Oatmeal is a very healthy breakfast. Oats are a terrific functional food for the body. Quaker oats has a lot of easy and healthy recipes on their site. My family enjoys overnight oats made with equal parts oats and oat, coconut or almond milk, with a bit of cinnamon, chia seeds and local honey or maple syrup. Cover this mixture […]
Read moreIf you need to be on a gluten free diet, you might want to try this free app from Gluten Free and More. There are helpful tips, recipes and coupons on this app. http://www.nowfindglutenfree.com/the-app/
Read moreSoups are a very healthy and economical meal anytime of the year. January is a great month to try some new soup recipes on these colder days! Here is a vegan Mexican Rice soup recipe that is very simple to make. If you would like to add more vegetables or a meat to this soup you can add shredded chicken […]
Read moreStudies have shown that cinnamon can lower cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels in adults. Australian researchers found that cinnamon helps to lower stomach acid levels and reduce many of the causes of indigestion. Please read this short article on the study about cinnamon. It is so easy to add more cinnamon into our daily diets. Add cinnamon to your homemade […]
Read moreWe all know that eating fruits and vegetables are beneficial for many reasons. Fruits and vegetables keep us healthy and feeling energized. They are full of vitamins our bodies need. They are low in calories and high in phytochemicals. As we plan our holiday meals, we should try to incorporate many plant based dishes with minimal additional fats. At parties, […]
Read moreHere is a healthier version of pumpkin pie for those with dairy and gluten allergies. “Forks Over Knives” is a terrific plant based organization! http://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/pumpkin-parfait-with-cashew-vanilla-cream/
Read moreFall is here and pumpkins are everywhere. Pumpkins are full of nutrients our bodies need. Here is a sweet way to incorporate pumpkin into your holiday menus. You can substitute a few of the ingredients in this recipe to make it gluten and nut free if you need to. http://www.dole.com/recipes/p/Pumpkin-spice-frozen-swirl
Read moreEvery week I read more and more studies that confirm that a plant-based diet is beneficial in lowering levels of chronic inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation is very detrimental to our health. Please take a moment to read this article from Dole and I’ve included a link to their creative kitchen site. http://www.dole.com/Articles/Anti-Inflammatory-plants http://www.dole.com/Articles/creative-kitchen
Read moreChickpeas have so many health benefits. Here is a quick recipe to try at lunchtime. — Chickpeas Make a Surprisingly Good Tuna Salad Substitute // Lifehacker
Read moreDr. Cary Nelson, M.D. has summarized some of the benefits of bone broths very well in the short list I have included here. I make bone broths on a weekly basis and try to consume them throughout the year. Making bone broth is a very inexpensive way to stay healthy and feel great during the cold and flu season! Here […]
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