healthy food – Page 8 – Little Choices

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…

Carol’s Candied Nuts

Nuts in their raw form is the healthiest choice. Many of the roasted nuts that you find in the supermarkets are usually roasted in harmful oils at high heats, making them rancid. This processing loosing the many benefits that raw nuts have to offer. Almonds contain potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamin E. Hazelnuts…