While sugar is a potent “drug,” it’s not just the cute and colorful Halloween treats that tempt us. Halloween may hold loving memories for many of us, of our own childhood costumes and candy collecting, as well as those of our children dressing up for trick-or-treating and their squeals of delight as they came home with pillowcases filled with candy. Those memories are … [Read more...]
Freshen Your Fridge and Perk Up Your Pantry Simple steps to transform your kitchen … and your health!
The Tough Part -- Step 1: Pitch and Toss (or at least hide from view) If you were going to eat those last few pretzels, you would have by now. Or that last scoop of freezer-burned ice cream. Or that pumpkin pie filling from Thanksgivings ago. Start your spring-cleaning by tossing anything that’s outstayed its expiration date.. And if you’re taking this time to clean … [Read more...]
The Cauliflower Connection
Cauliflower may not have been your first favorite vegetable, but it may become the star of your spring meals after you learn more about its remarkable nutritional & health benefits. Cauliflower is rich in healthy vitamins and minerals, including beta-carotene, lutein, and vitamins C, E, and K; and folate. One serving of cauliflower contains 75 percent of the … [Read more...]
Coconut-Walnut Chocolate Truffles Recipe
February 2017's Healthy Recipe This month's healthy recipe is a fan favorite! It's a unique blend of Medjool dates, cacao nibs, goji berries, walnuts and coconuts rolled into cacao dusted truffles. Ingredients: 2 cups organic pitted Medjool dates – soaked in warm water for 2- 3 hours 2- 3 TBSP raw cacao powder, additional for coating 1/4 cup cacao nibs ¼ … [Read more...]