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Did you know that water makes up approximately 60% of your body weight? Your body depends on it for survival as every cell, tissue and organ needs it to properly function. But are you really getting enough?

Prepare and enjoy this light yet filling salad at your next cookout! (Serves 6)

Ingredients

• 3 nectarines, chopped
• 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, quartered
• 1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 c.

This gluten-free friendly dish is great for citrus-lovers! (Serves 2)

Ingredients

• 2 3/4-inch to 1-inch thick swordfish steaks (about 6 ounces each)
• 2 T total lemon, orange and lime zest, grated (to get zest, finely grate peel of whole fruit, being car

This dish can be served hot, at room temperature, or chilled, and as a meal or as a side dish. (Serves 8)

Ingredients

• 8 oz. angel hair rice pasta
• 1/4 c.

It's the season for the common cold to bring us down. Even worse, it's flu season, which can leave you in bed for days. First, let's talk prevention - learn six ways to boost your immune system.

(Serves 4)

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat
• 2 t caraway seeds
• 1-2 T sweet or hot paprika
• 1 large or 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 14 oz.

Top the soup with a toasted piece of your favorite bread. This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin' contest. Congratulations to Rene Loiselle, Respiratory Services, UMass Memorial - HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster, MA (Serves 8)

Ingredients

• 3 lbs.

Fall crisp apples gives this salad a little sweetness. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Shauna Paskell, Radiation Oncology, UMass Memorial - HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital, Burbank Campus, Fitchburg, MA (Serves 2)

Ingredients

• ½ c.

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