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The Skinny on Swiss Chard

The Skinny on Swiss Chard

When I think of swiss chard, I think of a mix between spinach, lettuce, beets and lots and lots of fiber.  I’ve tried to like eating swiss chard plain, but I just can’t seem to get past the bitter, hearty leaves.  So today, I thought I’d give an overview on this exceptionally healthy green and [...]

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Grow Your Own Sprouts!

Grow Your Own Sprouts!

Have you ever wanted to grow your own sprouts but you didn’t exactly know how to get started?  Generally speaking, growing your own sprouts is amazingly easy and very inexpensive. When you soak seeds, nuts or grains at room temperature, the enzyme inhibitors are released and the enzymes are activated.  The seed begins to grow [...]

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Easy Low-Fat Cauliflower Recipes

Easy Low-Fat Cauliflower Recipes

This has got to be one of my favorite cauliflower recipes of all time! It’s so quick and easy–not to mention super yummy and nutritious. Cauliflower and cheese Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower cut into florets 3 cups baby spinach 1 cup non-fat milk 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar Directions: Steam [...]

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Healthy Valentine’s Recipes

Healthy Valentine’s Recipes

Say “I love you” with a healthy Valentines meal to make your sweetie’s mouth water! If you’re looking for new ways to stay trim this year, check out all the delicious health-conscious dishes on EatingWell.com.  Here are a few of my favorites: Start your meal with a wonderful warm winter salad for two. Warm Winter [...]

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Avocados…Not Just for Guacamole

Avocados…Not Just for Guacamole

Since I received a request from a friend about more information on avocados and food suggestions, I thought I would dedicate today’s post to that subject.  Did you know that avocados are a fruit, not a vegetable?  And that 90% of the nation’s avocado crop is produced in California?  Avocados are free of sodium and [...]

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