Fabulous Fiber for Health and Weight-loss…
A recent study published in the “Annals of Internal Medicine” suggest that eating 30 grams of fiber daily can actually help you lose weight, lower blood pressure and improve the body’s response to insulin with the same effectiveness that a…
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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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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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Mandatory Kitchen Tools for the Raw Food Enthusiast…
When our ancestors transitioned into eating cooked foods the tools they used to create their dishes transitioned with them.
Today, as more and more people opt to focus their diet on primarily raw foods, we are experiencing the same thing…
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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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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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The Incredibly Versatile Sweet Potato…
The incredible sweet potato. This high powered super food deserves a article of its own for what it contributes to our health and well-being.
Sweet potatoes are root veggies (meaning they grow below ground) that are treated in similar ways…
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