Healthy Living How To

Vanessa Rae Romero

Metabolism: 5 Factors That May Be Affecting Yours

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Most people think of their metabolism as being either fast or slow. Or how many calories they burn. Often times we try to trick our metabolism by eating less or exercising more. It’s important to understand our metabolism is really our personal chemistry influenced by many factors. And just like a drop of water can… [Continue Reading]

Is artery clogging fat really healthy?

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Over the past several decades, much focus has been paid to both dietary and blood levels of cholesterol. However, despite countless studies conducted on the subject, misinformation is rampant and most would likely admit they are still hesitant to ditch their “low-fat” mindset. Healthy Living How To friend Katelyn Madsen joins us today for a… [Continue Reading]

Pound Cake with Cranberry Sauce

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I know, I know, I know. I said I was back last week. It was with good intention, my friends. Very good intentions. However, every spare moment of my time has been spent tirelessly working on re-formatting blog posts. In fact, that is all I have done since transitioning my site from Weebly to WordPress…. [Continue Reading]

Double Mocha Cupcakes

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Still unpacking boxes here on the new site, but I have to say, I am getting the hang of WordPress and I know I am going to love my new blogging home. I am a long way away from re-formatting all of my posts, so forgive me if posts look a little “wonky”. I am… [Continue Reading]

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

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At Costco over the weekend, I spotted a box of Krusteaz Pumpkin Spice Quick Bread. As I normally do, when I spot something new or seasonal on the shelf, I picked up the box to study the ingredient label. This particular box doesn’t necessarily “scream” healthy, but I bet, if I would have stood there… [Continue Reading]

Rustic Oven Roasted Cabbage

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Slice cabbage in 1-inch slices. Leave in core or it will fall apart. Brush both sides with melted coconut oil or bacon grease. Season with salt & pepper. Roast at 400 degrees F on parchment lined baking sheet for 45 minutes. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bites

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Oh boy, do I have a treat for you. It’s an easy recipe for healthy Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bites with a twist. Instead of using cream cheese made from cow’s milk, I substituted soft goat’s milk cheese. I know, I know, you are thinking, I thought she is allergic to dairy. However, the problematic protein,… [Continue Reading]

Stuffed Carnival Squash

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In late summer and early fall, winter squashes make their appearance at Farmer’s Markets and local grocers. The winter squash varieties typically have a hard outer shell and yellow or orange flesh, which is a source of carotenoids. The richer the color, the richer the concentration of these health-promoting, disease-fighting phytonutrients. Carotenoids are fat-soluble, which means… [Continue Reading]

Happy Birthday Marion!

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Last night, we took my dear friend Marion and her husband Don, out for a birthday celebration. When I was visiting a few weeks back, I noticed she had marked her birthday on the calendar. Birthday celebrations have always been a big deal in my family, so, I asked if we could take her out… [Continue Reading]