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Here are some tidbits about some common spices and seasonings to arm yourself with when fighting the battle of the bulge! They are easy to get, easy to use, and -best of all- bring your recipes to life! Garlic stimulates metabolism, stabilizes blood sugar levels, and eliminates toxins from the body. Cayenne‘s heat comes from a high concentration of capsicum, a substance that gives cayenne the power to fire up circulateion, stimulate the body’s metabolic rate, and help clean fat ...Read More
Serves 4 Ingredients 4 cups torn fresh spinach leaves 2 cups torn green or red leaf lettuce, romaine, or baby greens 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 tablespoons chopped basil 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons chopped chives 1 cucumber, peeled and diced 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes 4 slices of red onion, separated into rings 1/4 cup apple cider ...Read More
The colors of your favorite veggie don’t just make them visually appealing. Their hue is a clue to their vitamins and nutritional value! The more vibrant the pigment, the more packed with health-promoting antioxidants. Here are some of the basics: - Dark, leafy greens (spinach and kale): These calcium-rich greens are also a good source of folic acid which can prevent birth defects, and lutein which aids and protects vision. They are also a rich source of potassium! - Yellow-green ...Read More
Begin on your hands and knees. Round your back by contracting your abdominal muslces and tucking your pelvis. Then allow your back to sag toward the floor as you lift your chest forward. Hold briefly. Repeat three to five times.
Yields approx. 1/2 cup Ingredients 2 tablespoons onion powder 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1/4 cup dried parsley 1 teaspoon minced lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/4 cup ground cumin Directions Combine all ingredients and place in a cover container. Store at room temperature. Add to your veggies, sprinkle on your salad, use to season your meats, and more!
It’s healthy, it’s rich in protein, and it contains beautifying sulfur-based amino acids essential for luxurious hair, healthy nails, and radiant skin. It’s the EGG! Here are some fun facts and tips to help you get the most out of these simple treasures: ¤ Eggs should be cooked so whites are firm and yolks are just starting to firm up. ¤ Egg-white (ropelike) strands are safe to eat and indicate a fresh egg. ¤ Eggs should be refrigerated in their ...Read More
Serves 4 Ingredients 3 cucumbers, sliced 1 small red onion, quartered and sliced 4 plum tomatoes, quartered (optional) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar Stevia Plus, to taste Chopped dill weed, as desired Chopped Italian (flat) parsley, as desired Directions Mix all ingredients in a nonmetal container and cover. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, shaking the pan occasionally, to allow flavors to develop.
As you have probably heard, all of us should be eating less sugar. Here’s why: Sugar has been linked to more than sixty different ailments, including obesity. While refined sugar consumption has declined in recent years, a new breed of sugar substitutes has emerged in artificial sweeteners such as Splenda, aspartame, and sugar alcohols, as well as high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Alarmingly, sugar’s “kissing cousins” may be even more harmful to your health than sugar itself. These factors make it ...Read More
Serves 4 Ingredients 2 cups cooked spaghetti squash 1 to 2 eggs Ground cinnamon, to taste Stevia Plus, to taste Directions In a medium bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti squash with the egg, cinnamon, and stevia. Heat a nonstick griddle pan that has been lightly coated with nonstick spray. Ladle the squash mixture into the pan in portions of about 2 tablespoons per pancake and cook until small bubbles from on the surface. Flip the pancakes over ...Read More
Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms 1 cut sliced zucchini 1 cup sliced yellow squash 1 (14-ounce) can tomato purée (Muir Glen) 3 scallions, cut into 4-inch lengths, white parts cut in half lengthwise 2 cups plum or cherry tomatoes, quartered 1/4 cup ...Read More
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