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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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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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Green Cleaning Products

Green Cleaning Products

Like most of us, you probably love coming home to a fresh, clean house, but hate the “getting there” part. It’s not always fun to clean your house but, unfortunately, it’s necessary for good health and happy surroundings- not to mention that none of us like to stick to our floors! So how can you [...]

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Easy Hummus Recipe

Easy Hummus Recipe

Hummus can be made easily using just your food processor. Here’s my favorite basic recipe. You can add artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, lemon or cilantro for different variations if you like: Basic Hummus Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas 1/4 cup raw tahini 2-3 cloves of garlic (depending on how garlicky you like your food) 1/4 cup [...]

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Simple Homemade Facial Cleansers

Simple Homemade Facial Cleansers

My mom called this morning to tell me that she has so many limes from her lime trees she doesn’t know what to do with all of them. Just for kicks, she squeezed some juice from the limes and applied it to her face and saw immediate firming effects. So I decided to do a [...]

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