Amazing Vegan Tacos!

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Amazing Vegan Tacos

Fresh squash is abundant right now and there’s no need to limit yourself to one type.

Curcumin Has Multiple Health Benefits

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Curcumin has multiple health benefits

The active compound in turmeric, curcumin, has multiple health benefits including anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.  This bright yellow pigment, produced by the turmeric plant protects […]

A Bob: Day 2

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reverse heart disease

reverse heart disease

Sprouting At Home

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Sprouting At Home

the Cadillac of superfoods!

If You’ve Been Diagnosed with Any Form of Diabetes…

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I will help you!

If you’ve been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, insulin dependent or non-insulin dependent diabetes, I can help you!

A Must Read for Keto Lovers

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Some have even called it a “cardiologist’s nightmare.”

Here We Are..

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Strawberry Bread

..in the thick of the holidays.  You made it through Thanksgiving!  Well done!  Did you eat too much?  My favorite thing out of all the […]

A Healthier You, One Challenge at a Time

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Here’s a review of all the challenges we have taken on and hopefully conquered; slip-ups do not discredit your success!!  I’m convinced that you feel […]

Recipes That Will Inspire Your Week 5 Challenge!

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Knock Your Socks Off Veggie Burger

How many of you guys have been filling half your plate with vegetables?  I wanted to share a few recipes that are brilliantly tantalizing and […]

The One Thing Challenge Week 6

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Summer Peaches

I had a hard time deciding what this last challenge would be.  I wanted to continue through the full six weeks giving you guys challenges that […]

Worth-It Challenge for Week 5!!

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It’s not rocket science.  It’s not fascinating.  It is likely something you’ve heard before, maybe even repeatedly!   But, it is brilliant and it works!! […]

My Green Last Night…

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Chicken Pot Pie

I made a super easy chicken pot pie using frozen pie crust, leftover rotisserie chicken breast, chopped carrots, broccoli florets and frozen mixed vegetables with […]

THE #1 EASIEST WAY TO GET YOUR GREEN IN TODAY!

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Grab a bag of this salad on your next trip to the grocery!  It has loads of green vegetables, dried cranberries, toasted pumpkin seeds and […]

Garlic & Soy Bok Choy

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Bok choy is rich in folate, vitamins A, C and K.  It’s an excellent source of calcium and fiber. This dark green leafy vegetable is […]

Freddy Farter

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I have decided to name my sourdough baby Freddy Farter the Bread Starter, a modified version of a name I found online.  Yes, that is […]

Mindful Eating in your 50s & Beyond

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“It’s never too late to eat right and exercise the smart way”. “You can be healthier and more fit in your 60s than you were in your 40s.”

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl with Simple Tahini Dressing

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Roasted Veg Quinoa Bowl w/Hummus Dressing

not only are there tremendous health benefits, but going meatless even once per week plays a role in reducing livestock global emissions.  Farm animals account for 14.5% of all greenhouse admissions and 1/3 of methane emissions!

How to Vegan

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How to eat vegan heading

If you’re looking to eliminate all animal products in your diet, you have obviously done your research and are aware of the benefits as well as the challenges of going full veg.

One Skillet Soy & Sriracha Chicken with Carrots

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One Skillet Soy & Sriracha with Chicken and Carrots

Did you know that cooking in cast iron can increase the iron content of your food?  Iron requirements rise significantly during teenage years

Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms

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mushrooms are extremely low in calories, contain vitamin D and selenium.  These edible fungi are also a good source of riboflavin. Bake these amazing cheese stuffed mushrooms in 8 minutes.

Easy Peasy, Lemon Squeezy

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Easy Peasy Lemon Squeeze pasta salad with rotisserie chicken

oEasy Peasy Lemon Squeezy One Pot Pesto Pasta   Boil some pasta, rinse frozen peas, throw in some rotisserie chicken, a little pesto, a tablespoon […]

Nature’s Cheeto Dust

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Amazing Roasted & Charred Broccoli with Peanuts & Nutritional Yeast

Nutritional yeast is grown on molasses and is loaded with B vitamins!  It contains 16 different amino acids (needed for building muscle), at least 14 minerals and 17 vitamins.  Just 2 Tablespoons contains only 60 calories, a whopping 9 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber.

3 Step Zucchini Flatbread

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3 Step Zucchini Flatbread

If you’re not a vegetable eater and this doesn’t look tasty to you, try it anyway!  Making vegetables taste good is my speciality.  It’s fast, it’s easy, it’s healthy and I’m certain you will like it!

Getting Smart with the Natural Life

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Where do you draw the line between what is natural and positive, and unnatural and negative?

A Story I’ll Never Forget

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Italian Porcini Mushroom and Pea Risotto

Feeling satisfied by his successful hunt for these wild gems and with full belly, he turned the page in his mushroom book, anxious to embark on his next exploration.  With no small degree of trepidation, he read the words

Beaches, Beers & Tacos!!

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Copycat recipe for Tommy Bahama fish tacos found in post titled, 'Beaches, Beers and Tacos'

Just about every restaurant, grill, bar, cafe, diner and dive on the beach advertises their version of the world’s latest food fascination.

Achcha Khana (Good Food)

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Hali Aloo, turmeric roasted potatoes found in post titled 'Achcha Khana (Good Food)'

 I was fairly new to Indian cuisine when I visited London and fascinated by the orchestra of new flavors.

10 Facts That Will Make You Want to Eat Salmon This Week

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Beautiful, bright and fresh salmon! Find the recipe for Asian cooked salmon

Salmon promotes eye health.  Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which help lubricate dry eyes and the vitamin D in this fatty fish protects […]

Don’t Eat Poopy…Wash Your Lettuce!

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Lemon Pistachio Dressing…It’ll Make You Want to Eat Salad!! I found a great recipe for a lemon pistachio dressing on savoringtimeinthekitchenblogspot.com.  Salad is versatile and […]

Roast Dinner

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Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables, Garlic & Fresh Thyme

The British love to make roast dinners.  I had the privilege of eating many roast dinners served by my generous friend, Emma.  Even though she lives […]

Shredded Brussels with Balsamic & Honey

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Brussels Sprouts on Stalk for Shredded Brussels with Balsamic & Honey

At some markets when in season, you can find brussels sprouts on the stalk.  I suppose it presents a bit of a storage issue and […]

Winging It

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We were suppose to have Green Chef delivered today.  It didn’t come.    I need to plan meals and shop accordingly.  If I stock fresh […]

DIY Veggie Pizza

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DIY Roasted Veg Pizza

I hate ordering delivery pizza with vegetables.  I guess I just don’t really like unseasoned, barely cooked bell peppers with nearly raw onions slapped on […]

Coconut, Curry Lentil Soup

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Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

Forgive me for my recent lack of posts.  We’ve been doing a bit of traveling, some crafting, a deal of Christmas shopping, decorating and a […]

Happy Halloweeeeeeeen!!!

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Candy Corn Pretzel Bark

The weather has finally cooled a bit Florida!  With Halloween here, it’s time to put away the lemons and get out the pumpkin!  I began […]

Garlic & Lemon Roasted Cauliflower Rice

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Lemon & Parsley Cauliflower Rice

Parsley and lemon juice are all you need to make this cauliflower rice a quick, delicious and healthy side!

Knock Your Socks Off Veggie Burger

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Knock Your Socks Off Veggie Burger

This is a very messy burger.  But, if a burger ain’t messy, it ain’t a good burger ya’ll!

Think Outside the Pizza Box

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I love using Naan bread to make homemade pizza.  If you have a picky crowd, you can personalize each round.

I’ve Got Lemon, I’ve Got Lemon On My Mind

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Lemon Sorbet

 This treat was just what I needed on this smoldering summer day!

A Family Favorite

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I love soup because you throw it all into one pot and serve up a complete meal that everyone loves.

So, what about that low carb diet?

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Registered Dietitian Guiding You Through the World of Dieting

Carbohydrates are the body’s preferred source of fuel.  After six months of denying yourself bread, cereals, rice, pasta, fruit and starchy vegetables, you’ll notice that all of a sudden, the scale isn’t budging!