These crazy drinks can be as confusing to sort out as picking a good power bar! There are several factors to think about here too. Why are we drinking these things? What I often see in my nutritional consultant practice … Continue reading
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Chicken Three Ways
This morning as we were enjoying our breakfast soup, I thought about what an economical grocery purchase a whole chicken is. Earlier in the week, I made my Fabulous Salt-Rubbed Roast Chicken. During the week, I had two huge lunch … Continue reading
Snap Pea & Jicama Salad
This salad was so good for dinner last night that I’m having it again for lunch It’s quick and easy, I thought you might like it too. I often forget how much I like Jicama, it’s slightly sweet, juicy and … Continue reading
Snowy Morning Smoothie
A white dusting of snow on the ground today! It’s beautiful, but not the kind of weather that makes me want a cold smoothie. I’m sharing what I do instead for a hot smoothie, or call it a savory soup … Continue reading
Winter Quiche with Almond Flour Crust
This odd-ball quiche was a way to use up what I had in the refrigerator and it turned out surprisingly good! So good, that when I went to have another serving, Bill had already eaten all the remaining pieces (my … Continue reading
Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cranberry Pancakes
This recipe, out of the Vita-Mix Cookbook, is modified to be gluten-free. You can also substitute whatever milk works for you. I’ve made it with almond milk, half water & half yogurt, half water & half cream, rice milk, etc. … Continue reading
Thai Shrimp Cakes
This recipe is inspired by the wonderfully creative Elana Amsterdam, Elanaspantry.com. It is from her delicious cookbook, the Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook. Elana’s original recipe uses snapper fillet. I like to have the tasty Oregon salad shrimp on hand in … Continue reading
Do Fats Make us Fat?
Much of the confusion around fats exists because there are many different kinds of fats. Some are essential to consume in our diets and some, even without eating fat, our bodies make on their own. Food scientists have made an … Continue reading
Apple Cider Vinegar
There are many interesting recipes on the internet for making your own Apple Cider Vinegar. Including this one using apple cores and peels. But I find my method to be the easiest. But first let’s understand what happens when we … Continue reading
Will Vitamins Kill You?
I view the current media buzz as the latest in a continued effort to cast doubt and suspicion on natural medicine and the supplement industry. Do I take vitamins and herbal supplements? You bet I do! They have helped me … Continue reading
