healthy choices – Page 8

Chicken & Broccoli Divine

An old family favorite I used to make all the time when my kids were small, but stopped when I no longer ate white rice. So, I tried it with Farro and everyone loved it! This makes for a very healthy recipe the whole family can enjoy! Sometimes I cut down on the cheese and…

Crazy Good Casserole

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…

Dangers of Microwave Use

If you are one of the millions of microwave users out in the world, then might I suggest that you read on! Your life may depend on it! By “nuking” your food you are literally “zapping out” the nutrition and “shorting out” the electrical impulses in your brain! And your chances for developing cancer is…

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Eating leafy green vegetables three or more times a week has proven to significantly reduce the risk of stomach cancer; eating them once a day reduces your chances of getting lung cancer by half, and including them on a regular basis, prevents breast and colon cancer. Our goal should be to consume 4 cups of…

Deep Dish Pizza Quiche

This recipe is a great alternative to “traditional” pizza. Our family favorite is making it into a garlic chicken pizza, but you can add the toppings your family will love. Eggs are a great source of protein and Omega-3s. Adding vegetables increases our daily fiber amount and adds more nutrients to the healthy dish. If…

Peanut Cilantro Southwestern Salad

I recently went for lunch at the Cheesecake Factory where I had a delicious salad and the dressing was amazing. I tried to purchase the dressing, but wanted to make sure there was no harmful ingredients in the dressing. I asked for an ingredient list but they could not provide it. So, I decided not to take…