Avocados are an excellent source of dietary fiber, providing 40% of the Daily Value in a 1-cup serving. They also contain vitamins C and B-6, magnesium and potassium. Try this tasty recipe and reap all the benefits from this powerful superfood! 1 ripe Read More
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
One cup of roasted pumpkin seeds provides over 40% of the daily recommended amount of magnesium. Magnesium is important in muscle and nerve contraction as well as helping regulate blood sugar and blood pressure. 1 cup raw pumpkin seedssea salt to tasteoptional spices such as Read More
Spinach Feta Quesadilla
A tasty lunch with antioxidant-rich spinach, fiber-filled beans and more. Make sure you look for fresh, quality feta made from either sheep or a combination of sheep and goat's milk. 1 medium shallot, minced1 garlic clove, minced10 oz chopped frozen spinach, thawed and Read More
Chicken with Lemon and Capers
This easy to make dish was always one of my kid's favorites. It comes together quickly and doesn't rely on heavy breading or frying like a typical chicken cutlet recipe. 1 lb boneless skinless organic chicken breasts1/8 cup flour or gluten-free flour1/2 tsp paprika1 Read More
Garlic for Good Health
Eating garlic for good health? Yes, it's true. Garlic has a myriad of health benefits and once you've discovered them, you may want to add a little more garlic into your life. Garlic might just be the secret unsung hero of the health food world. Not only does garlic contain Read More
Overnight Chia Seed Pudding
Despite their tiny size, chia seeds are packed with health benefits. Each tablespoon contains 5 grams of fiber, 3 grams of plant-based protein, and 2.5 grams of omega-3 fatty acids. They also are a good source of magnesium and calcium. This superfood makes a wonderful breakfast Read More
Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain Using The Three “R’s”
The holidays are a tough time of year when it comes to avoiding holiday weight gain. Sharing meals with friends and family, spending quality time with your loved ones and enjoying the support and sense of belonging that comes with being connected to people, is far more Read More
The Power of Parsley
When it came to growing vegetables this summer, I have to admit I would not have won any prizes. I’ve always been a bit sporadic with my watering and I was easily dissuaded when those pesky little green worms invaded my garden. However, when it came to herbs, I ruled! Forget that Read More
Pumpkin Seeds Pack A Nutritional Punch
Now that Halloween is approaching, I thought I’d give pumpkin seeds the attention they deserve. When I was a kid, we sometimes used to scoop out the stringy flesh of our Halloween pumpkins, rinse the seeds and toast them in the oven. I think the act of making a “snack” out of the Read More
If you hate zucchini, please read on!
I’m compelled to write this post because zucchini is not exactly my family’s favorite vegetable. I grew my own zucchini for the very first time this summer (it’s easier than you think; trust me!) and well, we’ve had to endure a lot of zucchini recipes in this household. But we’ve Read More
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