The Incredible Edible Nut…
What’s packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids and provides a rich source of protein, and energy? Nuts and seeds of course.
Mother Nature certainly did it right when she created this little crunchy yet buttery edible that…
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Herbs that Play Well with Desserts…
Herbs that Play well with Dessert
When using herbs, don’t limit yourself to savory dishes. Their delicate aromas and distinctive flavors add other dimensions to many dessert and baked dishes as well. Additionally, since herbs are nutrient dense plants, they…
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Improve Your Health and Your Disposition with Lemons…
The lovely little yellow lemon is packed with flavor but thankfully not with calories.
One whole lemon is only 12 to 20 calories, yet provides our bodies with nearly all of our daily vitamin C requirements.
Vitamin C among other…
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Make Your Desserts Healthier by Replacing Unhealthy Fats…
The “fat” we use when creating desserts and treats adds texture, flavor, color and moisture. In other words, you need some sort of “fat” if you want your recipes to be successful.
Unfortunately traditional fats such as butter and oil…
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Tiny But Powerful Goji Berry…
The incredible edible Goji Berry.
This little but power packed berry has been around since the early days of Chinese medicine (they are still used to treat eye, liver and kidney issues) and has recently surfaced and regained popularity.
Goji…
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Crazy for Carrots…
One of the most widely used and enjoyed vegetables in the world is the brightly colored carrot.
Scientifically classified as Daucus carota, it is considered a root vegetable. The carrot top is the most popular and used part of the…
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Too Much Sugar is a Serious Threat to Your Health…
The biggest threat to your health, your body weight and your ability to prevent the process of aging is without a doubt – sugar.
Sugar causes damage due to the fact that its nutrient void…it simply creates a whole cascade…
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Count the Nutrients NOT the Calories…
Calories are not created equal and different foods have differing effects on and in your body.
Every single bite of food you consume, contains more than calories…it contains information/instructions to either create health in your body or disease. Some calories…
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Explore the Exciting World of Raw Sweet Desserts and Treats…
Have you ever made a cake without having to bake it? Or whipped up desserts like chocolate mousse, cookies, and ice cream without using sugar, flour, dairy, soy or eggs as ingredients? Does that seem impossible to you?
It’s not…
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Desserts and Treats That are Both Decadent and Healthy…
No bake, Paleo friendly, no sugar, gluten free healthy meals are becoming a trend these days and desserts and treats are no exception.
The “old” belief that eating healthy eliminated treats and sweets is no longer valid.
Nor is the…
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Carrots, Sweet Potatoes and Beets in Your Sweets…
Veggies are highly versatile but unfortunately for the most part their role in our diets has been primarily as a salad, side dish, casserole or munchie snack.
Of course there have been a few veggies that have served multiple purposes…
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Super Smoothie Bowl…
Love ice-cream and frozen yogurt but not the results of eating them?
You have new choices…
Whip up a Smoothie Bowl
Smoothie bowls are fast becoming the “go to” and perfect replacement for ice-cream or frozen yogurt.
Just like ice-cream,…
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