This is what the inside of a health-promoting refrigerator looks like
Before reading any further, get up, open your refrigerator and take a look inside. What did you see? A peek inside your refrigerator can be a revealing look at how well your health goals are being met. Is it clean, well-organized and stocked with plenty of healthy foods? Or is it more of a disarray…
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Honey Sweetened Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Anyone have a sweet tooth, especially for chocolate? Then you know the struggle trying to tame that urge sometimes, right? I’ve been there myself. Chocolate is one of my all-time favorite flavors and on most days, I do have a little bit…usually about one ounce of 70% cacao content or higher dark chocolate. At my…
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Hydration still important during cold weather
Just because cold temperatures have arrived doesn’t mean keeping hydrated should be an afterthought. In fact, hydration is just as important in cold winter months as it is during hot, humid summer days. Likely you’re not breaking out in a noticeable sweat on a frosty winter day, but drinking a sufficient amount of water still…
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Chipotle Chili-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Have you ever tried a recipe you know is going to be a ‘keeper?’ Of course you have and here’s one to add to your list. Hearty without being overly filling and brimming with nutritious ingredients to boot, it’ll be your go-to meal the whole family will enjoy. I can’t say enough good things about…
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Crazy for cranberries all year long
The Holidays are here and for Americans, cranberries will be front and center next to the Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas ham on dinner tables across the nation. Seeing beautifully displayed bags of cranberries in grocery stores this time of year, is a cherished reminder of this special season. For being a top antioxidant-rich food, it’s…
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Stress less, enjoy more this holiday season
Decorate the house, buy gifts, wrap gifts, address holiday cards, make holiday treats, host a party, go to parties, attend children’s school holiday events….and the list goes on. Ever feel a bit stressed out this time of year? Relax. We all do. Yes, it’s a wonderful time of year but the pressure to make it…
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Leftover Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
It’s the day after Thanksgiving…time to find new use for holiday leftovers, especially leftover turkey. While I love Thanksgiving Day turkey, I think the “day after” turkey is even better. Why not transform your leftover turkey giving it new life in a new way by making a quick and flavorful meal? Leftover turkey and wild…
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Stave off winter weight gain with these expert tips
Beginning with Halloween candy and ending with a New Year’s Eve toast, the last months of the year can challenge even the most disciplined weight watcher. By the time the New Year arrives, you may feel heavier yet in reality most people have not packed on as many pounds as they think. The average American…
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Cranberry Orange Pudding Cake
While I do love turkey, stuffing and the numerous side dishes, a favorite part for me at a Thanksgiving meal is what’s for dessert. I’ll admit I have a sweet tooth. I look forward to the end of the meal for that “icing on the cake” type of dessert. Of course, traditional pumpkin and apple…
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Fitting healthy fats into your diet
Healthy fats; is there such a thing? Yes, and fitting them into a healthy eating plan is a smart way to improve your overall health and well-being. However, if there are “healthy” fats then there must be “unhealthy’ fats we need to limit. That is correct. But, how do you make the distinction between what…
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