Recipe: Breakfast Mac

BREAKFAST MAC Serves 4 1/2 pound dried elbow pasta 1/2 pound sliced bacon 2 cups Mac Sauce (see recipe) 2 cups grated extra-sharp, aged cheddar 1/2 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 large eggs Freshly ground black pepper 1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until a little less than al dente. Drain, rinse and drain again. 2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 3. Cook the bacon in a frying pan over high heat...

Top 10 foods for a healthy heart

1. Oatmeal Perla Esguerra, R.N.D., chief dietitian of the Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in the Philippine Heart Center, says soluble fiber found in oats and oat bran may help lower total blood cholesterol levels by lowering low density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad" cholesterol levels. Omega-3 fatty acids, also found in oatmeal, may play a role in reducing inflammation in the blood vessels and joints, adds Daryl Estrella, R.N.D.,...

The Health Benefits of Tomatoes

They are sweet, juicy, delicious, and considered to be one of world’s healthiest foods! Umm, wondering what we are talking about? Yes, you are right, we are talking about tomatoes! Did you know that tomatoes are also called ‘love apples’? It was a name that the French adoringly gave this lovely fruit in the 16th century. Well, what’s not to adore about tomatoes – they are fat-free, low in calories and packed with vitamins C. However,...