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What Do Fresh Almonds Look Like? Ep281
See what fresh almonds look like and how to open them!!! What Do Fresh Almonds Look Like? Ep281 Interested in trying the Raw Food Diet, or learning how to do it right?!!! Join the next 7 Day Raw Food Challenge– you’ll receive Recipes, a full Men (read full article)
Wheat Pizza Crust
Who doesn’t love pizza? I mean, pizza is as American as baseball and apple pie, right? Unfortunately, it is also really fattening. There are some ways, however, to make it a little healthier – for starters, making it at home. Her (read full article)
Low Fat Oatmeal-Banana Muffins
In our house, we are counting down to the first day of school. T-minus 9 days 'til school days! And continuing with my breakfast ideas to make the Back-To-School morning rush go easier, I have another great recipe to start your day off right: Low Fat (read full article)
Mashed Squash
The other day I shared with you a way to prepare spaghetti squash, one of the many winter squashes. I also received a kabocha squash from my CSA, and this time I wasn’t really sure what to do with it b/c I had never made it before! It sort of l (read full article)
Sunday Night Blues
The heat never came! We’re sittin’ pretty at 83 degrees right now, and the cool breeze plus mild temps (compared to what we’ve been experiencing,) lured me out under the umbrella on my back deck to read all afternoon. Eclipse, nat (read full article)
Haleem in Chennai
HaleemHaleem (Persian: حلیم) is a thick Persian, Pakistani and North Indian high calorie dish. Although this dish varies from region to region, it always includes wheat, lentils and meat.Haleem is made of wheat, meat (usually beef or mutton, but (read full article)
Yummy Green Smoothie Recipe! Ep280
Tropical Green Smoothie recipe, great for beginners, you won’t even taste the greens! Tropical Green Smoothie 1 Banana 1 Mango 1 Cup Pineapple 1 Cup Baby Spinach 1/2 Cup Filtered Water Blend all ingredients and ENJOY!! Yummy Green Smoothie Reci (read full article)
Friday Follies: Who Says the Apocalypse Ain’t Here? Pop-Tarts World…
On Tuesday the End of the World as We Know It made an appearance, and almost nobody noticed… The Location: Times Square, New York. (That ought to give you a clue, right there.) The Scene: The Grand Opening of the new, unique, and glamorous Pop (read full article)
Natural Remedy For Bladder Infections / Cystitis, Ep279
Today I give a natural home remedy for Bladder Infections / Urinary Track Infections / Cystitis. High doses of Vitamin C is extremely effective to eliminate bacterial infections in the bladder. If you are urinating blood or having pain in your kidney (read full article)
A Global View of Innovative, Tasty New Food Products
At the recent Institute of Food Technologists meeting in Chicago, Mintel hosted the Global New Products Pavilion and showcased the latest food and beverage trends from around the world. Mintel’s new product experts, Lynn Dornblaser and David (read full article)
Agave Nectar Is NOT Healthy, Other Options For Healthy Sweeteners, Ep278
Learn about healthy sweeteners– what you can use to make healthy desserts and satisfy your sweet tooth without affecting your weight & health! To buy honey, lucuma powder, mesquite powder, dried fruit, stevia etc.. Go to: USA–> Cli (read full article)
Spaghetti Squash Primavera
Last week I told you all about summer squash — the different varieties, the nutritional benefits, and how to use it. I’ve also told you a little bit about some of the winter squash varieties. Surprisingly, the Barefoot Organics CSA grew winte (read full article)
My Opinion Of Raw Cacao / Raw Chocolate, Ep277
There is a lot of controversy on raw cacao / raw chocolate whether it is good for you or no. Today I give my opinion and personal experience. My Opinion Of Raw Cacao / Raw Chocolate, Ep277 Interested in trying the Raw Food Diet, or learning how to d (read full article)
What does it mean to eat clean?
I am often asked what I did to lose weight successfully. When I answer that the secret to my body transformation is simply clean eating and vigorous exercise I am greeted by three distinct reactions: The honest and inquisitive, What exactly is clean (read full article)
BBQ Grilled Caribbean Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Grilled Caribbean Pork Tenderloin Ingredients 2 (1 lb each) pork tenderloins, cut in half 1 small ripe pineapple, rind removed 2 yellow-skinned plantains, peeled Marinade 1 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup distilled vinegar 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon 3/ (read full article)
Planning Week; Step Away from the Chips
It's the start of planning week for the Step Away for the Chips challenge. We're going to go one week avoiding processed foods. I'm trying to eat fresh fruits and veggies, fresh seafood, more whole grains. But if the fresh options are too high look (read full article)
Whole Grain Tabouleh
Another salad from Simply in Season that makes the most of summer’s bounty. FOR PRINTABLE VERSION CLICK HERE: Whole Grain Tabouleh 1 cup quinoa (Can also use rice or bulgur or couscous) 1/4 cup Green Onions (scallions), sliced (I used chives) (read full article)
Cornbread Muffins
Cornbread Muffins, adapted from Allrecipes Ingredients: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup cornmeal 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup egg substitute 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk 1 1/2 tablespoons canol (read full article)
Stoplight Salad
Looking for a quick side dish to go with burgers? This recipe from Simply in Season is a fresh selection! FOR PRINTABLE VERSION CLICK HERE: Stoplight Salad 2 cups tomatoes (chopped) 2 cups corn 1 medium green pepper (diced) 1 medium red bell pepper (read full article)
Duckie's Healthy Saturday - 10 Surprising Health Benefits of Yogurt
1. Yogurt can give you flat abs.Eat 18 ounces a day and you can drop a jeans size. People who ate that much -- in conjunction with cutting their total calories -- lost 22 percent more weight and 81 percent more belly fat than dieters who skipped (read full article)



