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Gelatin Challenge!!

Gelatin Challenge!!

Gelatin Challenge!! This may bring back childhood memories of eating Jell-O…this week is a gelatin challenge! Even though Jell-O is loaded with sugar, artificial chemicals and dyes (and I’d recommend you never touch the stuff again), it does contain one ingredient...

But First…..Coffee!!

But First…..Coffee!!

But First......Coffee!! Need a healthier alternative to creamer for your morning coffee? Try using alternative non-daily milks like coconut milk or cashew milk. If you need to sweeten it up, try coconut sugar.  It’s much lower on the glycemic index and won’t raise...

Why Forgiveness Helps You Heal

Why Forgiveness Helps You Heal

Why Forgiveness Helps You Heal Have you ever downed an entire package of chips, crackers, or cookies? Ate pizza or cake until you felt sick? Drank more coffee or wine than your body wanted? Do you remember how you were feeling at the time? I ask because sometimes we...

Chilled Asparagus Soup

Chilled Asparagus Soup

Chilled Asparagus Soup INGREDIENTS: - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 1 white onion, minced - 2 stalks celery, minced - 1 lb. asparagus, woody ends removed and sliced into 1-inch lengths - 2 bay leaves - 1 teaspoon salt - ½ teaspoon white pepper - 6 cups vegetable stock - 2...

Flossing Challenge

Flossing Challenge

Flossing Challenge Floss every day?  Most of us don’t…even though it’s been proven to remove about 40% of the sticky bacteria and plaque from your teeth.  True truth! Flossing may not show instant results, but it seriously helps with preserving the health of your...

Avocado, Spinach, and Chèvre Scramble

Avocado, Spinach, and Chèvre Scramble

Avocado, Spinach, and Chèvre Scramble   INGREDIENTS: - 1 tablespoon grass-fed butter or ghee - 2 cups baby spinach - 6 large eggs, beaten - 1 large avocado - 3 ounces chèvre (goat cheese)   INSTRUCTIONS: - Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the...

Meet Kale … your new friend with benefits!

Meet Kale … your new friend with benefits!

Meet Kale .... your new friend with benefits!  This week, I’m challenging you to a 5-Day Superfood Challenge! Kale is not always a #1 favorite, but it is a nutrient-packed superfood with so many health benefits: Helps with Diet and Digestion Loaded with Antioxidants...

Cobb Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Cobb Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Cobb Salad with Basil Vinaigrette (Serves 4) INGREDIENTS: For the Chicken: - 2 organic, boneless, skinless chicken breasts - 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard - 1 garlic clove, crushed - salt and pepper   For the dressing: - 1/4 cup...

Cauliflower Shepherds Pie

Cauliflower Shepherds Pie

CAULIFLOWER SHEPHERDS PIE 1.5 lb lean ground, organic turkey or chicken 1 tsp cayenne pepper ½ onion, chopped 5 cups frozen vegetables 3 eggs 1½ (4 oz) cans of tomato sauce 2 lb cauliflower 2 tbsp garlic 1 tbsp garlic powder Salt and pepper organic cheddar cheese...

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