Chocolate Zucchini Bars
Zucchini, a summer squash (also goes by the name courgette), has its origins in America although countries like Japan, China, Romania, Turkey, Italy, Egypt and Argentina are the largest producers of Zucchini today.
Although there are a few varieties from…
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Health Enhancing “Veggie” Desserts…
Do you view dessert as your enemy? Have you assigned a “damaging” title to it subconsciously?
If so, it’s time to change your perception of dessert to something that contributes to your health rather than subtracting from it and the…
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Versatile Health Providing Pine Nuts…
The crunchy but buttery textured, sweet pine nut is often overlooked in many people’s diets.
Pine nuts are actually seeds that are collected from pine trees cultivated mainly in Europe and the US. Eaten for centuries, they were enjoyed by…
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Terrible Toxins and Excess Body Fat…
New evidence is emerging regarding the role of the level of toxins in the body as a contributing factor in excess weight. As these toxins are stored in our body in fat cells, those with a higher body fat percentage…
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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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