(Truly) Easy and Healthy Corn Chips for a Crunchy Snack!

Anytime you need something salty and crunchy with a ton of flavor grab for these chips! They are ideal for a quick and easy way to enjoy corn chips … guilt-free! We use corn tortillas because flour tortillas tend to pack more unhealthy fat because they’re usually made with lard or shortening. There are a…

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Spanish “Rice”

I love Mexican food and I was bound and determined to find a good substitute for rice to go along with my meal. So, I experimented and tested the recipe on my family and friends and the results were awesome. I even had a few say  they’d never eat rice again! I could of used…

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Little Choices for Weight Loss

Most of us are looking for ways to shed a few pounds and trim down. It may surprise you to hear this, but going on an extreme diet or trying to completely overhaul your eating habits all at once may not be the answer. Making small and reasonable changes may be the way to get…

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Protein Power!

Protein is an essential element of a healthy diet. “It’s an essential nutrient,” says Anne Wolf, RD, registered dietitian and researcher at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Protein serves as a critical building block for cells and tissues throughout our body. “We need it for every function in our body — for healing purposes and…

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Zucchini Muffins

I love to take an old family recipe and make it healthier! These muffins turned out much better than I remember from years ago. They are very moist and had a wonderful flavor. I used to add in chocolate chips but decided to try them without. I didn’t even miss the chocolate flavor although adding…

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Mood-Boosting Food – Dark Chocolate

I think I’ve mentioned here before that I’m a big fan of chocolate. Believe it or not, chocolate is a healthy treat, as long as you choose wisely. Not only does it taste great, but have you ever wondered why you feel so good when you eat chocolate? Turns out chocolate is known to give you an…

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