Spring is finally here! Let’s celebrate with some beautiful floral looking asparagus. Asparagus is a wonderful, unique tasting vegetable that needs little work to get to the table to enjoy. It comes in three different stalk sizes, thick, medium and pencil thin. The medium is the most commonly found, but all three are just as…
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Strawberry Banana Frozen Treat-Sugar Free
You scream, I scream, we all scream “Woo-Hoo” for ice cream! But before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s really look at this beautiful recipe and see it is an actual healthier version of ice cream that does not compromise any flavor; just enhances natural flavors of fresh strawberries, milk and bananas for a cool…
Cold Day Cannellini Bean & Vegetable Soup with Orzo Pasta
Baby it’s cold outside! And it’s getting colder by the hour. This past New Years Eve was one of the coldest in record. Brrrrr. Tomorrow, snow, 1-3 inches. So how is one to stay warm? Well, how about with some delicious, hearty, packed with fiber, anti-oxidants, vitamins and great tasting “Cold Day Cannellini Bean &…
Oatmeal, Banana, Cranberry Cookies
So, you are trying to eat healthier but all you can think about is a cookie. Who hasn’t?They are everywhere! On TV, in magazines, on billboards, grocery stores, bakeries and even your children’s books. (Hello Cookie Monster)Cookies, cookies, cookies!!!! It’s as if you were hypnotized to think about cookies all day! There is no escape….
Apple Ginger Spinach Smoothie
Eating healthy can be challenging sometimes, especially when we have such busy schedules. But that is what’s great about making smoothies. You can add wholesome, organic, full of nutrient ingredients into a blender and take it on the go! All you need is 10 minutes, less time than eating some sugary cereal. Today’s smoothie consists…
Gazpacho Soup
With the temperatures soaring and the humidity very high, no one wants to turn up any type of heat in the kitchen. No worries, you don’t have to! You can still prepare a healthy meal, packed with vitamins, nutrients and anti-oxidants in no time and without any heat! Just prepare this delicious Gazpacho soup…
Cool Cucumber Avocado Dill Soup
I love soup! I grew up eating soup almost everyday, even in the hot summer days. But this soup is a cold soup that tastes very refreshing and creamy. Now who wouldn’t want that? Cucumbers are mainly water, about 96%, 6% water content that is more nutritious than regular water, which helps in keeping…
Sauteed Vegetables
A beautiful vegetable medley that’s ready to eat in 5 minutes. Just saute these beauties in a little olive oil and butter, season with salt and pepper and drizzle a little fresh lemon juice! Very easy, very healthy and very delicious! I used a mix of asparagus, mushroom and red onion since they compliment each…
Cucumber Ginger Super Drink
Feed your body the foods that nourish and help fight disease. Eating and drinking organic fruits, vegetables and herbs will help you live a longer life. This delicious green drink can be enjoyed anytime of the day, but it’s a great way to start your day. It’s packed with fiber and vitamins that are anti-aging,…
Baked Vegetable Chips
The essential ingredients. All organic, red and orange beets, golden and purple potatoes. Finished Beauties We all love chips, but let’s face it, no one can not eat just one. But with all of the saturated fat, preservatives and high salt content, those chips settle onto our belly and hips. So, in order to still…
Grapefruit Sprinkled With Organic Coconut Palm Sugar
Grapefruit and organic coconut palm sugar, what a great naturally sweet treat anytime of the day! Grapefruits are very low in calories, about 104 for a whole red fruit but it is packed with vitamin C, fiber and anti-oxidants. Plus, it helps to curb your appetite a bit. It’s taste can be anywhere from a…
Baked Teriyaki Tofu
Tofu is a nice, soy based protein alternative to eating meat. It has been said that it may reduce the risk of developing certain cancers, help lower cholesterol, prevent artheriosclerosis and help with hot flashes. Tofu is very low in Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Protein, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper and…
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