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Smashed Avocado on Black Bean Burger

Smashed Avocado on a Black Bean Burger Smashed avocado is one of my favorite and easiest go-to snacks or condiments. An avocado is a SUPERFOOD-SUPERFRUIT like no other. It is an anti-inflammatory, supports cardio vascular health, promotes blood sugar regulation, and has anti-cancer benefits. Containing nutrient that nourish both inside and out, avocado’s powerful phytonutrients… Read More

Easy Oven Roasted Broccoli Everyone Will Love

Most kids don’t sit down to the dinner table and take a bite of broccoli and say “Wow, this is so good.” But after you prepare this, they will. This tender broccoli, tossed with EVOO, fresh lemon juice, and a touch salt, roasted until nicely browned around the edges (some crispy edges), and then sprinkled… Read More

Easiest Kale Chip Recipe

The Easiest Way to Make Kale Chips A few years ago, kale chips might have seemed a bit out of there, but now they are a favorite of many. I dare to say, once you try them (and your kids) they’ll be your new go-to snack. Only 3 ingredients are needed so it makes them… Read More

Sweet Basil Spaghetti Squash

Recipes this easy, tasty and good for you need to be shared. A perfect dish for you alone or even Thanksgiving dinner. With a whole lot fewer calories (1 cup = 45 cals), the good carbs, and only .5 fat grams per cup, it is a tasty replacement for any pasta. It will leave you… Read More

Forbidden Black Rice with Basil Shrimp

Forbidden Black Rice topped with Basil Shrimp (it will be your new favorite rice) Black Rice was once a food reserved for ancient Chinese Royalty and forbidden to non-royalty. Now we all can enjoy this delicious side but it is not that readily available yet. I did find some at Costco but they were out the… Read More

Yum! Chocolate

Yum…Chocolate! Chocolate is the only ingredient that is its very own food group. Well not really – but it seems as if it should be. Powerfully comforting, creamy, delicious – many people eat chocolate at least several times a week. Which begs the question… Is Chocolate Good for You? The answer is both yes and… Read More

Easy Summer Grilled Chicken

Rubbed & Grilled Chicken Breast Rub one side of chicken breast with Montreal Seasoning. Grill chicken on medium high heat. *For best results, pound chicken first – it tenderizes it and it will come out moist and tender. Make enough chicken for letovers so you have for lunch like I did above. Great warm for dinner… Read More

Is Avocado the Perfect Food?

I made a delicious lunch using fresh avocado, and I often them in my green smoothies too. Did you know avocados, which are actually classified as a fruit, are rich in monounsaturated fat that is easily burned for energy? The health benefits are huge as well…. here are just a few: Monounsaturated Fats — These types… Read More

Meat Loaf Muffins

Football season has begun and these delicious & healthy meatloaf muffins will bring a smile to your football enthusiast. Enjoy! Delicious Meatloaf Muffins Cooking Time: 40 min Yeilds: 6 Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup carrot, grated 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup tomato sauce 1 1/2 pound ground… Read More

Chicken Lemon Soup

Sunday afternoon was cool and fall was in the air… a perfect day for soup. My husband, who is greek, had a a craving for his mother’s chickn lemon soup. His mother passed away a few years ago but she has passed on some great recipes and this is one of them (with a little… Read More

Morning Booster Smoothie

Do you need a morning boost? Try this smoothie. Delicious, refreshing, and packed with power! ** Get your vanilla gluten-free + low-glycemic Nutrimeal powder here. Read More

Vanilla Blueberry Mint Smoothie

I am in love with my new smoothie recipe this morning. I wanted something refreshing yet flavorful and THIS ONE DID IT! All I can say is YUMMY, YUMMY, YUMMY. (I was out of baby spinach or that would have been in here too but I promise to make up that serving of greens later… Read More

Summer Brown Rice & Quinoa Salad

With summer squash, fresh off the vine tomatoes, radishes and pine nuts this summer brown rice and quinoa salad is a winner. Serve it as a side dish or add grilled chicken or salmon and make it a meal. I made this the easy-peasy way and used the Seeds of Change brown rice and quinoa… Read More

How to Make Almond Butter in 3 Easy Steps

Almond butter is all the rage right now. From healthy snacking to adding to smoothies this is something you’ll love knowing how to make yourself. It’s cheaper to learn how to make homemade almond butter than buying it at a store. Not only that, but it also gives you greater control over the quality of almonds you’re… Read More

(Video) How to Make Fresh Smashed Guacamole

How to Make Easy Fresh Guacamole Recipe (Video) How to make easy fresh smashed guacamole in under 7 minutes. Easy. Simple. YUMMY! Make it this weekend or this evening. It’s also a great afternoon snack too. Looking for more Avocado Recipes, head over to my Avocodo Recipes & More page HERE. Read More

Ratatouille Nicoise

Ratatouille Nicoise, pronounced rat-ə-too-ee nee-swaz, is a traditional French Provençal stewed vegetable dish (nicoise means in the style of Nice and prepared with tomatoes) originating in Nice. It is usually served as a side dish, but in my family we like it as a meal. My mother, daughter and brother love it over mashed potatoes but I like it all on its own. It was… Read More

Green Bomb Smoothie

Leafy greens are the number one food you can add to your diet to improve your health. The are full of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and are very low in calories. According to many studies, they can help minimize risks from heart disease, Type-2 diabetes, and even some cancers. Pineapple is ripe and tasty right now.… Read More

Food Focus: Leafy Greens

Leafy greens are some of the easiest and most beneficial vegetables to incorporate into your daily routine. Densely packed with energy and nutrients, they grow upward to the sky, absorbing the sun’s light while producing oxygen. Members of this royal green family include kale, collard greens, Swiss chard, mustard greens, arugula, dandelion greens, broccoli rabe, watercress,… Read More

Sautéed Kale Recipe

This delicious recipe is from the Spring Cleanse Program but kale is available all year long. The recipe has the kale leaf cut off the rib leaving the most tender part. Sautéed Kale with Tahini 1 pound kale, rinsed well 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon… Read More