A game I often play with my family is to quiz them on different foods by listing the health issues of the food. We get all kinds of guesses! It's sort of like a verbal game of charades. Here let me run one by you. What food that is commonly labeled as a "health food"... interferes with mineral absorption, inhibits the … [Read more...]
Almond Snickerdoodle Cookies
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These snickerdoodle cookies are a favorite of children...especially MY children. They are a simple cookie that is easy to make. Just throw the ingredients into the food processor, roll in a yummy cinnamon-sugar mixture, and bake. Voila! You then have a deliciously-topped cinnamon sugar cookie that is sure to be enjoyed … [Read more...]
Light & Crispy Apple Chips *
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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...]
Whole Wheat “Honey” Graham Crackers
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I've never had "homemade" graham crackers before, just the store-bought kind. And those were good, at least I thought so...but I stopped eating them a long time ago when I started my "healthy" lifestyle. Well long story short, these are by far better than any "boxed" variety of graham crackers you can find! AND they aren't … [Read more...]
What Is Hidden in Canned Food?
We all know canned food is not as good as fresh! But, there are other concerns to know about eating canned food that go past its taste and nutritional value. How about the can itself, what is it leaching into our foods that we eat daily. The FDA estimates that 17% of the American diet is made up of canned foods. Maybe this … [Read more...]
