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This warming salad is easy and filled with foods I already love- lentils, sweet potatoes and spinach (+ arugula). I Love Lentils! The are a protein and fiber-rich food and they help with digestion, lowering cholesterol, balancing blood sugar and gives a little boost of energy. And the sweet potatos, I just can’t live without… Read More
Watermelon is a staple in the hot, summer months. Kids love it! Mom love the refreshing sweetness of itt! And us health mavens love the awesome nutritional value in every delicious bite. It boasts some powerful health benefits, too. At 46 calories per cup, watermelon offers vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium (great for blood pressure) and even fiber.… Read More
This is a delicious avocado and beet salad that is perfect on its own or as a side to grilled chicken or pork. Tasty with hint of citrus from the sexy orange vinaigrette. You’ll want to double the recipe the second time you make it. Try it tonight or this weekend – you’ll… Read More
After buying too many English Cucumbers (I can’t resist a ‘5 for’ sale) when I was grocery shopping, I needed to get them prepped and I wanted to find some different ways to serve. Of course i have my two favorite ways – raw cut for eating with hummus or nut butter and a… Read More
My mum makes up the best salads! Some she finds in her reading of cookbooks, cooking magazines or watching cooking shows and others she just whips up. This one she made on the 4th of July and we all enjoyed it! Simple Summer Delight Salad Ingredients: Large head romaine or 2 smaller 1 cup black beans… Read More
My favorite plant based nutrition shake WAs on the Dr. Oz Show on Tuesday July 7th. Here’s what was shared about pure and simple Nutrimeal Free and healthy + working out tips. Life is busy, and it’s not slowing down anytime soon! Having a quick, healthy meal option that actually tastes good is super important…especially… Read More
Cucumber Salsa – A Refreshing Summer Salsa Recipe Did you know cucumbers belong to the same plant family as squash, pumpkin, and watermelon? And that cucumbers are made up of mostly water (95%)? This means eating can help you stay hydrated. Plus, they are filling so they make a great snack that helps keep your weight in check… Read More
Doesn’t this just look DELICIOUS! It has been a hot and humid summer so far this year and on some days, grilled watermelon just hits the spot. This watermelon has an intensified sweetness combined with a little smokienes. This blending of summer flavors makes it a splendid treat. Grilled Watermelon Ingredients: 1 medium seedless watermelon, ripe but not… Read More
Why are smoothies important for breakfast? Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and sometimes it just doesn’t fit into our schedule the way it should. How we begin the day will determine how the rest of the day goes. It will determine if we feel energized or if we feel dragging with… Read More
5 Of The Healthiest Fruits And Vegetables: What Makes Them So Important? Plus recipes too! “We are what we eat”, or so the saying goes. Different foods help our bodies to grow, to heal, and to keep the immune system running properly. More than that, they stop our bodies from falling apart: the absence of… Read More
I so love onion, particiuarly red or purple onion. It has been a favorite of mine for years. This red onion jam is so good you’ll be looking for ways to serve it. Try it on beef or veggie burger, in a lettuce wrap, on a salad or even top off your morning eggs with… Read More
A HEALTHY SUMMER PASTA SALAD Missy Bird loves to cook and she also loves to find healthy recipes. When I saw this one, I knew she had a winner! 🙂 Thanks Missy – see you in August! Guest Contributor: Missy Bird From: USANA Test Kitchen Barbecue season is officially in full swing and cookouts are… Read More
This is one of my favorite green juice recipes with the ginger and mint. Don’t have a juicer, just blend all together with a little extra purified water and make it a smoothie. Want to know about the difference between blending smoothies and juicing? You can learn more about the difference between juicing and blending smoothies… Read More
Dry Seasonings Mixture: 1 tablespoon garlic salt 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons oregano 1 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon basil 1 tablespoon parsley 1/4 teaspoon celery salt 2 tablespoons salt Dressing: 2 tablespoons dry seasonings mixture 1/4 cup cider vinegar 2/3 cup oil 2 tablespoons water Mix together by shaking (using… Read More
This is a great recipe for a snack, lunch, or a side dish to a meal like grilled salmon. It is a great meal on the go too. I don’t know Grandma Macklem and I don’t even remember how I found this recipe but it was too good looking to not share (link to original recipe… Read More
Marinara sauce is very popular and we use it in so many ways. It ‘s great as a dipping sauce with sweet potato fries, over pasta, with zucchini fritters, or as your pizza sauce. Making your own is easy and will help to cut the hidden sugars that many of the jar or canned sauces have.… Read More
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