In English, that means….This is the best meal ever! That was what my husband said after enjoying this creation……Mexican Hash! Mexican Hash 4-6 Generous Servings Ingredients 1 Can Eden Organic Pinto Beans 1 lb. Grassfed Ground Beef 1 Head Cauliflower 1 c. Cotsco Organic Salsa 1/2 Medium Onion, Chopped 1-2 Cloves Garlic, Minced 3 Tbsp…. [Continue Reading]
Beer Butt Chicken
Beer Butt Chicken This beautiful meal is compliments of Chef Tom (my handsome husband). We did a little shopping this past week, along with a Vitamix (that warrants it’s own post) and stainless steel mixing bowls, we spotted a stainless steel chicken roaster for the grill. Tonight, Tomput it to the test. The results were… [Continue Reading]
Alcohol & Heart Health
It’s not often we discuss alcohol in the context of a healthy diet. However, there is actually quite a bit of scientific support for having a drink or two. If you have a habit of drinking regularly, don’t assume the following article is going to be a new license to drink whenever and whatever you’d… [Continue Reading]
Banana Split Trifle – Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
The banana split was invented in 1904 by 23 year old pharmacist David Evans Strickle. In between filling prescriptions he played at the pharmacy’s soda fountain making his ice cream creations. Walgreens is credited with spreading the popularity of the banana split. The early drug stores adopted the banana split as a signature dessert. Fountains in the… [Continue Reading]
Lime Mocktail
What do you know about Fructose, the sugar found in fruits? Do you want to learn more? Read about The F Word, and then enjoy this fructose free mocktail. Lime Mocktail for One Ingredients 8 oz. Club Soda Juice & Pulp from 1 Lime 1/4 tsp. Orange Extract NuNaturals Pure Liquid Clear Stevia (to taste) Directions… [Continue Reading]
Fructose: The Original F Word
Fructose. We have all heard of this simple sugar. It’s in just about every processed food in the form of high fructose corn syrup. It is also in some “health foods” in the form of agave syrup, honey and maple syrup. Fructose is also found in fruit (and a small amount in vegetables). If we… [Continue Reading]
Coconut Vinaigrette
Not every meal needs be the result of creative genius or beauty. Simple meals can be delicious and amazingly nutritious as well. Behold, last night’s dinner. Nothing special to look at. By the way, there is no way to photograph plain ground beef and make it look good! Spinach Salad w/Oil & Vinegar Dressing and… [Continue Reading]
Blueberry Pancakes – Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
Low-Carb & Gluten-Free Blueberry Pancakes Blueberries are Brain Food The research that really put blueberries on the health map, because it gained so much national attention, had to do with the exciting news that the berries seemed to slow and even reverse many of the degenerative diseases associated with an aging brain. ~SuperFood Rx Inflammation… [Continue Reading]
Barbecue Pork Ribs
Know your condiments, and say NO to this one! Kraft Thick ‘n Spicy Original Barbeque Sauce Ingredients: high fructose corn syrup (BAD for you!), vinegar, tomato paste, molasses, water, modified food starch, salt, contains less than 2% of natural hickory smoke flavor, mustard flour, dried garlic, spice, dried onions, paprika Modified Food Starch is a food additive found in processed… [Continue Reading]
Eggs Are a Part of Healthy Diet
Are you still eating carb-heavy, nutrient-light, appetite-stimulating cereal for breakfast? Do you still think eggs are less healthy? Though there is still a strong perception that eggs are bad for the heart and waistline, there is plenty of evidence to show it just isn’t true. A new study from The University of Alberta provides more… [Continue Reading]