Posts Tagged ‘fiber’
Creamy and Healthy Avocado Dressing
Tired of the same salad dressings? Avocados are a great addition into your diet if you are trying to lose some weight.
Read MoreBurn more calories with Black Bean Dip
Beans can help you burn up to 25% more calories if you eat 1/2 cup of beans per day. They are high in protein and fiber, which will keep you fuller longer. Dipping Healthy Corn Chips into this dip makes a healthy and easy great snack idea! Beans are just one of the little choices…
Read MoreDetoxing with this Smoothie
Kale is one of the most nutritious cruciferous vegetables loaded with fiber and low in calories. Kale has a definite role to play in support of the body’s detoxification processes. It’s also a great anti-inflammatory and aids in the body’s detoxification process. If you love Granny Smith Apples and their tartness, then this smoothie is…
Read MoreSpanish “Rice”
I love Mexican food and I was bound and determined to find a good substitute for rice to go along with my meal. So, I experimented and tested the recipe on my family and friends and the results were awesome. I even had a few say they’d never eat rice again! I could of used…
Read MoreMarinated Cucumbers
Cucumbers are enriched with nutrients like folic acid, vitamins A and C. They contain a high concentration of caffeic and ascorbic acids. These agents fasten the overall metabolism and prevent water retention. The skin of cucumber is a good source of molybdenum, magnesium, silica and potassium apart from trace minerals like silica so I like to…
Read MoreRoasted Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
It’s that time of year! Time to buy some Brussels sprouts as late fall is when they are at their best. I recently picked some up at our local farmers market and they were so good roasted! Growing up I hated Brussels sprouts, they were mushy and tasted awful. Then my niece made some roasted ones…
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