Coconut kind of stands on its own in our food guide because it is different than other foods and reacts differently in our bodies. It is such a wonderful and healthy food so it deserves to have it’s own category!  Technically, it is a fat because it comes from a nut and nuts are a…

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This recipe has been a family favorite for many years. It’s loaded with good fats and healthy whole grain pasta. Can’t get much better than that!  If you like an extra bite to your dishes, consider doing the Rotel tomatoes, and if you like it not so hot, you can use just a regular can…

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One of my favorite treats is cheesecake. I used to go to the Cheesecake Factory with my face pressed up against the glass trying to decide. But I gave it up a few years ago when I gained a few extra pounds. Okay, more than a few. I adapted this recipe from a South Beach…

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Most of Americans don’t get enough good fat in our diets, especially omega-3s because our diets have really changed over the past few decades. We just don’t consume fish and vegetables like our ancestors did or like other cultures do. Studies show that the Japanese culture consumes more omega-3s because their diets consist of more…

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Nuts have so much nutritional value as long as you consume them raw or when they are properly roasted. Nuts are loaded with vitamins, minerals, protein, healthy fats as well as very rich in fiber so it’s important not to loose the wonderful benefits by improper processing. Most nuts are low in saturated fats and…

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Cranberry juice is great for detoxing – it cleanses the liver and flushes fat from the body. Cranberries are also a good source of fiber, which helps promote normal bowel movements, a natural way for the body to get rid of toxins. They are also an excellent source of phytochemicals, which helps maintain good health…

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