Zoodles With DF Pesto and Sundried Tomatoes
I just treated myself to a new kitchen gadget that is proving to be pretty fun. It is a spiralizer—a gadget that makes spiral strips of whatever vegetable you put in between its prongs. I have heard of people having fun with curly fries but I wanted it for one purpose—zucchini “noodles”, aka zoodles! The […]
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GF/DF Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Muffins are my new favorite thing. They are quick and easy and making them gluten free and dairy free is pretty simple. I have learned from my daughter (who can make an amazing GF/DF blueberry muffin) how to make them light and airy, not usually a quality of gluten-free baked goods. Once you have the […]
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Tangy Mangos Are Delicious Superfoods!
Have I told you how much I love mangos? There’s something about their tart-sweet combo that makes them among my favorite foods. I’m not alone, mangos happen to be the most widely consumed fruit in the world! Not only are they tasty, but they have some great health benefits. With over 20 vitamins and minerals, […]
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Gluten Free Vegan Mac n’ Cheese with Roasted Broccoli
Okay so this is not an orginal recipe of mine so let’s get the credits out there right off the bat. This is the work of the amazing Detoxinista Megan Gilmore from her excellent cookbook Everyday Detox. This recipe has quickly become a favorite of my family especially since we left behind the days of mac n’ cheese […]
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Healthy Lifestyle Hack: Cook Once, Eat Twice (plus Roasted Chicken Provençal recipe)
I plan my dinners for the week ahead on Sundays. I shop on Monday usually because it’s not as crowded but I go with a list in hand and knowing what I’m making. Even though I like to cook, I am also pretty busy and want to save time in the kitchen. So here’s what […]
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My New Favorite Salad
Do you like avocados? Do you like grapefruit? If so, then I have the salad for you! With the warmer temperatures of Spring and citrus season in full swing, I have changed up our usual dinner salad to this bright, fresh and yummy version. With the healthy fats of avocado and the anti-oxidants of […]
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What’s So Great About Greens?
Leafy greens are some of the easiest and most beneficial vegetables to incorporate into your daily routine. Densely packed with energy and nutrients, the members of this royal family include kale, collard greens, Swiss chard, mustard greens, arugula, dandelion greens, broccoli rabe, watercress, beet greens, bok choy, napa cabbage, green cabbage, spinach and broccoli. How do […]
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Easy Kale, Sausage and White Bean Soup
I’m a big fan of kale. I use it in my daily smoothies to create instant super nutrition and in the evenings for hearty salads. Dark leafy greens nutritionally, are very high in calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorous, zinc and vitamins A, C, E and K. They are crammed with fiber, folic acid, chlorophyll and many […]
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Don’t Skip Breakfast
The old saying is true, the most important meal of the day is breakfast. By eating a healthy meal first thing in the morning, you start your body’s engine–the metabolism, helping you keep energy high at the most productive time of day. I like to add greens to breakfast giving the body some good nutrition, […]
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Dark Chocolate Avocado Pudding
Talk about a delicious no guilt dessert! Made quickly and easily with just a few ingredients, this yummy treat can be ready in no time. The avocado provides the creamy texture as well as adding some great health benefits. High in fiber, potassium and loaded with healthy fats for beautiful skin and vitamin absorption, […]
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