Do you ever have cravings that are so hard to resist? When your mind keeps yelling, eat me! eat me! eat me! Some dieters may believe a craving is an intense desire for a certain food, but it is actually a signal for their bodies needing the nutrients that food provides. Overindulging on cravings can quickly […]
While traveling in India for two and a half weeks I ate foods that were different from American delicacies, and found neat things that would be beneficial for me to use back in America. Tiffin Jar: the Indian lunchbox. This container will keep items hot up 3 to 4 hours. I love […]
This is a question we hear often. Juicing is the process of extracting juice from plants, such as fruits and vegetables. Juicing is different than blending and smoothies. You may consider juicing if identify with one of these categories: Picky eaters: If you are not a fan of fruits and vegetables this is good way […]
While traveling in India the one thing I saw the most on roadside markets was people selling coconut water. Coconut water has many health benefits. Many studies have shown that the antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity of coconut water may help with a number of minor to severe health conditions. This nutrient rich drink […]
Ingredients ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted ¾ cup maple syrup 2 eggs 1 cup almond butter, unsalted, creamy 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 cups rolled oats (gluten-free) ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 cup chopped dark chocolate (dairy-free) Maldon sea salt (or any course sea salt) Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line […]
The American Heart Association recommends we increase our consumption of fish to twice a week. Many fish are good sources of Omega 3 fatty acids. I recommend line-caught varieties (this will be stated on the packaging) because wild fish eat a healthier diet and are better for the environment than farmed fish. Fish can be […]
Looking for a delicious and healthy dessert for Thanksgiving? Try this easy and amazing Pillsbury Pumpkin Quick Bread Muffins recipe! Ingredients: 1 box Pillsbury Pumpkin Quick Bread Then follow the instructions but use these substitutions.. Replace fat-free milk for the whole milk Use the individual serving size of natural unsweetened applesauce for the oil in […]
Do we feed our children better than zoo animals? This was something I was pondering as I was stuck on the Centennial Cho Cho in the OKC zoo. An animal had escaped so our ride was stopped for a few minutes. I could see the giraffe feeding area with a long line of those willing […]
My whole family (yes even the children) love lentils. I love that they are inexpensive, easy to prepare, and high in protein, iron and fiber. Ingredients: One pound of lentils 1 tablespoon oil 1 medium onion, chopped 6-8 cups of broth or water (I use 4c vegetable broth and 2c water) 1 tablespoon of chopped […]