healthy food – Page 17 – Little Choices

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…

Choose Wisely – Popcorn

Popcorn can be incorporated as a satisfying and healthy snack! Popcorn is an excellent source of fiber, and contain antioxidants, and B vitamins. I can help reduce your cravings for other high-fat, high-calorie snacks. Popcorn is a whole grain snack and is good for you as long as they are not popped in in…

Power Smoothie

Protein is key for our diets especially if we work out. It’s essential for the development of our muscles. Our muscles work hard for us-burning calories & keeping our metabolism up. If we don’t eat enough protein our bodies steal it from our muscles and organs. It curbs our appetite & balances blood sugar. When…