Tag: antioxidants
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Guest Post: Lower Blood Sugar Levels with These 7 Superfoods
By Dr. Chris Driscoll Being cautious about your health doesn’t have to be a dull and agonizing check off your to-do list. You can make it fun by trying new foods and recipes throughout the week. It’s not hard to cover all the basics, especially if you eat a variety of naturally colorful foods and…
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Flexibility – A Core Principle for Wellness
Why is flexibility such a vital component of a healthy lifestyle? The importance of flexibility transcends mere physical agility; it encompasses a holistic approach to wellness that integrates strength, calm, overall well-being, and even the practice of yoga. Increased Performance and Convenience: Most aerobic and strength training programs inherently cause muscles to contract and flex.…
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Boneless Leg of Lamb
Autumn is here and savory foods are a welcome addition to your dinner menu. This recipe is very simple and fairly effortless that will absolutely amaze your friends. Shown here is a 5.4 lb boneless leg of New Zealand lamb and will satisfy 8 – 10 guests depending who you invite. 🙂 Make sure that…
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Kitchari
Kitchari, also called Khichdi or Khichri, has been around for centuries and originates from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal. It is traditionally prepared of yellow moong dal and basmati rice, packed with powerful, healing spices and ghee. There are many variations of this amazing staple, and is incredibly easy to make. It is often a baby’s…
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Mango Salsa
The end of summer is here and we are finally done with 110 degree heat here in our Sonoran Desert. Mangos are once again in season and are so perfect that we had to make a new recipe for salsa that is so delicious and it will keep your breath feeling fresh as it is…
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Guest Post: Coffee – The Healthy Choice We Can Make Every Day
A balanced lifestyle can benefit mind, body, and spirit. Making the right choices each day in what we put into our bodies not only determines how we feel, but how much energy we have. The same goes when we discuss what we are contributing to our health, rather than taking from it. Local, organic vegetables,…
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Coconut Curry Brushed Baby Eggplant
This dish was well received as a side dish to our friend’s dinner, but could have stood alone as an Hors D’Oeuvre also. Eggplant is one of those lovely vegetables that will absorb flavors and spices beautifully due to its’ silky spongy nature, and it is incredibly good for you. Eggplant is a very good source…
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Chilled Quinoa Salad
Let’s face it, eating leafy greens as your salad is wonderful, but it can get a bit monotonous. Eating a variety of fresh ingredients is absolutely key to a healthy lifestyle. We’d like to introduce you to another way to enjoy a tasty lunch or perhaps a lighter fare for dinner or a creative side…
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Guest Post: Helpful Hints On How To Fillet A Fish Perfectly For A Grand Meal
From time to time we share our platform with guests and friends. This time we would like to welcome Patricia Smith from myfilletknife.com to share some wisdom. Got a big family dinner coming up? Or a birthday surprise for a seafood-loving spouse? While your options for dishes may be plenty, it pays to have some…
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Pumpkin Curry Soup
This soup can be served chilled or hot. The ingredients are so complimentary to each other and the curry and ginger lift the flavor profile to something almost floral. You can finish it with some crispy bacon, or labne or your favorite herb. Ingredients for a big pot of soup that serves 6 – 8…
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