Whole grains are an important of a healthy diet, but unfortunately are lacking in many of our kitchens today. In fact, according to a 2015 survey by the Whole Grains Council, only 31 percent of Americans always choose whole grains…...
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A study by the Centers for Disease Control shows that 60 percent of children and 18 percent of adults aren’t getting enough fruit each day, and worse: 93 percent of children and 83 percent of adults are deficient in veggies.…...
Posted in Desserts, Dinner, Family Health, Lunch, Nutrition, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Snacks Tagged with: eat the rainbow, fruit, healthy eating, vegetables
This delicious recipe comes from Melody over at Little House on the Vegan Prairie via Erin Madore at Creative Soul in Motion. I love quinoa, and my recent autumn quinoa recipe called for cumin and cinnamon, making me love this recipe…...
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Now that it is fall, a whole host of new ingredients and flavors are available. Quinoa is a wonderful substitute for rice, containing a greater amount of protein and a tasty nutty flavor. I keep testing out different ways to…...
This dish is inspired by the traditional Lebanese dish – Tabouleh – which is made of bulgur, tomato, and finely chopped parsley and mint. If you have a wheat sensitivity though, quinoa can be a wonderful substitute, as it is…...
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This jicama salad recipe is refreshing, light and tasty…great for summer as a salad, appetizer or side-dish. Jicama is especially beneficial due to its high vitamin C and fiber content. It is instrumental in strengthening the structure of our capillaries,…...
If you’re tired of the good ol’ tomato based salsa, try this fresh and tasty mango salsa recipe. It is absolutely delicious and because of the mangos, provides wonderful health benefits too! It improves digestions, lowers cholesterol, is high in…...
Posted in Appetizers, Nutrition, Recipes, Salads, Sides Tagged with: mango, mango salsa, mango salsa recipe
I love this shake and like to refer to it as the “Lean Green Machine.” Because of the Kale, the shake is extremely high in both Vitamin A and Vitamin C. To round out the protein, I’ll often will have…...
Until last week, the idea of brussels sprouts was as distasteful as the idea of eating liver. However, being the polite guest I try to be, I tried my mom’s recipe. I was pleasantly surprised. These mini cabbage like veggies…...
Chick peas are loaded with fiber and are a good source of protein. This salad has a Mediterranean flare and makes a great side salad for barbecues, and summer parties. Taking only five minutes to make, this salad makes entertaining a cinch....
Posted in Appetizers, Healthy Super Bowl, Lunch, Recipes, Salads, Sides Tagged with: chick peas, garbanzo beans, garlic, olives, red peppers
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