Are you bored of eating the same things every day? Usually this is the time of year when your commitment to your New Year’s Resolutions start to wane. Often when people start a healthier lifestyle they put together rigid meal plans that can often get dull after the initial motivation wears off. But nutritious eating does not have to be boring. In fact one of the biggest secrets to making lifelong lifestyle changes in your diet is to make meals interesting and delicious like this healthy breakfast recipe for Yogurt and Fruit Parfait!
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When I go to make dinner, one of the biggest hassles is when I am all out of an ingredient, like garlic or spices. These are both key ingredients to adding flavor of many of my favorite dishes. And so, I recently tried the Coterie Club Chef in a Bottle product in a stir fry, and it is now a staple in my kitchen. It is a quick way to add that burst of flavor to your favorite dish.
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This delicious soup is sure to be a hit in your home. Not only is it super easy to make, but it is highly nutritious. This is a variation of a traditional dish that originates from Africa, where yams were a major component of the indigenous diet. Yams are high in B vitamins, fiber and Beta Carotene. They are a much healthier alternative to the regular white potato. If you cannot eat peanuts, just substitute the peanut butter with almond butter like I did.
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These days most of us do not have time to make desserts when we are entertaining, we usually pick up something pre-made. This might save us some time, but there are many advantages to baking your own desserts, because you are in control. In this blog post, I’ll give you a great healthy dessert recipe for homemade baked maple custard.
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One of the toughest snacks for people to resist is French fries, they are everywhere and they are highly addictive. Although they taste good, they are also deep fried in oil that has been used repeatedly. In this blog post, I’ll share a healthier recipe for baked fries.
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The idea of eating chicken soup when you are sick is not just an “old wives’ tale”; it is actually a traditional medicine in many cultures. When chicken broth is made from scratch, it contains an abundance of nutrition in an easy to digest format. By simmering the chicken over a long period of time, you are getting minerals from the bones and amino acids (the building blocks of proteins). This makes it a highly digestible food, thus making it ideal for sick people. In this blog post, I’ll give you a recipe for making your own chicken broth.
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As you get ready for your New Year’s Eve party, you might be looking for delicious appetizers that your guests will love. But is it possible for an appetizer to be delicious and healthy too? Yes of course it is, if you have the right combination of flavor and healthy ingredients. One of my all time favorite foods is quesadillas; this version is packed with the goodness of black beans and avocado.
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With only 3 days until Christmas, the rush is on to get ready for parties and family feasts. To balance off all the decadent cookies, chocolate and cake, here are some healthy menu ideas to include in your menu.
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When you entertain for the holidays, whether you are celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah or Festivus, you can try making your favorite recipes with a healthy twist. Try this horseradish mashed potato recipe – a great way to give a healthy boost to an old-time favorite.
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Thanks to one of the comments from last week’s blog post, I decided to try making two gluten-free pasta-like dishes using spaghetti squash and zucchini. Spaghetti squash has a noodle-like texture to it that substitutes wonderfully for noodles. Zucchini sliced thinly and raw or blanched is also a great noodle substitute.
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