Healthy Living How To

Vanessa Rae Romero

5 Lessons from the Low-Carb Cruise

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We’re back in the Twin Cities after a week-long “working vacation” of sorts. Tom and I are both passionate about health, fitness and nutrition, as well as have a sincere interest and concern in the dramatic rising trends in obesity. Having both followed a low-carb lifestyle for the past decade, we decided we’d use our… [Continue Reading]

Cranberry Margarita & Cinco de Mayo

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While Cinco de Mayo is an “optional” holiday in Mexico, in the United States it is a day to have a fiesta and celebrate Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in communities with large Hispanic populations. If you are planning a Cinco de Mayo celebration of your own, then today’s post is for you. Whether you… [Continue Reading]

Cranberry Syrup & Sparkling Cranberry Juice

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Health experts agree there is a clear association between a diet high in fruits and vegetables and reduced risk of chronic disease. Phytonutrients, naturally derived plant compounds, particularly antioxidants, are increasingly being shown to help optimize human health. Among the fruits richest in health-promoting antioxidants, cranberries rank right up there at the top. According to Rui… [Continue Reading]

Question and Answer: Adrenal Fatigue

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It’s been some time since my first video blog and dare I say, it’s already getting easier to do. In fact, once I got the camera set-up, I only did one take. The quality of this video is better as well. As promised, I used my camera instead of the webcam. Today’s video is a… [Continue Reading]

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Last week I shared the Healthy Living How To version of a healthy chocolate chip cookie made with almond and coconut flour. The result was an amazing gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb cookie that is guilt-free and satisfies your inner cookie monster. I didn’t think healthy chocolate chip cookies could get any yummier….but that didn’t stop me… [Continue Reading]

4:1 Green Smoothie

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Do you know how many servings of fruits and vegetables is recommended per day for robust health? According to the Healthy Way of Life Food Pyramid it’s 9-11 servings with a 4:1 ratio of vegetables to fruit. A super easy way to give your veggie intake a boost is to make a Green Smoothie. I’ll admit… [Continue Reading]

Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Some time ago, I picked up a bag of 65% dark chocolate chips, then promptly hid them high in the cupboard and forgot about them. All along I had planned on making cookies with them, but I don’t typically make cookies just to have around the house. No, I usually reserve baking for a holiday… [Continue Reading]

Cinnamon Raisin Two Minute Muffin

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Not only is the One Minute Muffin recipe the most popular recipe on Healthy Living How To it is also the most searched term that brings people to this site. As I mentioned, when I first introduced this healthy gluten-free and low-carb bread substitute, I did not create the original recipe, rather, I put my spin… [Continue Reading]

Chicken Marinara with Broccolette

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Meet my new friend Broccolette, she is gorgeously green, long and lean, sweet and edible from stem to flower. Broccolette is a cross between broccoli and Chinese kale, is part of the cruciferous family of vegetables and is an excellent source of Vitamin C and A.  Broccolette is grown organically, without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides… [Continue Reading]

Vegan Chocolate Protein Truffles

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It’s no secret I am an advocate of nutrient dense foods, minimally processed and high quality. A healthy diet consists of foods like beef, poultry and eggs from pastured-fed animals, wild fish, organic fruits & vegetables, nuts & seeds and fats like butter, ghee and coconut oil. In my opinion, a healthy diet also eliminates… [Continue Reading]