You’ll never think of nachos the same again with this dish. You get all the crunch, and satisfying toppings without the need for oily, inflammatory corn chips. Chicken Jicama Nachos Ingredients: 1-2 tablespoons Coconut Oil 1 small Yellow Onion, diced 3 cloves of Garlic, chopped 1/4 cup Chicken Broth, low sodium 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin […]
For a vegetarian twist, omit ground meat and double the mushrooms. If you don’t have bell peppers on hand, take a large zucchini, slice lengthwise, and hollow out some of the flesh with a spoon. This filling also makes an excellent breakfast the next morning served with scrambled eggs. Stuffed Peppers Ingredients: 6-8 large Green […]
Nothing heals better than classic chicken soup. Make a large batch and freeze for those long winter nights or give to a friend who may be under the weather. Simple Chicken Soup Ingredients: 4 Chicken Breasts, quartered 4 tablespoons Herb Mix 1 Onion, quartered 1 Bay Leaf 2 Carrots 1/2 teaspoon whole Peppercorns 4 stalks […]
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, laughing all the way. All those smells and holiday treats, wonder what I weigh? The average American gains between five to eight pounds from Thanksgiving through the end of the year. This does not mean that when the holidays come around that you cannot partake in socializing and some special treats. […]
Shrimp cooks up in a flash and is an excellent option for those busy weeknights. Keep a bag of frozen shrimp on hand as a quick way to add protein to a number of dishes Shrimp Skillet with Sautéed Garlic Spinach Spinach: 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil 2 cloves of Garlic, minced 8 ounces fresh Spinach, […]
Spaghetti Squash becomes a versatile filling for many dishes and is a great alternative to pasta. To preheat the squash for easier cutting, poke a few holes with a knife and microwave for about 4 minutes per pound. Spaghetti Squash Ingredients: 1 medium size Yellow Spaghetti Squash 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil Directions: 1. Preheat oven […]
Whip these up for your next brunch gathering for an impressive, easy grain-free scone. Lemon Blueberry Scones Ingredients: 3 cups Almond Flour 1 teaspoon Baking Soda 1/8 teaspoon salt substitute Zest of 1 Lemon 2 Omega-3 Eggs 2 tablespoons Honey 2 tablespoons fresh Lemon Juice 3/4 cup fresh Blueberries Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 325°F. […]
On Halloween, 4% of yearly candy consumption is consumed by Americans or 3.4 pounds of candy per person! Frightening! It is also scary to think about how poor nutritional and lifestyle choices have contributed to the obesity epidemic and rise in chronic medical conditions in the United States. But what are the habits that are […]
-A child must taste something a minimum of nine times before they will “like” it. -People will not eat as much food if it is served on a red plate. -Temperature, texture, and odor affect how a food tastes to each person. – Approximately 15% of adults have a taste disorder. -Along with sweet and […]
According to the HeartMD Institute, “Stress is a weapon of mass destruction. You have to prevent it from destroying you.” With 18% of adults in America experiencing excessive worry, the potential for destruction is real. If you want to live a long healthy life, managing stress is a must. But worrying about worrying can cause […]