Apple Chips are a great snack anytime of the day. These yummy apple chips are light, crispy, and naturally sweet....they are sure to satisfy that sweet craving and will nourish your body as well. So when you want something sweet, don't snack on sugar-filled foods...eat these instead :) Kids love this crunchy-sweet … [Read more...]
USDA 2010 Bug Killing Doc of Dietary Guidelines
Yesterday was a big day for the USDA as they officially released their new Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Every 5 years the USDA is required by law to review and update if necessary their Dietary Guidelines. This report weights in at 453 pages and states it is a science-based report ready to help provide the American … [Read more...]
“Chocolate-Mint” Date Snack Bars
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These date bars are delicious little bites of all-natural goodness. No added sugar or weird ingredients here. They taste like a minty piece of chocolate fudge, yet are quite satisfying. Perfect for a quick snack or even a little "sweet treat" after dinner. Loved by kids and adults alike! :) 1 ounce unsweetened … [Read more...]
Your Body Will Thank You, Dance & Lose Weight
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Over the past few articles we have been talking about a fat that is so good for your body, that it can help cut your risk of heart disease, give you energy, and today we will talk about how it can help you lose weight. It is amazing to understand all this fat can do for your body. Today we will round out with our last … [Read more...]
Some Fats Make You Want To Dance
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Recently I was asked by a reader to help explain more about coconut oil and how it can be so healthy for us? Getting past the idea that it is a saturated fat does give some people problems after being taught that saturated fats are bad for years. But understanding and changing our conceptions of things in the light of … [Read more...]
Beware Of The Organic Couch Potato!
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With all we are doing this year to make changes in our lives, thought I would share something that came to me the other day. Lots of people are jumping on the "eat right" health trend, they are online reading all they can to understand how they can achieve that new healthy lifestyle they want. But let me give you a word of … [Read more...]
Eat This Fat And Your Body Will Thank You!
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I tell people that and I get comments back like, "What do you mean eat this fat and my body will thank me!? Don't you know consuming fat is bad for you, and saturated fats are even worse? They give you heart disease!" Yes, that is what the media has been programmed to tell us and many doctors believe saturated fats are bad … [Read more...]
“Chocolate-Chip Cookie” Date Snack Bars
These date snack bars are naturally sweetened, with no added sugar. They're perfect for an on-the-go snack, or even a light after-dinner "sweet treat". With a taste that is reminiscent of a chocolate-chip cookie, they are sure to be enjoyed by both kids and adults alike. 3/4 cup raw Cashews 8 ounces dried Medjool … [Read more...]
Spaghetti Sauce in the Crockpot
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This recipe makes enough spaghetti sauce to last for several meals. It's so easy to put together in the crock-pot. One thing that I love about this spaghetti sauce is that it freezes very well - making for quick "easy" meals in the future. To make a spaghetti sauce with meat, simply cook some meat and add it to a portion … [Read more...]
Tools You Need to Make a “Healthy” Lifestyle Change
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Yes, the New Year is upon us. It’s a time to reflect on this past year and what we would like to change for the better, particularly in our health. Nutrition, the way we eat, certainly has an enormous impact on our health and wellness. Have you been eating the way you want to? The way you should? Maybe you have good … [Read more...]
