5 Underrated "Superfoods" (that Deserve a Spot at Your Table)

By now, you have probably heard the term “superfood”.  It is used to describe foods that are nutrient-dense, meaning they provide a lot of nutrition per calorie.  Some of the top superfoods that have been getting a lot of attention lately include kale, blueberries, chia seeds, turmeric, and acai, and goji berries.  But even though these foods have been identified as being especially good for our health, that doesn’t mean they are the ONLY foods we should seek out for good health and nutrition. Many of these foods can be expensive, as they are costly to produce. What if there were superfoods that were readily available, and for a better price?  Would you try them?   Let’s put a spotlight on 5 foods that you may not think of as superfoods, but you should! Read More

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Comfort Foods Anyone? And Other Ways to Cope

The past few weeks have been challenging ones for most of us.  We’ve gotten used to staying at home and catching up on all sorts of projects (or not!)   I have been enjoying my time in the kitchen and experimenting with recipes I’ve been dying to try.  Many of the foods I have been making fall into the category of “comfort food” for me.  I've made a few snacks, a Paleo variation of a traditional meatloaf and mash potatoes, and a yummy hearty lentil soup.  My main objective was to use up some of the foods in my pantry and refrigerator.  You can see the recipes I made below. But whatever you might be doing, we are all experiencing a little bit of stress over the uncertainty of it all.  We don’t know what the future holds or how long we will need to “stay in place.”  Over time, this can take a toll on our immune system, that very complicated complex within our bodies that keeps us healthy and disease-free.   So, in addition to the recipes, I've included a few key things you can be doing right now to help stay healthy and strong: Read More

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The Secret to Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas

Have you heard about these wonderful crunchy bits called Roasted Chickpeas?  They make a great snack, especially as we head into the cooler weather of fall.  I love to make them when I have a hankering for something crunchy, and since they're packed with nutrition, they make an excellent satisfying snack. You can make them with cooked garbanzo beans, but they also are delicious using canned beans.  If you would like to use dried beans, I have included a recipe below.     This is an easy-to-make snack that is delightfully crunchy, IF you make them with this simple tip. Read More

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Three Bright Summer Sauces for You to Try

Lemony Mustard Green Pesto with Horseradish Carrot Top Pesto with Cashew and Mint Chimichurri with Cilantro and Mint   I love finding creative ways to “add-in” more good foods into my diet. That way I am full and satisfied and less likely to reach for tempting, but less healthy foods.    Summer sauces are a great way to pack in more nutrient dense green veggies in a fun, flavorful way!   These 3 recipes will encourage you to use some less common greens that are abundant right now.  Read More

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