Sugar Stacks

There’s nothing like a visual to help put things in perspective. Check out Sugar Stacks to see how some of your favorite munchies “stack up” in the sugar category.

Roasted Garlic Butter.

The next time you are roasting anything, throw a full garlic bulb or two (don’t peel it or anything) into your pan.  When it is done, you can squeeze out the yummy garlic paste and mix with some butter.   And, the next time your garlic is starting to sprout (has green stuff growing out [...]

Dr. John’s Lollipops.

One for the kids……Every time I go to the dentist, I am reminded that I need to stock up on some of Dr. John’s Lollipops.  Olive’s pediatric dentist gives the kids one after they get a cavity filled or work done.  These Lollipops are sugar free and are proven to fight cavities.  Of course, moderation [...]

Spaghetti squash.

I have been enjoying the versatility of spaghetti squash since my gram introduced it to me over 15 years ago.  Super simple to steam.  And you could use as mock spaghetti, add salsa to it (or any of your favorite sauces), or just some EVOO/salt/pepper/garlic.  To be honest, it is yummy without anything added to [...]

The seasons of Juicing.

(Above: this morning’s  veggies prior to juicing- equals a 12 ounce glass) I bought my first juicer about 8 years ago.  I go through seasons of juicing.  It isn’t something I do on a daily basis all year round.  I decided to bring it out for a new season.  I went to the market on [...]

Raw Veggies may not always be Better.

  Remember your mother making you eat your vegetables? She had her reasons, as sad as this may have seemed to you at the time. Often, nutrition gurus will say you should eat your vegetables raw. True, some vegetables are best eaten raw in terms of nutrient content, but many benefit from cooking in order to make [...]

The Omnivore’s Next Dilemma

The omnivore’s next dilemma: a short talk by Michael Pollan on TED. Food for thought: Looking at the world from other species points of view is a cure for the disease of human self importance. Humans have about 23,000 genes and rice has 35,000.  So who is the more sophisticated species? We think people and [...]

natural cleansers.

Lemon juice detoxifies and cleanses the digestive tract and balances pH Cilantro can detoxify and reduce mercury levels Prunes help cleanse and detoxify the digestive system and help prevent constipation Grains, high in fiber, cleanse the digestive tract Fibers such as beta-glucan, found in oats and barley, help eliminate excess cholesterol Turmeric cleanses the liver [...]

Twice as nice.

Vegetables scraps - Rather than throwing your flavor and nutrient packed vegetable scraps in the trash, freeze them.  You can later use them for a vegetable stock.  You could also toss them in the blender with some tomatoes or tomato juice for a quick gazpacho soup. Citrus fruit   – Zest the peels before discarding and [...]

watercress.

Popeye may have thought spinach was the best route.  Only if he knew about watercress……   Wonderful Watercress…Mother Nature’s idea for the perfect natural multi-vitamin, body cleansing detoxicant, and curative powerhouse…and it tastes great too!  It is a better source of vitamins C, B1, B6, K, E, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, and Potassium than Apples, [...]

« go back — keep looking »