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Grilled Mustard Turkey

1 pound of Turkey breast cutlet, 1/4 thick
2 tablespoons of Dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon of No-cholesterol, reduced calorie mayonnaise
1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice
Pepper to taste
Paprika
2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley

Preheat broiler. Coat broiler pan with non-stick cooking spray. Rinse turkey and pat dry. Mix together mustard, mayonnaise and lemon juice in a small bowl. Coat one side of the turkey with half of mustard mixture. Broil about 4 inches from heat source 5 minutes. Turn and coat other side of turkey with mustard mixture and sprinkle with pepper and paprika. Broil 1 minute or until top is browned. Garnish with chopped parsley.

10 reasons to fall in love with potatoes

(ARA) - Want to do something good for your heart? Find new ways to increase your intake of potassium. This nutrient may help reduce the risk of high blood pressure and promote heart health. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports that diets containing foods that are a good source of potassium and that are low in sodium may help reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke.

Did you know potatoes are a good source of potassium and contain no sodium? In fact, one medium potato (5.3 ounces) with the skin on contains 620 mg of potassium. That's 18 percent of your daily requirement and more than a banana. Need more reasons to love potatoes? Read on.

1. Did you grow up listening to your mother tell you to eat your vegetables? Well, potatoes are vegetables, so eat away.

2. This one's simple: one medium-sized potato (5.3 oz.) has 110 calories and is fat- and cholesterol- free.

3. Potatoes (with the skin) are a good source of potassium. Research shows that potassium may help lower blood pressure, contributing to a heart-healthy diet.

4. Hit by a cold? What you eat can help fight it off.  A medium-sized spud has nearly half the recommended daily value of vitamin C and is also a good source of vitamin B6.

5. Potatoes are also a source of dietary fiber, a complex carbohydrate, which is known to increase satiety and help with weight loss. See entire article