When the temperatures and humidity climb during the summer months, we naturally drift toward great-tasting cold beverages. Of course, giving your body plenty of fluids and nutrients is very important, especially during this time of year. The key is to choose quality, nutritional drinks that don’t subject your body to harmful substances and pack on […]
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Healthy Banana Almond Butter Ice Cream
Regarding Texans, one thing we truly adore is homemade ice cream, particularly on those sweltering and humid summer evenings. And, yes, this recipe is both health and tastes wonderful! So prepare yourself for a delightful, effortless, and rejuvenating experience with this two-ingredient recipe for healthy homemade banana almond butter ice cream. If you find yourself […]
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Tomato Salsa with Cucumber Chips
There is absolutely nothing like homemade tomato salsa with cucumber made with organic or fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes and cucumbers. Don’t you agree? All the ingredients in this robust tomato salsa provide many great health benefits on their own and, when combined, provide a salsa that will have your family and guests returning for more. This recipe […]
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Nutrient-Dense Gazpacho Soup Recipe
Gazpacho is a chilled Spanish soup that is absolutely scrumptious, especially on hot and humid summer nights, and definitely passes the requirements for vegans and vegetarians. Cold gazpacho soup can be dressed up with some organic croutons or hot sauce, depending on your taste. Nutrient-dense gazpacho soup is already full of healthy nutrients, and you […]
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Delicious Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe
Homemade Mexican hot chocolate is the ultimate in warmth and coziness. It’s one of my preferred Christmas and winter drinks – just nothing better than sitting by the fireplace with a cup of Mexican hot chocolate, a good book, and warm socks on my feet. All three are comforting and stress-relieving, especially after a long […]
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Avocado Smoothie with Apple-Cucumber-Ginger-Lime
This avocado smoothie is excellent for a quick breakfast smoothie or a refreshing afternoon snack. Avocado Smoothie with apple-cucumber-ginger-lime is chock-full of healthy nutrients and cleansing fiber. Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and is also soothing to the digestive tract. Avocado contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acid, contains more potassium than a banana and can help support healthy […]
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Maple Syrup, Garlic & Cayenne Recipe
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Maple Syrup, Garlic & Cayenne recipe is just plain delicious – not to mention a great tasting way to present Brussels Sprouts to those who completely dislike Brussels sprouts! These beautiful-green little mini-cabbages are the perfect addition to any healthy lunch or an easy side veggie for a great dinner. As […]
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Dairy-Free Cashew Nut Milk Recipe
I must confess that I have a morning coffee addiction. There’s just something about holding a hot cup of great tasting coffee in my hand shortly (and I mean shortly) after I crawl out of bed. Wanting to completely give up the organic milk that I had been using, I decided to once-and-for-all find an […]
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Healthy Potato Nachos Recipe
Being Texas “born-n-raised” I have to admit that my eyebrows raised a bit when I saw a recipe for “healthy” potato nachos. Being a nachos-lover, but a very limited partaker, I had to check this scrumptious looking recipe for potato nachos. The ingredients are fantastic and now all nacho-lovers, such as myself, can indulge in […]
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How to Make Frozen Kale and Spinach Cubes
Often getting enough of nutrient-dense green veggies into our diet becomes a difficult task. This is especially true with children…okay, and many adults. Many actually give up the effort because children and adults continually turn up their noses at the sight or taste of anything that resembles a green vegetable. Both kale and spinach are […]
