Tomatoes. Eat them. They make an appearance in, The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth as well as SuperFoods Rx. Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants that protect your skin and eyes as well as properties that prevent cancer. I am kind of weird when it comes to tomatoes, I will eat fresh salsa but don’t like… [Continue Reading]
Delicata Deliciousness
Have you seen these beauties at your local farmer’s market or food co-op? In my elementary school years, I remember trying acorn squash and not liking it, even though it was covered in brown sugar and butter. That distaste stayed with me over the years. I assumed squash was squash and that it all tasted… [Continue Reading]
Roast ‘n Rutabaga
Can you believe it is already October? I used to say Fall was my favorite season, but after thoroughly enjoying this past summer I may have changed my mind. Now when it comes to seasonal foods, FALL is where it’s at. You already know how much I love PUMPKIN if you read my post from… [Continue Reading]
What Kind of Stressed are You?
Stress. You know what it feels like it. It may be physical, mental or emotional. It’s a condition that most of us are all too familiar with. We were created to withstand a certain amount of stress, but when we push ourselves beyond that limit, we begin to experience health problems. The U.S. National Academy of Sciences… [Continue Reading]
Pumpkin Muffin with Pumpkin Butter
Pumpkins are a squash-like fruit adored by many. If we played the word association game, I would venture to guess, most people would associate pumpkin with pie. However, there’s a whole host of other uses for this orange fleshed fruit. Some of my favorites include: Pumpkin Enchilada Soup, Pumpkin Protein Shake, Pumpkin Waffles, Pumpkin Porridge,… [Continue Reading]
Bone Broth: Can Food Be Medicine? Part II
On Monday we talked about bone broth and its medicinal qualities, specifically it’s role in the health of our immune system. Bones and cartilage are what give bone broth these qualities. Traditionally prepared bone broth will contain: calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sulfur, sodium, potassium, chondrotin sulfate, keratin sulfate, hyaluronic acid, collagen (gelatin), elastin, osteocytes and chondrocytes…. [Continue Reading]
Bone Broth: Can Food be Medicine? Part I
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” ~Ben Franklin Chicken bone broth, a liquid literally made from chicken bones, has been a classic remedy for the common cold and flu for ages. Research supports what grandmothers everywhere have known for ages, “chicken soup or bone broth may contain a number of substances… [Continue Reading]
Chocolate Snack Cake with Raspberry Sauce
It doesn’t have to be your birthday to indulge in healthy cake. Why not make healthy cake and enjoy! This recipe has portion control built-in as it only makes one. It’s a huge serving and quite filling. That’s one thing I remember from my sweet eating days, one was never enough. I wanted the biggest piece with… [Continue Reading]
Coconut Flax One Minute Muffin
As I mentioned in the making homemade coconut milk post, I’ve been making this milk weekly. After draining the milk through a cheesecloth and wringing out every last drop, what’s left behind is a fine, light, fluffy, coconut type flour. This is not the same as the coconut flour you would buy as it has not… [Continue Reading]
Dairy-Free, Low-Carb Coconut Iced Milk
If you read yesterday’s post and were inspired to make some homemade coconut milk then today’s post is really going to excite you! We are going to use that coconut milk to make a frozen dessert that I am calling “Coconut Iced Milk”. It is frozen like ice cream, but because it doesn’t have any added… [Continue Reading]
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