Who doesn't love ice cream? No one I know. But ice cream doesn't always love us...at least the ingredients in commercial ice cream. They are, for the most part, not healthy! The only way to get healthy ice cream is to make it yourself. Ice cream can be a delicious way to get healthy [...]
Vegetables are nutrient powerhouses bursting with color and flavor. They provide our bodies with important vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and fiber, all essential nutrients to creating healthy, balanced diets, so it makes sense to include them in our diets in any way possible. We know we need them, we know our bodies rely on [...]
Who doesn't want to live a long, healthy, vital life? One that we're an active participant and not sitting on the sidelines? What's the use of having our "senior years" if we can't enjoy them? Living is about the quality of life now and in the future. Living a healthy, vital, life is a [...]
Pumpkin Ginger Squares Looking for a new family taste-treat, the perfect treat or dessert the whole family will love, but it must meet your standard of healthy ingredients? Check out these Pumpkin Ginger Squares. Pumpkin is a very versatile veggie and used for centuries in both sweet and savory dishes. It is weight-loss-friendly and [...]
There are two man-made ‘so called’ foods that confuse and throw our natural appetite regulation system ‘out of whack’. The biggest villain of them all and one that most of us have heard about is “trans-fat”. The other villain is ‘high-fructose corn syrup’ (HFCS) an extremely bad sugar. HFCS is corn syrup that has [...]
Lemon Raspberry Cake Save Print Prep time 20 mins Total time 20 mins This gem of a cake is not only delicious and nutritious but it is temptingly beautiful as well with its bright raspberry color demanding attention. Laced with coconut, cahsews, lemon, honey and vanilla, its a sure winner that's [...]
The journey to weightloss can be challenging as we seek to find the right diet best suited for our metabolism. Often times we are asked to eliminate some flavorful foods that tickle our tongue but add nothing to our health. Does that mean our diets must be bland and boring, foregoing flavor in leiu [...]
Most anyone who is seeking a greater degree of health is well aware that "super-foods" are concentrated, nutrient dense foods that contribute a great deal to the health of our bodies and should be included to some degree in all meals, desserts and treats when possible. Although there are many choices to explore, the [...]
The mighty blueberry. This little but powerful blue gem is a favorite of adults and children alike. And, for good reason. Blueberries taste good! Blueberries are healthy and super sweet. They are packed with anti-oxidants (in fact, they are believed to have one of the highest antioxidant levels of all common veggies and fruits) [...]
Cranberries are beautiful, little red charmers that are native to North America. Low in calories but high in vitamin C, vitamin A and K, they are a favorite for holiday feasts but add flavor and color to everything they grace year round. Fresh cranberries are super-tart and lower in calories and sugar than other [...]
