
<br>vitamin E, magnesium, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, 
<br>niacin, zinc, phosphorous and iron. Yowsa! Try this smoky-tasting cousin of 
<br>kale boiled and topped with reduced fat grated parm for a vitamin-packed 
<br>powerhouse snack!    
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<br>4. Broccoli (steamed, 1 cup = 44 calories, 4.7g fiber)
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<br>Fun Facts: Broccoli is CRAZY-high in vitamins C & K and, like most 
<br>cruciferous veggies, it is a major cancer-fighter. It also tastes great raw or 
<br>cooked, and in salads, soups and stir-fries. WE HEART BROCCOLI! 
<br>(Psst...Check out our recipe for a creamy crab burrito stuffed with the mini 
<br>trees!)   
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<br>Link: https://www.hungry-girl.com/girls/biteoutdetails.php?isid=1049
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<br>5. Swiss Chard (boiled, 1 cup = 35 calories, 3.7g fiber)
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<br>Report Card: Sez the book, "If vegetables got grades for traditional nutrients 
<br>alone, Swiss chard would be one of the vegetable valedictorians. The vitamin 
<br>and mineral profile of this leafy green vegetable contains enough 'excellents' 
<br>to ensure its place at the head of the vegetable Dean's List." Go, Swiss 
<br>chard, go! Try steaming some up and drizzling with lemon juice, balsamic 
<br>vinegar or your favorite flavor of Wish-Bone's Salad Spritzers; then serve it 
<br>as a side dish!   
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<br>6. Spinach (boiled, 1 cup = 41 calories, 4.3g fiber)
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<br>Why it Rocks: Not only does spinach taste great, it can protect against 
<br>osteoporosis, heart disease, colon cancer, arthritis and other diseases, as 
<br>well. It can also help protect brain function (a very good thing -- we enjoy 
<br>our brains and would like to maintain them). Get your Popeye on with our 
<br>award-worthy, super-creamy, famous spinach dip!   
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<br>Link: https://www.hungry-girl.com/week/weeklydetails.php?isid=864
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<br>7. Celery (1 cup = 19 calories, 2g fiber)
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<br>The Dirt on Celery: It has been used to fight high blood pressure and has 
<br>been known to lower cholesterol. Celery is an excellent source of vitamin C. 
<br>It also adds a nice crunch to tuna salad (made with fat-free mayo, of 
<br>course), and it tastes fantastic dipped in Vivi's Original Sauce Classic 
<br>Carnival Mustard (click here for the details on that!).   
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<br>Link: https://www.hungry-girl.com/askhg/askhgdetails.php?isid=1078
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<br>8. Cabbage (shredded & boiled, 1 cup = 33 calories, 3.5g fiber)
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<br>Betcha Didn't Know: Cabbage has a long history of use as both a tasty food 
<br>and as a medicine -- it's been used to treat a variety of health conditions. 
<br>Red cabbages contain significantly more protective phytonutrients than white 
<br>cabbages. And raw cabbage juice is well documented as being remarkably 
<br>effective in treating peptic ulcers. (Psst...Get your fill with our awesome 0-
<br>Point cabbage soup!)  
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<br>Link: https://www.hungry-girl.com/week/weeklydetails.php?isid=976
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<br>For more interesting food facts, findings, tips, tricks and recipes, PLEASE 
<br>PLEASE check out George's amazingly fantastic book. IT ROCKS and 
<br>basically has everything you ever wanted to know about which foods are the 
<br>best for you and why, including info on how to store them, how to cook them, 
<br>etc. And it's pretty and easy to use, too. We're OBSESSED with it and you 
<br>will be, too!
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<br>Link: http://tinyurl.com/25gglw
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<br>Looking for MORE fun ways to get your fiber? Check out HG's rockin' finds!
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<br>Link: https://www.hungry-girl.com/girls/biteoutdetails.php?isid=1043
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<br>Chew on This:
<br>May is National Hamburger Month. Check out HG's Burger on the Double. It's 
<br>GINORMOUS!!!
<br>https://www.hungry-girl.com/week/weeklydetails.php?isid=1074
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<br>HG News You Can Use: BOCA meatless products ROCK! HG LOVES their 
<br>awesome lasagna, chili, b-fast wraps, burgers and more. All BOCA products 
<br>are lower in fat and saturated fat and most are lower in cholesterol and 
<br>calories than their meat-based counterparts. Click here for the 411!
<br>Link: http://www.bocaburger.com
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