Sauté extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic , red pepper flakes and onion in a pot. Add the desired amount of black beans to the onion and garlic mixture and add low sodium chicken stock I use this one Click Here 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/2…

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I love to buy those roasted (whole) chickens at the supermarket or local deli and either snack on it or have it for lunch. I often pick up a whole chicken when I go to Sprouts because it’s so delicious and such a good source of protein. I can just sit and pick at the…

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This is a twisted version from my famous Scrappy Chicken Soup and has turned into being a family favorite. You can make it with leftover chicken “scraps” or you can cook up some chicken breasts or even turkey. I always make this when I buy a roasted chicken breast from Sprouts and have so much…

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We should eat cruciferous vegetables regularly and here is a great way to get a portion in! Include cruciferous vegetables as part of your diet 3-5 times per week to reap all the benefits this vegetable family has to offer. The health benefits of cabbage include treatment of constipation, stomach ulcers, headache, excess weight, skin disorders, eczema, jaundice,…

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Zucchini has low calories which is good for people who want to lose weight. It contains good amounts of Vitamin C, folate, potassium, and vitamin A, all important for good health. When eating zucchini, you should also avoid removing the skin because it contains the nutrient beta-carotene, a vitamin that acts as an antioxidant thus protecting…

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A simple soup that will not disappoint neither with its flavor, nor with its simplicity of preparation. Broccoli and cauliflower serve as the main ingredient which makes this  but loaded with lots of vitamins and minerals too! I chose to add tumeric because it is great for detoxing the liver and when it is combined with cauliflower, it has shown to…

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