Healthy Living How To

Vanessa Rae Romero

Sweet & Sour Apple Slaw

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Happy & Healthy 4th of July Wishes! Looking for a last-minute summer salad to bring to your 4th of July picnic? Then look no further. Try this simple and flavorful healthy spin on a classic coleslaw salad. The combination of apple cider vinegar and the natural sweetness from the added apple makes it the perfect… [Continue Reading]

Dairy-Free Blender Ice Cream

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Oh boy, do I have a treat for you. I’ve been happily experimenting in the kitchen attempting to perfect a non-dairy ice cream recipe. I realize that may not sound like such a feat, however, sugar-free, non-dairy ice cream making is a little tricky. Homemade ice cream made in an ice cream maker, typically turns… [Continue Reading]

Beefy Mexi “Cauli” Rice

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Ever wondered….how to eat Mexican Food and still fit into your skinny jeans? I’m just being silly, but I was wearing my skinny jeans when I made and devoured this huge bowl of Beefy Mexi “Cauli” Rice and I didn’t need to unbutton them when I finished it. This is a very EASY one pan… [Continue Reading]

10 Healthy Living Habits

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Part of my morning routine is to post to the Healthy Living How To Facebook Page. I make it a point to start the day with motivation or education on all things healthy. If you’ve “liked” the page you know what I am talking about. I think it’s important to start each day with positive thoughts… [Continue Reading]

Upside Down Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

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Crisp, crumble or a pie with the crust on top, call it whatever you want. I call it amazingly delicious. We’ve been enjoying organic strawberries the past couple weeks as our co-op has had them on sale. And this last week I spied a large pile of rhubarb on sale. Strawberries and rhubarb go hand… [Continue Reading]

Fact or Fiction: 5 Low-Carb Myths

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I’ve been an ardent supporter of a low-carb lifestyle for the better part of the past decade. Like many, I embarked on my low-carb lifestyle for vanity’s sake. I wanted to lose weight. At the time, Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution had been revised and was quite popular. I picked up a copy and eagerly read it… [Continue Reading]

Baked Chicken Thighs with Buttery Buffalo Sauce

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Celery has long been used for medicinal purposes, dating back to the 9th century. The first recorded use of celery as food was in France in 1623 and then later in the 19th century it was introduced to the United States. During this time period, celery became an exotic food important to the “class” conscious… [Continue Reading]

Dark Chocolate Mini Coconut Cups

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It’s no secret I love dark chocolate. Love, love, love it. Dare I confess, there isn’t a day that goes by, I don’t enjoy it. Earlier in the year when I was tested for delayed food allergies, I held my breath just a little hoping chocolate didn’t come back as an allergen. I let out a… [Continue Reading]