Today is Meatless Monday and I have a super tasty protein and veggie-packed recipe! This dish is the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and spicy deliciousness! With such an amazing flavor you almost forget you are eating vegetables. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup Natural Peanut Butter 1 Tbsp Dark Brown Sugar 2 Tbsp Liquid Aminos or Soy […]
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Super Bowl Food Touchdowns
Whether you are a football fanatic or a once-a-year football fan, there’s one tradition that nearly everyone looks forward to: the Super Bowl! Super Bowl parties often are fueled by food, booze and fun commercials. If you’re not a superfan, then you are probably most excited about the experience of sharing game-day food and drink […]
18 Cholesterol Lowering Foods!
In honor of National Cholesterol Education Month my last blog post, Cholesterol: The Facts, was dedicated to cholesterol. Now I want to talk about cholesterol lowering foods. The best way to improve your cholesterol levels and reduce your risk of heart disease is to change your diet and lifestyle. Eat a whole foods, plant-based diet and […]
Strawberry Rhubarb Chia Seed Jam
Refrigerator Chia Seed Jam has become a must-have in my refrigerator! As I mentioned in my last post, Refrigerator Chia Seed Jam is a much healthier alternative to store-bought jam. I love chia seed jam because it is so easy to make and it’s also healthy! There is no cooking, no canning, no pectin and only natural […]
Refrigerator Chia Seed Jam – 3 Flavors!
Refrigerator Chia Seed Jam is a much healthier alternative to store-bought jam. This jam is one of the easiest recipes to make! No cooking, no canning, no pectin and only natural ingredients! This super-easy and very healthy jam is made with just berries, a little natural sweetener (if any) and chia seeds! That’s it! Traditional […]
What a Beautiful Kiwano! (aka the Horned Melon)
During a recent trip to the grocery store I came across an odd looking fruit that I had never seen before. I picked it up to explore further and was pricked by its spiky horns. I had never seen such a fruit and knew I needed to try it! After taking the kiwano home and […]
Maradol Papaya
There are two types of papaya commonly sold in grocery stores: Mexican and Hawaiian. Today we are going to talk about Mexican papaya also known as a Maradol papaya or a Caribbean red papaya. Maradol papaya is very low in calories and contains no cholesterol; however, is a rich source of phytochemicals, minerals, and vitamins!
The Coconut Oil Miracle (Book Review)
The Coconut Oil Miracle, 5th Edition, by Bruce Fife is a must read! Now in its fifth edition, this revised and updated version has even more information on the benefits of coconut oil. Bruce Fife provides all the answers about commons myths and misconceptions about coconut oil. We have heard countless times that saturated fats are […]
Dragon Fruit (Pitaya)
15 Reasons to Love Dragon Fruit! 1. SUPERFOOD. One dragon fruit is only about 60 calories and 80% water. Loaded with vitamins and antioxidants, while low in calories and rich in fiber, this fruit is definitely a superfood! 2. DIGESTION & METABOLISM. Since it is high in fiber this fruit is optimal for digestive health and may […]
Jicama
Jicama (pronounced hee-kah-ma) is an edible root that resembles a turnip. It is part of the legume family and is also known as a yam bean, Mexican turnip, or Mexican potato. Jicama is in season from December to June. Jicama has thin brown skin and crisp, juicy, white flesh that is mild in flavor. It’s flavor […]
