 Welcome Homecooks!
You're not the only one concerned with your family's health, nutrition and culinary delights. From new recipes to the latest nutrition news, we're always stirring new things up. And if you have particular health issues, be sure to visit our sections on heart health, kids and weight and diabetes. We even offer a searchable recipe data base where you can even create your personal recipe box, or keep tabs on your diet with the Calorie & BMI Calculator. And don't forget to enter our recipe contests. Whatever your culinary interest, it's all here for you.
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Eating Well Recipes. Olives Make it Easy.
What do fresh flavors, nutritious ingredients and a little bit of indulgence all have in common? They're all part of eating well. Toss together a little Artichoke & Ripe Olive Tuna Salad, Sausage Soup or Orzo with Lamb, Olives and Feta and acquire a taste for eating right. Or order your free recipe booklet. |
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Raising Healthy Eaters.
The way Meryl sees it, the only way to fight childhood obesity is by feeding our kids more—more vegetables, more whole grains, more monounsaturated fats. Find out how skipping your next trip to the takeout counter in favor of cooking for your kids can make a huge difference. |
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Smart Snack Attack Recipe Contest.
After school, late night or mid morning munchies, we all have our favorite snack time. It's just that between meals some of us eat better than others. Send in your favorite snack recipe ideas, using plenty of California Ripe Olives, of course. We'll pick our favorite and post it on our website. In addition to all that recognition, the winner will receive a case of California Ripe Olives. |
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Concentrating on Brain Food.
Nutritionist Dr. Connie Guttersen explains how serving certain foods may give your kids an extra dose of smarts. Find out how you can help. |
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Kids Learn About Nutrition at www.Oliville.com
Have you ever seen anyone explode because they ate too many French fries and not enough green beans? Tap into this exciting game with your kids and they may "accidentally" learn the value of a balanced diet. |
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Tools for Better Living.
When it comes to losing (or maintaining) weight, exercise is the yin to proper eating's yang. Our Calorie and Activity Calculator will help you keep easy track of both.
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Did you know?
- California olives are oil olives - meaning that heart-healthy olive oil can be made from them.
- Whether it's roasted olives, garlic olives, blue cheese stuffed olives, or just straight-from-the-can black olives grown in California, olives are a source of monounsaturated fats and contain no trans fats.
- Pitted olives are olives that have had the hard centers removed. California Ripe Black Olives are usually pitted olives.
- You can find great latin recipes containing California Ripe Black Olives in our free recipe box.
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Teaching
nutrition by playing games. Elementary
school kids learn & play at www.oliville.com.
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