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The Hampton Roads Messenger 5 Healthy Recipe Frittata Primavera 3 tsp olive oil
• ¼ cup onion, chopped •
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• ½ cup fresh asparagus pieces • ½ cup canned or frozen artichoke hearts, chopped
• ½ cup sugar snap peas, strings pulled and cut in ½-inch pieces ¼ tsp dried basil
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Salt and pepper to taste ¾ cup egg substitute or 3 eggs
• 1 Tbsp plain yogurt, low-fat • 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
1. Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a skillet and cook the onion 2 or 3 minutes or until soft. 2. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
3. Stir in the asparagus, artichoke hearts, peas, basil, and pepper, and cook, stirring oc- casionally until tender but still slightly crisp, 3-5 minutes. Set aside. 4. Preheat the broiler.
5. Beat the egg substitute or eggs with the yogurt and another pinch of pepper. 6. Heat the remaining oil in a heavy-bottom skillet. Pour in the egg mixture and cook until just set on the bottom but still wet on the top, 1 minute. 7. Scatter the vegetables over the top and set into the oven to finish cooking, 2 minutes. 8. Dust the top with the Parmesan cheese, cut into wedges, and serve.
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Each cigarette you smoke damages your lungs, your blood vessels, and cells throughout your body. Even occasional smoking is harmful.
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2. Write down why you want to quit. Do you want to—
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people, symptoms only last a few days to a couple of weeks. Take quitting one day at a time, even one minute at a time—whatever you need to succeed.
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Smokers can receive free resources and assistance to help them quit by calling the 1-800-QUIT-NOW quitline (1-800-784-8669) or by visiting CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers. Your health care providers are also a good source for help and support.
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It’s a common concern, but not everyone gains weight when they stop smoking. Learn ways to help you control your weight as you quit smoking.
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