Healthy Living How To

Vanessa Rae Romero

Dairy-Free Coconut Whipped Cream

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Yesterday, I discussed the symptoms attributed to Allergy Tension Fatigue Syndrome and how I had experienced symptoms similar that have virtually disappeared since going dairy-free. Most notably, was the relief from the chronic upper back, neck and head tension that had bothered me for years. I recently had the opportunity to have my blood assessed… [Continue Reading]

Allergic Tension Fatigue Syndrome

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I thought it was time for an update since my Casein Confession. I have been dairy-free since last December, a little over three months. Not too difficult as long as I eat at home. When eating at a restaurant I avoid the obvious, like cheese, but haven’t been very adamant about butter (or whatever other dairy is… [Continue Reading]

Carrot Cake

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Today is your day! The long-awaited recipe for Carrot Cake is here. HEALTHY CARROT CAKE Gluten-Free. Dairy-Free. Sugar-Free. Low-Carb. Carrot Cake is by far my most favorite dessert. I share this affinity with my friend Nate, who has tested and given his nod of approval for this version of Healthy Carrot Cake. In addition to testing… [Continue Reading]

Almond Crusted Walleye

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I have lived in Minnesota my entire life, except for a short two-year detour in Houston, TX. When people ask if I liked Houston, my response is always the same, “it’s not that I didn’t like it, it just wasn’t home.” Even though Houston is a melting pot of origins, the locals knew I wasn’t… [Continue Reading]

Oh Mega: Part III

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Today is part three of our Oh Mega discussion. If you haven’t been following along, in Oh Mega: Part One, we laid the groundwork, with a simple explanation about the importance of essential fatty acids, Omega-3 and Omega-6, as well as discussed the health consequences of an out of balance Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio. We… [Continue Reading]

Chia Flax Crackers

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Just putting the finishing touches on the Oh Mega series, if you haven’t already done so, you can catch up with Part One and Part Two. Stay tuned for Part Three tomorrow. In the meantime, I wanted to share with you a very easy cracker recipe that is rich in Omega-3s. The crackers are made from both ground… [Continue Reading]

Oh Mega: Part II

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Yesterday, in Oh Mega: Part One, we began a discussion about essential fatty acids, specifically Omega-6 and Omega-3 and the role they play in health as well as the disease process. We concluded that while some Omega-6 is essential, in excess it can be harmful and that for optimal health we need a balance of Omega-6… [Continue Reading]

Oh Mega: Part I

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Essential fatty acids or EFAs are coined “essential” because while they are necessary for health, the body cannot make them — we get EFAs from the food we eat. EFAs are not fuel for the body like other fatty acids, but are required for many biological processes. Only two EFAs are known essential for humans,… [Continue Reading]

Tamales with Ancho Chile Sauce

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I’ve had it in my mind for some time to come up with a recipe for healthy tamales. A Christmas tradition for many Mexican families and ours was no different. Tamales are traditionally made with corn or masa, mixed with lard, filled with pork or chicken, wrapped in corn husks and then steamed. The process… [Continue Reading]

How to Make the Perfect Pitcher of Iced Tea

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Late last summer I wrote about my love for Diet Pepsi and my reasons for kicking the unhealthy habit. If you haven’t read my article, Why I Gave Up Diet Pepsi, I’ll wait right here while you do………..So as I was saying, I kicked that habit to the curb cold turkey and haven’t missed it. Both my… [Continue Reading]