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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Quick Grilled Peaches and Cream

Are you trying to lose weight and stay healthy? Recent studies have shown that processed sugars in the American diet are the leading cause of weight gain and chronic disease. A great way to avoid unwanted processed sugar, high fructose syrup and artificial sweeteners is to substitute it with more fruit in your diet. Luckily, there is still an abundance of super ripe fresh fruit available for the picking or at your grocery store! Read on for Peaches and Cream, and Peach Tart recipes. Read More

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A Healthy Celebration this 4th of July!

Here are a few pointers to help you keep your holiday on a healthy track! I have mentioned them before, but they always come in handy. Plus a fun appetizer and dessert that are good for you too! Read More

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Sesame Kisses

Happy Holidays everyone! I was thinking of a new holiday treat I could make that would follow some of my diet guidelines of no grains, no dairy and no processed sugars. The result is this little bite I call Sesame Kisses. They are modified from a recipe for Raw Sesame Seed Bars from www.therawtarian.com and are packed with healthy ingredients with just enough sweetness to satisfy. They are super easy to make- no cooking necessary! You can form them into little “kisses” as I have done here, or you can press them into a pan and cut them into bite-sized bars. Either way, they are delicious. Read More

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Paleo Cherry Pie

Following a whole food diet isn’t always easy. I have written before about the benefits of avoiding processed added sugars in your food and going back to using basic ingredients. In general, that is a healthy guideline to follow, but every now and then there are some challenges! One of those challenges came for my husband’s birthday this year, specifically, his birthday cake. I wanted to make something that wasn’t too sweet and had no grain or dairy added. My husband’s favorite is cherry pie, which is usually very sweet with a wonderfully flaky crust made from wheat flour. I was worried my version wouldn’t be up to his “cherry pie” standards. So after some experimentation, I came up with this recipe. Read More

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