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Homemade Fruit Leather

03/14/2012 By 1 Comment
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This is by far my new favorite snack. Check out how easy it is to make your own fruit leather. I always assumed this was one of those foods that I was going to have buy forever. Caution: This is highly addictive and you can easily eat the entire tray in one sitting. Try not to! It is too much fruit and sugar for one snack. Eat it as a dessert after a balanced meal or with a protein source. (That's the nutritionist in me speaking) Ingredients Fresh fruit (I used strawberries and kiwis for this one but feel free to use your favorite- mango, berries, apples, apricots, etc) Water I … [Read more...]

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Kale Chips

02/27/2012 By Leave a Comment
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Turn leaves into chips... This seems like an impossible task but actually it's quite simple and so delicious. Finally a snack I can enjoy without watching my serving sizes, what a relief. I learned to love kale when I attended the Institute for Integrative Medicine and haven't stopped loving it since. It was relevant in every topic as its health benefits are immeasurable plus it is so easy to cook.  You can add it to soups, pasta dishes, sautĂ©ed with garlic as a side dish- you get the point.  It also comes in several different varieties so I recommend trying them all to see if you like … [Read more...]

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mushroom soup

02/14/2012 By Leave a Comment
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Most of the time, during the winter months, I am making soup almost daily to keep the chill out and nourish me. This year is different.  It seems as though we have skipped winter this year and I honestly am loving it, even though the environmental implications are scary. I feel somewhat lucky to have had a baby right before the most mild winter we've had in a long time. It means that we can go on long walks and enjoy the cool, brisk air without fighting the stormy weather. I am loving it. But that doesn't mean I haven't made soup at all. This mushroom soup is one that you can enjoy year … [Read more...]

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Kaniwa

02/10/2012 By Leave a Comment
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I have fallen in love with Kaniwa lately. It is my latest discovery and now most frequent breakfast. It is not very different from quinoa in its nutritional profile, however, the nutty crunch and texture have me hooked. Like quinoa, it is actually a seed rather than a grain, as we use it, so it is high in protein. It also packs on a hefty amount of fiber and antioxidants. I usually eat it as porridge in the morning. It cooks up in about 10 minutes and will sprout a little white tail, similar to quinoa. Add some almond milk, honey, chia seeds, fruit and cinnamon and you have a perfect and … [Read more...]

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Artichokes

02/01/2012 By 1 Comment
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Isn't this painting beautiful? See more of this artist's work on her facebook page: Graciela Castro Artichokes may be one of my very favorite foods. I find myself rushing to get to that delicious heart and smother it with my Parmesan, lemon, olive oil dip. Not only is it delicious but it has so many health benefits as well. Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin C, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, panthanoic acid, Vitamin B6, magnesium, chromium, folate, biotin, manganese, potassium, iron, calcium, soluble fiber, inulin. Healing properties: Helps to improve liver function and lowers cholesterol. … [Read more...]

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fennel salad

07/08/2011 By Leave a Comment
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Wondering what to do with fennel? Try this amazing fennel salad. It is super easy, fresh and delicious. All you have to do is slice the fennel thinly to get nice sized bites. You can even use a mandolin to get it just right and to make it easier. Add fresh lemon juice, red pepper flakes for a little heat (optional), red onions and orange segments. You can eat the bulb and the sparse dill-like greens. All offer a rich and mouth-watering flavor. Health benefits of fennel Fennel is an incredible digestive aid. It relieves gas, indigestion, constipation and is high in vitamin C, fibers, … [Read more...]

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kefir and probiotics

02/01/2011 By Leave a Comment
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Kefir, as opposed to yogurt, is a fermented milk drink, the origins of which date back to when the Turkish shepherds migrated carrying pouches of milk that would eventually foam into an effervescent beverage. It is prepared by inoculating cow, goat or sheep’s milk with kefir grains. These grains resemble something of which we might consider to resemble cauliflower. It is a combination of bacteria and yeast combined with proteins, fats and sugars. Sounds delicious, right? Kefir and yogurt have similarities yet vary in their constitution. Both are loaded with probiotics, which are … [Read more...]

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