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Choose Wisely – Ice Cream

Most of us love ice cream and can’t wait to savor in the creamy dessert after being on a diet. This weeks Choose Wisely article is to help you make the wisest choice when you are ready to dive into a creamy ice cream treat. The best way to enjoy ice cream is to make…

Italian Asparagus

Asparagus has so many health benefits, it should be added to the healthy diet. Asparagus is an anti-aging vegetable, and great vegetable choice when detoxing. Eggs also make for a great detox choice as the yolks have little “scubbers” in them to help detox the liver. Although this dish may sound a bit odd, it’s a…

Choose Wisely – Nuts

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…

Strawberry Ice Cream

It’s that time of year! Time for ice cream and strawberries! Get out the ice cream maker and enjoy this wonderful treat! This recipe is from my daughter Kim who loves to cook and make special treats even her mom can have 🙂 Kim’s Strawberry Ice Cream 6 large eggs yolks 1/2 cup whole cane…

Choose Wisely – Mayo

There are many uses for Mayonnaise in our diets so it’s important to pick the wisest choice for our bodies. If you choose the best Mayonnaise, you can enjoy it occasionally guilt-free. Use it on sandwiches, salads, deviled eggs, as well as use it in your favorite recipes. Choose This Safflower Mayonnaise Ingredients: Expeller Pressed…

Peppermint Delight

This shake is not only tasty, it’s good for you. Packed with protein, fiber, Omega 3’s, and multiple vitamins and minerals. Another great way to add in raw organic spinach which is not only good for you, it’s good for weight loss. It’s great for after a workout or as a refreshing snack in the…