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We always get so many requests for dessert and snack foods, so here are a few that will help fill up your holiday table with healthy choices! From pies to Black Bean Brownies, these are all healthy hits! Also, there is a link at the bottom for even more ideas! Enjoy your weekend of Christmas-eating insanity…. Read More
This is a recipe the whole family will love. It’s not something I’d suggest we eat every day, but it’s a very healthy alternative to your traditional cookie recipes or the store-bought variety. I love chocolate and mint, but you can totally omit the mint flavoring and still have a great cookie. I love to… Read More
It’s the “dreaded” part of the meal, dessert. Why not bake up something healthy this year so you can enjoy dessert guilt-free? Here are a few recipes to help you make healthy choices this Thanksgiving. We included a delicious Pumpkin Cranberry Muffin which is so yummy it’s like dessert! If you are hosting a dinner,… Read More
Tofu has a neutral taste which gives it the ability to absorb the flavors of surrounding ingredients. If you don’t usually choose tofu, think again and try this smooth and yummy pudding recipe. It’s It’s different, but still good and is a healthier choice when you have a desire for something sweet. Tofu is an… Read More
Are you afraid those evil Halloween treats will be haunting you this holiday? Candy is everywhere this time of year. You’ve seen it in the stores for weeks now and you most likely have a cute halloween bowl full of it ready to dump into the trick-or-treaters’ pumpkin buckets. Another scary thought is of your… Read More
Hello, my name is Carol and I’m addicted to chocolate. I can’t believe I did not include in my food guide as a staple food or at least one of the major food groups! Do you love chocolate too? Please tell me I am not alone! If you haven’t already done so, try my Chocolate… Read More
There’s nothing better than a afternoon treat that is healthy! I almost always have sliced bananas in my freezer to add to protein shakes and smoothies. The flavor adds so much and it makes it smoother and colder. I love mine with coconut milk and I feel that it adds so much more nutrition as… Read More
Looking for a dessert that is fast to make and good for you? Here is a quick shake that tastes like cheesecake. One cup of blueberries contain 14 mg of Vitamin C and are filled with antioxidants. Blueberries neutralizes free radicals which can affect disease and aging in the body. Blueberry Cheesecake Dessert 3 ounces cream cheese,… Read More
One of my favorite treats is cheesecake. I used to go to the Cheesecake Factory with my face pressed up against the glass trying to decide. But I gave it up a few years ago when I gained a few extra pounds. Okay, more than a few. I adapted this recipe from a South Beach… Read More
Most fats are made up of fatty acids linked together in relatively long chains and are stored in our bodies for energy later. (Fat is basically stored energy in our bodies) So, most oils are fat stored in our bodies. Coconut Oil on the other hand is a shorter molecule known as a medium chained… Read More
